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Boost your career potential with retraining and upskilling opportunities at South Devon College. Whether you’re looking to change careers, return to work, or gain new qualifications to advance in your current role, our adult learning courses are designed to fit around your life. With flexible study options, expert tutors, and a wide range of subjects to choose from, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence you need to take your next step.

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104555Retraining and Upskilling

Drop In Session

13th Aug 2026 10.00 - 15.00

*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27st August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]

104556Retraining and Upskilling

Drop In Session

20th Aug 2026 10.00 - 15.00

*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]

104551Retraining and Upskilling

Drop In Session

27th Aug 2026 10.00 - 15.00

*Drop In Sessions will be available on Thursday 13th, Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th August * Visit our Paignton Campus any time between 10am-3pm for a Drop In session. Our […]

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Four South Devon College Footballers Sign for Torquay United’s New Elite Under-19 Squad Read more

Four South Devon College Footballers Sign for Torquay United’s New Elite Under-19 Squad

How a Skills Bootcamp Set Chloe Roberts on Her Heritage Path Read more

How a Skills Bootcamp Set Chloe Roberts on Her Heritage Path

South Devon College Hosts Powerful Knife Crime Prevention Talk from Charlie’s Promise Read more

South Devon College Hosts Powerful Knife Crime Prevention Talk from Charlie’s Promise

South Devon College students take their training to Milan Read more

South Devon College students take their training to Milan

Health and Social Care students return from impactful volunteering trip to Vietnam Read more

Health and Social Care students return from impactful volunteering trip to Vietnam

DAB Pumps Partners with South Devon College to Give Plumbing Students a Head Start Read more

DAB Pumps Partners with South Devon College to Give Plumbing Students a Head Start

South Devon College celebrates nine years of excellence at its annual Apprenticeship Awards Read more

South Devon College celebrates nine years of excellence at its annual Apprenticeship Awards

Torbay Post‑16 SEND Conference Brings Parents, Employers and Partners Together to Strengthen Pathways to Adulthood Read more

Torbay Post‑16 SEND Conference Brings Parents, Employers and Partners Together to Strengthen Pathways to Adulthood

University Centre South Devon is Named Nursing Associate Provider of the Year Read more

University Centre South Devon is Named Nursing Associate Provider of the Year

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