Our Steps to Success training programme provides a range of modular training courses based around the key elements of Commerce & Industry and Horticulture. At the core of these courses will be Basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT, with additional elements such as CV writing and Interviewing Skills.

Commerce and Industry modules include Warehousing, Reception Skills, Administration, Customer Care and Retail Selling Skills. These modules are delivered through our Materials Bank & Craft Centre in Fratton.

Horticulture modules include Commercial Horticulture Growing Skills and Gardening Skills with other modules being developed to enhance the programme. These modules are delivered at our new horticultural unit at our Materials Bank location.

The Main Objective of Steps to Success is to provide our Trainees (who are disabled, disadvantaged or have learning difficulties) with the skills and confidence that they require to progress into meaningful activities, part or full-time paid employment, self employment or, with others, to develop social enterprises (businesses of their own).

All of our Trainees will be encouraged to gain a nationally recognised qualification from Entry Level to Level 3 leading to an Award, Certificate or Diploma through the National Open College Network.

Completed Projects

Fruit Salad - The Railway Roundabout at Bishops Waltham

This themed project was designed by the Trainees for “Bishops Waltham in Bloom” during 2006. In addition to choosing the theme and designing the five plant beds, the Trainees worked on growing the plants and preparing the ground on the roundabout.