Welcome to
SECTOR-BASED WORK PLACE ACADEMY PROGRAMMES
A Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is designed to support people aged 19+ and over who are claiming benefits and looking for a job.
In partnership with
Torquay
Locations
7
No. of courses
2 Weeks
Course Length
19+
Age
Overview
Giving you the chance to build skills, gain qualifications and experience and learn more about working in a specific industry — all while getting support to apply for real job opportunities at the end of the programme.
Courses Available
Hospitality and Catering SWAP
- Employability
- Customer service and complaints
- First impressions
- Health and safety
- Communication
- Meet employers
Customer Service SWAP
Available to residents of Torbay, Newton Abbot and Totnes
- Employability
- Customer service and complaints
- Personal confidence
- Conflict resolution
- Self awareness
- Meet employers
Digital Skills SWAP
- Use a computer
- Create and save documents
- Use Microsoft Word
- Manage files and folders
- Format text and images
- Upload and download files
- Build confidence with everyday digital tasks
Teaching Assistant SWAP
- Employability
- Understanding school environments
- Safeguarding
- Self awareness
- Classroom support
- Meet employers
Health and Social Care SWAP
Available to residents of Torbay, Newton Abbot and Totnes
- Employability
- Equality and inclusion
- Safeguarding
- Mental health awareness
- Skills for care roles
- Meet employers
Cleaning and Facilities SWAP
Available to residents of Torbay, Newton Abbot and Totnes
- Employability
- Healthy and safety
- Hygienic work environments
- Meet employers
Construction SWAP
Available to residents of Torbay, Newton Abbot and Totnes
- Employability
- CSCS card
- Construction safety
- Starting work onsite
- Meet employers
Warehouse and Logistics SWAP
- Employability
- Work place appearance
- Health and safety
- Punctuality
- Team communication
- Meet employers
What to Expect
Free, non judgemental support in small, face to face groups.
Eligibility
To apply for any of our SWAPS, you must live in Torbay, be 19+ and not currently be in employment, education or training. Please either ask your work coach at the job centre or contact Eat That Frog directly to apply.
