NPTC Group of Colleges Full-time Courses 25/26 - North by NPTC Group of Colleges

Brecon Beacons College

Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR

Y Gaer (Part of Brecon Beacons College)

Glamorgan Street, Brecon, LD3 7DW

The CWTCH

(The former Tourist Information Centre)

Cattle Market Car Park

Heol Gouesnou, LD3 7BA

Newtown College

Llanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 4HU

Fronlas Farm

Mochdre Lane, Newtown, SY16 4JA

General Enquiries

Tel: 0330 818 8100

Email: enquiries@nptcgroup.ac.uk

For details on all other courses offered by NPTC Group of Colleges, please check out our website: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk

Be Inspired and Be Your Future

We know that choosing your next steps can seem daunting but we’ll be with you from day one, every day and every step of the way – so we want you to think big!

NPTC Group of Colleges can promise you an excellent learning experience within a dynamic, supportive College that has superb industry standard facilities and resources. Our aim is to inspire you by showcasing the many career opportunities available and equip you with the skills, capabilities and results you need in order to succeed in those careers, progress to higher education or the workplace as well as in life.

NPTC Group of Colleges consistently excels in both A Level and vocational results, with many of our students progressing to Redbrick universities including Oxbridge, or walking directly into their dream career. That’s because whilst there is a mature and friendly atmosphere, our body of gifted students are pushed to maintain consistently high levels of academic achievement, but we also place a lot of focus on those transferrable skills that will help gain employment straight from College or succeed in life.

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So whether you choose a career focussed vocational course or apprenticeship, be your future at NPTC Group of Colleges.

Mark Dacey Chief Executive Officer, NPTC Group of Colleges

Why Choose NPTC Group of Colleges?

Students at NPTC Group of Colleges are celebrating after achieving top results in their vocational qualifications.

Students sitting their Level 3 vocational qualifications excelled with 127 students achieving distinction grades, and 39 students achieving the highest possible grade profile of triple distinction star which is equivalent to three A*s at A Level.

In addition, no fewer than 370 learners successfully achieved the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with an outstanding pass rate of 100 per cent with 64 per cent achieving between an A* and C grade. Many students have already secured places at university and others can now follow their chosen career path after securing the grades they needed to progress.

Mark Dacey, CEO of NPTC Group of Colleges said he was delighted with the results.

"Congratulations to the Class of 2024, your hard work has paid off, and the future is exciting for each and every one of you."

At Brecon Beacons College, Abbigail Gerrish achieved a 3As in Health and Social Care Level 3 and is heading to Birmingham University.

Alfie Ratcliffe and Bryn Talbot achieved 2 Merits and a Pass (MMP) in Uniformed Protective Services.

Poppy Meadows received two As and a B in Health and Social Care Level 3.

She has been accepted to the University of South Wales to study Psychology.

Emily Evans and Erin Bowen both received a Distinction in Childcare and the latter has secured a place at Chester University.

Tilly Powell achieved a Triple Merit (MMM) in Business Level 3.

Brecon Beacons College students Erin Bowen & Emily Evans celebrating their results.

At Newtown College, Kai Knox was awarded an impressive Triple Distinction Star (D*D*D*) in his IT Extended Diploma.

Hazel Davies, Amy Beddoes, Faye Jones all achieved a Distinction Star (D*) in the Health and Social Care Extended Diploma.

Tazmin Evans and Ffion Meddins secured 3 As in Health & Social Care Level 3.

Webster achieved an A in AS Level Fine Art.

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Alex Powell and Tilly Powell celebrating with balloons at Brecon Beacons College.

Hazel Davies, Amy Beddoes and Faye Jones.

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Award-Winning Facilities

Newtown: Top-of-the-range engineering equipment

Newtown: State-of-the-art catering facilities

Brecon: Brand new motor vehicle extension

Newtown: A classy training restaurant - Themes

Newtown and Brecon: Award-winning construction department

Newtown: Exceptional performing arts studios and more

Brecon and Newtown: Exciting Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy

Newtown: Unique College owned farm.

World class theatre and conference areas.

Newtown: Industry standard engineering facilities.

Brecon: Extensive range of sports equipment

Y Gaer, Brecon

Ongoing Campus Development at Brecon

The transformation of education in Brecon continues as further provision is on the move to the town centre. In January 2025, Brecon Beacons College will open its doors at Watton Mount and the Coach House to students wishing to study IT, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies.

The buildings will be home to the Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies - the first and only one of its kind in Wales and will host state of the art teaching and learning facilities. It’s not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with specialists to train not only the students but also our experienced hair and barbering staff. It will also provide the perfect location for students who want to gain hands on experience as the salons will be open to the public during certain times in the year.

Successful moves have already been made into the town and include the former Tourist Information Centre which was refurbished and is now the CWTCH. The communitybased venue is well used and proving popular with students and the public with its flexible learning spaces and video conferencing facilities. The Health Social and Childcare students also relocated from Brecon Beacons College, Penlan, to Y Gaer, Brecon’s landmark museum and library last year. The relocation of provision is helping to make education more visible and accessible to the community. Y Gaer also hosts a College run café and the College’s dedicated student library section.

Further moves into the town are on the horizon with work continuing on the former library on Ship Street and former bar and restaurant The Bank. The development forms part of a wider plan to relocate College provision in the town and the re-introduction of hospitality and catering as part of the curriculum in Brecon.

Watton Mount Ship Street Library

The Coach House

Award-Winning Teaching

Here at NPTC Group of Colleges you will be taught by experts with a wealth of industry specific knowledge plus firm links with the best employers, giving you the highest quality of teaching and learning.

We pride ourselves on giving every student the individual support they need to succeed, whether that be progressing on to top universities, apprenticeships or into your dream career with the best employers.

At whatever level you join us, we will be with you every step of the way to support your educational journey, and promise that whenever you decide to leave us, you will leave with the skills and qualifications needed to flourish.

Within each subject area there is a regular programme of assessment and support. You will be involved in planning your individual learning and setting targets for improvement which are regularly reviewed with your tutors. We provide tutorial support in addition to timetabled lessons to assist exam preparation, UCAS applications and pastoral support. Our library is well-equipped and provides access to the services and resources that you need for your studies. As well as extensive collections of books, newspapers, magazines and DVDs, our centres also offer access to online information, advice on research methods and can help with references.

VisionEffortSystemspractice Attitude

The VESPA Growth Mindset continues to be a resounding success with our A Level and Level 3 Vocational learners across the College. With over 1,600 students enthusiastically engaging in the activities and reflection weeks during their protected tutorial time, the feedback from learners and lecturers remains positive and highly valued.

The learner feedback identifies that the VESPA activities are key in helping them to develop into proactive, resilient and independent thinkers. As a College we are committed to offering more than an education; we want to give our learners techniques and tools to develop a growth mindset and enjoy the journey of discovering new and exciting ways to reach their goals.

Many students believe that they aren’t capable of being high achievers. They see other students around them and think ‘they are cleverer than me’. Our aim at NPTC Group of Colleges is to give students access to the VESPA programme to instil in them the understanding that being a high achiever isn’t biological! Everyone has the ability to make some thoughtful changes to how they approach tasks which will enable them to achieve their aims. The VESPA programme isn’t an academic programme, it is a programme to encourage students to take positive steps to improving their academic results, but it also provides them with new strategies that will help them to be proactive in life beyond education.

The VESPA programme is delivered through our tutorial programme and includes a range of activities to encourage students to be strong independent thinkers. The activities often prompt engaging discussions and debates which the students really enjoy. It gives them the opportunity to develop strategies they may not have previously thought about to help them reach their goals. Once they implement small changes based on the activities, they have the opportunity to reflect on how well a new strategy has helped them.

Measuring Success

Students complete three simple questionnaires throughout the year. They score themselves out of 10 for all five elements of VESPA. After the AS students had completed the final questionnaire near the end of their course, the results showed that they were scoring themselves significantly higher in all elements. This reflected their growing confidence and understanding that the strategies they had learned through the VESPA activities were helping them get closer to reaching their goal.

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for our Students

What does VESPA mean?

Vision

How well do you know what you want to achieve?

Effort

How many hours of independent work do you do?

Systems

How do you organise your learning and organise your time?

Practice

Comments from our Students

What kind of work do you do to practise your skills?

Attitude

How do you respond to setbacks?

Comments from our Students

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Your Application Your Journey Your College

Welcome to the online application system here at NPTC Group of Colleges. You have the power to manage every stage of your journey, from researching courses that interest you, to completing the application form and setting interview dates. You can also log into your account at anytime to see where you are in the process.

Right Course, Right Choice!

With so many choices available we understand that making a decision can be difficult. We are here to support you through the process, whether it be vocational courses or an apprenticeship!

So how do you choose?

Explore your options by reading our full-time prospectus, browsing our website for ideas, attending open evenings or taking advantage of our awesome career app, ‘Career Coach’.

KEEP IN TOUCH

It’s now down to you and getting the grades you need – if at any stage you change your mind about the course you have chosen to study or you don’t get the grades, don’t panic! Remember, we are always here to help.

Don’t forget you can change your choice of course at any stage, right up to enrolment.

Good luck in your GCSEs and we'll see you in September!

Applying for A Course

1 Apply online

Go to the search bar and type in one of the subjects you wish to apply for e.g. Brickwork, Dance, Sport or Hairdressing. Click on the course of your choice from the search results. and then the 'Apply Now' button on the right.

If this is your first time applying to the College, you’ll need to create a Learning Hub account so make sure you have an email address ready.

Your username will be the first part of your email address (the section before the @).

Passwords must be at least nine characters long and contain at least one uppercase, one lowercase and one number.

Once you have completed the form and clicked register, a pop-up will show you what your username is – but you will also receive an email confirmation. Once you have clicked 'register', you can continue with your application. Simply fill out each stage step-bystep. If at any point you need any help, College staff are always on hand to help via telephone, email or social media!

E-mail: admissions@nptcgroup.ac.uk

You can stop at any point and the application will be saved. To log back in just visit the College homepage. The MY APPLICATION button is located on the top of the page.

2 Book your interview

We’re planning our interviews for the next academic year right now and you will be able to book an interview by signing into Learning Hub. An interview is a chance for you and your parents/guardians to come in to talk to us, find out all about the College and get more information on the subjects or courses you’ve chosen to study. There’s no need to worry about your interview, it’s a relaxed and informal opportunity to ask questions and make sure the course is right for you.

3 Conditional offer

After you have discussed your entry requirements at your interview and chosen the course you want to study, we will put your conditional offer on Learning Hub, which you can immediately accept.

4 Finding your application

If you ever need to log back into your account, you’ll find the MY APPLICATION button on the top of the homepage. You will be able to tell where you are in the application process on your homepage!

WHY STUDY LEVEL 3 AWARD IN

ADVANCED SKILLS BACCALAUREATE WALES?

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (AdvSBW) qualification is an exciting new Level 3 qualification that supports students to become effective, responsible and active citizens, equipping them with the skills for future study or to enter the job market.

The qualification has primarily been designed for students aged 16-19, and can be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Our two-year course is made up of three projects: Global Community Project, Future Destination Project, and Individual Project. You will develop and apply the four integral skills and have opportunities to develop the three embedded skills. Students will take part in a variety of exciting activities and contexts which will be based on the United Nations sustainable development agenda and Wales’s Well-being Goals as defined by the Well-being of Future Generations Act (Wales).

WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP?

You will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:

Integral skills

M Planning and Organisation

M Critical Thinking

M Problem-Solving

M Creativity and Innovation

Embedded skills

M Literacy

M Numeracy

M Digital Competence

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Global Community Project (25%)

You will select a global issue to investigate, share your knowledge with others and take part in a community action.

Future Destination Project (25%)

You will gain an understanding of yourself, explore future employment and wellbeing goals, and plan how you can achieve this.

Individual Project (50%)

You will plan, manage, and research a topic linked to your future education or career aspirations, and create a written dissertation or an artefact.

Assessments can be taken throughout the two-year course with external moderation in January and May. You are likely to complete the Individual Project in the second year.

CAREERS WITH AdvSBW

This qualification allows you to develop important skills that you can take forward whether you are moving on to university, training or employment. Developing these skills will help you become an effective, responsible and active citizen and can have a profound effect on your future success and wellbeing.

"The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales develops valuable problem-solving skills, by providing relatable problems to which learners can productively work towards proposed solutions. It allows learners to analyse information, to consider multiple approaches to a problem and whilst working collaboratively, recommended creative solutions."

Rebecca Davies Chief Operating Officer at Engineering Education Scheme Wales Ltd

Future Employability Skills

The world of work is evolving quickly, and in 10 years’ time, it is highly likely you’ll be working in a job that doesn’t exist yet! This means you will have to figure out how to prepare for a future job role that’s impossible to predict. At NPTC Group of Colleges we will integrate future employability skills into your learning programme so you can thrive in the future world of work!

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the World Economic Forum have identified a set of core and integral skills that workplaces will require:

Integral Skills

Working

together

Critical thinking and problem solving

Self-management

Creativity, innovation and initiative

Decision-making

Core Skill Development

In addition to your main qualification, your learning programme will be designed to include the following opportunities:

M Enrolment onto a GCSE resit programme based on progression and your future destination (Maths, English/Welsh)

M Completion of Essential Skills Wales qualifications (Communication, Application of Number, Digital Literacy)

M Upskilling using the Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST).

Integral Skill Development

Depending on your area of study, integral skills will also be developed through the tutorial programme, and the inclusion of the following qualifications:

M The new Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

M Essential Skills Wales qualifications (Essential Employability Skill)

Enterprise Bureau

Supporting you to start your own business.

Start-up support

Free office space

Building your business know-how

Webinars and online support Workshops

Grants and funding advice

Employment Bureau

We will support you with:

Work experience placements

CV writing

Application forms

Interviews

Finding a part-time job to fit around your studies

Business and Applied Law students with Brecon Beacons College have taken part in a day of mock job interviews, with help from Brecon-based fly fishing company, Airflo Fishing. The ‘Employer in Residence’ day was organised by Centerprise, the College’s Enterprise and Employability department.

Sherrie Woolf is the Senior Director of Finance and HR at AirFlo Fishing and delivered the mock interviews and a presentation throughout the day. Sherrie gave insight into the background of both the business and her own career, including how their work is part of a global company with a base in the United States.

Cara Mead, the College’s Senior Officer for Enterprise and Employability, said: “We are proud to be the first college in Wales to offer an Employer in Residence

Employer in Residence

Tailored advice from local employers

Students

Build your network

Gain knowledge about local employers

Bespoke career advice from industry professionals

Employers

Introduce your organisation to a diverse student population

Improve links with academic areas and key partners

Effective indirect recruitment method

Improve the quality of student applications

centerprise@nptcgroup.ac.uk

Programme, which allows employers to engage and support students whilst they are still in education. We believe this will help equip our students for their future careers, and also open their eyes to the meaningful opportunities available in Powys, raising aspiration to pursue their own careers locally.”

Career Coach - tailored careers advice using local job market intelligence

When students have a clear vision of the future, they’re more likely to excel in their studies and go on to forge successful careers. Career Coach is a free online tool available from NPTC Group of Colleges that can help shape that vision.

Using comprehensive job market data, Career Coach can help you find your perfect job and the courses that will help you get there!

Career Coach’s detailed online assessment suggests careers based on your interests and skills. With detailed labour market information, expected earnings and the number of jobs in the area, Career Coach highlights the best courses to help you progress into your chosen career.

Career Coach also links into the College’s Career Ready initiative which has been specifically designed to get you ready for the world of work. Career Ready offers CV writing workshops, interview preparation and practice, work experience placements and support with all aspects of the application process.

it PAYS to Learn

If studying full-time is not for you, then work-based learning could be exactly what you are looking for. There are programmes to suit everyone! Work-based learning gives you the chance to gain experience in a real job, plus job-specific qualifications while earning money. Opportunities vary depending on the programme.

The routes are:

q Accountancy

q Agriculture

q Business Administration q Care

qChildcare

q Construction

q Customer Service q Engineering

q Hospitality and Catering

q Motor Vehicle

q Land-Based Service Engineering

Jobs Growth Wales+

If you are aged 16-19 years, Jobs Growth Wales+ offers learning programmes to support you to build work-related skills and identify career choices. This is a very flexible programme designed around you to develop new skills and gain recognised qualifications to boost your career options until you venture on to your apprenticeship, college or work journey. To apply you must be:

M Between 16 and 19 years old; and

M Living in Wales; and

M Not in full-time education, employment or training

What will it offer me?

M Receive ongoing training support from a designated contractor

M Evidence to state on career related applications and CVs

M Free training and work experiences

M Build your confidence as you grow your skills and experience

M Get a foot in the door and access to jobs with local employers.

What support is available through Jobs Growth Wales+?

Jobs Growth Wales+ has three strands of support:

M Jobs Growth Wales Plus Engagement

M Jobs Growth Wales Plus Advancement

M Jobs Growth Wales Plus Employment.

Why become an apprentice?

q Earn while you learn - be paid a salary

q Gain skills, knowledge, experience and face new challenges

q Gain a nationally recognised qualification

q Excellent progression opportunities.

What types of apprenticeships are there?

q There are three types of apprenticeships you can apply for depending on current skills and qualifications:

q Foundation apprenticeship - Level 2

q Apprenticeship - Level 3

q Higher apprenticeship - Level 4+.

Apprenticeships

You will be on placement with an employer and possibly attend College for one day a week. You will be assessed in the workplace and helped to gather evidence for your portfolio.

An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme where you can earn a wage while you learn. If you live in Wales and are over 16 and not in full-time education, you can apply for an apprenticeship.

Degree Apprenticeships

NPTC Group of Colleges and Wrexham University have recently been awarded funding under the new Degree Apprenticeship Pilot Programme for Wales. Reflecting the skills needs of Wales, universities and other degree awarding institutions were asked to design a new suite of digital programmes to enable Welsh organisations to upskill their existing employees or recruit new talent in areas such as software engineering, cyber security and data science for the new digital degree apprenticeships framework.

Interested?

Please contact the team by emailing us: pathwaystraining@nptcgroup.ac.uk Or call us on: 0330 818 9442

How did our apprentices do?

Dyfrig Micah

Apprentice Level 3 Agricultural Engineering:

"Completing my Level 2 qualification and now near to completing my Level 3 Apprenticeship in Land-based Service Engineering has been a fantastic experience. One I would recommend to anyone."

Tim Hughes

Director for Smithfield Tractors Builth Wells:

"We greatly value the knowledge gained by Dyfrig going to Newtown College covering Agricultural Engineering. He is now a very valued member of our workshop engineering team."

Jake Carter and Liam Rowlands

Apprentices Level 3

Fabrication and Welding Engineering lecturer:

"My apprentices Jake Carter and Liam Rowlands have become friends since starting on the course in September. They have said that coming to College as part of their apprenticeship has given them the opportunity to not only learn their craft and obtain their Level 2 qualification, but have met new people that they might not have met outside of College as they work for different organisations."

Hayley Foy

Apprentice Level 5

Health and Social Care:

"I really enjoyed completing my Level 5 apprenticeship. It gave me more of a knowledge and understanding of the correct procedures to follow to enable me to support my team and to promote a happy workforce."

Ben Randell and Sam Crumpton

Apprentices Level 2 Plumbing:

“Every day we work in different places and see different people and completing an apprenticeship in plumbing is filling a vital gap in the construction sector. Learning and earning money is a great way to achieve a professional trade and it's also good for my mental health.”

Phoebe

Apprentice Level 3 Business Administration:

"Doing an apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to work for a local business that cares about the community. With the support of my employer, colleagues and NVQ Assessor, I am learning about Business Administrations and Customer Service with the opportunity to put these new skills into practice."

Welcome to the Newtown 6th Form Academy Partnership

Welcome to the best of both worlds!

The Newtown 6th Form Academy Partnership is an exciting, innovative partnership between Newtown College and Newtown High School.

By working in partnership, we are able to offer the very best teaching and learning experiences for students across a wide variety of courses; offering you the freedom to follow the pathway of your choice and embrace your personal learning style.

Our partnership will offer an exciting, broad and diverse curriculum which can be tailored to the needs of each student. In addition, there will be the opportunity to link with industry professionals at the College and dedicated, experienced staff at School and College.

Subjects include:

q Art and Design

q Biology

q Business and Law

q Chemistry

q Drama and Theatre

q English Language

q Geography

q Graphic Communication

q Health and Social Care

q History

To Apply

Online applications are made at: www.powys6.cymru

For more information:

q Digital Technology

q Law [E-sgol]

q Maths

q Music

q Photography

q Physical Education

q Physics

q Psychology

q Sociology [E-sgol].

Claire Scotti: 14-19 Partnership Manager School Liaison

Email: claire.scotti@nptcgroup.ac.uk

Partneriaeth Academi’r 6ed Dosbarth Y Drenewydd

Newtown 6th Form Academy Partnership

We run a full and varied provision of AS, A Level and BTEC subjects in the 6th Form Academy across Newtown College and Newtown High School, and we recommend that all pupils should study a range of at least three subjects, in addition to the Advanced Skills Baccalureate Wales.

In exceptional circumstances, it is possible to study five subjects, providing this has been agreed with the Head of the 6th Form Academy.

Access to Higher Education

Access to Higher Education Diplomas are qualifications which prepares adults without traditional qualifications for study at university. NPTC Group of Colleges deliver access courses in a range of different subjects such as:

Access to HE Diploma: Health Care Brecon, Newtown Access to HE Diploma: Humanities Neath, Newtown

Case Study

Kim Lockwood, an adult learner from NPTC Group of Colleges’ journey from uncertainty to success demonstrates just how significant education and support really are.

Kim knew where she wanted to be in life and that a big step was needed to get there, so after making the huge decision to resit her Maths and English GCSEs she enrolled in the Level 2 Pre Access to Health course with Newtown College.

Kim explained: “I had no confidence in myself academically, but I knew to get to where I wanted to be, I needed to take this huge leap.”

From the outset, Kim found inspiration in the nurturing environment provided by her tutors at the College, their support helped her navigate her insecurities and fostered a newfound belief in her capabilities. By the end of the year, Kim emerged with a Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study.

Empowered by her achievements, Kim progressed to the Level 3 Access to Health course, where she continued to thrive under the guidance of her mentors.

After leaving college Kim went on to study in university; and now works in a midwifery post for the NHS.

Talking about her time in College, Kim said: “For the two years of me being at Newtown College I have come away with a passion for learning and the confidence within myself to know that I can do anything I set my mind to.’’

AccesS to HUManitIes

The Access to Higher Education Diploma – Humanities is designed to prepare students to study Humanities and Social Science in Higher Education. This is located in the Sixth Form Academy.

It provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to progress to Higher Education or to enhance employment potential

What will I do?

Teaching and learning will take place by a process of lectures, tutorials, seminars, discussions, demonstrations, blended learning and group work.

Learners will be assessed by using a range of assessment strategies including presentations, essays and class tests. Learners will be assessed by a range of assessment methods.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of the course allows entry onto a wide range of degree programmes including

q Law

q History

q English

q Psychology

q Counselling

q Criminology

q Teacher Training

q Social Work

Access to Humanities and Social Science 3

This course caters for students 19 and over who are hoping to return to education. Students will need a C grade in GCSE English and a D in GCSE Maths or equivalent. However, those without these grades will be required to sit an initial skills assessment prior to enrolling, followed by an interview.

1 Year Newtown

Agriculture and Farming

Agriculture is more than just farming; it is one of the world’s biggest businesses. There are over 200 different career areas available in agriculture and presently there is a very high demand throughout the industry for educated, practically skilled and motivated young people.

Approximately 450,000 people work in the UK agricultural industry, of which almost 300,000 are in managerial or partnership roles within a farming enterprise. Choosing to study agriculture or agriculture engineering will provide a fulfilling and interesting career choice and it will also open the doors to many other industries, due to the broad education, skills and training that you will experience.

Fronlas Farm at Newtown College operates a 140-hectare upland sheep and beef farm allowing students to gain up-to-date practical experience reflecting the agriculture industry of mid Wales. The farm boasts a range of purpose-built classrooms as well as cattle and sheep housing and state-of-the-art handling facilities. The farm carries around 150 beef cattle, including a suckler herd and a beef finishing enterprise, and 750 breeding sheep rearing around 1,200 lambs.

We have a dedicated workshop and facilities for Agriculture Engineering, Ground Care and Plant. Our welding and fabrication workshop allows students to work with arc, MIG, TIG aluminium and gas welding.

Newtown College's Themes Restaurant is supplied with both beef and lamb from the farm. The farm also supplies Sainsbury’s supermarket with lamb throughout the year.

What will I do?

Our courses are extremely hands on, and also allow you to gain valuable work in the landbased sector. At College you will cover areas such as livestock production, crop production, estate maintenance, and tractor and machinery maintenance and operations. These subjects will be delivered by our lecturers who possess extensive industry knowledge of modern production systems as well as cutting-edge IT technologies, including drones and GPS systems.

Many of our students progress to higher education either at the College studying the HND in Agriculture course, or other institutions to study other agriculture-related degrees.

Career opportunities

On completing an agriculture course, students can choose from a wide range of practical career paths within the UK agricultural sector, including farm manager, livestock manager, nutritionist, agronomist, farm consultant, farm inspector, and auctioneer.

“I have just completed a Level 3 in agriculture and have had great experience working on the College farm at Fronlas. I have now progressed to Harper Adams University to study agriculture”

Elisha Butler

Elin Protheroe HND Agriculture

Elin has shown a high level of commitment to her HND Agriculture course. She is heavily involved in the running of her family farm and is the secretary of her local YFC group. She is an attentive student who always participates fully and gets involved in class debates where she contributes with robust, reasoned arguments. Elin’s hard work has been rewarded with a Distinction. Her research project was especially interesting since it looked at the role of Welsh uplands farms in feeding the nation, a topic area Elin is very passionate about.

The YFC has opened many doors for Elin. At a county level she has held the position of Youth Forum Chairman and has been awarded Junior member of the year. She competes in YFC wool handling competitions and has won the YFC wool handling competition at the Royal Welsh Show and the Novice All-Nations award allowing her to compete in the Welsh Team at the Royal Balmoral Ireland. She has also competed in stock judging competitions, public speaking and Fferm Factor.

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Elin also gives a considerable amount of her time to the community and has recently taken on the role of sponsorship secretary for the Welsh International Speed Shear which is run alongside the Royal Welsh Show as a fund-raising event. She has won the Student of the Year at the same show.

Elin was awarded the prestigious Lantra learner of the year for persons aged 20 years and under which recognised her contribution to the land-based sector in Wales. Elin reached the final three in the Farmers Weekly Award, which is a fantastic achievement. On top of this, she won the NPTC Group of Colleges Student of the Year for 2022.

Elin has just completed a 'top-up' year at Aberystwyth University and achieved a 2.1 degree. She then plans to travel across the world to gain new experiences through working in different countries, particularly Australia and New Zealand. Her long-term ambition being to return home and work alongside her father on the family beef and sheep farm.

She has been and will continue to be a great ambassador for NPTC Group of Colleges and Agriculture.

To visit the farm, please phone to make an appointment for a tour and chat about the courses.

Elin Protheroe

art, design and Creative MEdia

At NPTC Group of Colleges we will help, support, and guide you on your way to becoming a part of this very fast moving and dynamic sector.

A further 663,000 creative industry jobs were selfemployed. Overall, employment in the creative industries has not suffered during the pandemic as much as was initially feared. The creative industries accounted for 6.9 per cent of all UK jobs in September. This is up from 5.8 per cent in 2015, since then the creative industries have added about 400,000 new UK jobs.

When creative jobs that are outside the creative industries are also added in – to calculate the total of the UK's creative economy – the total figure has reached 3.12 million, meaning one out of every 11 jobs is in this industry.

Our lecturers are practising artists so you will be learning from those who still play an active part in the creative sector. At NPTC Group of Colleges, we will give you the opportunity to explore your personal creative talent in the context of a wider cultural arena and to shape it, change it and make a difference.

We are a creative centre for learning where students progress, we aim to help you be career ready!

What will I do?

Lessons are taught in a creative environment, using cutting-edge industry standard equipment within purpose-built specialist facilities.

There are numerous opportunities provided for Art, Design and Creative Media students to exhibit work both within the college and at external public events. Creative Media students work on ‘live’ projects, during which they will liaise with clients and screen their final piece of work

Career opportunities

q Architects

q Arts heritage

q Craftspeople

q Designer

q Director

q Film producer

q Fine artists

q Graphic designers

q Photographer

q Print maker

q Product designers

q Prop and set design

q Spatial, interior and landscape design

q Tattoo artist

q Teaching and education

q Videographer

q Web designer.

Shop Window Transformation

This shop window had seen better days. A post was put out on Facebook calling for someone local to transform the space. Newtown Art and Design Department took on the challenge! This was designed, curated and executed by the students during the lunch time Art Club.

The painting is inspired by the legendary Laura Ashley who has left a massive mark on the local area. We hope the local people of Newtown and the surrounding area will enjoy this vibrant painting that was a massive team effort, seven weeks in the making. We will miss painting this at lunch times now!

Fashion

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A Level at grade C or an Extended Diploma. Mature students (age 21+) will be considered on the basis of a portfolio.

If you are under 21, you must have one of the following: 5 GCSE passes at grade A*- C, (or equivalent) plus an Extended Diploma (Creative Media related) or two AS subjects OR one full A Level and be over 17. All students need to submit a portfolio of practical work at interview.

We welcome applications from mature students. If you are over 21, have few qualifications but are interested in the creative media industry, please get in touch with us to talk about how we can help you.

Be creative... with a career in art, craft, design and mEdia

Automotve engineering

A career as a mechanic technician means guaranteeing a future of steady work as a mechanic. Slumps in the economy can affect people buying new cars, but vehicles will always require maintenance and repair. If you enjoy meeting different people every day, being ‘hands on’, working with cutting edge technology, or have a creative eye and a love of restoration – then a career working with any vehicle is waiting for you.

The motor vehicle departments at Newtown and Brecon Beacons College also have fully equipped workshops with four post, two post and scissor-style vehicle lifts, diagnostic testing equipment from Bosch, Crypton, Pico, Autel and ASNU ultrasonic injector cleaning facilities. The Newtown Campus also has a fully functional MOT-style ATL testing bay and dedicated diagnostics area.

The Motor Vehicle department grew in 2022 with the eagerly awaited delivery of a dedicated electric vehicle electric rig and a Peugeot 208 vehicle to support the learning and training opportunities for new electric vehicle technologies.

Average annual earnings

Mechanic

£13k - £30k

Automotive Engineer

£60k+

Vehicle Paint Technicians

Now learners will have even more opportunities to learn about the vehicles and their latest technologies.

What will I do?

Our courses aim to explore a vehicle’s construction and accurately repair damage to the vehicle. You will complete a series of assignments and practical tasks carried out in excellent facilities.

Career opportunities

Employment for mechanics is usually with garages, transport companies, road haulage companies or large organisations with fleets of vehicles. At technician level you will perform skilled diagnostic work, including work on electronic and computer controlled systems. The work is challenging and logical, involving a lot of problem solving. In larger companies, it is usually possible to gain promotion to supervisory and management roles.

£18k - £40k

Be mechanical... with a career in mechanics, cars or body repair

Prestigious Fellowship Awarded to NPTC Group of Colleges Motor Vehicle Lecturers

NPTC Group of Colleges are proud to have been recognised by the Technical Teaching Fellowship for their hard work in improving teaching and learning opportunities in the field of Electric and Hybrid training.

Powys-based Motor Vehicle Lecturers Daniel Pritchard and William Davies, have been announced as recipients of the prestigious Technical Teaching Fellowship 2024-25 Award. The award made jointly by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 was formally presented at an at the Royal Society in London.

This joint Fellowship for William Davies lecturer at Brecon Beacons College and Daniel Pritchard Lecturer at Newtown College will focus on electrical vehicle maintenance training using synchronous and asynchronous hybrid delivery, building on the work they are already engaged in on electric and hybrid vehicles.

The Fellowship will ensure that methods used in teaching align with the digital landscape envisioned for 2030. This forward-looking approach will prepare students for the digital transformations expected in the coming decade.

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“We were delighted to become the first college in Wales at the beginning of 2020 to offer training with the block automotive electric and hybrid vehicle training equipment. We have had the pleasure of training vocational students and industry professionals in Levels 1-4 award in electric/ hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement.”

Lecturer, Dan Pritchard

AppliEd therapies including Beauty therapy

Today’s beauty and applied therapy industry is an everexpanding, ever-changing, ever-fascinating sector. If you are innovative and ambitious, there is no limit to your potential, be it in PR, journalism, makeup, becoming a salon owner or beauty therapist or founding your own beauty company!

No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The beauty/ applied therapy industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry as a makeup artist or stylist. You might have the independence to start your own salon or spa or even become an instructor at College and inspire others to enter into the business.

What will I do?

As part of the Lee Stafford Academy Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, you will be taught in industry leading salons by highly skilled professionals with a wealth of beauty industry knowledge. Courses will cover makeup, massage therapies and technical aesthetic applications such as eyebrow shaping, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing, manicure and pedicure, as well as anatomy and physiology, skin and hair growth.

Career opportunities

Dermatologist, eyelash technician, nail technician, spa owner, freelance beauty therapist, beauty writer, beauty vlogger.

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Lucy Lewis

Former Applied Therapies student Lucy Lewis from Newtown College was recognised for her incredible talents by being shortlisted for the prestigious VTCT Excellence Awards 2023.

Celebrating VTCT’s 60th anniversary, the awards aim to recognise our students and partners going above and beyond to demonstrate excellence in vocational education.

VTCT is the UK’s market-leading specialist vocational and technical awarding organisation for the personal services and well-being sector, with a number of qualifications in sports therapy, fitness, and learning and development. VTCT qualifications offer a direct progression to a job and an accessible route to economic empowerment.

The Student of the Year category sponsored by Wella recognises an exceptional student for their work, either within their programme of study or in relation to a particular project related to their studies. This may include high performance or achievement rates, innovative ways of presenting work, going the extra mile, conducting voluntary work alongside their studies, or using what they’ve learned during their qualification to create an opportunity for themselves to strengthen their record of achievement.

Beauty Therapist £21k in salon

Makeup Artist £40 per hour (freelance)

Lucy has already experienced success with Newtown College after winning a gold medal in the Inspiring Skills Finals 2020 for Beauty Therapy, and a bronze medal for competing in the Beauty Therapy Practitioner category in 2021 for WorldSkills.

Ariyarnna Tidbury

Newtown College student Ariyarnna Tidbury has made it through to the final eight in the Beauty Practioner WorldSkills Competition held in Blackpool.

This follows on from her success at the Skills Wales Competition where she achieved a bronze medal.

The WorldSkills competition focuses on the role and tasks of a beauty therapy practitioner carrying out a range of services which reflect both current and traditional standards plus current industry requirements. Competitors will be tested on health and safety, exceptional client care and communication skills as well as specialist skills and technical knowledge to the highest level.

Beauty and Applied Therapy Lecturer Lisa Brandon said: "I am extremely proud of all of Ariyarnna's achievements and to get through to the final just shows what skill level and dedication she has."

Salon Owner up to £100k

Senior Stylist £30k

“We were delighted to have students Ariyarnna Tidbury and Lucy Lewis achieve bronze medals at the Skills Wales Competition this year.” Lecturer Lisa Brandon

Be stylish... with a career in beauty and appliEd therapy

Lucy Lewis

Ariyarnna Tidbury

Business and Management

Business and the related subjects, such as finance, accounting, management and marketing are among the most popular fields of study at universities worldwide. Business graduates are in high demand worldwide, and because business touches on almost every aspect of modern human society, careers with a business degree are diverse and often highly paid.

The School of Business, Tourism and Management reflect this successful and dynamic sector, with staff bringing a balance of academic excellence and industry expertise to ensure a stimulating and positive learning experience.

What will I do?

Those studying Business will be exposed to opportunities to meet with experts in various fields, through workshops and visits, and will benefit from first-class links with local businesses, ensuring a deep understanding of how companies are managed and run.

Average annual earnings

Accountant

£62k

Marketing Manager

£50k

Topic areas are diverse, with practical opportunities to develop and learn key skills in marketing, finance, HR and global industries, as well as fostering the aspirations of the modern entrepreneur.

Career opportunities

q Accounting

q Business administration

q Event managing

q Forensic accounting

q Hotel management

q Human resources

q Marketing

q Rural tourism

q Stockbroker.

Tour Operator

Event Planner

£24k

£29k

“The business course has helped me to look at businesses from different perspectives. Researching businesses in depth has helped to gain a strong knowledge and understanding. Completing a wide variety of units has given me an insight into different career options”. Chloe Preece.

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Brecon Jazz shines through the rain

NPTC group of Colleges and Brecon Jazz Festival held another successful Jazz Taster Day and didn’t let the weather dampen their spirits as even more students took part this year.

For the third year running, the Taster Day was a success and as usual, Neath College’s Jazz Ensemble provided the live music for the day, but this time with the addition of hair and make-up from Brecon’s hair and beauty students. Students from Newtown College designed posters to promote the day, as part of their coursework.

Competition Winners

Business and Accounting students take part in the Wales and World Skills Competition every year, winning many medals.

Three accountancy students Toni Borgia, Elena Ciota and Rebecca Smith took part in the World Skills Competition in Manchester to battle for the top spot in the UK, the winners travelling to the “Skills Olympics” in Shanghai. They didn’t quite make Shanghai, but the trio did win Silver, beating nearly 440 other students from all around the UK.

Bhaigid Ahmed, foundation art and design student from Newtown College, created a variety of posters to promote the day using his interpretation of Jazz. He said: “It was great to experience the rich culture of Welsh jazz, the posters were inspired by 50’s and 60’s jazz”

The tutors said: “It’s given the students the rare opportunity to experience what it would be like to do hair and makeup for an event like a wedding, which they wouldn’t normally get to experience so early on.”

Be motvatEd... with a career in business, accounting and management

Computng, Website and Game design

With employment in the computing and digital industries set to grow at five times the national average over the next decade, computing and digital technology is fast becoming one of the UK’s most highly paid careers, accounting for over 1.58m jobs across the UK.

Top employment sectors include application and software development, data management, cyber security, data analytics, hardware, devices, and open source hardware. All our full-time courses are aimed at students who want to gain nationally recognised qualifications in computing and digital technology. We will help you to meet your personal, career and employment goals whether you are leaving school, are in work or simply want to improve your computing skills.

Past students are now working as: software developers, dynamic CRM developers, data analysts, IT support and operations technicians, web and eCommerce developers, data warehouse analysts, and systems analysts.

Our dedicated lecturers have sector experience backed up with subject-specific knowledge. Lessons unfold in creative ways illustrated with real-life case studies and examples. Students can take on industry work experience.

The department uses modern hardware and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio Community, Visual Studio Code, Java, Audacity and Game Maker, Unity, Maya, React Native, VM Ware, macOS, Windows, Linux, Oculus Quest 2. All our courses are delivered in bespoke IT laboratories with a specialised suite for the delivery of PC construction and network developments.

Achievement on our programmes currently stands at 99%, and 100% of BSc students find employment in computingrelated careers within three months of graduating.

What will I do?

You will explore how computing and digital technology is used in industry by developing sector specific knowledge, technical and practical skills, along with how to apply these skills in a work related environment.

Career opportunities

The majority of students on computing and digital technology courses progress on to higher education and within NPTC Group of Colleges, we can offer our students degrees on their doorsteps. We have an ideal progression route where, following the successful completion of the Level 3 Extended Diploma or A Level programme in a related discipline, students can progress on to the HND Computing (two years) followed by the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (third year).

To go on to higher education or secure employment in a range of business and technology focused organisations, many students study computer related courses. Some of the organisations that employ past students and graduates include Fujitsu, NPTCBC, The Good IT Company, BVG Group, Tech-Wales Ltd, Box UK, DVLA, CGI, Arvato CRM Solutions and Virgin Media.

Please note that if you are considering teaching as a career, universities require GCSEs at grade B or above for Maths, English and Science. For Computer Science courses, some universities ask for a minimum of grade B at Maths GCSE.

Potential career opportunities: software/apps design and development, cyber forensics, games design and development, web design/ development, systems analysis, database development /administration, technical support, network and security.

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Games Design: Development in Creative and Digital Industries

We are delighted to have launched the first Level 2 Games Design Course at our Brecon and Newtown Colleges in 2024/2025. The Gaming and Creative Industries are dynamic and fast moving, and we recognise the growth of the Gaming Industry by offering our students the opportunity to gain qualifications in this area, which will help them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to access careers in this sector.

The aim of this course is to help students to develop their understanding of creative and digital technologies. The course includes units which enable students to explore and research the Computer Games Industry, the art of creating 2D and 3D Art for computer games and how to effectively use 2D and 3D Games Engines. Students

Average annual earnings

Computer Programmer 30k

IT Technician

£30k

Business Analyst

Software Engineer

£49k

£32k

Systems Architect

Computer Operator

£50k

£23k

will build their skills throughout the year and have the opportunity to create their own game during their final major project.

Since the successful introduction of the Level 2 course in Brecon and Newtown last year, our students are now progressing to Level 3 Games Design: Development in Creative and Digital Industries where they will further hone their skills and prepare to take the next steps into Higher Education, Apprenticeships or employment within the Gaming Industry; the 3rd largest industry across the globe.

The Level 2 Games Design course is now also available to students at Neath College, and we look forward to working with more enthusiastic young people who are ready to use innovation and creativity to make a difference in the Gaming Industry.

Computer / Network Support

Technician £19k

System Administrator,

Computer / Network £26k

Technical Support

Specialist

£24k

Network Security Engineer £36k

Friends re-unite and praise IT courses

Two friends and former students of Brecon Beacons College recently re-united in their old classroom and gave its IT courses the thumbs up!

Jamie Smith (left) and Luc Zimmer (right) studied the BTEC Extended Diploma in IT from 2017 to 2019 and have since moved on to apprenticeships in their chosen careers. The two friends came back to College for a visit to their tutor, Helen Griffiths, and wanted their stories to be told about what they learned from the course.

Jamie decided against doing A Levels after his GCSEs and finished a Level 2 diploma in IT at another College. When he moved into the area, the BTEC Level 3 was available for him to continue his learning. He achieved an overall merit and a place on an apprenticeship with an e-commerce company. Now he works as a Customer Service Team Leader for the same company he had the apprenticeship with.

Jamie wanted to emphasise that “studying IT doesn’t mean you have to go into an IT career. Learning skills in Microsoft Office Excel, for example, means I can get on with my work a lot faster.”

Jamie also said: “One of the best things about the course is you learn different aspects of computing. We had lessons on web design, gaming and cybersecurity. I’ve helped with web design in work since then.”

“I remember enjoying a lot of the work, like me and Luc doing a presentation about cybersecurity and Fortnite, and going on trips to universities for workshops. Our classes were also small, which meant we had more time with the tutor and could focus easily.”

Luc, meanwhile, found the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma through Careers Wales. He’d wanted to move on to something different to his work in hospitality and

enrolled after a successful interview. Since passing the BTEC, Luc has moved on to a Technical Support apprenticeship in Cardiff.

On his visit, he said: “I could have settled for the easy option of staying in my job in hospitality, but I decided to push myself and do something different. I now use something that I learned on the course every day in my apprenticeship.”

Luc added that he “learned a lot aside from technical skills. Our tutors would always want work done on time, which gave us experience in working to deadlines; something I’d be struggling without in my apprenticeship as we have to work to Service Learning Agreements.”

On what she is most proud of, tutor Helen Griffiths answered: “Seeing how my students have taken our guidance and forged a career. Every student who has returned to visit expresses that ‘meeting deadlines’ was one of the most important skills they learnt as well as IT.”

Alan Nicholls

Alan achieved a triple distinction star studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma in IT. This is the highest possible grade and gives him a qualification equivalent to three A* at A Level.

Speaking about his achievement, Alan said: “I really enjoyed studying the course. There wasn’t much IT support when I was in school, so it was great to come to College and have support from my IT tutors here. I’m hoping to get an apprenticeship in cybersecurity as it’s really important to work in cybersecurity to protect people from ransomware and more issues.”

Tom Kerman was on the same course as Alan and was also pleased with his grades. Tom has finished with a Distinction, Merit, Merit.

Jamie Smith and Luc Zimmer

Alan Nicholls

Construction and the Built environment

Building the Future

A new suite of qualifications has been introduced across Wales that has been developed with employers to better meet the skills needs of the built environment sector.

There will be an increased focus on new and traditional techniques, on knowledge of the industry as a whole and on the generic skills needed to progress into work from education.

Construction Skills (Multi Trade – Pre Foundation)

Construction Skills Level 1 is a full-time, further education course designed for students who are interested in a career in the construction industry. The course consists of a knowledge of health and safety, practical and theory sessions from some of the following, depending on the chosen College: bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, painting or tiling.

The Level 2 Foundation in Construction and Built Environment

The Level 2 Foundation in Construction and Built Environment is a brand new qualification where you study two trade experiences from the following:

q Working with brick, block and stone

q Wood occupations

q Painting and decorating

q Wall and floor tiling

q Groundworks.

The construction and building services industry has around three million workers in the UK, making it one of the country’s biggest employers. The industry requires a large number of newly trained operatives each year in order to keep up with demand. Jobs are available across all areas, and with salaries rising at the moment, there has never been a better time to join this rewarding industry. Training takes place in spacious and well-equipped workshops where students have the chance to develop new knowledge and skills which will equip them for a successful career in the construction industry.

What will I do?

Tuition is carried out by industrially experienced and qualified staff who focus on developing students' skills. Many of our staff are former students of the College and understand how to make learning interesting and enjoyable and are able to get the best out of students.

You will cover practical craft skills, job knowledge and advanced trade techniques in your chosen path. You will also learn the interpretation of construction drawings and the calculation of materials and costings. Students are also encouraged to participate in skills competitions as a means of enhancing their practical ability and developing higher level skills.

Assessment

To achieve this qualification, learners must complete:

q One externally set, externally marked multiple-choice test

q One externally set, internally marked project covering two trade areas

q One externally set, internally marked guided discussion.

Progression

On completion, the qualification will provide a broad foundational knowledge across the construction or built environment industry as well as introductory knowledge and skills in two chosen pathways. The qualification provides the knowledge to progress on to further study:

q Progression in Construction Level 2 (Full-time) –City & Guilds

q Construction Level 3 Two-year (Part-time Apprenticeship) –City & Guilds

q Construction Level 3 Three-year (Part-time Apprenticeship)

– City & Guilds

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to Construction (Pre-Multi Trade Level 1)

Skills (Multi Trade / Pre Foundation)

in Construction and the Built Environment

Who is the qualification for?

It is suitable for:

q Learners aged 16+ currently working in or intending to work in the construction and built environment sector. Site operatives who want to widen their knowledge, understanding and skills in the sector more generally.

q Learners will need to have achieved, or be working towards their Level 2 Essential Skills English and Maths (or equivalent). There are no other additional entry requirements for this qualification.

in English and Maths, Grade F or above or achieved Gateway qualification

in English and Maths, grade D or above.

CHOOSE FROM TWO TRADE EXPERIENCES BELOW:

Carpentry and Joinery / Roofing

Brickwork / Construction Civils-Groundwork

Average annual earnings

Bricklayer

£52k

Carpenter and Joiner

Plasterer

£48k

Wall and Floor Tilers

Keys to the Future – Amy's Story!

Amy Davison is a Level 2 Carpentry learner at Newtown College. Like many people entering the industry, she enrolled on the course as she enjoys practical activities and feels a sense of achievement seeing a tangible product completed. Amy has an eye for detail and embraces the challenges that carpentry presents. Amy says after completing the Level 2 course, she wants to go on to find an apprenticeship.

Carpentry Lecturer Nigel Ogden said “Whilst we currently have fewer female carpentry learners, the

£50k

£48k

Site Manager

Year Brecon/ Newtown

Brecon/ Newtown

£60k

Project Manager

Civil Engineer

£70k

industry as a whole would benefit from the diversity of more females. Amy has already raised the bar within the group by putting herself forward for the Skills Wales competition. She has shown she’s not afraid to try hard and drive herself forward.”

Studies have shown the positive impacts of gender diversity in the construction industry. This diversity leads to increased innovation and problem-solving capabilities within teams and projects. On construction sites specifically, gender diversity has been linked to increased safety and productivity. Furthermore, a diverse workforce fosters a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

engineering

An engineering career will provide you with excellent pay, lots of variety in your work and high levels of job satisfaction. Whichever discipline you choose, building a strong foundation of knowledge with an engineering course at NPTC Group of Colleges can start you out on your journey to success.

You will gain other skills in English, Maths and IT, personal learning skills, social and communication skills, green skills which will make you a more rounded, employable professional. Our close relationship with the industry ensures that we are in step with the latest technological advances, giving you the very best training available.

What will I do?

Mechanical

Mechanical involves many different routes including analysis, design, manufacturing. You will develop a solid understanding of key concepts. Mechanical/ maintenance engineers use these principles and others in the design and analysis of specialist components in a variety of sectors.

Our purpose-built industry-specification workshops and classrooms house state-of-the-art engineering equipment and computers. Workshops contain manual lathes, milling machines and engineering benches, while separate specialised workshops and classrooms contain Haas advanced Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines in milling, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing technology.

Welding

The welding industry requires highly skilled people for the many employment opportunities in areas such as energy, oil and gas, engineering maintenance and industrial manufacturing.

Our highly skilled lecturers will support and guide you through the basics of this industry and you will learn how welding integrates into an engineering system.

Our industrial specification purpose-built welding workshops house high-quality equipment, covering all aspects of welding applications, including Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Manual Metal Arc (MMA), and Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (DT/NDT).

Electronics

Newtown College is now delivering Electronics where students are completing both theory and practical elements of electronic principles to provide them with a basic introduction to circuits, components and applications in Engineering.

Career opportunities

q Strong links with over 100 local, regional and national employers

q Great progresson opportunities to university and excellent apprenticeship programmes

q Fantastic state-of-the-art engineering facilities

q Courses matched to industry standards to meet skills needed

q One of the most in-demand, growing sectors of industry.

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Average annual earnings

Junior Engineer/Graduate

£30k

Senior Engineer/Manager £47k

Director or above £72k

Welder £16k - £31k

UK Engineering sectors

Automotive £48k

Chemicals and Pharma/ Medical £50k

Defence and Security /Marine £47k

Energy/Renewables /Nuclear £52k

Food and Drink/Consumer Goods £48k

Oil and Gas £53k

Be inventIve... with a career in engineering

Reeco Automation Inspires Next Generation with Robotics Donation to Newtown College

The power of collaboration between education and industry was highlighted at Newtown College which hosted a remarkable day of exploration into robotics, engineering and IT.

Cutting edge industries like Reeco Automation are helping shape the curriculum at Newtown College and the extraordinary event showcased the fusion of learning and real-world application. Among the day’s highlights was the generous donation of a cutting-edge robot to the College, setting the stage for an inspiring journey into the future of technology and learning.

The event was made possible through the partnership between education providers in Powys and forwardthinking businesses like Reeco, who held workshops with Newtown College students and pupils from Newtown High School and Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd.

The Deputy Mayor Mike Childs, of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, a former science teacher was also at the inspirational event.

This collaborative working fosters a real approach to STEM education demonstrating problem solving with real world applications and Reeco had a team of skilled workers on hand to help students get the most out of their time they had with the robots. They also learned how to programme the robots to carry out various tasks. Several members of the Reeco team were past and present college students. These included Rob Francis, operations technician who had studied welding and operations manager, Nick Howells, former electrical

student. Current IT student George Trainer was also present and also has a part-time position with Reeco. The job opportunity came about as part of an Employer in Residence event at the College and means that following completion of his studies on Level 3 IT this year he has now been offered full- time work with an agreement to further fund a degree course.

Nick Howells, Reeco Operation Manager said:

"We want to work in collaboration with college as much as possible. By donating the robot, we hope this cements a positive relationship for the future. We hope we can continue to visit the College to show off new solutions to the students and foster career opportunities for students to progress and work locally."

Aimee Lane, Head of Engineering commented:

"The Engineering department want to thank Reeco for organising a remarkable event and their most generous donation of the robot. It will ensure that students gain a unique learning experience. We are looking forward to continuing work with Reeco and the local community to develop and enhance the learning experience for our students."

NPTC Group of Colleges, Director of Partnerships, Kathryn Dunstan concluded the event saying:

"Today has been a thoroughly successful event engaging both local schools and college learners with local employers. It has given learners a chance to see real life applications and meet with potential employers. We hope to continue this positive approach to working and thank all those involved in making this a successful and enjoyable event."

Foundation studies

Our foundation programmes allow students to develop the key skills in independent living, health and wellbeing, community and employability through a person-centred approach.

The courses offered are full or part-time and the staff delivering have a wide range of vocational expertise as well as extensive experience in working with learners with additional learning needs. Each course includes a structured timetable, study support, chill out/quiet rooms, enrichment activities and an introduction to College life and Further Education. Students will follow a pathway which develops communication, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills and from this comes improved confidence and strengthened personal, social and emotional skills required for learning and life.

You do not need any formal qualifications; just a desire to participate in the learning activities we offer. It is possible to try lots of different subjects depending on your individual interests. This helps you to find out what you enjoy, what you are good at and help you with your future choices. You can work at your own level and speed, but extra help is available as part of the course and, through learning support and tutorials, we are able to cater for a wide range of needs. Our staff are qualified, experienced teachers with specialist skills to deliver the courses offered in a supportive and caring environment.

We hold employability and progression events with employers and support agencies. The school runs a number of enterprise and volunteering activities and encourages students to participate in a variety of competitions at both regional and national levels including Skills Competition Wales and ILS sports tournaments.

Our students create pop-up shops and mobile enterprises and we ensure that students make links with supported employment organisations.

Students undertake an initial educational and life skills needs assessment during the transition and induction process. Tutors then work with students to identify their long and short-term aims and suitable targets and routes for progression are then agreed and reviewed at regular intervals.

Our courses offer learners an introduction to College and opportunities to sample various vocational areas such as construction, horticulture and catering from which they can then make an informed decision on future progression routes.

Over 95% of students progressed to higher-level foundation studies courses, mainstream College courses, supported employment, or voluntary services.

Courses

Full-time Courses

Life Skills Pathways 1 and 2

Work Skills Pathways 2

Pathways 3

Gateway to Further Education

Gateway to Work Pathways 4

Gateway Level 1 in Health and Social Care

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications required

No formal qualifications are required but a desire to participate in all learning activities must be demonstrated at interview.

No previous knowledge is required for these courses. Acceptance onto a course will be through the College's application and interview process. Learners need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work at least at Entry 3 prior to this course. Learners must have a positive work ethic and demonstrate an interest in skills development. The courses include practical trades, performing arts, catering, IT and sport.

This course is a one-year full-time internship programme, supporting learners with additional learning needs to gain employment with work experience in real life internship placements. Learners will attend approximately two days in the workplace and one day in the classroom for formal teaching.

GCSEs at E/F grades or successful completion of Entry 3 qualifications.

Be inspirational... with a career in foundation studies

Location

Brecon/ Newtown

Newtown

Gardening and Hortculture

Horticulture is a diverse and dynamic industry that includes the commercial production of fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants as well as the design, establishment and maintenance of parks, gardens, leisure and sports grounds, open spaces and managed landscapes.

Horticulture is also a worldwide industry varying in scale from large multinational companies to small entrepreneurial organisations and companies. Local authorities, botanical gardens and The National Trust are also big employers. At home and abroad, British-trained horticulturists are always in high demand.

We offer a range of horticulture and gardening courses that provide you with the skills and training needed to succeed in a career in this sector. With our fantastic facilities including greenhouse, polytunnel, allotment, wild flower areas, raised beds and outdoor stock beds filled with an intriguing range of plants, you are sure to enjoy the real outdoor experience. Planted areas include formal and informal gardens, a wildlife haven and a selection of established mixed beds and borders where you will develop your skills in providing appropriate maintenance to a range of ornamental specimens, while planting new ones along the way.

What will I do?

Lessons combine classwork and practical work, emphasising the wide range of skills needed for employment in the horticulture/gardening industry. You will also be expected to attend work experience placements, gaining valuable on the job experience.

Students are also given the opportunity to develop their enterprise skills through a number of sales activities throughout the year!

Career opportunities

q Nursery work q Retail garden centres

q Garden design q Plant propagation

q Plant production q Groundsmanship

q Landscaping q Organics

q Science q Education

q Tree surgeon q Self-employment.

Average annual earnings

Gardening and horticultural industry £30k - £60k

Courses

We welcome applications from mature students

College Set for Food Resilience with New Gardens

NPTC Group of Colleges has been awarded new garden spaces by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy. The purpose of the gardens is to provide a community area where all students learn skills in food planting and maintaining a green space. Amongst the most transformational features are new tool sheds, greenhouses, plant beds and gardening equipment spread across Brecon Beacons College, Neath College and Newtown College. Also included in the collaboration are new litter picking hubs, which loan out litter picking equipment to groups of students as well as people in the wider community.

Horticulture tutors and students at the College have already made use of the new opportunities on offer by helping to build the facilities. Horticulture classes in Brecon are having their space for greenhouses and plant beds doubled through this project, adding to the border, kitchen-garden, upcycled workbenches and heated greenhouses currently set up at their outdoor facilities in Penlan. The new food growing garden area from the charity is just the latest addition, with more to come!

Horticulture tutors Simon Penn and Susan Roberts have exciting plans for the garden, saying:

“Our students have enjoyed getting stuck in, including the construction of green oak raised beds, the greenhouse, compost bins and the installation of trellis and habitat boxes. This was followed by planting a range of heritage Welsh fruit trees and delicious edible selections featuring raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb and a range of herbs they’ll be able to harvest and enjoy.”

Speaking of the impact on the College’s food and wildlife resilience, they added: “The species planted and wildflower turf were chosen to attract pollinators and support biodiversity. This garden is a superb interactive and rewarding opportunity to learn and grow, while understanding the benefit to the wider environment and our greater wellbeing.”

hairdressing

Welcome to the Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, the first and only one of its kind in Wales.

Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with specialists to train not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and barbering staff. You will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Academies, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK. These are training in specialist skills that you can’t get anywhere else.

You will receive training in up to 22 fundamental skills and techniques which you will learn to what Lee calls ‘Michelin standard’. Once accomplished in these techniques, you are then encouraged to use your creativity with no bounds.

These skills can be tested in national competitions with other Lee Stafford Academy students in FE Colleges across the UK during the academic year.

We’re aiming to make our hair and barbering students the most employable in the country, so if you're serious about hair, NPTC Group of Colleges is the place for you!

What will I do?

You will cover cutting, styling and setting skills, colouring, shampooing and conditioning, client consultation (including the recognition of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp), basic salon health and safety, essential skills and retail. At Level 3 you will undertake advanced cutting, styling skills, bridal hair, colouring, advanced salon health and safety, client consultation, retail, IT and communication skills. As part of this programme, learners will be required to attend a work placement at an external organisation for at least one day per week or for a two-week block and a twilight/evening commercial session at the College.

Career opportunities

No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The hair industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry and working behind the scenes in film, theatre and TV.

It also offers the independence to start your own salon.

q Barbering

q Colour technicians

q Salon owner

q Senior stylist

q Wedding hairdresser

q Working on cruises.

Golden Scissors Award for Newtown College Lecturer

NPTC Group of Colleges had the pleasure of welcoming Lee Stafford to Newtown College to inspire students and award a staff member for their hard work.

Lee provided the Academy students with a demonstration of two of his amazing hair recipes, the layer cut and the twisted tong, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The Lee Stafford Educational programme provides standard-specific recipes, and support, that help students develop skills and assures the College a region-wide reputation as the ‘go to’ place for hairdressing training.

His demonstration workshop began with a special award for Newtown College Hairdressing lecturer Hannah Pritchard who has achieved the Master Trainer Diploma, also known as the ‘Golden Scissors’, for hitting the ‘Big 10’ outcomes in all Level 2 and Level 3 recipes.

Lee explained: “Hannah has proved she has put in a lot of hard work to receive the Golden Scissors. She’s demonstrated through practice and then videoing herself that she can replicate the recipes as well as me. It’s not easy and normally takes two years. And when you can do every recipe to a ‘Big 10’ standard, that’s our Michelin Star equivalent, and to demonstrate you have reached that standard she gets our Golden Scissors and certificate.“

Average annual earnings

Salon Owner up to £100k

Senior Stylist

£30k

Wedding Hairdresser

£34 - £50 per person (not including trials)

Barbering A pro barber can earn as much as £1,000 a week

Hannah Pritchard

"What students can expect from a lee stafford Academy are quality recipes that are easy and incredibly effectve, that you can go out into the big wide world and get an amazing job with."

Lee Stafford

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Still Wales' first and only award-winning Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing!

The Lee Stafford Education Foundation added to the long list of accolades in 2023 with a recent shortlisting for Educator of the Year, sponsored by Wella Professional, at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2023.

Widely regarded as one of the industry’s most prestigious events, the awards recognise the names that have achieved business brilliance, helping uphold Britain’s reputation as a world leader in hairdressing expertise.

The Lee Stafford Education Foundation reached the finals after submitting an attention-grabbing entry, detailing the skills and experience that have contributed to their career success to date.

Founder Lee Stafford says: "I still can’t believe it! The awards are so respected across the industry, so just to reach the finals is a huge honour."

Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of the British Hairdressing Business Awards, added: "To make the shortlist for this category, nominees need to demonstrate a passionate approach to education, with the technical, creative and business skills to back it up."

What's more impressive is that this nomination comes just after being named winner of the first-ever Education Expert category at the annual Most Wanted Awards, held at the spectacular Tate Modern, London.

The Education Expert trophy goes to an individual or team delivering exceptional education for the hairdressing industry. One of the most glamorous nights in the hairdressing calendar, every year Most Wanted brings together industry icons, superstars, and tastemakers to celebrate the most exciting, progressive, and game-changing hair talents in the UK and Ireland.

Hairdressing legend Lee Stafford – whose eponymous bright pink product line is sold in Boots – has spent the past few years trying to fix a persistent problem – hairdressing college graduates are rarely salon-ready.

It’s his ‘Omelette Analogy’: if hair was cookery, then students are being taught hundreds of different ways to make a not very good omelette – and the answer is to have one Michelin Star way to do it.

So, he created The Big 10, a kitemark for hair that trainers from his non-profit foundation take to colleges nationwide. Lee and his team won the prestigious Most Wanted trophy, a prize from category sponsor Colourstart, publicity across the Creative HEAD brand for the duration of their winning year and the opportunity to appear at Creative HEAD events.

health, Social and Childcare

The School of Health, Social and Childcare has courses designed to meet the needs of the community and prepare students for careers in this highly sought after industry. You will receive work-related training and some courses assess you in your workplace. This means that you will gain industry experience vital for progression onto higher education, as well as the recognised qualifications you need for a career in this industry.

Healthcare workers need strong communication skills and a caring nature. Nursery workers can be employed in day nurseries and children’s centres or become childminders.

Staff in the School of Health, Social and Childcare are industry experts as well as lecturers. Our supportive and caring lecturers are committed to ensuring students succeed.

Within the courses for Health, Social and Childcare, the delivery of bilingual units will be available for students.

Brecon Beacons College moves to Y Gaer

Health Social and Childcare have moved from Brecon Beacons College to Y Gaer. Y Gaer, Brecon’s landmark museum and library, has opened its doors to prospective care workers of the future, with classes now moving into the space. All Health, Social and Childcare lessons have now been relocated from Brecon Beacons College, to Y Gaer as a way of making education more visible and accessible to the community.

With 21st-century learning spaces, students of all ages have already been enjoying the boosts to learning opportunities awarded by a new facility, such as reading groups for local nurseries in the library area. Included in the new facilities for the learners are children’s reading areas, interactive

whiteboards, and open-plan classrooms featuring beautiful views and plenty of natural light.

Kelly Sherwood, Head of Health, Social and Childcare at NPTC Group of Colleges, is happy learners are starting afresh in Y Gaer, commenting: “We are delighted as a department to offer students the opportunity to study at this amazing new venue. We are hoping to engage with the town and local employers to enhance the experience for all.”

Councillor David Selby, Portfolio Holder for a More Prosperous Powys, commented: “Powys County Council welcomes Brecon Beacons College into Y Gaer. Courses on health, social and childcare are particularly welcomed, and we plan to explore further how we can work collaboratively for the benefit of Brecon and the surrounding communities. We are excited to see the college run café in operation, providing an additional attraction to all visitors to Y Gaer.”

What will I do?

All students complete a related work-based placement, with a focus on employability skills and improving numeracy and literacy. Students are also encouraged to complete a Welsh language communication course and enhance their interpersonal skills through group activities and fundraising events. All students undertake charity and fundraising work throughout the year for local and national charities.

Career opportunities

Our courses can lead to a career as a teacher, teaching assistant, childcare practitioner, speech and language therapist, nurse, paramedic and social work. Many progress onto the Health, Social and Childcare degree programmes at the College before entering employment.

Y Gaer

Courses

Nursing

Social

This course is for students who have been out of full-time education for a minimum of three years. Students will have to complete a successful interview.

£21k - £41k

£24k - £49k

“College introduced me to a lot subjects that really interested me, boosted my confidence and helped with my team work.’’ Ffion Jones.

Be nurturing... with a career in health, social and childcare

Student Success

My name is Harry Rush, and I am a former student of Brecon Beacons College. I studied Health and Social Care Levels 2 and 3 for nearly three years.

Unfortunately for me, I did not pass my English and Maths GCSEs at school so I couldn’t go straight onto Level 3. I had to start at Level 2.

However, even if I passed them, I still would have started at Level 2 as it gave me the chance to learn the basics.

When I started Level 2, I had three tutors. They all had their own way of teaching which helped me find my best way of learning. I found out very quickly this was visual and practical. During my placement I went to a residential home for four days. The luckiest thing happened to me at the end of those four days: I was offered a job! That was in February 2020, and I am still there now.

I passed all my exams and completed Level 2 in August 2020 and started the Level 3 course in September that year.

This was very different to Level 2. It was a lot harder but very rewarding for my self-development. The whole of Level 3 year 1 was online due to the pandemic which I found very difficult, but I knew I had to do it to go where I wanted to. When I started Level 3, my mindset on what I wanted to do flipped. I realised I was a lot happier interacting with and looking after people, so I decided to pursue adult nursing with the aim of eventually becoming an operating theatre nurse. To do this, I knew I had to put everything into my studies to work towards my university application.

About a month before I was going back to do Level 3 year 2, an advert came in the post for an Open University Nursing course and Healthcare Support Worker job. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to apply. I went through all these forms and checks, whilst I was still in my last year of college and working. One of

my tutors helped me prepare by giving me a practice interview. I had a phone call three days after the interview and was told they were offering me a place.

None of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for the Health and Social Care courses at the College, and my amazingly supportive tutors who I cannot thank enough. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them teaching me and making me thoroughly enjoy the subject. Most of all they helped me to believe in myself.

What this journey has taught me is no matter how many ups and downs you have in your life, if you want something strongly enough and believe in yourself you can achieve nearly everything you want in life. It has also taught me that opportunities can arise from anywhere and not to count them out until you have given it your all. There is no doubt in my mind that studying Health and Social Care is the best decision I’ve made in my life so far and I highly recommend the course to anyone who aspires to work in a healthcare setting.

Thank you all so much for what you have done for me! Congratulations to Newtown College student Lily Owen for winning the Montgomeryshire Society Prize for Further Education 2023.

The Montgomeryshire Society is a charitable organisation based in London whose members have a continued interest in the Montgomeryshire County of Wales. The organisation has long supported and encouraged students at the College by providing an opportunity to be selected for their Further Education prize.

Lily Owen is currently studying Level 3 Diploma in Childcare. She has used her own experiences of dyslexia to plan bespoke learning experiences to support individual learning needs for children. Lily has developed an interest in the topic of schemas for supporting children’s learning and strives to promote children’s choices.

Harry Rush

Lily Owen

Performing arts

The School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts offers full-time courses in Art and Design, Media Production and Performing Arts based at Newtown College.

Classes are taught in a creative environment and using cutting-edge industry standard equipment within purposebuilt specialist facilities, including Hafren Theatre.

Extensive one-to-one support is provided with applications for conservatoires and top dance and performing arts universities and we ensure that all our students are ‘audition ready’. Our students do progress and importantly they are really employable – we aim to help them be career ready!

Average annual earnings

Art Director

£23k - £59k

Actor, Presenter, Entertainer

What will I do?

Our courses provide exciting and challenging opportunities through specialist training in dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. You will be given the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of performance activities as part of the College's theatre, dance and music companies making use of our professional studios and fully equipped Hafren Theatre.

Career opportunities

q Actor q Arts administrator q Choreographer

q Dancer q Musical theatre performer

q Pilates/Yoga instructor q Screenwriter q Teacher q Theatre director.

Product Designer

£24k - £66k

£19k - £46k

Although, according to Forbes magazine, Adam Sandler made $73million in 2023 – Emsi

Courses

Career-Focused Courses

UAL Performing Arts

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts

2 GCSEs at A*-C or an appropriate Level 1 qualification. 1 Year Newtown

5 GCSEs at A*-C including English. A relevant Level 2 qualification. Previous performance experience is desirable. 2 Years Newtown

Student Success

Performing Arts student Joe Jones from Newtown College developed his musical talents over lockdown and has launched his very own album.

Joe was introduced to music at a young age by his father, who is also a musician. However, it wasn’t until his teens that he took more interest in playing. He began to enjoy music more, and with internet tips and tutorials, it gave him the freedom to become creative and develop his own style.

During lockdown, Joe found more time to be reflective both in his music and what was happening in the world around him. The album ‘We Were Just There’ was recorded at home using just his PC, digital audio workstation, guitar and piano.

Lecturer Elizabeth Hebden said: “We are all so impressed with Joe’s talents and proud of his dedication to exploring this medium, adding another string to his bow as an artist."

Why Nye gets all the Backstage Passes

Performing Arts student Nye Parton has been building up his experience as a stagehand whilst working alongside his studies at Newtown College in the creative arts industry and production.

Nye, who is a second-year student, has been working with a stage crew to build the infrastructure for big events such as the Reading Festival as well as rigging, staging, music and lighting for high profile artists such as Elton John, Diana Ross, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, George Ezra, Maddison Beer and many others.

Nye explained some of the tasks his crew were involved in with the set-up preparation to a show. The list includes loading and unloading staging, rigging, scenery and equipment and arranging a set, props and equipment between sets. They also have to transport sets safely to locations, helping departments set up sound, lighting, special effects, and props and hanging backing materials.

He went on to say: “It can involve heavy lifting, climbing ladders and working on high walkways. It's hard work but it’s been rewarding. Meeting artists and seeing the performances all come together. I’ve built up lots of useful knowledge and I’m known to never be without my gaffer tape. A lot is common sense when it comes to safety and a good ability to work in a team within a team.”

“I have secured a place on the Foundation Certificate course at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts LIPA. I feel that Newtown College has taught me how to channel my creativity. I’ve been surrounded by eager, creative and supportive individuals. Over these last two years I have had the BEST tutors who have been so dedicated and hard-working. Without them, I wouldn’t be taking this next step in my life”. Josh Owen.

Nye Parton

Plumbing and Electrical installation

Building the future

A new suite of qualifications has been introduced across Wales that have been developed with employers to better meet the skills needs of the built environment sector in Wales.

There is an increased focus on new and traditional techniques, on knowledge of the industry as a whole and on the generic skills needed to progress into work from education.

The Foundation Qualification for Building Engineering Services is a new qualification where you study two trade experiences:

q Plumbing and domestic heating

q Electro technical systems and equipment (electrical installation).

The building engineering services industry has around three million workers in the UK, making it one of the country’s biggest employers. The industry requires a large number of newly trained operatives each year in order to keep up with demand. Jobs are available across all areas and with salaries rising at the moment, there has never been a better time to join this rewarding industry.

Training takes place in spacious and well-equipped workshops where students have the chance to develop knowledge and skills which will equip them for a successful career in the construction industry.

What will I do?

Tuition is carried out by industrially experienced and qualified staff who focus on developing students' skills. Whilst you will initially study for both electrical and plumbing trades, you will later choose one pathway.

You will cover practical craft skills, job knowledge and advanced trade techniques in plumbing and electrical installation. You will also learn the interpretation of construction drawings and the calculation of materials and costings. Students are also encouraged to participate in skills competitions as a means of enhancing their practical ability and developing higher level skills.

Assessment

To achieve this qualification, students will complete a range of internally and externally set projects, guided discussions and multichoice tests.

‘‘The past year has been one of our best for high results in exams.” Lecturer, James Seddon “The College has amazing staff, amazing people. I love it. It’s never too late to change career or learn something new.” Monika Dent

Progression

You may progress to a second year full-time programme in your chosen trade area or secure an apprenticeship as a plumber or electrician and further your studies with us along one specific pathway.

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Average annual earnings

Plumber £19k - £37k

Who is the qualification for?

It is suitable for:

Learners aged 16+ currently working in or intending to work in the construction and building engineering services sectors.

Completion of foundation in Building Engineering Services. GCSE in English and Maths grade C or above.

- £30k

- £50k

Be practcal... with a career in plumbing, electrical and solar energy

Professional Cookery, Culinary arts, Hospitality and restaurant

Are you interested in working on board cruise ships, super yachts, international hotels or Michelin star restaurants? Or you may just want to set up your own hospitality business. These are just some of the opportunities offered to you in the hospitality industry.

The hospitality and culinary arts industry is one of the largest industries in the UK, with a wealth of job opportunities available at home and abroad. Career paths include chefs, food and drink service, hotel management, events management, restaurant management, bakers and patisserie chefs, contract catering, product development, and food manufacturing.

The College runs a busy training restaurant offering the highest level of service to the public: Themes. It provides table theatre, silver service and a roast of the day, carved at the table from our silver trolley. All our outlets serve a range of locally-sourced produce including beef and lamb reared on the College farm and vegetables and herbs cultivated by the horticulture department.

What will I do?

You will develop practical skills from working within the professional kitchens as well as opportunities for real life work experience at local functions and national events. You will learn from established and experienced staff who are qualified in all aspects of the hospitality and catering industry.

Career opportunities

If you’re looking for a ‘hands-on’ career with excellent employment opportunities with currently a high demand for jobs within the industry, then hospitality is definitely a career for you.

We have strong links with local and international employers, and there are many opportunities for students to undertake part-time employment alongside their studies.

The College has a reputation for producing highly experienced and qualified students who repeatedly gain recognition at culinary competitions across the UK. Many students have gone on to positions all over the world as well as some holding senior positions in local establishments.

Average annual earnings

Commis Chef £12k - £16k

Sous Chef up to £30k

Head Chef £25k - £55k

Baker £14k - £23k (£37k in London)

Event Manager

£33k - £40k+

Fine Dining Restaurant

Manager £22k - £40k

Inspiring Skills Competition Success

The catering team at Newtown College had a brilliant night at the prestigious Inspiring Skills Wales Awards, with a Gold in the Patisserie and Confectionary Competition for Serah Morgan-Page and another Gold for Tommy Williams in the Inclusive Skills: Food Preparation competition with Ethan Pierce taking the Silver in the same category.

Tommy was further recognised as the ‘best in their region’ for Mid Wales, meaning he received the highest score of all the competitions held in his geographical area! Skills Competition Wales through Inspiring skills aims to raise the profile of skills in Wales and offers students,

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trainees and apprentices a chance to challenge, benchmark and raise their skills by taking part in local vocational skills competitions across a range of sectors.

As well as boosting skills and confidence, competitors who impress under the pressure of a national final could be in with the chance of representing the UK in a World Skills Final.

Two students from Newtown reached the finals of the National Pastry Chef competition with Jaz Williams winning 3rd prize.

Winning a gold medal in Inspiring Skills thanks to the incredible staff has given me the confidence to progress from level 2 to level 3 Serah Morgan Page

Public Services

The uniformed public services sector is made up of many professions that protect and serve the population around the world. From rescuing climbers as part of the mountain rescue team, being deployed in the army as a medic or attending a crash site as a paramedic, police officer or fireman on the motorway, the professions are highly trained and ready for active service in many types of emergencies.

Many of the public services lecturers have been in active duty across the uniformed public services, using their expert knowledge and experience to engage students and make them aware of available opportunities.

The department runs educational visits across the country to highlight the breadth of possible careers available in uniformed public services, providing students with our ethos of ‘more than just an education’.

What will I do?

Study full-time at the various campuses, completing your main course including many interactive and practical assessments, plus engaging with the many activities on offer across the campuses.

Brecon Beacons College

Brecon Beacons College is situated in the heart of Brecon Beacons National Park, an incredible environment for students to engage in a wide range of public services activities alongside their Public Services course. Educational visits and trips are run to utilise the natural beauty of the area, from leadership sessions, team building and outdoor education tasks. Visits to local emergency services are arranged to strengthen the knowledge of the learners and develop much needed skills in readiness for their future careers.

At our Brecon Beacons College, some modules of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services can be taught through the medium of the Welsh language and students will be able to complete their assessments bilingually where possible.

Newtown College

At Newtown College, the students can study from the Level 1 combined course up to a Level 3 Uniformed Public Services course, which includes the Advanced Level in Welsh Baccalaureate. Students are engaged and stimulated with a range of teaching methods, and like in Brecon, can utilise the surrounding countryside for their many expeditions and local emergency services visits and experiences. Staff nurture their development and many students progress to HE courses or suitable UPS careers.

Career opportunities

q Army

q Emergency services

q Navy

q Police officer

q Coastguard

q Fire service

q Paramedic

q RAF

Average annual earnings

Army Officer

Firefighter

Paramedic

£20k

£21k - £36k

£36k

Police Officer

£25k

(Starting salary)

Joining Forces with Police and Crime Commissioner

Newtown College recently welcomed the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys, Dafydd Llywelyn.

The Police and Crime Commissioner joined colleagues from the Road Policing Unit and provided a question and answer session with the Sports and Public Services students. He then visited students from the Gateway to Further Education department and saw the work that they had recently been doing in conjunction with local Police Constable Jennings. They created a thoughtprovoking display to campaign against hate crimes. The group also worked with colleagues in the College’s Media department to create a short film to raise awareness of

issues relating to hate crime. The Commissioner spoke highly of their good work, reinforcing the messages and the value of the campaign.

The Commissioner then visited The Hafren Theatre, which is based in Newtown College. He saw first-hand the use of the facilities which were occupied that day by the Welsh Blood Service, highlighting the versatile role the theatre space plays. Sara Clutton, Theatre Manager, also took the Commissioner on a tour of the venue showing him the stage area and a trip not for the faint-hearted to the top of the fly tower.

Sport

The sport, coaching and fitness industry is a fast-paced, dynamic and thriving area with an ever-increasing demand for qualified, motivated and professional staff.

The College has a long-standing reputation for sporting success, with many former students gaining international honours in a wide variety of sports, including Duncan Jones, Adam Beard, Daniel James and Chelsea Lewis.

We are proud of our excellent results, on and off the sports field, and the high-quality teaching that fuels our success. Coupled with excellent pastoral care, the College’s sports department epitomises our strapline of ‘more than just an education’.

Many of the sports staff have experience in playing and coaching top-level sports which is invaluable in developing students’ sporting abilities.

What will I do?

You can develop a wide variety of personal and vocational skills that will ensure you are able to progress towards pathways in either employment or a suitable university course.

Brecon Beacons College

The Sports Academy at Brecon Beacons College uses the facilities of Brecon Leisure Centre which include an athletics track, astroturf pitch, sports hall, tennis and netball courts and a swimming pool. On site, the Sports Academy has its own training pitch and strength and conditioning centre, which has benefitted the development of many athletes over the years, like Dan Lydiate.

The surrounding countryside of the Brecon Beacons also boasts many outdoor adventure activities such as mountain walking, canoeing and mountain biking; all students can collectively engage in various activities either as part of their

Average annual earnings

Strength and Conditioning Coach

£17k - £45k

Secondary School PE Teacher

Sport Development

Sport Coaching

course, through the enrichment programme or the newly established Duke of Edinburgh Award qualification. Lecturers are community coaches and athletes, including Rhian Davies, hockey player for Welsh Masters, and professional rugby player, Chay Billen.

Some modules of the Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and WBQ can be taught through the medium of the Welsh language and students will be able to complete their assessments bilingually where possible.

Newtown College

The Newtown College Football Academy train and play home matches at the new 3G pitch at Latham Park. We also use the facilities at Maldwyn Leisure Centre which include the sports hall, astroturf pitch, fitness studio and fitness suite.

q You will benefit from staff dedicated to the sporting profession. Gareth Watkins is an active football coach within the community and Andrew Davies is a current Wales and GB athlete.

q Our partnerships with local business and sports clubs provide opportunities that match your course to future careers, whether local or further afield.

Career opportunities

The wide range of courses we offer could lead to many careers including a sports coach, PE teacher, disability sports officer, sports therapist, sports analyst, sports nutritionist, gym instructor or sports development officer.

Academic progression includes higher education at the College or another institution. Some elite sportspeople can gain scholarships to study abroad, e.g. golf in America.

£25k+

£18-£23k

£15-£25k

Sport Science

£20k - £30k

If you work in high-profile sport science, your salary can exceed £60,000 and may reach up to £100,000* 5x30 Officer

£20k

Physiotherapist

£24-£43k

Sport Analyst

£24-£43k

NEWTOWN AFC FREE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES

A new Newtown AFC Scholarship programme for talented 16-18-year-old football players. The free programme, in partnership with Newtown College, will provide players with an opportunity to an NCFE sports science programme which is equivalent of 3 A Levels (or an alternative course of the player's choice) and train full-time at the football club. The team will also play in the English Colleges Football League. Our academy is thriving at the moment and the new scholarship programme will add another vital layer to our development pathway.

All players will need an appropriate level of GCSEs to suit the course and will partake in a trial before the course start date.

To register your interest in the programme and to find our more information please email: scholarship@newtownafc.co.uk

Student Success

Sport students Laura Shinton and Jennifer Jarvie received the highest grade that can be achieved: a triple D* in BTEC Level 3 Sport, Coaching and Development. The result is equivalent to 3 A* qualifications and means they have a total of 168 UCAS points.

Laura, a devoted swimmer who has ranked top ten for the 50-metre in breaststroke at the nationals and top 15 in the 100-metre breaststroke in Wales, said: “I’m really pleased with my results which means I can go on to Solent University Southampton to study Health."

Student Success

Courtney Ashworth achieved Triple Distinction Stars (D*D*D*) and is going to study Sports Injuries Rehabilitation at Wrexham University.

Owen Brunt accomplished Triple Distinction Stars (D*D*D*). Owen said: "I worked really hard for the grades I came out with and am pleased with my place at Cardiff Met to do Sports Performance Analysis."

Elis Tudor achieved a Triple Distinction Star (D*D*D*). Elis has received a scholarship as a result of her grades and is going to Aberystwyth University to study Primary Education leading to QTS.

Iwan Evans is leaving the Welsh team to join the Netherlands cycling team.

Prys Eckley and Conor Drain are receiving grants.

Iwan Evans and Caine Ballentine Price are completing WBQ at Ysgol Y Bannau.

Jack Jones is finishing off with Distinctions in most units but also achieving two silver medals at the recent Welsh Karate Championships. One is in individual youth kumite and the other is in the men’s kumite team.

He also competed for Wales this year in Serbia. Jack is an outstanding sports ambassador to the College, having received a scholarship in his first year for his excellence and has gone on to lead activities in the sport and public service industry. He is a true role model within the community!

Well done to NPTC Group of Colleges' cross country team, Finley Hines, Sam Lennox, Tom Callard, James Fishlock (pictured) and Evan Price-Davies for winning the Welsh Inter Schools Team event at Brecon.

At the Red Kite Challenge at Devils Bridge, Evan Price-Davies finished in fourth place after being 10 seconds in the lead and still managed to grab an under 20 Gold in the Welsh Championships. Well done.

“If you want to break away and do something different, College is great. I left school and came to do sport here at Newtown College and it’s been fabulous. The support I’ve had from the lecturers has been invaluable, like Andy Davies who’s a GB athlete, and Gareth who also coaches. They have given me loads of guidance on becoming a coach.” Jennifer Jarvie.

Be energetc... with a career in sport, coaching and fitness

College Life Create Your Own Experience

Student Support

Every student at NPTC Group of Colleges is important to us and we go the extra mile to ensure that the time you spend at College supports your individual needs.

We offer a range of support services that include:

q Admissions

q Careers

q Equality and diversity

q Student finance

q Professional counselling and wellbeing

q Safeguarding

q Specialist support for: children looked after and care experienced young people, carers and young adult carers, veterans of the armed forces and children of serving families, students with refugee status.

q Study support for students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities.

If you feel you may benefit from additional support when you come to College, please tell us about this on your application form.

For more information, please email our Student Support team on: studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk

NPTC Group of Colleges’ students’ Union

The Students' Union is run by the students, for the students. Their role is to make sure that student voices are heard at senior management level, listening to students from across the Colleges, holding events and campaigns all year round, helping you meet new people, and creating an inclusive and friendly student community. For more information, contact student-union@nptcgroup.ac.uk.

College Fees, Costs and Funding

Tuition costs

The College does not charge tuition fees for full-time courses but all students are required to pay a nonrefundable administration fee upon enrolment.

Additional costs

There may be additional course costs for specialist equipment, clothing and travel. Students who attend structured work experience as part of their course may need a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Those who do will be expected to cover this cost.

Financial help

There are a range of options available to make student life a little easier on your pocket. These include:

q Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

q Welsh Government Learning Grant

q Financial Contingency Fund.

For more information, please email: studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk

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Serious About Sport

If you’re serious about sport, as part of the Sports Academy you will benefit from:

q a structured training programme that is overseen by experienced coaches; personal performance monitored regularly by our team

q training sessions and lectures are planned to avoid unnecessary clashes

q the chance to compete in the successful NPTC Group of Colleges’ sporting teams

q being part of national coaching schemes for your chosen sport.

If you compete regularly in a sport for club, county or national teams and are interested in joining our Sport Academies, check out: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk

Sportng Success

RUGBY

q Welsh Schools’ Cup Winners (8 times)

q Welsh College Cup Winners (19 times)

q British Colleges’ Cup Winners

q Rosslyn Park 7s’ Winners

q College Super 15s’ Winners

International Students

J Dan Baker

J Adam Beard

J Ashley Beck

J Kiera Bevan

J Gwen Crabb

J Leigh Davies

J Paul James J Spencer John

NETBALL

J Adam Jones

J Duncan Jones

J Gwyn Jones

J Kelsey Jones

J James Hook

J Joe Hawkins

J James King

J Kerin Lake

q Welsh Colleges’ League Champions

q Finalists at the British Knock-out Cup

International Students

J Amanda Cooper J Helen Jones

J Nicola James J Chelsea Lewis

FOOTBALL

J Dan Lydiate

J Craig Mitchell

J Darren Morris

J Lowri Norkett

J Lloyd Ashley

J Arwel Thomas

J Justin Tipuric

J Eli Walker

q Welsh League Champions q Welsh 5-a-side Champions

q Welsh 5-a-side Runner-up

International Students

J Daniel James J Ben Davies J Joe Allen

J Connor Roberts J Joe Rodon J Ben Cabango

OLYMPICS

J Dan Jervis (Swimming)

PARALYMPICS

J Rob Davies (Table Tennis)

DANIEL JERVIS

From NPTC Group of Colleges to the Olympic Games

NPTC Group of Colleges alumnus Daniel Jervis reached an Olympic final at his maiden Games in Tokyo. The 27-year-old swimmer from Resolven finished fifth in the final of the 1500-meter freestyle at the delayed Summer 2021 games in Japan.

Jervis, who left NPTC Group of Colleges in 2014 after completing a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, took up swimming to keep his grandfather company after he suffered a heart attack. Daniel joined him in the pool and hasn’t looked back since.

Jervis is no stranger to competing at the highest level of swimming. He competed at his first Commonwealth Games in 2014 within a week of graduating from NPTC Group of Colleges.

Daniel finished 3rd in the 1500-meter freestyle at the Glasgow Games in 2014. He then went one better at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia winning a silver medal again in the 1500-meter freestyle. At the same games, he narrowly missed out on a second medal, finishing a close 4th in the 400-meter freestyle. Daniel also has experience of competing at World and European Championships on several occasions since leaving college.

After only just missing out on competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Daniel finally got the chance to make his dream of competing at the 2021 Olympics a reality.

Jervis, when interviewed by the BBC after his final, said: “Yes, I’m part of Team GB and I’m British but I’m a Welshman. I’m very proud to represent Wales in there,” referring to the pool behind him.

He then went on to say that he had hoped to break the British record in the final of the 1500-meter, but it wasn’t to be on the night. Jervis added that he aims to break the British record that is currently held by fellow Welshman David Davies.

Daniel represented Team GB at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

DAN LYDIATE

Ospreys, Wales, British & Irish Lions

Sports Alumni Dan Lydiate is a former Coleg Powys BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science student. A local farmer’s son from Abbey Cwm Hir, Llandrindod Wells, he went on to study a Foundation Degree in Strength and Conditioning at Brecon Beacons College.

A talented flanker, he then moved on to a professional rugby career signing up for the Newport Dragons where, in his first year, he was capped with Wales Under 20s.

Dan was named in the Wales National squad for the November 2009 international series.

He made his first test match start as flanker on 28 November 2009, after which he was named in the Wales squad for the 2010 Six Nations Championship.

He played every match of Wales’ 2011 Six Nations Championship campaign as well as all four warm-up matches. In August 2011, he was named in the Wales squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. He also later made up the squad of the 2015 World Cup in England.

He played in Wales’ opening two games against South Africa and Samoa, as well as playing a key role in Wales’ quarter-final win over Ireland.

In the 2012 Six Nations Championship, he received the Player of the Tournament award after featuring in every game bar the opener against Ireland and receiving Man of the Match awards. It was in this very year that he was also nominated for the Welsh Sports Personality of the Year award.

In April 2013, he was named in the squad for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

He left Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the 2012/13 season to join the club Racing Métro 92 before becoming an Osprey in 2014, whose training ground is, in fact, the Colleges’ Llandarcy Academy of Sport,

Talking about his time at the College, Dan said: “Without the College’s strength and conditioning programme, I would not have been able to achieve these levels. It was the difference, and is as good as any system in professional rugby.’’

Daniel Jervis Dan Lydiate

#CaruCymraeg

Welsh at the College

Welsh language and culture is an important part of the ethos of NPTC Group of Colleges. The College is aware of how being bilingual can benefit you in education, the workplace and in everyday life. Provision is expanding across many of our subject areas, giving you the opportunity and choice to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually in the classroom or on your work placement.

We are here to support you should you wish to have a Welsh speaking personal tutor, study in Welsh, complete your assignments in Welsh, sit your exams in Welsh or receive your course materials and resources in Welsh whilst studying with us at the College... the choice is yours. We will also encourage you as a non-Welsh speaker or Welsh learner to develop your Welsh language skills, giving you better employment opportunities in the future.

If you don’t wish to study through the medium of Welsh but want to maintain your Welsh language skills, don’t worry; we have lots of fun activities throughout the year that will give you the opportunity to use your Welsh whatever your language level... Don’t be shy – siarad Cymraeg!

This symbol on course pages indicates that some courses, modules or aspects of courses can be undertaken through the medium of Welsh.

For more information, contact: cymraeg@nptcgroup.ac.uk

NPTC Group of Colleges is pleased to have developed a number of wide-ranging degree programmes in partnership with a range of prestigious higher education institutions.

All our higher education courses have been designed with your employment and future careers in mind and we strive to give our graduates the best experience and knowledge to equip them for the working world.

We have courses that cover many subjects, some of which are full-time and some are part-time.

We offer courses, at all levels, across a range of subjects, including

For more detailed information on our courses, please visit our website: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk

#CHOIC E Fest Open E v enings

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M Y Gaer (Part of Brecon Beacons College Health, Social and Childcare only)

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19 June 2025

M Newtown College

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