Providing a range of flexible and bespoke training to support Torbay’s local businesses and residents
Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and additional local funding, South Devon College will deliver the Torbay Sector Pathways Programme until March 2026. The programme will work with employers in Torbay’s key sectors to support upskilling employees and residents to unlock workplace potential.
Green Skills has received £100,000.00 and Sector Pathways has received £208,719.00 through Torbay’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund for the first year of delivery. The second year of delivery will be fully funded and are therefore free for Torbay residents through Torquay Towns Deal and other internal Council budgets. This investment will enable the programme to reach a greater number of individuals and make a meaningful impact on the Torbay community.
The Torbay Green Skills Programme will work collaboratively with Torbay employers to deliver an innovative, co-designed programme of green skills support, precisely tailored to the needs of established businesses within Torbay’s construction sectors to allow them to transition their services to low carbon technologies.
The Green Skills and Sector Pathways programme will focus on:
- New entrants to the sector, enhancing skills, skilling and upskilling for those working within the sector
- Offering a range of workshops and delivery from introduction to specific skills training
- Researching and working with local employers, using Labour Market Intelligence, to understand the needs and skills requirements of each sector
- Courses are being developed to start in September 2024
- Courses offered will be accredited or non-accredited with college certificate
- Offering a range of opportunities to progress onto further training and qualifications including apprenticeships
Eligibility
Please note, eligibility for UKSPF is for:
- Businesses and employees to be in TQ1 to TQ5 Torbay postcode areas
- Supporting residents to be in TQ1 to TQ5 Torbay postcode areas
- Age 16+
- Be working or have a genuine interest of working within one of the sector pathways.
Green Skills Programme
The Green Skills programme starts from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
Scope
- Provision will include technical skills and knowledge-based training, that enable the effective use of green technologies.
- Changing attitudes and values to provide decision making for a more environmental and sustainable future.
Programme Description
Green Skills courses are offered through workshops and include:
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- EV Charging – Installation of EV Charge Points
Dates and Activity
Green Skills programme will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Sector Pathways Programme
The Sector Pathways programme starts from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.
Microelectronics and Photonics
Scope
- Enhancing skills and upskilling in the local hi-tech Torbay cluster
- Training delivered by industry experts
Programme Description
Offering a range of short courses on Microelectronics and Photonics, the course content will focus on developing manufacturing skills to support the new Torbay Business Park, expanding business needs and supporting the local economy.
Dates and Activity
We are currently working with local employers to deliver Microelectronics and Photonics programme. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Hospitality
Scope
- Delivery of training to support declining numbers within the industry
Programme Description
Delivering a range of masterclasses in:
- Bread Making, Fish, Butchery, Patisserie and Street food masterclasses
- Introduction to Cheffing
- Aspiring Managers in Hospitality
Dates and Activity
Introduction to Cheffing – 06/09/2024 to 20/09/2024. This will run on Fridays from 9:30am to 2pm.
We will be delivering the masterclasses below from January 2025:
- Bread Making, Fish, Butchery, Patisserie and Street food masterclasses
- Aspiring Managers in Hospitality
Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Tourism
Scope
- Supporting and upskilling of current workforce with developing leadership and management skills
Programme Description
- Team Leading and Management workshops
- Coaching and Mentoring workshops
Dates and Activity
Essential Skills in Coaching and Mentoring for Tourism – 30/09/2024 to 07/10/2024. This will run on Tuesday from 10am to 2pm
Essential Skills in Team Leading for Tourism – 30/09/2024 to 01/10/2024. This will run over two half days on Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 1pm.
Fisheries
Scope
- Specialised fish processing training aimed at equipping local fishers, processors, and related industry stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the quality and efficiency of fish processing practices.
Programme Description
- Processing Techniques: Training on various processing methods, including filleting, deboning, packaging and grading, manual handling, adhering to industry standards and regulations. This training will include fish and shellfish.
- Quality Control and Assurance: Implementing measures to ensure the highest quality of processed fish products, including hygiene, temperature control, and product inspection.
- Waste Management: Sustainable practices for minimising waste and maximising resource utilisation in the fish processing industry.
Dates and Activity
We are currently working with local employers to deliver Fisheries based programme. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Health and Care
Scope
- Enabling industry training for new entrants or those working in the sector looking for sector progression.
- Health and Social Care is a rewarding and growing industry, and is one of the largest employer sectors in our local area.
Programme Description
- Complex Care workshops: Skills and knowledge-based learning including Manual Handling awareness, First Aid awareness, Blood Glucose, Tissue Viability, Sepsis, Medical Terminology.
- Level 1 / Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care – new to care and continuing in care+
- Virtual and Digital Care
Dates and Activity
Health and Care delivery will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Green Skills Construction
Scope
- Provision will include technical skills and knowledge-based training, that enable the effective use of green technologies.
- Changing attitudes and values to provide decision making for a more environmental and sustainable future.
Programme Description
Green Skills courses are offered through workshops and include:
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- EV Charging – Installation of EV Charge Points
Dates and Activity
TBC – Starting from September 2024
Green Skills Construction programme will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
Creative and Digital
Scope
- Aimed at people looking to upskill and SME size businesses looking to develop content creation skills and portfolio.
- No prior experience or attainment of qualifications but basic computer literacy, general understanding of video/photography is desirable.
Programme Description
- One day workshops that will cover the use of industry standard media and content creation applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and WordPress to create suitable content.
- Cyber Security for Business
- Use of a wide range of industry standard hardware and equipment, such as photography and videography cameras and equipment (Gimbals, booms etc.), photo studios and video edit suites, and the use of dedicated audio recording equipment.
- There will be further opportunities to explore new and emerging technologies such as VR, AR, virtual production and drones.
Dates and Activity
TBC – Starting from September 2024
Introduction to WordPress – October 2024, dates and time TBC.
Creative and Digital programme will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with your enquiry.
All training from these pathway programmes can lead onto suitable progression opportunities including further and higher level education including apprenticeships.
Register your interest
For more information, please fill in your details below and a member of our friendly team will be in touch.
Please note, if the above programmes do not align with your business, please get in touch as we may be able to adapt to your business training needs.
