Welcome to Coleg Morgannwg Welcome to the Coleg Morgannwg magazine, if you’re thinking of joining us from September 2011 on a part-time course we hope you will enjoy reading about the courses and facilities we have on offer, which we hope will help you succeed in your future plans. You will be joining us at a very exciting time with the new Taf Ely Learning Campus (TELC) well on the way to completion and ready to welcome the first group of students from September 2012. This has already been a successful year for Coleg Morgannwg, we have received a number of awards for good and outstanding practice including: Wales Quality Award, AoC Beacon Award, Health & Wellbeing Award and Green Dragon Award. These add to the Investors in People Award (IIP) and the Welsh Assembly Government Basic Skills Quality Standard which were awarded last year. The college is delighted to receive these awards, which recognises the excellent work being carried out at the college. I am sure that you will find the developments that are taking place and the opportunities described in these pages useful and attractive. If you wish to know more while you are making a choice about what to learn and where to learn, please contact us. We look forward to playing an important part in your own preparations for your personal and professional future. Mrs Judith Evans, Principal/Chief Executive
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Contents
Start
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Autumn Term
Term Time Half term
5th September 24th October
21st December 28th October
Spring Term
Term Time Half term
3rd January 13th February
5th April 17th February
Summer Term
Term Time Half term
23rd April 4th June
22nd June 8th June
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Where We Are and Where We Are Going
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How To Apply & Student Support
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Learndirect / Business Services
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ESF
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Our Achievements
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Higher Education
10 Care, Childhood & Foundation Skills 12 Creative Industries 14 General Education
Open Events & Visiting Days
15 Professional & Administration
At Coleg Morgannwg... We’re thinking outside the box... Are you?
18 Service Industries
Join us at one of our open events...
22 Technology (Construction)
Advice Day - 19th May 2011
24 Skills For Lifelong Learning
HE Information Day - 26th May 2011
28 Community Courses
Advice Days - 31st August & 1st September 2011
30 Enquiry Form
Coleg Morgannwg has taken every effort to ensure that the information contained in this magazine is as accurate as possible at the time of going to print. It is intended to provide general guidance to courses and facilities and forms no part of a contract. Coleg Morgannwg reserves the right to make changes or withdraw without notice any of the courses, course facilities or support described. Together we provide a high quality and vibrant learning environment to meet the needs and ambitions of learners, employers and the wider community.
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Some of our courses are supported by the European Social Fund through the Bridges Into Work project, which is a partnership with RCT
An accredited College of the University of Glamorgan
With four main campuses spread across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Coleg Morgannwg is easy to get to, wherever you live.
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The Taf Ely Learning Campus (TELC) is coming to life with completion scheduled for September 2012. Staff and students will move from their current site at Rhydyfelin (It could be you!) and we look forward to welcoming our first intake of new students. With superb learning facilities for Business & Professional Studies, Care and Childhood Studies, Catering, Computing, Information Technology, Music & Performing Arts, Hair & Beauty, Science and Sport. ...and a learning centre, gym, creche, coffee shop, restaurant, hair and beauty salon, a high quality conference and training facility, large spaces for music and performing arts as well as a County Borough library. To see the full plans and experience a ‘fly through’ of the new campus check out our website at
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Student Support‌ Helping you think outside the box The staff in Campus Services provides a clear point of contact for students and help by giving impartial help, advice and guidance. You will find the Campus Services office near the reception area of each campus. In particular staff in the Campus Services offices can help with queries regarding enrolment on courses, fees, grants and other financial help. Specially trained Welfare Officers are also available to help and advise you with any personal and practical problems.
Support for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities Is provided by one of the specialists in the Student Support Services team. They make all reasonable efforts to ensure that any student or potential student is not disadvantaged by their disability. Tell us about any specific requirements as early on in your application process as possible, everything will be treated sensitively and used to prepare your Individual Support Plans.
Voices and Views The Student Parliament plays an active part in improving the college by representing the students on all aspects of college life. Affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS) it provides a forum for students to discuss issues affecting them, with members of the Parliament representing students on various groups and committees including the Governing Body. Each campus has its own Student Parliament; they then elect members onto the whole college Student Parliament.
The Learning Centres (LCs) are the hubs of activity open to all students providing study space and a wide range of resources from computer based material, print (books and journals) to microfilms and interactive learning packages. Computers, Smart boards and other hardware are available for ‘in class’ work and for students to prepare presentations and project/course work submissions.
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Dysgu yn Gymraeg It is the aim of Coleg Morgannwg to nurture a Welsh ethos and to support our students to continue to learn and live through the medium of Welsh. We will support you through the medium of Welsh as you apply for a course, whilst on your chosen course and in preparing for your future.
Childcare Assistance If you would like to study at the college but have childcare responsibilities, we may be able to help. In certain circumstances the college is able to pay 100% of childcare costs for a registered child minder or nursery up to a maximum of £140 per week. For further information, please contact Campus Services.
Day Nursery At our Aberdare Campus we have a day nursery. First Steps Nursery is a day care nursery facility for children of students attending the college and is also open to the general public. The nursery is registered with Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales. They endorse all the necessary precautions, such as fire and safety. All the staff are qualified and provide the best in quality childcare. Our aim is to provide a safe, happy, fun filled and caring atmosphere in a homely environment. Each child can learn new skills and develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. All these skills will be encouraged through play.
Equal Opportunities Coleg Morgannwg is committed to the effective implementation of its Equal Opportunity Policy. All prospective students are considered on the basis of their suitability regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, domestic arrangements, marital status, disability, learning difficulties, age, political or religious beliefs. A full statement is available on request.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults Coleg Morgannwg recognises that members of staff and learners have an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and in preventing their abuse. The college has, in consultation with Social Services, written comprehensive policies to ensure that the welfare of the child or vulnerable adult is always placed at the centre of its activities.
Tuition Fees Part-time stud ents Courses are indi vidually priced an d details will be In most cases no given on reques fees will be char t. We include ad ge ditional costs su d to a person st • Unemployed in ud ch as exam fees yin g co ur ses up to and in receipt of incom in the pricing. cluding level 3 if e-based Jobsee Employment Su they are: ker’s Allowance pport Allowance. or the income supp • Those in rece ort element of th ipt of Council Ta e x Benefit or Hous • Those in rece in g Benefit ipt of Working Ta x Credit (with a • Persons in rece household inco ipt of severe disa me of less than blement/invalidity • Persons aged £15050) /incapacity bene 60 years and ov fit er in receipt of Pens • Refugees or as ion credit (guara ylum seekers in ntee Credit only) receipt of the eq the Immigration uivalent of incom and Asylum Act e based benefit 1999) and their • People studyin (assistance unde dependents. g basic skills co r the terms of urses and gene • Persons attend ric ESOL course ing ‘taster’ cour s at or below Le ses and other co • Persons unde vel 1. urses used as pa r the age of 19 no rt of recruitment t funded by any Part-time Higher –participation in ot he r go vernment schem Education studen itiatives. e. ts may be able to telephone 01 re 443 663250/6 ce ive he lp wi th fees via the HE 63014. Exceptional circu fee waiver sche mstances of hard me. Ask for de tails ship may be refe reduction or rem rred to the Learne ission of fees ba r se Se d rv on ice th s e evidence prov Manager who m Course fees are ided. ay make a discre per year of the co tionary urse. Important Note : Registration, Ex amination and As Your course may sessment Fees be subject to on e of the above fe Those students es in addition to who are exempt your course fees from tuition fees these will be in may not have to cluded in the st pay these additio arting fee. nal fees. 3
Skillbuild This full-time course will enable the student to develop skills essential for securing permanent employment. These will include literacy, numeracy and IT. Support is given for job seeking including identifying sources of jobs, form filling and the creation of a C.V. The course is run in conjunction with Job Centre Plus and is for unemployed adults either in receipt of JSA or DWP benefits. Students can access training allowances and all travel expenses paid. The courses offered are City and Guilds Certificates in both Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy and the Wider Key Skills. We also offer Entry Level Certificate in Using ICT progressing to OCR CLAIT for all students wishing to fill posts in Administration or desiring basic IT knowledge.
To find out more call Brett or Sue at the Skillbuild Section, Pontypridd Campus on 01443 663025.
Learndirect @ Coleg Morgannwg If you are an adult living in Wales then Learndirect is for you. Whether you're young or old, a complete beginner or just wanting to top up your skills Learndirect has something for you. The great thing about learning with Learndirect is that the courses are so flexible. You can do your course at your local centre or from home or work if you have access to the internet. Courses are broken down into bite sized chunks, so you can learn at your own pace and whenever it suits you. Coleg Morgannwg centres offer a relaxed and supportive environment for you to learn and you will be allocated a tutor to help you during your course. Our online courses deliver instant access to high quality online training. They're effective, powerful, easy to use and give you world-class training from your desktop in just a few clicks. Below is a ‘flavour’ of some courses that are available: Home and Office IT Switch On Surf Direct Online European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Introduction to the Internet
Electronic Communication (E-mail)
IT2 Presentations Using MS PowerPoint
Word-processing, Spreadsheets, Database and Webpublishing
Key Skills/Application of Number and Communication
Skills for Life
Getting a Job
Health & Fitness Essential Skills for Work Spellers English Skills (ESOL) Number Tasters Online A Way With Words
For further information email Learndirect@Morgannwg.ac.uk In partnership with The College Ystrad Mynach
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Funding
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European Social Funded Projects The South East Wales Consortium consists of six Further Education Colleges in collaboration with Barry College, Bridgend College, Cardiff Council, Coleg Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil College and The College Ystrad Mynach, the Torfaen Consortium, Cardiff Council, and University of Wales Newport. The consortium has been successful in bidding for funding to deliver separate projects, Basic Skills for the Workplace • Adult Basic Skills Supporter/Teacher Training In collaboration with Barry College, Bridgend College, Coleg Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil College, Torfaen Adult and Community Learning and The College Ystrad Mynach. The Basic Skills for the Workplace Project aims to raise levels of basic skills in the employed workforce through increased and enhanced basic skills support within the workplace. Working in partnership with employers, the project will raise awareness of the benefits of a skilled workforce and will provide additional support to address identified basic skills. The project will run until September 2013. Adult Basic Skills Supporter/Teacher Training project is being made available to enable the training for basic skills teachers and supporters in Wales in order to increase the workforce capacity to address the literacy, numeracy and language needs of learners. The project is designed to meet the requirements of: the National Basic Skills Strategy • European funding; the framework of Essential Skills Wales • the Quality and Effectiveness Framework. It offers employers the opportunity, working with the consortium to develop the basic skills support capacity within their own organisations.
Bridges into Work Bridges into Work is a European funded project working across six areas of South Wales – Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend and Caerphilly. The aim of the project is to support adults to gain skills and confidence to enable them to move towards employment. Through the Bridges into Work project, those not in fulltime education, not working or working less than 16 hours will be offered guidance, training and support to help them into employment. A wide range of courses including Confidence Building, Literacy & Numeracy Skills, Personal Presentation Skills etc will be available to help gain new skills and qualifications. Additional support may be available to assist with childcare and travel expenses.
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support your organisational needs. These include Workplace and the ELMS (Enhancing Leadership and to 70%.
Conferences/Room Hire We have a multitude and diverse array of rooms for hire at our four campuses and exceptional conference facilities that are based in the heart of the community with ample parking facilities at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Pontypridd and Rhondda.
Business Improvement Impact @ Coleg Morgannwg has access to a range of services and business improvement techniques through its highly experienced pool of staff with the ability to focus on; Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Cutting Waste and Consultancy.
Academy Spa The Academy Spa offers a range of luxury Beauty and Spa treatments. Our team of highly qualified professional therapists will provide clients with our Platinum range of treatments. Our exceptional students will offer our Silver range of treatments all day Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday evenings during term-time only.
To enquire about any of the above services please email: impact@morgannwg.ac.uk or Telephone: 01443 663024 5
Coleg Morgannwg holds many awards for good and outstanding practice including the Investors in People Award (IIP), the Welsh Assembly Government Basic Skills Quality Standard and the Green Dragon Award. The college has also recently achieved the following:
Coleg Morgannwg wins national education award
College wins ‘Most Improved Organisation’ Award
Coleg Morgannwg celebrated after winning one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for its outstanding contribution to further education. The college scooped the Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning for its costume construction in theatre and screen foundation degree.
Coleg Morgannwg won The Prize for the Most Improved Organisation, sponsored by SONY UK TEC at a Gala Dinner and Awards evening at City Hall in Cardiff attended by dignitaries from across the private and public sector. The Award was presented by Mr Steve Dalton, MD of SONY UK TEC, for demonstrating year on year improvements across all aspects of the organisation’s operations looking at a minimum of three year trends. It also assesses the distance travelled by organisations against other benchmarks/standards such as Investors in People, Green Dragon Environmental Standards etc.
The Association of Colleges Beacon awards recognise colleges providing excellent practical teaching that results in students having learning experiences that are real, meaningful, challenging and life-changing. The UK-wide Beacon Awards provide national recognition for excellence and innovation as well as acknowledging the talents of staff at all levels. They highlight the breadth and quality of education in the college sector. The college has strong links with theatre and film production companies and won the award for the course which was developed to meet an industry need for higher level practical skills in costume construction. During the course students produce costumes for theatre and screen productions and benefit from working alongside professionals in theatre, dance, screen and opera companies. Most students go on to complete the full BA degree programme in costume construction at university, while the remaining students take up jobs in London’s West End or go on to work in the television and film industries. Peter Mitchell, interim CEO of independent education foundation, Edge, said: “Coleg Morgannwg showcases the importance of providing students with high quality educational routes and this project highlights the successful future such an approach can give to young people. I congratulate them on their Award and hope they continue to lead the way for other Colleges across the UK.” Coleg Morgannwg were presented with their award by John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, at a national presentation ceremony in Westminster.
President’s Award On top of this Coleg Morgannwg also picked up the Association of Colleges’ President’s Award at the ceremony. The College was chosen from 17 AoC Beacon Award winners as an outstanding example of achievement in further education by the President of the AoC Charitable Trust, Lord Willis of Knaresborough. Lord Willis chose Coleg Morgannwg as the winner because he was impressed with the scope and ambition of the course.
Winning this prestigious Wales Quality Award is an accolade for any business and the college is proud of its achievement.
Silver Corporate Health Award Representatives from Coleg Morgannwg attended the ‘Healthy Working Wales’ award presentations in Port Talbot to collect the Silver Corporate Health Award. The college is only the second college to be granted this level of award. The Corporate Health Standard is the national mark of quality for health and well being in the workplace. Any workplace that has adopted practices to improve employee health and well being can apply. The standard is a continuous journey of good practice and improvement, and it can be used as a tool to support the development of policies that promote the heath and well being of employees. The standard has been developed to recognise good practice and to target the key preventable ill-health issues. The promotion of Health and Well Being has become an integral part of the Colleges core values and has included the setting up of a Health and Well Being group which has run initiatives such as Breast Cancer Awareness, No Smoking Day, Stress Awareness and the Health Challenge “28 days around Coleg Morgannwg”. The College will be continuing on this journey and hopes to achieve Gold or even Platinum. Other sessions have also included awareness sessions on Cervical Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Musculoskeletal Disorders.
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Higher Education opportunities exist within the College through links with the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Lampeter, offering the following qualification levels: BA Joint Hons, Foundation Degree, PCET, HND and HNC. Higher Education courses offered Foundation Degree in Business Management Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ Certificate in Education PGCE (PCET) Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies HNC Aerospace Engineering Foundation Degree in Information Communication Technology HNC in Business and Management Foundation Degree/BA Hons Costume Construction for Screen & Stage HNC in Computing Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction and Surveying HNC in Construction BA (Hons) Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) HNC in Electrical Services for Buildings UHOVI UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute) is a groundbreaking initiative providing new opportunities for local people and businesses. Offering a wide range of higher education courses in a number of different subject areas, UHOVI is all about learning locally. Anyone over school age living or working in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen can study with UHOVI. It doesn’t matter if you’re employed or not, and qualifications are not always necessary as we consider life and work experience too. UHOVI is working in partnership with Coleg Morgannwg to offer a range of courses at the Aberdare and Nantgarw campuses. This will include a number of Foundation Degrees, especially designed to provide relevant skills and knowledge for the region’s existing or growing industries. For more information on courses starting September 2011, visit www.uhovi.ac.uk or call us on 01495 357900. UHOVI is a strategic partnership between the University of Glamorgan and University of Wales, Newport.
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Access to Higher Education This is an alternative route available for mature students into Higher Education. This can be studied over one year full–time or on a part-time two year basis. Within the Humanities programme you will study a selection of the following subjects, Sociology, Psychology, Law, History and English Literature as well as Essential Skills and Work skills. A pre-Access preparatory course for progression onto the Access course is also available in Humanities. Within the Science programme you will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as Essential Skills and Work Skills. The awarding body is Agored Wales. After successfully completing this course you will be able to apply for Honours degree courses in Higher Education in a range of Humanities or Sciencerelated areas. This 1-year full-time, (or 2-year part-time) course offers a route into Higher Education. The objective of the course is to provide a supportive & friendly environment to enable you to develop your potential. Many past students have successfully moved on to gain Degrees & other Higher Awards. There are no formal academic qualifications, however, applicants should be aware that the course requires a high level of dedication, as students will be working at level three standard. In addition you will be invited to attend an interview. You will be assessed by continual assessment with endof-unit tests. You will also be expected to maintain your course files and all portfolios to the required standards. After successfully completing this programme, you will be able to progress to a Degree or Higher Diploma course at a University or Higher Education Institution of your choice.
The Access courses available are: Access to Health Professions Access to Humanities Access to Science
Coleg Morgannwg helps three unfulfilled sisters get the career bug Three sisters from Pontypridd who found themselves unfulfilled with their jobs, signed up for the same college course on the same day and are now looking forward to brighter futures. Bethan Edwards, 27, Rhianydd Edwards, 25, and Zoe Najian, 19 embarked on the Access to Humanities course at Coleg Morgannwg to improve their future career prospects. Bethan, previously a stay-at-home mum thought university would never be an option. At school, she didn’t complete GCSEs because she had epilepsy which made her so ill that she had to leave school at 15. At Coleg Morgannwg Bethan has been able to complete her GCSEs as well as an OCN in Humanities. Zoe, who was previously working on a production line at a factory, is also working towards the OCN. Both Bethan and Zoe hope to go to university next year after completing the Diploma to become primary school teachers. Rhianydd, who was working in a bar before she started at the college already had AS Levels so was able to bypass the OCN course and go straight onto the Diploma course. Would-be support worker Rhianydd is studying Supportive Housing at Cardiff University. Bethan said: “We all found ourselves really de-motivated and unfulfilled in what we were doing with our lives. So when we heard about Coleg Morgannwg’s open day we thought we’d go along and see what they had to offer. When we realised how easy it could be to get some qualifications, we instantly signed up and haven’t looked back since. “I’m so pleased that I’ve been given a second chance to do my GCSEs and Coleg Morgannwg has been really supportive in helping me achieve my goals. Also my daughter goes to the college crèche which is a big help, and it’s reassuring knowing that she is so close.”
Still not sure come and have a chat at our HE Information Day - 26th May 2011
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Karen Stagg Karen Stagg successfully completed the Access to Health Professions Diploma in July 2010 after studying two evenings a week, over two years. Karen’s first hurdle was to overcome a tumour of the thyroid gland, which left her feeling very tired and lethargic. Karen had to undergo surgery to remove her thyroid gland but she still kept up with her coursework deadlines (a task that is daunting at the best of times). Karen had to take hormones to supplement those normally produced by the thyroid gland and was not overly concerned when she developed headaches, even though they were often crippling. After investigation, she was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating and progressive condition called Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. This is a skull abnormality, whereby the skull is too small to accommodate the brain, as a result, the brain bulges out at the base of the skull and compresses the spinal cord. Arnold-Chiari Syndrome quickly became ‘that Arnold’ and Karen even joked that it wasn’t her skull that was too small but her brain had grown bigger since starting the Access course! Not many students would cope with the conditions Karen has had to endure. Her determination and drive to become a nurse has been the impetus that has maintained Karen’s focus over the past year – her attendance record is testimony to this and she even came to college the day after having her thyroid gland removed! After completing her course Karen has gained a much sought after place at the University of Glamorgan and is now studying a BN in Mental Health.
Barbara Protheroe Barbara Protheroe is a visually impaired student studying with the part-time computer group. She came to the college in September to improve her e-mail and Internet skills, which she felt would help her with her work with SIDS (Sensory Impairment Drop-in Scheme) which she runs from the Children’s Centre in Rhydyfelin. The aim of the group is to provide support for people or their families who are experiencing sight loss. She is also involved in raising awareness of visual impairment, the issues people with sight loss face within the local community and the support available. Barbara also runs a Guides group which she has done for a number of years and previously taught Braille in the community. She is someone who does not let her blindness prevent her from doing things or supporting others who are in a similar position to herself. Barbara was recently awarded the Above and Beyond winner and overall winner in the RCT International Women’s Day ceremony. She really is an inspiration to everyone!
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The School of Care, Childhood and Foundation Studies provides a range of courses from Entry Level to Level 5, with many leading to job opportunities within the Care and Childcare sectors. Provision is varied and aims to cater for adults keen on a career change as well those seeking employment.
Part-Time Day
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Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3 (year 1)
3 years
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2.00-8.00
Playwork Level 2 & 3
20 weeks
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TBA
TBA
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Introduction to Counselling
7 weeks
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Mon
9.30-12.30
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Intermediate Counselling
25 weeks
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9.30-12.30
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Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2
1 year
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12.00-4.00
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Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3
1 year
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12.00-4.00
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Children’s Care, Learning & Development Level 2 Knowledge Award
1 year
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Mon
5.00-7.00
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Access to Higher Education (Health Professions) Diploma
2 years
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Introduction to Counselling
7 weeks
Tues 5.00-8.00
Mon
6.00-9.00
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Intermediate Counselling
25 weeks
Tues 5.00-8.00
Mon
6.00-9.00
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Advanced Counselling Level 4
2 years
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Wed
5.00-9.00
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Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2
1 year
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Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3
1 year
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Distance Learning
Duration
Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Flexible
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Flexible
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (subject to approval)
Flexible
Teaching Assistants City & Guilds 5329 Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
Flexible
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Flexible
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Flexible
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Flexible
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools
Flexible
Early Years City & Guilds 4227
Flexible
Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning & Development
Flexible
Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning & Development
Flexible
Foundation Skills Part-Time
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Catering
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Skills for Working Life
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Life Skills
✓
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Sensory
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Sign Language Levels 1, 2 & 3
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The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change; every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.
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An interview with Elen Thomas Production Arts-Make-up student What made you choose Coleg Morgannwg? I was advised by a friend, who was a student at Coleg Morgannwg at the time, that the lecturer they had was an industry professional, and could therefore impart knowledge straight from the industry itself, rather than them coming from a non industry back ground. Also from researching, it felt like the best 'all rounder' course of this nature.
What would you say your highlights were from your time there? I have to be honest, the highlight was and still is the lecturer Jane Beard, she's a perfect teacher, she knows her stuff, and teaches it brilliantly, I still keep in touch with her, and if I ever need any tips she's always happy to help. I honestly can't praise her enough.
How did it prepare you for such a competitive industry? It gives you all the basics that you need to go in to the industry at a trainee level, although you still need to do a fair bit of work and practicing at home, it takes a lot of determination and self motivation to do well.
What is your personal career highlight? Every job is exciting and different, I've been on many large and small, film and television sets, I get to meet interesting and fun people, and I get to do a job I love. It doesn't get much better than that!
Wealth of experience helps students Jane Beard studied A Level Sciences at her local Grammar School, destined to follow in the academic footsteps of her family. However she soon realised that this wasn’t the career path she wanted and changed her studies to Humanities and Art. She secured a place on a 3- year college course and on completion, was accepted at the BBC Makeup Training School, London. Following this training Jane was fortunate to secure employment at BBC Wales; where she worked for 13 years on a variety of programmes including Light entertainment, Children’s programmes and dramas. With a young family, Jane chose to stay in Wales and for the past 17 years has worked as a Freelance make-up artist; some of her recent projects include Dr Who, Torchwood and Young Victoria. Jane’s involvement with the college began when she was asked to ‘cover’ the National Certificate in Production Arts (Make-up) course at the Rhondda Campus for one week – she’s still teaching the course 3 years later! Jane said “I really enjoy my work and have been fortunate to have worked on varied projects, meeting some very interesting people. I find lecturing at Coleg Morgannwg very rewarding, the students have such talent and enthusiasm and four have already been accepted on courses at Grimsby, Somerset, Bournemouth and also a Special Effects course in London. It’s been good to share my experiences with the students, hopefully it will give them an insight into the industry and the opportunities that lie ahead of them”.
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The area of Creative Industries provides a wide range of courses at different levels in Performing Arts, Production Arts: Make-up, Music Technology, Media Production TV & Film; Art & Design with pathways in Fashion/Textiles/Costume, Graphic Arts, 3D Design and Photography. The range of vocational courses prepare students to enter these exciting industries through personal creative development, underpinned by knowledge and technical skills, within a supportive and professional environment. The Art & Design courses are housed in a new purpose designed building at the Nantgarw Campus. The ground floor incorporates a printmaking workshop & reprographics facilities as well as a 3D workshop and specialist studios. The first floor is dedicated to fashion, textiles and costume with an industry standard pattern cutting and machining workshop, dye facilities and several large light purpose designed studios. The graphics/ photography and digital design section consists of a darkroom, photographic studio, life drawing room, computer & digital design studios and two large graphic art studios are on the top floor. The Performing Arts, Make-up, Music & Media courses have the benefit of excellent facilities on the Rhondda Campus in a new centre for Media and Performing Arts. This impressive development includes multifunctional areas i.e. a 150 seat Auditorium, Dance studio, Rehearsal studio, Media suite and state of the art, industry standard digital audio technology studio.
Course name & Qualification aim
Duration
Part-Time Evening
Rhondda
Art Centre, Nantgarw
Day
Time
Day
Time
AS Photography
1 year
-
-
Thurs
6.00-9.00
A2 Photography
1 year
-
-
Tues
6.00-9.00
BTEC Certificate level 2 in Photography
1 year
-
-
Wed
6.00-9.00
BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Fine Art
1 year
-
-
Mon
6.00-9.00
BTEC Certificate level 3 in Production Arts-Make-up
1 year
Mon
5.00-9.00
-
-
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.
Please note: The courses below will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid. Contact Amanda Darlington for details and costs.
Short Courses Short course in Printmaking Short course in Fashion Short courses in Photography
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Aberystwyth here we come Four A Level students are the first Coleg Morgannwg students to pass the examinations to study at Aberystwyth University in September. All four were successful and have been offered places; Georgia Evans and Scott Morgan on the Criminology course and Danielle Birrell on the History course. Rhianydd Keene, who also attended the Summer School achieved a merit, and has secured an unconditional offer plus £1000 scholarship.
Part-time
Duration
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
*Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/ Professional Certificate in Education (PCET)
2 years
-
Mon/ 3.00-9.00 Thurs 9.00-4.00
-
Access to Humanities
1 or 2 years
✓
✓
✓
*These courses are franchised from the University of Glamorgan GCSE subjects
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
English Language
Thurs 9.00-12.00
Mon 3.00-5.30 Wed 9.00-12.00
-
ICT
-
-
Wed 1.00-4.00
Mathematics
Thurs 1.00-4.00
Part-time Day
-
-
-
Mon 3.00-5.30 Thurs 1.00-4.00
-
Mon 6.00-8.30
-
Part-time Evening English Language
Tues 6.00-8.30
Mon 6.00-8.30
Human Physiology & Health
-
-
Mon 6.00-8.30
Mathematics
Thurs 6.00-8.30
Mon 6.00-8.30 Wed 6.00-8.30
Mon 6.00-8.30
AS/A Level Subjects:
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Part-time Day Business Studies
-
✓
-
English Literature & Language
-
✓
-
Film Studies
-
✓
-
Law
-
✓
-
Media Studies
-
✓
-
Sociology
-
✓
-
Part-time Evening
-
✓
-
Biology/Human Biology
-
Mon/Wed 6.00-9.00
-
Law
Tues 6-8.30 AS only
Psychology Sociology
AS only
-
-
Mon/Wed 6.00-8.30
Mon/Wed 6.00-8.30
Mon 6.00-9.00
AS only
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision. 14
The Professional & Administration curriculum area houses a diverse range of administration and professional business courses and incorporates Access to Higher Education and Open College Network pathways. Administration and Information Technology - offers a variety of excellent flexible courses in information technology, office and supervisory skills from beginners to advanced level. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Administration and IT are delivered through our Virtual Companies that enhance work and employment opportunities. Our courses provide high quality vocational qualifications that enable both employment and progression to Higher Education. Distance Learning and Learndirect is also available as an on-line e-learning option. Business and Professional Studies - provides a range of quality part-time Business and Management related programmes in the field of Business Studies, Accounting, Teacher Assistants and Management. A wide range of courses are offered within each area, allowing students to gain qualifications, which will be useful at work or in progressing to Higher Education. We offer HNC / Foundation Degree in Business and Management, AAT Accounting courses at three levels, various Supervisory Management programmes and a part time day National Award in Business. Computing - courses are available from beginner to advanced level, to provide excellent career opportunities for those who wish to enter this industry and those already employed in the sector. General Education - this includes GCSEs and AS, A2 courses as well as Access to Higher Education programmes. All programmes are an accepted route to employment, professional careers and Higher Education. In addition to formal teaching, with a variety of teaching learning strategies learners are supported by tutorial programmes. GCSE and A Level studies can be combined with other units to achieve the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification. Employees and returners to the labour market will find a variety of courses to suit their needs. Teaching staff are experienced and qualified in their field. Each course uses a variety of teaching and learning techniques to encourage all students to achieve their potential.
Donna Price Donna holds a full-time post and has been completing her studies via a part-time route. Donna has recently successfully completed the HNC in Management and Business along with the Foundation Degree in Management and Business at Coleg Morgannwg. Besides being in full-time employment and having a busy family life with teenagers in tow, Donna has always shown herself to be a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking student within our parttime cohort and has gained some excellent results to her credit . Donna has now progressed onto the BA Honours Degree in Management and Business at the University of Glamorgan where she has been gaining some excellent results in the modules she is studying.
Tracy Pearce Due to family circumstances and a few set-backs Tracy found herself at home lacking in confidence and motivation. When a friend suggested enrolling on a college course Tracy was reluctant but after some consideration realised she needed to do something for her future. Tracy visited the college and spoke to IT Tutor Rhian Morris, who advised her of the courses available at the college and the career paths they could lead to. Despite her anxieties Tracy took the step and enrolled on the NVQ Administration and Office IT course. She said “At first I was really nervous but Rhian was an inspiration to me, with her support I finished the course and gained the confidence to seek employment. I am now employed at Securitas Security and looking forward to the future; I wouldn’t have achieved this without Rhian’s patience and understanding – she is a fabulous tutor and gives 110% commitment to her students. 15
Administration and Information Technology
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Day
Day
Time
Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
European Computer Driving Licence – on line learning via Learndirect and blended learning
35 weeks
Thurs 9.00-12.00
Tues 1.00-4.00
-
-
New OCR Level 1 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills
35 weeks
Fri
Mon
1.00-3.00
TBA
TBA
New C&G Cert for IT Users Start IT - ITQ
35 weeks
Wed 9.00-12.00
Mon
TBA
Mon
TBA
New OCR Level 1/2/3 Award in Text Production (Business Professional)
35 weeks
Wed 9.30-12.00
Thurs 1.00-3.30
Thurs 1.00-3.30
New EDI L2 Cert in Principles of Business & Admin
35 weeks
-
-
Mon
1.00-4.00
-
-
New EDI L3 Cert in Principles of Business & Admin
35 weeks
-
-
Tues 1.00-4.00
-
-
Part-Time Evening
Duration
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
European Computer Driving Licence – on line learning via Learndirect and blended learning
35 weeks
Tues 6.00-9.00
Mon
6.00-9.00
Wed
6.00-9.00
Advanced European Computer Driving Licence
35 weeks
-
Mon/Wed 5.30-8.00
-
-
New OCR Level 1 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills
35 weeks
Tues 6.00-8.00
Wed
6.00-8.00
Wed
6.00-8.00
New OCR Level 2 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills
35 weeks
TBA
TBA
-
TBA
-
New OCR Level 1/2/3 Awards Text Production (Business Professional)
35 weeks
Thurs 6.00-9.00
Mon
6.00-9.00
Mon 6.00-9.00 or Wed
New C&G Cert for IT Users Start IT - ITQ
35 weeks
Thurs 6.00-9.00
Wed
6.00-9.00
Mon
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Day
Time
Day
Time
-
-
-
Computing
Time
10.00-12.00
-
-
6.00-9.00
Part-Time Evening
Duration
Day
City & Guilds 7574-02 L2 Certificate for IT Users (PC Maintenance)
35 weeks
Tues 6.00-9.00
-
*HNC/ Foundation Degree Computing year 1 & 2
2 years
-
-
Mon/ 5.00-9.00 Wed
-
-
OCN Website Design
35 weeks
-
-
TBA
6.00-9.00
-
-
OCN Digital Darkroom
35 weeks
Tues 6.00-9.00
-
-
-
-
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Business and Professional Studies
Time
Time
Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
AAT Foundation
1 year
-
-
Wed
9.00-4.00
-
-
AAT Intermediate
1 year
-
-
Thurs 9.00-4.00
-
-
AAT Technician
1 year
-
-
Mon
-
-
AAT Foundation
1 year
Tues 3.00-9.00
Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00
-
-
AAT Intermediate
1 year
Tues 3.00-9.00
Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00
-
-
AAT Technician
1 year
-
Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00
-
-
9.00-4.00
Part-Time Evening
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-
Business
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Day
Day
Time
Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
Time
BTEC National Award in Business
2 years
Tues 9.00-4.00
Tues 9.00-4.00
-
-
*HNC in Business and Management
2 years
-
-
Wed
-
-
2 years
-
-
Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00
-
-
1 year
-
-
Flexible
-
-
2 years
-
-
Thurs 9.00-4.00
-
-
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Day
Day
2.30-9.00
Part-Time Evening *HNC in Business and Management Distance Learning *Foundation Degree Business Management Teacher Training Programmes Part-Time Day *Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Professional Certificate in Education (PCET)
Assessor Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment
Flexible
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Flexible
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related achievement
Flexible
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Flexible
Quality Assurance Awards Level 4 Award in understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice
Flexible
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice
Flexible
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice
Flexible
Management Courses Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
Time
Time
Award in First Line Management level 3 (ILM)
2 hours
Thurs 10.00-1.00
Flexible
Flexible
Award in Team Leading level 2 (ILM)
3 hours
Thurs 10.00-1.00
Flexible
Flexible
Customised Management Programmes to suit individual requirements (in house or in college)
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Award in Management level 5 (ILM)
3 hours
Tues 4.00-7.00
-
-
Customised Management Programmes to suit individual requirements (in house or in college)
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
Part-Time Evening -
-
Flexible
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Carol-Ann Bennett has just completed her NVQ Level 3 at Coleg Morgannwg Pontypridd and started work at Bauhaus Aveda in Cardiff. She attended the college for 3 years, she began her hairdressing programme as a Part Time Evening student and completed NVQ level 1 & 2 Hairdressing. During the third year she became a full time student and completed her NVQ level 3 Hairdressing and Customer Service Level 3. Carol-Ann took every opportunity to participate in hair competitions and hair showcase events alongside promoting her abilities at fashion shoots. She applied for the BaByliss Pro Style Gallery competition 2010 which is worldwide, which she went on to win. Her prize was to attend Salon International and work alongside Patrick Cameron (a celebrity Hairdresser and Guru of long hairdressing), Adam Reed and the crew at Salon International and the Babyliss Hair Team for the three days of the event. Salon International is a massive event attended by hairdressers from all over the world.
From Selling to Styling Stephen Lewis always had a passion for hairdressing but on leaving school found himself in the Sales market, selling mobile phones. He soon realised this was not for him and when a friend asked for his help in his hair salon, he jumped at the chance. He enjoyed the basic tasks in the salon and realising Stephen’s potential his friend recommended the hairdressing course at Coleg Morgannwg, he enrolled on the course and has progressed to his current course, the Level 3. Stephen said “Due to the pressures of the placement, at one point I came close to throwing the towel in; being a junior in a salon isn’t easy! But with the support of the staff at Coleg Morgannwg, especially my tutor Anne Hopkins, I stuck at it and have come out the other end more confident about myself and my capabilities. The college recently entered a competition, with entries from colleges and salons, from all over Wales. The standard was extremely high and I was really pleased to take 2nd place for my Male haircut and 3rd place for my Female cut; the college were awarded 1st place in the Overall Team. I am so glad that I took that initial step and enrolled at Coleg Morgannwg, I’ve never looked back!”
Students help patients Students at Coleg Morgannwg have participated in a number of fundraising activities, including the provision of therapeutic treatments to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre. Further collaboration has developed a work placement opportunity which contributes to a variety of environments for our learners to gain experience in the provision of both beauty and complementary therapies. Helen Tyler, Therapy Services Manager at Velindre Cancer Centre, recognises the benefits observed on the wards, she says “Something which sums up how the patients feel is 'It’s a treat not a treatment'
Complementary Success Angela Green, a former student, says “I thoroughly enjoyed studying for the HND Complementary Therapies and particularly liked the mix of different therapies as it gave me a broad foundation to build on. My focus was always for the clinical setting and I started working at Velindre Cancer Centre on my work placement during my studies. Six years later, I hold the position of Clinical Lead in Complementary Therapies in a busy department at Velindre, and gain tremendous satisfaction from using my therapies for the benefit and support of patients, carers and staff.”
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Lecturer with a wealth of Experience Coleg Morgannwg lecturer Nicola Davies runs a highly successful Beauty Salon and provides a wealth of practical, retail and marketing knowledge that she is only too happy for students to draw upon. Her salon has won Innovative Salon of the Year on more than one occasion and been nominated for Regional Salon of the Year. Nicola also writes a column in a regional magazine providing beauty advice and reviews of the latest developments affecting the Beauty Industry. She prides herself on providing the ultimate professional experience for clients and this passion for customer service is passed onto students during her practical client sessions at the college which students feel invaluable in bringing real life experience to their college learning experience. After all, in an industry that is so hands on it takes more than just theory to create an excellent beauty therapist.
We are a dynamic progressive curriculum area, whose focus is to ensure that you have the best possible teaching and learning experience. Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary offers a career portfolio that is extensive and varied. We will ensure that you will achieve qualifications, skills and qualities that will equip you for a diverse exciting and rewarding professional career within the ever evolving wellbeing sector.
Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Nantgarw
Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing
1 year
-
-
Mon
12.00-9.00
-
-
-
-
NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing
2 years
-
-
Mon 5.30-8.30 & Wed
-
-
-
-
NVQ Level 2 Barbering
1 year
Thurs 6.00-9.00
Mon
Wed
6.00-9.00
-
-
NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy
2 years
-
Mon 6.00-9.00 & Wed
Mon 6.00-9.00 & Wed
-
-
Part-Time Evening
-
6.00-9.00
Please note: The courses below will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid. Aberdare
Pontypridd
Rhondda
Nantgarw
Part-Time Evening
Duration
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
Day
Time
NVQ Level 3 Barbering
1 year
-
-
Mon
6.00-9.00
-
-
-
-
NVQ Level 2/3 Nail Services
1 year
-
-
Mon 6.00-9.00 & Wed
-
-
-
-
Reflexology
1 year
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mon
TBA
Aromatherapy
1 year
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tues 6-9
Indian Head Massage
Termly (x12 weeks)
-
-
-
-
-
-
TBA
6-9
Swedish Massage
1 year
-
-
Wed
6.00-9.00
-
-
-
-
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.
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Cerys Williams Cerys Williams entered the college on the “Pathways to Apprenticeships programme” in 2009 and successfully completed all of the course components; National Award in Engineering, Welsh Baccalaureate, Work Skills and all Key Skills. Cerys successfully gained employment with Allavard Springs for a 3 year apprenticeship and continues with her vocational education at Coleg Morgannwg on year 2 of the National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering. Cerys recently won the “Best Learner Finalist” award for the Pathways to Apprenticeships programme at the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) annual awards ceremony at Margam Park. She has also recently won a top engineering award at the college prize ceremony.
Daniel Watkins Daniel Watkins entered the college in 2003 on a “Mainstream Access” programme and from that period has studied continuously on various engineering courses from level 2 to level 3 before finally achieving a National Certificate in Manufacturing, National Award in Engineering, CAD and Welding. Daniel has won two college awards for the best engineering student as well as being entered for the “World Skills” competition in CAD. Daniel is currently studying a B.Eng Degree programme in Engineering at the University of Glamorgan.
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The curriculum area of Engineering has excellent provision. It is the main provider of training for the Modern Apprenticeships scheme via NVQs in Mechanical, Electrical and Aerospace Engineering and also provides a full range of BTEC programmes. These are established routes to Higher Education and/or employment. There is an extensive range of part-time day and evening courses offering programmes in NC/CNC part programming, CAD/CAM, Electronics, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems, Fabrication and Welding. There is also a wide range of Computer Aided Draughting programmes using the latest Autocad software.
Rhondda
Nantgarw
Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
Day
Time
City & Guilds 2800 in Electronics
1 year
-
-
Thurs
9.00-5.00
City & Guilds 2800 in Mechanical level 2
1 year
Thurs
9.00-5.00
-
-
City & Guilds 2800 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering level 3
2 years
-
-
Wed
9.00-6.00
City & Guilds 2300 Computer Aided Engineering Competence’s CNC ADO Line Part 2 Cert.
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-5.00
City & Guilds 2300 Computer Aided Engineering Competence’s CNC ADO Line Inventor Course Part 3 Cert.
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-5.00
City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-5.00
City & Guilds 2240 Electronics Part 2/3
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-5.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace year 1
1 year
-
-
Wed
9.00-7.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace year 2
1 year
-
-
Mon
9.00-7.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Mech/Manufacturing year 1
1 year
-
-
Wed
9.00-7.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Mech/Manufacturing year 2
1 year
-
-
Mon
9.00-7.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Electrical/Electronics year 1
1 year
-
-
Wed
9.00-7.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Electrical/Electronics year 2
1 year
-
-
Mon
9.00-7.00
* Foundation Degree in Mechatronics year 1
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-7.00
* Foundation Degree in Mechatronics year 2
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-7.00
* Foundation Degree in Aerospace year 1 (Mech and Avionics)
1 year
-
-
Tues
9.00-7.00
* Foundation Degree in Aerospace year 2 (Mech and Avionics)
1 year
-
-
Mon
9.00-7.00
Pneumatic Systems
1 year
-
-
Mon
6.00-7.30
Computer Aided Draughting 2D CAD
1 year
-
-
Mon
6.00-8.00
Computer Aided Draughting 3D CAD
1 year
-
-
Tues or Thurs
6.00-8.00
City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 1
1 year
-
-
Mon
6.00-9.00
City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2 part 1
1 year
-
-
Tues
6.00-9.00
City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2 part 2
1 year
-
-
Wed
6.00-9.00
Part-Time Evening A Variety of City & Guilds and NVQ courses/units in:-
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision. *These courses are franchised from the University of Glamorgan
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Terry Edwards constructs a great career Terry enrolled on an ONC in Construction at the college and on successful completion progressed to the HNC Construction course. Armed with his qualifications, motivation and drive to succeed Terry has experienced a successful career in the Construction industry. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the trade and has held the positions of Project Manager, Contracts Manager and Director. Terry is now the Operations Director/Deputy MD with Andrew Scott Limited.
Future plans - rugby star Ceri Sweeney gets a spark of inspiration When Ceri decided to train as an electrician, Coleg Morgannwg was the obvious place to study. “They have been superb, allowing me to fit my studies around my rugby training, and it can’t do me any harm to have something else – a trade – in the locker.” “I’d recommend to anyone who is thinking of learning a trade to visit Coleg Morgannwg for advice on what qualifications they need and the best place to study. I’m really enjoying the course”
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Students are encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills using excellent modern equipment and facilities. Students gain valuable academic and/or vocational qualifications for both present and future employment. We have a state of the art multi-million pound Technology Centre at the Nantgarw Campus and excellent construction trades teaching facilities at the Rhondda Campus. These serve to ensure that Coleg Morgannwg offers outstanding teaching facilities and support to all students who wish to study the Construction Trades including.
Nantgarw Part-Time Day
Duration
Day
Time
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction / Civil Engineering year 1
1 year
Mon
9.00-8.00
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction / Civil Engineering year 2
1 year
Tues
9.00-8.00
*Foundation Degree in Sustainable Building year 1
1 year
Wed
10.00-9.00
*Foundation Degree in Sustainable Building year 2
1 year
Thurs
10.00-9.00
EMTA Electrical Installation NVQ 2
1 year
Mon or Tues
9.00-8.30
City & Guilds Electrical Installation Work level 2
1 year
Tues
9.00-8.30
City & Guilds Electrical Installation Work level 3
1 year
Thurs
1.00-8.30
City & Guilds Electrical Installation Work level 3 & EMTA NVQ 2
1 year
Thurs
9.00-8.30
CGLI Plumbing Cert Level 2 (WBL) year 1
1 year
Tues
9.00-6.30
CGLI Plumbing Cert Level 2 (WBL) year 2
1 year
Thurs
9.00-6.30
CGLI Plumbing Cert level 2
1 year
Thurs
9.00-6.30
*Foundation Degree in Sustainable Building year 1
1 year
Wed
4.30-9.00
*Foundation Degree in Sustainable Building year 2
1 year
Thurs
4.30-9.00
City & Guilds 2391 Level 3 Cert in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations
16 weeks
Tues or Thurs 5.30-8.30
City & Guilds 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
16 weeks
Wed or Thurs 6.00-9.00
City & Guilds 2391 Level 3 Cert in Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations
1 year
Mon
Part-Time Evening
6.00-9.00
The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.
*These courses are franchised from the University of Glamorgan
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Michael Cude Following a career change fifteen years ago from the private sector to the public service sector, Mike entered local government as a Recreation Officer within the Environmental Services Group. This is one of four groups within the Council, all of which provides services within Rhondda Cynon Taf to approximately 234,000 people. His appointment was at a newly built leisure facility within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and during the first three years Mike progressed through the organisational structure to a position of Junior Manager. An opportunity became available for a more senior position within the service area, which Mike was successful in obtaining. For the last 12 years, Mike has been employed as a Principal Manager for Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council. To help facilitate career enhancement, Mike emphasises that Coleg Morgannwg has been an essential support mechanism and a key motivating factor to enable him to fulfil the many duties necessitated of his role within the organisation. An example of this is the recent NVQ level 4 Business Management with which Mike had continuing support from the course appointed assessor. The NVQ Level 4 Business Management fitted in well with my own career and the curriculum emphasis was on areas such as: strategy planning and financial management which he found very interesting. Mike states that this course has increased his confidence and motivation. On completion of the NVQ level 4 Business Management, Mike felt such pride in acknowledging this achievement; this motivated him further to pursue further studies. He discussed options with his assessor. Mike is currently in the second year of a distance learning MA in Business Management at the University of Glamorgan. Mike states that this was unthinkable only a couple of years ago. Mike is an avid supporter of the college and has stated that he continually praises and promotes the College to other Community Centre users. He highlights to them the benefits he personally has received, via the help and support given through the Coleg Morgannwg community learning programmes delivered at Waen Wen Community Centre. Mike recently received an award in the College’s Prize Ceremony for his hard work and commitment.
David Griffiths – A Learner’s Experience My name is David Griffiths. I returned to education with Workchoices in 2006, so that I could help my children with their school work and also to improve my handwriting and spelling. At first I was afraid to walk through the door and ask any questions regarding any courses. Luckily for me, I did pluck up enough courage and walk through the door and I quickly enrolled. I really enjoyed the course. The lecturers gave me lots of support with my numeracy and literacy. I hadn’t realised how poor my skills had become. I was over the moon when I attained City and Guilds Qualifications in English and Maths. With the help and support from all lecturers I was nominated for the Dennis Davies’ Student Award which I won. I was grateful to the lecturers who had shown such confidence in me. Since I enrolled on the Workchoices course my confidence and self-esteem have improved 100%. Now with my new found confidence I am able to attend the main campus in Aberdare and enrolled on a two year course in IT. While doing the IT course, myself and my family have won “Family NIACE INSPIRE AWARD”, which was a very proud day for us all. I am currently doing a two year Access to Humanities course with Coleg Morgannwg, which hopefully takes me to university to gain a degree. I would like to thank everyone on the Workchoices course for giving me the opportunity to achieve my wishes.
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Rosemary Brown “My name is Rosemary Brown I am 52 yrs of age, I left school at the age of 16 with no qualifications. I started going to the Waun Wen Resource Centre 11yrs ago. 8 yrs ago I had to fill in a C.V. and when I glanced over the C.V. I noticed how empty it looked compared to everyone else’s and I felt quite embarrassed. That is when I decided to enroll on community courses with Coleg Morgannwg. Through the lack of confidence I only enrolled on craft courses, though by doing these courses my confidence grew and this motivated me to go further. I then enrolled onto a computer course for beginners which when finished; I felt that for the first time in my life I could better myself! I then completed level 1and 2 in word processing - not bad I thought when I couldn’t even work a calculator! I was then asked if I would like to do a NVQ 2 in Administration which I successfully completed - feeling really pleased with myself! I am now doing NVQ 3 in Administration and NVQ 2 in Community Development simultaneously which I hope will develop my career prospects for the future. When I think back on that empty C.V. , I am really proud of myself and with my self esteem ever growing I will have to fill in 2 pages next time I have to fill in a C.V. ! It just goes to prove you are not too old to learn - not bad for a grandmother of three.”
Learning Gives Heather the Ingredients for Success Five years ago, Heather Loveridge, a single parent in her 40’s from Glyncoch, was unemployed, had no qualifications and lacked in confidence. Roll forward to the present day and Heather, along with her sister Sian, now own a successful café and catering business, The Giant’s Bite, based opposite Pontypridd YMCA in the town centre. Heather’s journey to this stage in her life has taken some time but this is the reward she has earned for her commitment, drive and enthusiasm through adult learning. Over the past five years, Heather has completed numerous courses within her local community, supported by the Glyncoch Communities First Partnership. Just some of these include a ‘Get Cooking’ tutors course, a City & Guilds in Community Tutoring, a Community Regeneration Module with the University of Glamorgan and Basic Skills with Coleg Morgannwg. Heather has also been an invaluable volunteer to Glyncoch by supporting with events, supporting the start of a Depression Busting group, has run her own 15 week cooking course for other members of the community and recently took the role of Administrator for the recent Adult Learners Week for the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, all on a voluntary basis. These are just a few examples of the activities that Heather has participated in to achieve her dream of owning her own catering business. “Adult learning and volunteering has made a world of difference to me. It has given me new skills, new friends and confidence and I enthuse anyone to get involved in learning, whatever the age.” Said Heather.
Treorchy partnership - Group Profile The groups were set up in January 2010 after meetings with Treorchy Jobcentre and Treorchy library. The Jobcentre wanted a group for clients to extend their ICT skills in an environment away from the Jobcentre. The college had previously offered basic skills groups in the Jobcentre so a good relationship already existed. The Skills for Lifelong Learning department had already established a successful partnership with Treorchy library and they were happy to provide the venue for the new venture. The referrals and involvement of the Jobcentre staff in the project have always been consistent and committed. A member of staff from the Jobcentre was released to support the groups and this worked well as they were able to expand the course to include, jobseeking skills, CV writing and job search. The library supported the project by providing a welcoming environment, free resources and a place away from the Jobcentre. The retention and attainment of the learners was excellent 100% attainment, 88% retention, 88% successful completion. The group is also successful in progressing learners – the main progression route is Skillbuild at the college and a number of learners who complete the course at Treorchy library go on to join the Full-time Work Based Learning Skillbuild course. Other learners have continued onto the next course to extend their education whilst a small number of learners have gone on to employment. The success of the project is largely due to the commitment of the three main partners to provide quality education in the community. 25
The Skills for Lifelong Learning department provides a wide range of courses, both vocational and for personal development, at a wide range of venues across Rhondda Cynon Taff - Working with community partners to deliver courses you want!
OCN qualifications: Art, Craft, I.T, Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies, Stress Management, Sign Language, Photography, Photoshop, Multimedia & Web Design.
NVQ qualifications: Administration, Customer Services, Team Leading & Management.
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Contact
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Aberdare Technology Centre
Michelle Cox
01685 889070
Abergorki Hall
Ken Richards
01443 439596
Bryncynon (Feel Good Factory)
Suzanne Marchment
01443 479018
Brynna Primary School
01443 237828
Cana Centre (Penywaun)
Helen Boggis
01685 814645
Clydach Vale Community Centre
Keith Jenkins
01443 440510
Cornerstone Church
Ann Whitmore
01685 872825
Cwmparc Community Centre Cwmaman Infants School
01443 776920 Lesley Rees (H/T)
01685 875862
Darrenlas Community Centre
01443 473291
Fernhill and Glenboi Community Centre
01443 479158
Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre
Heulyn Rees
01443 219589
Gilfach Goch Community Association
Joanne Roe
01443 675004
Glyncoch Community Centre
Jenny O’Hara
01443 486496
Hirwaun Village Hall
Joan Higgins
01685 814730
Hawthorn Community Centre
Cathy Isles
Hendreforgan Primary School
Kevin Stroud
01443 672258
Llanharan Drop-in Centre
Sian Davies
01443 229723
Maerdy Communities First, Teify House
Ros Davies
01443 755687
Model House, Llantrisant
Sylvia Hughes-Williams
01443 476750 / 01443 237758
Penrhys Partnership
Wayne Carter
01443 755008
Head Teacher
01443 772433
Rhigos Community Centre
Rita Moses
01685 812186
St Fagans Church Hall
Elizabeth Makin
01685 872827
Tonypandy Community College
Julie Atkins
01443 436171
Tonyrefail Primary School
Head Teacher
01443 673966
Tylorstown on Track Project
Elaine Edwards
01443 757055
Waunwen Community Centre
Mike Cude
01443 688133
Ystrad Old Age Pensioners
Horrace Burge
Ynyscynon Early Years Centre
Head Teacher
Miskin Adult Education Centre
Penrhiwceiber Hall Penyrenglyn Community Primary School Pontypridd High School
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Where are we? Tre-Rhondda Chapel - Ferndale In partnership with the Arts Factory. Situated in the centre of Ferndale, this centre offers a wide range of vocational and personal development courses; I.T, Creative Writing, Local History plus many more. For more information please contact: 01443 735 463 (term time only)
In Your Local Community We also have courses delivered in your local communities please telephone 01443 407 863 for more information.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Primary Schools Would you like to support your child in school and gain a new skill for yourself? We work at primary school throughout RCT to support Family Learning. To find out where we are please contact: 01443 668870
Returning to Work Thinking of returning to work and would like to update your skills? We have just the course for you!! Contact our Work Based Learning Team on: 01443 663098 (Grants Available)
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“get more out of life” If you are looking to start a part time Adult Education course in Rhondda Cynon Taff, now is the ideal time to get involved. We have an exiting new programme of Adult Education classes on offer: computing, digital photography, sign language and tracing your family history to name just a few! Courses are run during the day and evening in local communities. Adult Education gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and make a new start. All courses can provide you with a valuable qualification and offer progression routes into other programmes of study. There is an Adult Education Course being run in the community near you!
For more details contact 01685 870 399 or e-mail adulteduaction@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
Bridges into Work If you are unemployed or working under 16 hours a week Bridges into Work can offer free support and training to develop skills needed to progress into Higher Education or Employment.
For more information please ring 01685 884 827
Family Learning If you don’t use it you lose it! Have you ever felt a bit rusty or when your child comes home from school you don’t understand their homework, which makes it difficult to help them! Join in one of our Family Learning programmes to help your child and to brush up on your Number skills, Reading and Writing and working on the computer, as well as picking up tips for a healthy lifestyle. Family Learning programmes have helped many parents learn new skills and brush up on old and forgotten skills. Learning with your child is the perfect way to understand how to help your child achieve in school and understand how differently they are taught now as well as increase your own confidence levels.
For more information please ring 01685 870 399
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Learning Steps Programme The Learning Steps programme provide classes for Adults with Learning Difficulties throughout Rhondda Cynon Taff, subjects include, Cookery, Computers, Arts & Crafts, Independent Living Skills, Basic Skills and Pottery plus many more.
For more information please ring 01685 870 399
Canolfan Cymraeg i Oedolion Morgannwg Glamorgan Welsh for Adults Centre Your one stop shop for everything you need to know about learning Welsh. Courses held at communities throughout Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend and Merthyr - daytime, evening and weekends. All levels - from complete beginners to fluent speakers - Entry, Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced. Cyrsiau ar gael ar hyd a lled Rhondda Cynon Tâf, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Merthyr Tudful - yn ystod y dydd, gyda'r nos a dros y Sul. Mae cwrs i bawb - o ddechreuwyr pur i siaradwyr rhugl - Mynediad, Sylfaen, Canolradd, Uwch, Hyfredredd. We'd love to hear from you/Cysylltwch â ni heddiw Ffôn/Phone : 01443 483600 E-bost/E-mail : Welsh@glam.ac.uk Gwefan/Web Site : www.glam.ac.uk/welsh
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