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Home » About us » Projects and Partnerships » UKSPF Green Skills and Sector Pathway Programmes

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 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 Council postcode areas
  • Supporting residents to be in TQ1 to TQ5 Torbay Council postcode areas
  • Age 16+
  • Be working or have a genuine interest of working within one of the sector pathways.


Sector Pathways Programme

The Sector Pathways programme starts from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

All Sectors

This programme aims to Support and upskill current workforce with developing leadership and management skills.

We are offering a range of short courses on leadership and management. Following a period of consultation and listening to local employer requirements, we are pleased to offer a suite of bitesize courses covering key Leadership and Management topics. 

Courses:

Click the links below to find out more about the course:

  • Essential Skills for Team Leading
  • Essential Skills in Coaching and Mentoring

Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these short courses.

Microelectronics and Photonics

This programme aims to enhance skills and upskill employees in the local Hi-Tech Torbay Cluster​ through training delivered by industry experts.

We will be 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.

Courses:

Click the links below to find out more about the course:

  • Introduction to Photonics
  • Introduction to Microelectronics (Wafer FAB Manufacturing)
  • Introduction to Photonics Die Bonding
  • Introduction to Photonics Wire Bonding
  • Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC)

We are currently working with local employers to deliver Microelectronics and Photonics programme. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these courses.

Hospitality

This programme aims to deliver training to support declining numbers within the industry. We will be delivering a range of masterclasses in:

  • Bread Making, Fish, Butchery, Patisserie and Street food masterclasses
  • Introduction to Cheffing
  • Aspiring Managers in Hospitality

Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these masterclasses.

Tourism

This programme aims to support and upskill current workforce in the industry with developing leadership and management skills through the workshops below.

  • Essential Skills in Coaching and Mentoring for Tourism
  • Essential Skills in Team Leading for Tourism

Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these workshops.

Fisheries

We are offering 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. Our training will teach you:

  • 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.

We are currently working with local employers to deliver Fisheries based programme. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these courses.

Health and Care

This programme will enable 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.

We will be offering:

  • 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
  • Infection Control Entry Level – Please enquire if you are interested in this course

Courses:

Click the links below to find out more about the course:

  • Autism Awareness Entry Level
  • Awareness of Personality Disorders Entry Level
  • Dementia Awareness Entry Level
  • Falls Management Entry Level
  • Sepsis Awareness and Vital Signs Entry Level
  • Suicide Awareness Entry Level
  • Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings Award Level 1

Health and Care delivery will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these courses.

Green Skills Construction

This provision will include technical skills and knowledge-based training, that enable the effective use of green technologies. It aims to change attitudes and values to provide decision making for a more environmental and sustainable future.

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

Green Skills Construction programme will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these courses.

Creative and Digital

This is 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 is required but basic computer literacy, general understanding of video/photography is desirable.

We will be offering:

  • 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.

Courses:

Click the links below to find out more about the course:

  • Cyber Resilience Simulation – Introduction to Cyber security Level 3
  • Introduction to Video Editing and Production Level 2
  • Website Creation and Development – Using WordPress Level 2
  • An Introduction to Photography
  • Advanced Photography for Adults

Creative and Digital programme will be based on employer training and skills needs. Please fill in the form below to get in contact with us regarding completing one of these courses.

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.

    Please select area(s) of interest:

    Microelectronics and Photonics
    Hospitality
    Tourism
    Fisheries
    Green Skills Construction
    Health and Care
    Creative and Digital
    Green Skills

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