Fuel your future
Learning that works!
If you live or work in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot or Swansea, you could be entitled to join one of our free or heavily subsidised courses.
Skills for the Workplace is a project that offers funded training to help people across south west Wales gain valuable, work-ready skills.
The training is focused around key sectors and is designed for anyone looking to upskill whether you are new to the job market or already in work.
It is a joint initiative between several colleges in the region, including Pembrokeshire College. The Skills for the Workplace project is part funded by the Skills and Talent Programme through the Regional Learning & Skills Partnership and Swansea Bay City Deal.
It offers subsidised training on course’s which fall within these priority sectors:
Advanced and Smart Manufacturing
Courses
TBC
Construction and Trades
Digital and ICT
Energy and Renewables
Courses
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Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
£162.50Self Study
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Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce
£84Self Study
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Environmental Management (ISEP)
£1,737.50Level 5 - Virtual Classroom (Formally IEMA)
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Foundation Environmental Management (ISEP)
£625Level 3 - Virtual Classroom
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Pathways to Net Zero (ISEP)
£270Level 3 - Virtual Classroom
General Management
Prince2 Courses
Lean Six Sigma
Agile Project Management
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Health and Care
Contact Us
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
- central@pembrokeshire.ac.uk


About
Who is eligible?
Current eligibility includes:
- Age: 16 or over
- Location: Live or work in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot or Swansea
- Residency: UK national or have valid documentation confirming leave to remain in the UK
- Status: Unemployed or employed (part-time students only are eligible if currently in education)
How can the programme be accessed?
Do I need any specific skills or qualifications?
Can I access more than one course?
Are you able to do these if you already have a degree?

About the Costs
How much will it cost me?
A contribution will be required for:
- Employed participants or
- Employers applying on behalf of employees
Will I have to refund the course fees if I am unable to complete the course?
What happens if I drop out of the course, would I be able to apply again?
We understand personal circumstances change. You could apply to undertake a new course, if you still meet the eligibility criteria for the programme. However, we would expect you to commit to the course and if you dropped out for a second time, you would not be entitled to future funding through the Skills for the Workplace.