Business Guide to Training and Professional Development 2025 by South Devon College

Developing Skills for your Workforce

Welcome to South Devon College

Your workforce is one of the most precious assets a company can have. At South Devon College we seek to work with you and support you by providing professional and award winning training.

I am excited to introduce you to South Devon College’s Business Guide to Training and Professional Development.

Our commitment is to serve businesses and sole traders, not only in the South West but also across regions that extend far beyond. With a team of highly qualified tutors, we specialise in delivering training across a diverse range of areas.

What sets us apart is our dedication to tailoring solutions to meet your unique needs, making a genuine and enduring impact on your organisation, regardless of its size. Whether you require a concise half-day course or an extensive training program, we have a wide array of courses to support the growth of your company. This includes offerings in functional skills, employability skills and wellbeing workshops, as well as higher-level qualifications and apprenticeships.

When you engage with us, you’ll be connected with a dedicated team member who will keep you informed about available funding options and help you identify the right training solutions for your business.

Our Business Solutions team is ready to provide complimentary business and training needs analysis, ensuring that your business is operating effectively, efficiently, and in line with your goals and supporting you to nurture and grow talent within your organisation.

Should you find that your specific training requirements are not covered in our guide, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are fully equipped to craft bespoke packages that precisely match your needs.

We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to the College.

Ben Pountney Head of Business Solutions and Apprenticeships

Ben Pountney SDCemployers employers@southdevon.ac.uk

South Devon Business Partners

South Devon College is proud to introduce South Devon Business Partners, a reward and recognition incentive for employers who use education to grow and develop their business and choose South Devon College as their preferred training partner. The various benefits businesses will receive will depend on the category: Bronze, Silver or Gold.

For more information on the benefits of being a Business Partner, please contact our team on 01803 540692 or email employers@southdevon.ac.uk.

We are proud to support the following organisations

Employer Case Study

Photonic Integrated Circuit Packaging ACademy (PICPAC) project in collaboration with Bay Photonics and Davies & Bell

South Devon College is continuing to lead the way in the hi-tech world of photonics and is halfway through its innovative Photonic Integrated Circuit Packaging ACademy (PICPAC) project, in collaboration with photonics specialists Bay Photonics and Davies & Bell – the first FE College to partner on a winning Innovate UK bid, to provide a solution to the growing skills gaps in the UK.

Photonics is the science of light. It uses photons–particles of light– rather than the electrons used in traditional electronics. Photonics is the invisible force powering our world– it’s in your smartphone, the internet, your car’s sensors, the supermarket barcode scanner, most importantly the fibre optic cables beneath our streets. It’s also integral to green and renewable energy sources, medical research and the aerospace and defence sectors.

With this everyday implementation, the photonics market is seeing considerable growth, with a predicted value of £1.2 Trillion by 2030, so developing and maintaining a skilled workforce is essential, and South Devon College is in a dominant position to deliver the training and upskilling required.

The pioneering PICPAC project creates and delivers bespoke courses on the aspects of photonic assembly, packaging and testing (APT) that have been neglected, transforming the College into a national centre for semiconductor photonic packaging training.

The College’s Level 5 Photonics System short course is now in its successful third year, with students and delegates from across the UK attending.

Nine new short courses are currently being developed, including ‘Introduction to Photonics’, ‘Introduction to Front End Wafer FAB Manufacturing Technology’ and ‘Introduction to Back End Packaging’, with other key skills courses launching in the near future.

Since the start of the project in August 2023, the College has developed new partnerships with specialist businesses including PandA Europe, Tribus-D, Micro Engineering Consultancy Ltd and Light Trace Photonics, to help develop and deliver the PICPAC courses.

What do we offer to employers?

Training and Development

We offer a range of specialist courses which can provide the perfect opportunity for staff CPD and upskilling across a broad range of sectors and professional services. Our aim is to support the development of the skills needed by local employers, to support the growth of our economy. Courses range from entry level right up to degree level study and can be delivered in a variety of formats, from purely online, delivered at your workplace, or delivered onsite here at College.

Our full course listing can be found in this guide, with more information on each course on our website. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch- we are always open to developing new courses in line with employer requirements.

Free and Funded CPD Courses

Free Online Short Courses

These courses are available to start throughout the year and are completely free for individuals over the age of 19, who have lived in the UK/EU for over 3 years and are not already on a government funded apprenticeship. Your employees can apply and enrol online and study online at their own pace, from the office or from home.

The College offers online courses in a wide range of topics, including business, childcare and early years, counselling, fitness, health and care, teaching and education and youth work.

Free or Funded

Classroom-Based Short Courses

The College offers a huge range of short courses for professional development, from entry level to intermediate, which are covered by government funding for individuals over the age of 19 and have lived in the UK/EU for more than 3 years and who earn less than £25,000 per annum. In most cases these courses will be free to the employer, however administration fees may apply to some courses.

These courses range from professional qualifications including AAT Level 1-2, Digital Skills for Work, Legal Studies, Certified Secure Computer User, Principles of Customer Service and Delivery, as well as many sector specific training courses.

You can find these courses in the curriculum maps that follow, marked with an ‘F’.

Experience of the Workplace and Supporting Careers

The College works closely with Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Careers Hub, who, like us, are passionate about the benefits that work experience placements can provide to both students and employers.

A meaningful experience will include:

Defined learning outcomes which are relevant to both the student and employer

An opportunity for a student to meet a range of employees from the workplace

Extensive two-way interaction between the student and employer

Completion of tasks which enable students to receive feedback on their work

We have a dedicated team of Placement and Work Experience Coordinators who support and facilitate the links between businesses and our extremely talented, curious, hardworking students. Our students are ready to make a real difference, develop their confidence and learn more about work opportunities available to them now and in the future.

In return you will get the opportunity to shape the future work force, identify future talent you may wish to employ as trainees, apprentices or graduates, get a fresh perspective on your business and encourage current team members to share their knowledge and experience, developing their own management skills.

T Levels

T Levels are a new Level 3 (A Level equivalent) qualification and a key part of the Government’s reform to revolutionise skills and technical education, generating the skilled workforce

that businesses need for the future. They have been developed to tackle skills shortages, whilst supporting and developing the future talent pool, with students bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective.

T levels include an industry work placement for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days), and is designed to equip young people with the skills needed to progress onto an apprenticeship or higher education. We have a dedicated team of Placement and Work Experience Coordinators and Assessor Coaches that support students and employers through the whole process, resolving any issues arising from placements during regular check-ins.

Supported Internships

Our Supported Internships provision is for students aged 18 to 24 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) who want to move into sustainable employment and need extra support to do so.

Within the provision, students receive relevant classroom learning and undertake work placements with the College’s network of local businesses, who work closely with them and their Job Coach to equip them with the skills and confidence needed in the workplace.

Involvement in the Supported Internship scheme can benefit businesses of all sizes in many ways, including working alongside a loyal and enthusiastic intern who can bring a fresh perspective to the staff team.

Our SEND team is looking to build significant partnerships with local businesses of all sizes who can provide a meaningful two days per week work placement, to reach positive outcomes for both the business and the student. To register your interest, please contact the Business Solutions team.

Staff Recruitment Service

Our team of professionals can help your business recruit seasonal or part-time staff through our unique online Careers and Employability Centre.

We are partnered with Jobteaser to provide an online Careers and Employability Centre, which enables all our students to access information about local, national and international employers. This platform gives you access to our talent pool of industry ready students for your Apprenticeship and full-time vacancies. We encourage all the employers we work with to add a company profile to make it easier for them to create a future pipeline and raise awareness of their brand. Our business partners get this created for them by a member of our customer account team.

What do you need to do?

Create a company profile on our online Careers and Employability Centre

Interview the shortlisted students- this can be done on your premises or at the College

Support the College in helping to make our students workready

What will we do?

Check with you that we have all the details of your vacancy requirements

Advertise your vacancy on our Careers and Employability Centre

Offer you the opportunity to visit the College to promote your vacancy

Provide a FREE recruitment service

Work closely with our students to ensure we find the right individual for you

Our students have time to work:

On their days off from College

In the evenings

At weekends

In the holidays

This new online platform also gives you direct access to promote and manage work experience, volunteering, seasonal and part-time vacancies to our students.

We also hold regular recruitment fairs and employer engagement activities, please get in touch on 01803 540575 or email employability@southdevon.ac.uk if this is something you would be interested in supporting.

“Apprenticeships have contributed to the growth of our business by underpinning the skills and knowledge we need in a niche industry. My advice to businesses considering hiring an apprentice is that they are invaluable. Especially with South Devon College, you get the support that you need as an employer and the apprentice will bring valuable skills and a fresh perspective.”

Victoria Phillips HR Manager, Spirent Communications

Commercial Services

At South Devon College we offer a wide selection of flexible, modern and vibrant meeting facilities which are fully equipped to help you deliver a successful meeting or event.

If you choose South Devon College for your next meeting or event, you can be confident that we will support you in making it a success. We have facilities to host events ranging from a meeting for two to a conference for 120, and our catering offer can vary from a simple cup of tea to three course fine dining.

All our rooms are modern with natural light and can be set up in a variety of layouts. They include WiFi and computer access, projector screens and AV facilities.

We also have more specialist facilities available at our Paignton Campus that allow us the flexibility to support more unusual and bespoke events. We have facilities to hire in the following locations: Paignton Campus, TQ4 7EJ

Our Facilities Include:

4K Screening Suite (seats up to 100)

Specialist hi-tech rooms and equipment

Horizons Restaurant (seats up to 90)

Theatre (seats up to 120)

Gym

Sports Hall

Dance Studio

Boardroom

Training Kitchen

Meeting Room

Contact

07771 144 188 @commercialsdc southdevon.ac.uk/commercial-services commercial@southdevon.ac.uk

3G Pitch and Advertising

We can offer you a board in a prime location for £299 VAT excl for the first 12 months this includes design, board and set up. Then only £199 VAT excl for the next 12 months.

ACM Ali Composite Advertising Board 2350mm x 610mm

An example of our catering offer

4K Screening Suite

Wellbeing in the Workplace

We can offer bespoke training packages and workshops designed to promote better fitness, mental health, nutrition and sleep as well as benefiting your employee engagement and boosting productivity.

Topics Covered Could Include:

Introduction to stress management

Developing an awareness of mental health

The importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults

Understanding eating disorders

Weight management and body image

Principles of e-safety

76% of line managers believe they are responsible for employee wellbeing, but only 22% have received training

(Source: Mental Health at Work Report 2016)

The cost of mental health related absence in the UK workplace is £7.9bn

(Source: Mental Health and Employers: The Case for Investment- Deloitte, October 2017)

49% of line managers would appreciate basic training in common mental health conditions

(Source: Mental Health at Work Report 2016)

29% of employees have been diagnosed with a mental health condition in the UK

(Source: Mental Health at Work Report 2016)

77% of employees have experienced symptoms of poor mental health at some point in their lives

(Source: Mental Health at Work Report 2016)

You can choose two of the activities listed below for a one-day programme or four of the activities for a twoday programme.

Please note, there must be a minimum of six people from your organisation per package and the cost is £60 per person, per day.

Outdoor Fitness Trail

This team bootcamp adventure can be designed to meet the needs, fitness levels and abilities of participants.

Leadership Development

This class-based theory and practical session explores the key characteristics of successful communication helping to build team cohesion and motivation.

Problem Solving

Your team will be set a range of conundrums to test communication and lateral thinking! This can take place on land (inside or outside) or feature water-based activities.

Orienteering

You will be taught the basics of map reading then complete a team challenge in the English Riviera Geopark.

Bush Craft

A practical outdoor session where participants will work together and learn some basic survival techniques. This can be undertaken as part of an overnight activity or on the one day activity package.

Healthy Cooking

Learn how to cook healthy, nutritious food in our state-ofthe-art training kitchens and then share the dishes with teams and colleagues in our onsite Horizons restaurant.

Immersive Yoga

A completely holistic session, unlocking physical and emotional blockages, through stretch, relaxation, breathwork and guided mindfulness.

Forest Bathing

Enter the realms of the healing benefits of the natural world and find out how the forest can support positive mental health and wellbeing.

Employing an Apprentice

What can employing an apprentice do for my business?

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of reinvigorating your workforce and improving your bottom line. They can provide you with enthusiastic employees with the skills to have a lasting and positive impact on your business.

Businesses that employ apprentices see an increase in retention and loyalty, which means apprenticeships can form the cornerstone of your recruitment policy. Apprentices can be valuable to businesses of any size, whether you are a sole trader, small to medium enterprise or a multinational organisation.

Existing employees can also begin an apprenticeship, enabling them to receive advanced technical training and gain a formal qualification whilst still contributing to your business. There is also a range of funding options and streams available. For more funding information, please see the page opposite.

Taking on an apprentice doesn’t have to be a daunting proposition. Our expert Business Solutions team can offer you a free consultation to explain the benefits it will bring, and will provide support every step of the way.

For more information on Higher and Degree Apprenticeships, click here.

Apprentice Recruitment Service

The College offers a dedicated apprenticeship recruitment service for Employers to help you find the best fit for your business. The recruitment service can be completed in seven stages:

You will need to create an account on the Apprenticeship Service at accounts. manage-apprenticeships.service.gov. uk for us to advertise your apprenticeship vacancy on the Government’s directory at gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Your dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator will support you in completing a vacancy template. This template is an opportunity to promote your apprenticeship vacancy and will include a vacancy overview, role description, working pattern, wage and start date.

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Our apprenticeship team will submit your vacancy onto the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ page on the gov.uk website.

Your apprenticeship vacancy will be advertised nationally as well as through our Careers and Employability Centre to our existing students.

Once your vacancy closes, your dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator will check each application to ensure eligibility and suitability.

You will then be required to shortlist and interview the applicants.

Upon successfully appointing your new apprentice you will need to inform your Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator and agree the Employment/ Apprenticeship start date.

Apprenticeship Funding

Funding for All Employers

There is a £1000 incentive for recruiting 16-18 year olds. South Devon College will pay you directly in two instalments.

Non-Levy Paying Employers

For companies who pay less than £3 million on the payroll, the mandatory cash contribution from companies will be 5% (if the apprentice is over the age of 22).

The Government has committed to fully paying the costs of English and maths training. All businesses need to register onto the apprenticeship service to access apprenticeship training (more details for this can be found below).

The Government has introduced the incentive that employers will be exempt from paying 5% of the training costs if they employ a 16-21 year old or a 22-24 year old with an EHCP.

Levy Paying Employers

Some employers are required to contribute to an apprenticeship levy, and there are changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. The levy will be charged at a rate of 0.5% of your annual pay bill.

Does the apprenticeship levy apply to my business?

You will pay the apprenticeship levy if you are an employer with a pay bill of more than £3 million each year. For the purposes of the levy, an ‘employer’ is someone who is a secondary contributor, with liability to pay Class 1 Secondary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for their employees.

How does a business access their funds?

Follow the step-by-step guide on the government website: www.gov.uk/guidance/manageapprenticeship-funds

Contact the Business Solutions Team at South Devon College to get professional free support and guidance on 01803 540692 for digital/levy enquiries

Apprenticeships Mythbuster

Did you know? There are often government funded projects available to both employers and staff. A range of funding sources are routinely searched to identify potential project funds by a dedicated team based at South Devon College. The Advanced Learner Loan is also available to support students with course fees.

The Apprenticeship Levy

Make the most of your Apprenticeship Levy! Apprenticeship funds are available for 24 months, so make sure you use it and don’t lose it! If you haven’t spent it yet, South Devon College can help you find a way to make it benefit your business.

Steps to Make the Most out of Your Levy

Conduct a Business Training Review

Our Business Solutions team are available to provide free business and training needs analysis to ensure your business is operating effectively.

We pride ourselves in offering bespoke solutions that suit your needs and make a real and lasting difference to your organisation. Whether you need a short half-day course or a substantial programme of training, we have the courses to help you develop your company.

Upskill Your Workforce

The apprenticeship levy applies to current employees within your business. The College runs a range of apprenticeship programmes to upskill your staff.

Share It

As a levy paying employer you can transfer up to 50% of your funds to other businesses. This can benefit the local community or generate closer collaboration within your supply chain. You can find more information about this on the page opposite.

Expired funds are the unused apprenticeship funds that will be taken from your account. What happens if you don’t spend your levy?

Apprenticeship funds will be taken out of your account 24 months after they enter it, unless you:

Spend them on apprenticeship training and assessment

Fund an apprenticeship with another employer through transfers

For more information, please contact our Business Solutions team on employers@southdevon.ac.uk or call 01803 540692

Transferring Your Levy to Another Business

Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can choose to transfer up to 50% of their levy funds each year to other businesses, to pay for their apprenticeship training and assessment.

Transferring levy funds is a way of supporting other businesses by deciding which sectors, skills or local areas you’d like to fund. For example, you could support the engineering sector across England, or fund digital apprenticeships in your local area, or support any apprenticeships in a particular town or city.

Which businesses and apprenticeships you support with a transfer is your choice.

How to Pledge Your Levy Funds

You can pledge and transfer levy funds from within your apprenticeship service account by selecting your transfers then create a transfer pledge

For each pledge you create, you must specify a maximum amount of money available for that financial year. You can then choose from four optional criteria to reflect your priorities for transferring your levy funding: location, sector, type of job role, apprenticeship, or qualification level.

Each pledge is shown on a public website so that any business can apply to you for levy transfer funding. The government will automatically approve applications that match all of your criteria. If you do not add specific criteria then all applications will be approved by default.

How to Make a Transfer to a Business You Know

You can transfer levy funds to a business you know if you have their apprenticeship service account ID. In your apprenticeship service account, select finance then manage transfer connections. Enter the other business’s apprenticeship service account ID then wait for them to accept the transfer connection. Then agree the apprenticeship training details and cost when they’ve been added to the service by the business receiving a transfer.

Receiving a Levy Transfer from Another Business to Fund an Apprenticeship

You can view available transfer opportunities on the pledge page. Employers may decide to transfer their levy to specific sectors or businesses. They may also choose to fund particular levels of apprenticeships.

Employers can advertise transfers with four details: location, sector, type of apprenticeship, and apprenticeship level.

You can apply for the pledge that matches the levy employer’s needs. This isn’t limited, and you can apply for a pledge even if you don’t match all four advertised details. You can also apply for multiple pledges.

How to Apply for a Transfer

You need an apprenticeship service account to apply for a transfer to fund an apprenticeship for your business. Before logging into your account and starting the process you need to:

• know which apprenticeship standard your apprentices will be undertaking

• know how many apprentices you need funding for

• know the location of where your apprentice will be working from

• know the expected apprentice start date

You can apply for multiple apprentices within one application if they are doing the same apprenticeship. If your apprentices are doing different apprenticeships you need multiple applications.

Once you have applied for a transfer you can see the status of your application in your apprenticeship service account.

Your application is shared directly with the employer. They will review and confirm if they have accepted your application. If your application is rejected you can apply for another transfer or get funding via reservation.

Higher Education Opportunities

About South Devon University Centre

South Devon University Centre offers HNCs, foundation degrees, bachelor’s degrees and Higher and Degree Apprenticeships across diverse curriculum areas including the arts, computing, engineering, business, health, social sciences and sport.

We have over 700 students, most of whom live within Torbay and South Devon. Over half of those studying with us are mature students (over 21 at the start of their course), who are often career changers looking to retrain and apply their skills in a different setting.

Every degree programme at South Devon University Centre is developed in collaboration with at least one employer. This means that learning material and projects are always relevant and aligned with the latest industry standards. Our courses focus on developing not just theoretical skills and knowledge, but relevant, work-based skills to increase student and graduate employability.

In 2023, the University Centre was awarded Gold overall by the Office for Students’ Teaching Excellence Framework. UCSD was one of only three College-run Higher Education providers to receive a Gold overall. The University Centre was rated as Gold for both Student Experience and Student Outcomes, the highest level of achievement possible.

All of our Higher Education courses can be found on the course maps following this page.

Looking to recruit a graduate?

We offer opportunities for employers to raise their profile and engage with our students through activities including guest lectures, work-based learning and industry visits.

If you are looking to recruit a graduate, you can advertise opportunities exclusively for new and recent South Devon University Centre graduates through our Careers and Employability Centre. There are many benefits to employing graduates, research shows that they are often more affordable, willing to learn and progress, and can bring a host of new skills and ideas to your business.

(Source: www.glassdoor.co.uk)

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Just like normal apprenticeships, higher and degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job training while studying towards a high level qualification.

We currently offer a range of higher apprenticeships from Levels 4-7, some of which contain Certificates of Higher Education, foundation degrees and bachelor’s degrees.

As with all of our programmes, our apprenticeships are developed with employers to ensure that your apprentice will gain relevant skills for the workplace. Higher and degree apprenticeships offer a unique way for apprentices to develop professional level, job-specific skills while remaining in employment and earning a salary.

Higher level apprentices also have the opportunity to achieve graduate and postgraduate level qualifications with a chance to gain a professional accreditation and membership.

Employability Courses

How to Read this Map

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Employability Skills Hub Online

Alcohol Awareness Award Online

Develop an Awareness of Substance Misuse Online

Developing Customer Service Skills Online

Health and Safety Awareness Award Online

Introduction to Forest School Award Online

Mental Health Awareness Award Online

Nutrition and Health Online

Preparing to Work in Schools Award Online

Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Award Online

Stress Awareness Award Online

Counselling Skills Certificate Online

Equality and Diversity Certificate Online

Information, Advice and Guidance Certificate Online

Introduction to Caring for Children and Young People Online

Mentoring Award

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Behaviour That Challenges Certificate Online

Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Certificate Online

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Online

Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Online

Understanding Domestic Abuse Certificate Online

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Certificate Online

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Online

FREE Online and Distance Learning Courses

How to Read this Map

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Alcohol Awareness Award Online

Develop an Awareness of Substance Misuse Online

Developing Customer Service Skills Online

Employability Skills Hub Online

Health and Safety Awareness Award Online

Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Online

Introduction to Forest School Award Online

Managing Your Money Award Online

Mental Health Awareness Award Online

Nutrition and Health Online

Preparing to Work in Schools Award Online

Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Award Online

Stress Awareness Award Online

Counselling Skills Certificate Online

Equality and Diversity Certificate Online

Digital Promotion for Business Award Online

Information, Advice and Guidance Certificate Online

Improving Personal Exercise, Nutrition and Health Online

Introduction to Caring for Children and Young People Online

Introduction to Psychology, Criminology and Counselling Online

Mental Health Awareness Certificate Online

Nutrition and Health Award Online

Neuroscience in the Early Years Online

Suicide Awareness Online

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Behaviour That Challenges Certificate Online

Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Certificate Online

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Online

Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Certificate Online

Understanding Domestic Abuse Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health First Aid Online

Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Certificate Online

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Certificate Online

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Online

Counselling Skills Diploma Online

Principles of SEN Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health Certificate Distance Learning

Art and Design

How to Read this Map

This map is designed to show the many potential options we have to offer, whether you need to expand your workforce or your employees need reskilling or upskilling to increase the potential of your business. We have displayed all courses that are available to study in the Art and Design curriculum.

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Beginner in Ceramics

Introduction to Photography

Introduction to Printmaking

UAL Art, Design and Media Diploma

Advanced Photography for Adults Certificate

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Craft and Design (Textiles and Fashion Maker)

T Level

Esports (Content Creation and Management) Diploma

UAL Art and Design Applied General Diploma

UAL Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Creative Media Diploma

Intermediate Course in Ceramics

Intermediate Printmaking

UAL Art and Design Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Creative Media Production Extended Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Film and Television Production Extended Diploma

FdA Creative Digital Design

FdA Film and Photography

FdA Contemporary Arts Practice FdA Games and Interactive Design

Automotive

How to Read this Map

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

General Welder (Arc Processes) Apprenticeship

IMI MOT Testing Award (Classes 1 and 2)

IMI MOT Testing Award (Classes 4 and 7)

Introductory Welding

Skills- Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

Welding Award

Electric Vehicle/Hybrid

Electric Vehicle Awareness

Introductory Welding

Skills- Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

Welding Award

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Diploma

MOT Annual Training and Assessment Award

Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

IMI Accreditation Light Vehicle Inspection Technician

IMI MOT Test Centre Management Award

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (Light and Electric Vehicles) T Level

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

IMI MOT Testing and Inspection Accreditation Combination

Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship

Business and Professional

How to Read this Map

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Management and Leadership Excellence Programme

The South Devon College Management and Leadership Excellence Programme is a bespoke fully funded programme of bite-sized remote courses delivered over Microsoft Teams. Search the course titles on our website for more information.

Effective Leadership- Coaching and Mentoring

Enhancing Resilience, Social Skills and Confidence

Management Engagement SkillsCommunication and Body Language

Managing ChangeLeading Teams through Change

Managing Difficult Conversations and Conflict

Meetings and Minute Taking

Problem Solving and Decision Making- Data Driven

Project Management

Recruitment and Interviewing Skills

Accountant Apprenticeship

Accounting Advanced Diploma

Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping

Administration Apprenticeship

Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Coaching and Mentoring Certificate

Principles of Management and Leadership Diploma

Project Management Award

Support Apprenticeship

Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship

AAT Accounting Professional Diploma

APM Certificate in Project Management Online

Associate Project Manager Higher Apprenticeship

HNC Business and Management*

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Higher Apprenticeship

CIPD People Management Associate Diploma

CMI Management and Leadership Diploma

CMI Operations/ Departmental Manager Higher Apprenticeship

CMI Project Management Award

Coaching Professional Higher Apprenticeship

FdA Business and Management*

FdA Law*

ILM Effective Coaching and Mentoring Certificate

People Professional Higher Apprenticeship

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (Top-up)*

CMI Chartered Manager plus Degree Apprenticeship

CMI Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship

CMI Strategic Leadership and Management Award

Children and Young People

How to Read this Map

Search the course title at southdevon.ac.uk for more details, dates and fee information.

Higher Education Key

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Caring for Children Certificate

Introduction to Forest School Principles Award Online

Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Award Online

Early Years Practitioner

Counselling Skills Certificate Online Equality and Diversity Certificate Online

Forest School Support Award (Blended Learning)

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Sociology

Introduction to Child Development and Care Online

Neuroscience in the Early Years Online

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Online

Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Online

Understanding Domestic Abuse Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Certificate Online

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Certificate Online

Access to Higher Education: Social Science

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship (Remote Learning)

Early Years Workforce

Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) T Level

Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) T Level

NCFE CACHE Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Award

Learning and Skills Assessor Apprenticeship

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges Certificate Online

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Remote Learning)

FdA Youth Justice and Youth Studies

(Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies

(Hons) Social and Therapeutic Interventions

Computing and Digital Technologies

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2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) Award

Computing Technologies Diploma

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Introduction to ProgrammingPython Certificate Online

Computing Extended Diploma

Digital Production, Design and Development (Software Engineering) T Level

Digital Support Services (Digital Infrastructure or Digital Support) T Level

Introduction to Cyber Security

Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Network Engineer

Higher Apprenticeship

Software Developer

Higher Apprenticeship

Ethical Hacker and Cyber Security

FdA Games and Interactive Design

FdSc/HNC Computing*

Construction and Building Services

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Professional Qualifications

South Devon College offers a range of professional qualifications and assessments for qualified tradespeople. Search for each course title on our website to find out more.

CCN1 Core Gas Assessment/Reassessment

CENWAT1 Boilers and Water Heaters Assessment/Reassessment

CKN1 Gas Cookers Assessment/Reassessment

CPA1 Flue Gas Analyser Assessment/Reassessment

HTR1 Heaters and Fires Assessment/Reassessment

MET1 Gas Meters Assessment/ Reassessment

Unvented Hot Water Assessment/ Reassessment

Multi-Trade Construction

Plumbing Diploma

Bricklaying Apprenticeship

Bricklaying Diploma

Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

Electrical Installation (Evening)

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating

Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship

Painting and Decorating Diploma

Plumbing Diploma

Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Roofing Occupations Apprenticeship

Site Carpentry Certificate (Evening)

Site Carpentry Diploma (NVQ Only Pathway)

Craft Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship

Building Services Engineering for Construction (Electrotechnical Engineering) T Level Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

NVQ Electrical Installation

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship

Water Regulations Award

Digital Media

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Advanced Photography

Creative Fictional Writing

Esports (Content Creation and Management) Diploma

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics Introduction to Photography

Technical Digital Skills

UAL Digital Media: Creative Media Diploma

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Content Creator Apprenticeship

Esports (Content Creation and Management) Diploma

Media, Broadcast and Production (Content Creation and Production) T Level

Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship

UAL Art and Design: Applied General Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Creative Media Production Extended Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Film and Television Production Extended Diploma

UAL Digital Media: Games and Interactive Media Extended Diploma

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

FdA Film and Photography*

FdA Games and Interactive Design*

FdA Illustration Arts with Graphics and Animation

Education and Teacher Training

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Higher Education Key

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Award Online

Introduction to Forest School Award Online

Preparing to Work in Schools Award Online

Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Award Online

Equality and Diversity Certificate Online

Forest School Support Award Counselling Skills Certificate Online

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Supporting Teaching and Learning Certificate Online

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Behaviour That Challenges Certificate Online

Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Online

Introduction to Caring for Children and Young People Online

Information, Advice or Guidance Certificate Online Mentoring Award Online

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Certificate Online

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Online

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Humanities Pathway

Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate

Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Award

Award in Education and Training (AET)

Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) T Level

Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) T Level

Principles of SEN Online Forest School Programme Leadership Certificate

Certificate in Education and Training (CET)

Learning and Skills Assessor Apprenticeship

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and Colleges Certificate Online

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Introduction to Teaching Micro Credit Module

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

Learning and Skills Mentor Higher Apprenticeship

Coaching Professional Higher Apprenticeship

Education and Childhood

Learning and Skills Teacher Higher Apprenticeship

(Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies

Hair and Beauty

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Hairdressing Pathway

Beauty Pathway

Barbering Certificate

Beauty Therapy Services

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Hairdressing Certificate

Make-Up Artistry

Nail Technology Certificate

Barbering Certificate

Beauty Therapy and Massage Certificate

Certificate in Nail Structures

Hairdressing Certificate

Health and Care

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Higher Education Key

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Development Award Mental Health Awareness Award Online Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings Award

Adult Care Diploma

Counselling Skills Certificate Online Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Pre-Access to Higher Education- Health Professionals Course

Care and Management of Diabetes Certificate

GCSE Biology

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Mental Health Awareness Certificate Online

Neuroscience in the Early Years Award Online

Suicide Awareness

T Level Health Foundation Year

Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Certificate Online

Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Online

Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health First Aid Online

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Health Professionals

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/Biology/Applied Science pathway)

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/Biology/Maths pathway)

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/Physics/Maths pathway)

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science

Adult Care Diploma

Counselling Skills Diploma

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

Emergency First Aid at Work

Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team)

T Level

Health (Supporting the Therapy Teams)

T Level

Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Healthcare Support Diploma

Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Understanding Mental Health Certificate

Understanding Autism Online

FdSc Healthcare Assistant Practitioner

FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology

Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship

Hearing Aid Dispenser Higher Apprenticeship

FdSc Psychology and Sociology

FdSc Psychology and Counselling

BSc (Hons) Enhanced Integrated Care (Top-up)*

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) Degree Apprenticeship

Hi-Tech Engineering

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2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) Award

3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) Award

Diploma in Engineering Technologies

General Welder (Arc Processes) Apprenticeship

Introductory Welding Skills- Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding Award

Design and Development (Control and Instrumentation Engineering) T Level

Design and Development (Mechanical Engineering) T Level

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Machining Technician Apprenticeship

Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (Light and Electric Vehicles) T Level

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Electrical) Apprenticeship

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Electromechanical) Apprenticeship

Maintenance and Operations

Engineering Technician (Mechanical) Apprenticeship

Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Engineering and Manufacturing Technician Higher Apprenticeship

HNC Engineering (Electrical Electronics)*

HNC Engineering (Manufacturing)*

HNC Engineering (Marine Technologies)*

FdSc Engineering (Design and Development)*

FdSc Engineering (Electrical Electronics)*

FdSc Engineering (Manufacturing)*

FdSc Engineering (Marine Technologies)*

FdSc Engineering (Photonics and Optical Electronics)*

Photonics Systems (Short Course)

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Integrated Technologies Engineering*

Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Product Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

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Commercial Courses

South Devon College offers a range of RYA and Seafish approved short courses. Search ‘RYA Commercial Courses’ or ‘Seafish Commercial Courses’ at southdevon.ac.uk

RYA Courses

Coastal Skipper Motor Coastal Skipper/Yacht Master Theory

Day Skipper Classroom

Diesel Engine Maintenance

Essential Navigation and Seamanship Classroom

Motor Cruising Advanced Pilotage

Motor Cruiser Helmsman

Professional Practices and Responsibilities

RYA First Aid

RYA Powerboat Level 1

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Safe and Fun Online

Safety Boat Course

SDCMA Powerboat Refresher Training

Seafish Sea Survival RYA

Recognised

SRC VHF F2F

SRC VHF Online

Start Motor Cruising

Seafish General Courses

Seafish Basic Firefighting

Seafish Basic First Aid

Seafish Basic Health and Safety

Seafish Basic Sea Survival

Seafish Safety Awareness

Seafish Under 16.5m

Skipper’s Certificate Courses

AEC 1 MCA Approved Engine Course

Seafish Advanced Stability

Seafish Bridge Watch Keeping (2 or 5 days available)

Seafish Engine Room Watch Keeping

Seafish Stability for Experienced Fishers

Key

Entry Level

Course Level

Free or Funded Course

Higher Education

Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding Award

RYA Marine Radio Operators Short Range VHF Certificate Online

Fisher Apprenticeship

Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

General Welder (ARC processes) Apprenticeship

Marina and Boatyard Operative Apprenticeship

Marine Engineering Diploma

Maritime Skills Award

RYA Powerboat Handling

Boatbuilder Apprenticeship

Marine Engineer Apprenticeship

Maritime Studies Diploma

Engineering and Manufacturing Technician Higher Apprenticeship

HNC Engineering (Electrical Electronics)*

HNC Engineering (Manufacturing)*

HNC Engineering (Marine Technologies)*

FdSc Engineering (Design and Development)*

FdSc Engineering (Electrical Electronics)*

FdSc Engineering (Manufacturing)*

FdSc Engineering (Marine Technologies)

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Integrated Technologies Engineering*

Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Product Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Science and Animal Management

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City & Guilds

Dog Grooming Assistant

GCSE Biology

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental

Awareness Online

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/ Biology/Applied Science pathway)

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/ Biology/Maths pathway)

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science (Chemistry/ Physics/Maths pathway)

Animal Care and Management (Animal Management and Behaviour) T Level

Dog Grooming City & Guilds Diploma

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

FdSc Animal Science*

FdSc Global Change, Sustainability and Society

BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science (Top-up)*

Social Sciences

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Criminology Online

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Introduction to Psychology, Criminology and Counselling Online

Mental Health Awareness Certificate Online

Neuroscience in the Early Years Online

Psychology Online

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Online

Understanding Autism Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Certificate Online

Understanding Mental Health First Aid Online

Mental Health Awareness Award Online

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Certificate Online

Access to Higher Education: Global Studies and Sustainability

Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Science

Counselling Skills Diploma Online

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship

FdSc Global Change, Sustainability and Society

FdSc Psychology and Counselling Skills

FdSc Psychology and Criminology

FdA Youth Justice and Youth Studies

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies (top-up)*

BSc (Hons) Social and Therapeutic Interventions (top-up)*

Sport and Fitness

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Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) Certificate Gym Instructor Practical Certificate

Instructing Circuit Training Sessions Award

Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions Award

Instructing Water-Based Exercise Certificate

Kettlebell Training Award

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

Instructing Outdoor Fitness (Bootcamp) Award

Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

Sports Massage Therapy Diploma

Teaching Pilates Practitioner

Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) Diploma

Sports Coach Higher Apprenticeship

Sports Massage Therapy Diploma FdSc Outdoor Adventure Leadership

BSc (Hons) Coaching (Outdoor Leadership) (Top-up)*

FdSc Sports Coaching and Fitness*

BSc (Hons) Coaching (Sports Performance and Development) (Top-up)*

Tourism, Hospitality, Catering and Events

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Developing Customer Service Skills Online

Air Cabin Crew Diploma

Culinary Skills Certificate

Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship

Food Safety in Catering

Production Chef Apprenticeship

*Approved by the University of Plymouth

Professional Cookery BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (top-up)*

Find us and drop in to any of our centres to find out more about our courses and qualifications.

Paignton Campus

Main Building

Long Road

Paignton

TQ4 7EJ

01803 540692

South Devon College

Sports Centre

Eight Acre Drive

White Rock

Paignton

TQ4 7TP

South Devon

University Centre

Long Road

Paignton

TQ4 7EJ

08000 21 31 81

Torquay Campus

Centre for Health and Care Professions

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7FT

South Devon College Marine Academy

Premier Marinas

Noss-on-Dart

Bridge Road

Kingswear

TQ6 0EA

01803 839242

Newton Abbot

Campus

Automotive Skills Centre

Bradley Lane

Newton Abbot

TQ12 1LZ

Brunel Skills Centre

Collett Way

Brunel Industrial Estate

Newton Abbot

TQ12 4PH

01803 540360

Dartmouth Paignton

Totnes

Dartington

South Brent

Ivybridge

Torquay

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth

Dawlish

Exmouth