Entry Level Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, full-time over one year. You'll study across a range of subject areas including Catering, Brickwork, Sport, Woodwork, Animal Care, Childcare and Automotive. The course is designed to help you find areas that interest you and open routes into mainstream college courses. You'll work in small groups with dedicated tutors and access specialist facilities throughout. This is an Ascentis entry level skills towards enabling progression qualification.
Who this course is for
This a one-year course where you will study in a variety of different areas across the College, including Catering, Brickwork, Sport, Woodwork, Animal Care, Childcare and Automotive. The course has been designed to help you find areas that interest you and provides potential progression routes to mainstream College courses. You will work in small groups with curriculum support, alongside dedicated tutors, and within our fantastic specialist facilities.
What you will learn
You'll explore practical skills across Catering, Brickwork, Sport, Woodwork, Animal Care, Childcare, and Automotive subjects.
You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress to mainstream college courses.
You'll work in small groups, building your ability to learn alongside others.
You'll use specialist college facilities in each subject area you study.
You'll identify the subject areas that interest you most and suit your strengths.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work across different subject areas at South Devon College. Teaching takes place in small groups with curriculum support from dedicated tutors. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and is based on the work you produce and the skills you demonstrate in each area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Childcare assistant - support children in nursery or school settings
Kitchen assistant - entry-level food preparation and catering support
Animal care assistant - work with animals in kennels, farms, or shelters
Sports facility assistant - support coaches and maintain sports venues
Construction labourer - entry-level work on building sites
Automotive workshop assistant - support mechanics in a garage setting
What you could study next
This course is designed to lead into mainstream college courses. Depending on the areas you enjoy most, you could progress to:
Level 1 or Level 2 qualifications in Childcare, Catering, Animal Care, Construction, or Sport
A vocational BTEC at Level 1 or Level 2 in your chosen subject
Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths to support further study or employment
