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Welcome to On Course South West. Plymouth City Council is proud to offer a range of courses to support adult learners to reach their goals with their adult learner service, On Course South West. We are specialists in adult learning and have a wide range of courses, services and support to help you achieve your potential in work and life whatever your starting point, age, ability or background. Thank you for choosing OCSW to pursue your career, skills or personal goals.

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I managed to pass my GCSE, probably one of the oldest learners at age 64. Now I’m looking to get back into learning and hopefully take an A level in maths.”

Neil

Studying English Functional Skills, I now have an improved confidence and I can walk around with my head held high.

Ian

Helped me find the real me. I now have the confidence and the qualification to find myself a job. Thank you to my tutors who believed in me and pushed me to my limits it sure has paid off.

Stacie

I have now passed both my functional skills courses and am currently studying for GCSE’s. I must admit it’s much better and I am way more confident.”

Jamie

Everybody’s really welcoming, and nobody judges you, and you can be who you want to be. It’s just a great way to get going.

Sharice

Just started the Introduction to Counselling Course & it is excellent!

Simon

Really enjoyed the Introduction to Training course. The trainer’s style was creative and engaging. Would recommend to anyone.

Sally

I recently attended two of the free workshops and I was amazed how much I learnt, the tutors were very passionate about the craft they were teaching and the fact we all got to bring items home that we made was so wonderful. I would recommend to anybody.

Karen

I’ve just received my results and have passed both my GCSE English & Maths. I left school in 1988. Getting the chance to redo them was a great opportunity for me. Such a good feeling to have passed, onwards and upwards for me.

Chris