Coleg Morgannwg Part-Time Prospectus

An accreditedCollege of theUniversity ofGlamorgan

Welcome to Coleg MorgannwgWelcome to the Coleg Morgannwg magazine, if you’re thinking of joining us from September 2011 on apart-time course we hope you will enjoy reading about the courses and facilities we have on offer, which

we hope will help you succeed in your future plans. You will be joiningus at a very exciting time with the new Taf Ely Learning Campus (TELC)well on the way to completion and ready to welcome the first group ofstudents from September 2012.

This has already been a successful year for Coleg Morgannwg, wehave received a number of awards for good and outstanding practiceincluding: Wales Quality Award, AoC Beacon Award, Health &Wellbeing Award and Green Dragon Award. These add to the Investorsin People Award (IIP) and the Welsh Assembly Government BasicSkills Quality Standard which were awarded last year. The college isdelighted to receive these awards, which recognises the excellentwork being carried out at the college.

I am sure that you will find the developments that are taking place andthe opportunities described in these pages useful and attractive. If youwish to know more while you are making a choice about what to learnand where to learn, please contact us.

We look forward to playing an important part in your ownpreparations for your personal and professional future.

Mrs Judith Evans, Principal/Chief Executive

Open Events & Visiting Days

At Coleg Morgannwg... We’re thinking outside the box... Are you?

Join us at one of our open events...

Advice Day - 19th May 2011

HE Information Day - 26th May 2011

Advice Days - 31st August & 1st September 2011

Dates for Your Diary

Term Start End

Autumn Term Term Time 5th September 21st DecemberHalf term 24th October 28th October

Spring Term Term Time 3rd January 5th AprilHalf term 13th February 17th February

Summer Term Term Time 23rd April 22nd JuneHalf term 4th June 8th June

Contents

1 Where We Are and Where We Are Going

2 How To Apply & Student Support

4 Learndirect / Business Services

5 ESF

6 Our Achievements

8 Higher Education

10 Care, Childhood & Foundation Skills

12 Creative Industries

14 General Education

15 Professional & Administration

18 Service Industries

20 Technology (Engineering)

22 Technology (Construction)

24 Skills For Lifelong Learning

28 Community Courses

30 Enquiry Form

Coleg Morgannwg has taken every effort to ensure thatthe information contained in this magazine is as accurateas possible at the time of going to print. It is intended toprovide general guidance to courses and facilities andforms no part of a contract. Coleg Morgannwg reservesthe right to make changes or withdraw without notice anyof the courses, course facilities or support described.

Together we provide a high quality and vibrant learningenvironment to meet the needs and ambitions of learners,employers and the wider community.

Some of our courses are supportedby the European Social Fundthrough the Bridges Into Workproject, which is a partnership withRCT

With four main campuses spread across Rhondda Cynon Taf,Coleg Morgannwg is easy to get to, wherever you live.

[email protected]

The Taf Ely Learning Campus (TELC) is coming to life withcompletion scheduled for September 2012. Staff and studentswill move from their current site at Rhydyfelin (It could beyou!) and we look forward to welcoming our first intake ofnew students.

With superb learning facilities for Business &Professional Studies, Care and ChildhoodStudies, Catering, Computing, InformationTechnology, Music & Performing Arts, Hair &Beauty, Science and Sport.

...and a learning centre, gym, creche, coffeeshop, restaurant, hair and beauty salon, ahigh quality conference and training facility,large spaces for music and performing arts aswell as a County Borough library.

To see the full plans and experiencea ‘fly through’ of the new campuscheck out our website atmorgannwg.ac.uk/developments

OpeningSeptember 2012

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Student Support…Helping you think outside the box

The staff in Campus Services provides a clear point of contact forstudents and help by giving impartial help, advice and guidance. Youwill find the Campus Services office near the reception area of eachcampus. In particular staff in the Campus Services offices can help

with queries regarding enrolment on courses, fees, grants and other financial help. Specially trained Welfare Officersare also available to help and advise you with any personal and practical problems.

Support for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or DisabilitiesIs provided by one of the specialists in the Student Support Services team. They make all reasonable efforts to ensurethat any student or potential student is not disadvantaged by their disability. Tell us about any specific requirements asearly on in your application process as possible, everything will be treated sensitively and used to prepare yourIndividual Support Plans.

Voices and ViewsThe Student Parliament plays an active part in improving the college by representing the students on all aspects ofcollege life. Affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS) it provides a forum for students to discuss issuesaffecting them, with members of the Parliament representing students on various groups and committees including theGoverning Body. Each campus has its own Student Parliament; they then elect members onto the whole collegeStudent Parliament.

The Learning Centres (LCs)are the hubs of activity open to all students providing study space and a wide range of resources from computer basedmaterial, print (books and journals) to microfilms and interactive learning packages.

Computers, Smart boards and other hardware are available for ‘in class’ work and for students to prepare presentationsand project/course work submissions.

How to apply

The College has an established system to help applicants find the programme of study

best suited to their needs. When we receive an application form we will send you

relevant information and arrange a mutually convenient time for a guidance interview.

The interview is informal, and during it we will discuss your needs and give you

information about the full range of provision on offer. We will take the opportunity to

find out more about you such as hobbies, interests, skills etc. You will also have the

chance to ask questions. The aim of this interview is to ensure you get the correct

specialist advice and that you become aware of all the options open to you.

Following this interview you will receive a specialist interview; this

will be with a tutor from the area in which you hope to study.

The interview may be on the same day as the initial guidance

interview or may be at a later date. The tutor will explain the

courses in detail and assess your suitability for them. At the end

of the interview you may be given an offer to join a suitable

course. This offer may be conditional upon you obtaining certain

examination results; some courses may require you to take a test.

Campus Service or Admission staff will always be willing to

continue discussion of your needs so if you decide a course is not

suitable for you or if you fail to achieve the entry requirements for

your first choice, please feel free to talk to them.

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Dysgu yn GymraegIt is the aim of Coleg Morgannwg to nurture a Welsh ethos and to support our students to continue to learn and livethrough the medium of Welsh. We will support you through the medium of Welsh as you apply for a course, whilst onyour chosen course and in preparing for your future.

Childcare AssistanceIf you would like to study at the college but have childcare responsibilities, we may be ableto help. In certain circumstances the college is able to pay 100% of childcare costs for aregistered child minder or nursery up to a maximum of £140 per week. For furtherinformation, please contact Campus Services.

Day NurseryAt our Aberdare Campus we have a day nursery. First Steps Nursery is aday care nursery facility for children of students attending the collegeand is also open to the general public. The nursery is registered withCare Standards Inspectorate for Wales. They endorse all thenecessary precautions, such as fire and safety. All the staff arequalified and provide the best in quality childcare. Our aim is toprovide a safe, happy, fun filled and caring atmosphere in ahomely environment. Each child can learn new skills and developsocially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. All these skillswill be encouraged through play.

Equal OpportunitiesColeg Morgannwg is committed to the effective implementation ofits Equal Opportunity Policy. All prospective students are considered on thebasis of their suitability regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, domestic arrangements,marital status, disability, learning difficulties, age, political or religious beliefs. A full statement is available on request.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults Coleg Morgannwg recognises that members of staff and learners have an important role to play in safeguarding thewelfare of children and vulnerable adults and in preventing their abuse. The college has, in consultation with SocialServices, written comprehensive policies to ensure that the welfare of the child or vulnerable adult is always placedat the centre of its activities.

Tuition FeesPart-time studentsCourses are individually priced and details will be given on request. We include additional costs such as exam fees in the pricing.

In most cases no fees will be charged to a person studying courses up to and including level 3 if they are:

• Unemployed in receipt of income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or the income support element of the

Employment Support Allowance.• Those in receipt of Council Tax Benefit or Housing Benefit• Those in receipt of Working Tax Credit (with a household income of less than £15050)

• Persons in receipt of severe disablement/invalidity/incapacity benefit• Persons aged 60 years and over in receipt of Pension credit (guarantee Credit only)

• Refugees or asylum seekers in receipt of the equivalent of income based benefit (assistance under the terms of

the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999) and their dependents.• People studying basic skills courses and generic ESOL courses at or below Level 1.

• Persons attending ‘taster’ courses and other courses used as part of recruitment –participation initiatives.

• Persons under the age of 19 not funded by any other government scheme.Part-time Higher Education students may be able to receive help with fees via the HE fee waiver scheme. Ask for details

telephone 01443 663250/663014.Exceptional circumstances of hardship may be referred to the Learner Services Manager who may make a discretionary

reduction or remission of fees based on the evidence provided.Course fees are per year of the course.Important Note: Registration, Examination and Assessment FeesYour course may be subject to one of the above fees in addition to your course fees these will be included in the starting fee.

Those students who are exempt from tuition fees may not have to pay these additional fees.

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Learndirect @ Coleg MorgannwgIf you are an adult living in Wales then Learndirect is for you. Whether you're young or old, a complete beginner or justwanting to top up your skills Learndirect has something for you.

The great thing about learning with Learndirect is that the courses are so flexible. You can do your course at your localcentre or from home or work if you have access to the internet. Courses are broken down into bite sized chunks, so youcan learn at your own pace and whenever it suits you.

Coleg Morgannwg centres offer a relaxed and supportive environment for you to learn and you will be allocated a tutor tohelp you during your course.

Our online courses deliver instant access to high quality online training. They're effective, powerful, easy to use and giveyou world-class training from your desktop in just a few clicks. Below is a ‘flavour’ of some courses that are available:

For further information email [email protected]

In partnership with The College Ystrad Mynach

SkillbuildThis full-time course will enable the student to develop skills essential for securing permanent employment. These willinclude literacy, numeracy and IT. Support is given for job seeking including identifying sources of jobs, form filling and thecreation of a C.V.

The course is run in conjunction with Job Centre Plus and is for unemployed adults either in receipt of JSA or DWPbenefits. Students can access training allowances and all travel expenses paid.

The courses offered are City and Guilds Certificates in both Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy and the Wider Key Skills.We also offer Entry Level Certificate in Using ICT progressing to OCR CLAIT for all students wishing to fill posts inAdministration or desiring basic IT knowledge.

To find out more call Brett or Sue at the Skillbuild Section, Pontypridd Campus on 01443 663025.

Home and Office IT

Switch On

Surf Direct Online

European ComputerDriving Licence (ECDL)

Introduction to theInternet

ElectronicCommunication(E-mail)

Word-processing,Spreadsheets,Database and Web-publishing

IT2 PresentationsUsing MS PowerPoint

Skills for Life

Key Skills/Applicationof Number andCommunication

Getting a Job

Health & Fitness

Essential Skills forWork

Spellers

English Skills (ESOL)

Number Tasters Online

A Way With Words

www.impact.morgannwg.ac.uk

Provides services to bindividuals that makeWe specialise in the followinLicensees • Health & Safety aEngineering • Health and Soc

FundingImpact has access to funding to100% funded Basic Skills for the Management Skills) funding up t

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European Social Funded ProjectsThe South East Wales Consortium consists of six Further Education Colleges in collaboration with BarryCollege, Bridgend College, Cardiff Council, Coleg Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil College and The College YstradMynach, the Torfaen Consortium, Cardiff Council, and University of Wales Newport. The consortium has beensuccessful in bidding for funding to deliver separate projects,

Basic Skills for the Workplace • Adult Basic Skills Supporter/Teacher TrainingIn collaboration with Barry College, Bridgend College, Coleg Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil College, Torfaen Adult and CommunityLearning and The College Ystrad Mynach.

The Basic Skills for the Workplace Project aims to raise levels of basic skills in the employed workforce throughincreased and enhanced basic skills support within the workplace. Working in partnership with employers, the projectwill raise awareness of the benefits of a skilled workforce and will provide additional support to address identified basicskills. The project will run until September 2013.

Adult Basic Skills Supporter/Teacher Training project is being made available to enable the training for basic skillsteachers and supporters in Wales in order to increase the workforce capacity to address the literacy, numeracy andlanguage needs of learners. The project is designed to meet the requirements of:

the National Basic Skills Strategy • European funding;

the framework of Essential Skills Wales • the Quality and EffectivenessFramework.

It offers employers the opportunity, working with the consortium to develop the basic skills supportcapacity within their own organisations.

Bridges into WorkBridges into Work is a European funded project working across six areas ofSouth Wales – Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent,Bridgend and Caerphilly. The aim of the project is to support adults to gainskills and confidence to enable them to move towards employment. Throughthe Bridges into Work project, those not in fulltime education, not working orworking less than 16 hours will be offered guidance, training and support tohelp them into employment. A wide range of courses including ConfidenceBuilding, Literacy & Numeracy Skills, Personal Presentation Skills etc will beavailable to help gain new skills and qualifications. Additional support maybe available to assist with childcare and travel expenses.

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businesses, organisations ande a positive imp@ctng areas: Commercial Training • Food Safetyand Environment • Management Skillscial Care

support your organisational needs. These includeWorkplace and the ELMS (Enhancing Leadership and

to 70%.

Conferences/Room HireWe have a multitude and diverse array of rooms for hire at our four campuses andexceptional conference facilities that are based in the heart of the community withample parking facilities at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Pontypridd and Rhondda.

Business ImprovementImpact @ Coleg Morgannwg has access to a range of services and businessimprovement techniques through its highly experienced pool of staff with theability to focus on; Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Cutting Waste andConsultancy.

Academy SpaThe Academy Spa offers a range of luxury Beauty and Spa treatments. Our team ofhighly qualified professional therapists will provide clients with our Platinum rangeof treatments. Our exceptional students will offer our Silver range of treatments allday Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday evenings during term-time only.

To enquire about any of the above services please email:[email protected] or Telephone: 01443 663024

The college has also recently achieved the following:

Coleg Morgannwg wins nationaleducation awardColeg Morgannwg celebrated after winning one of the UK’smost prestigious awards for its outstanding contribution tofurther education. The college scooped the Edge Award forPractical Teaching and Practical Learning for its costumeconstruction in theatre and screen foundation degree.

The Association of Colleges Beacon awards recognisecolleges providing excellent practical teaching that results instudents having learning experiences that are real, meaningful,challenging and life-changing. The UK-wide Beacon Awardsprovide national recognition for excellence and innovation aswell as acknowledging the talents of staff at all levels. Theyhighlight the breadth and quality of education in the collegesector.

The college has strong links with theatre and film productioncompanies and won the award for the course which wasdeveloped to meet an industry need for higher level practicalskills in costume construction. During the course studentsproduce costumes for theatre and screen productions andbenefit from working alongside professionals in theatre,dance, screen and opera companies. Most students go on tocomplete the full BA degree programme in costumeconstruction at university, while the remaining students take upjobs in London’s West End or go on to work in the televisionand film industries.

Peter Mitchell, interim CEO of independent educationfoundation, Edge, said: “Coleg Morgannwg showcases theimportance of providing students with high quality educationalroutes and this project highlights the successful future such anapproach can give to young people. I congratulate them ontheir Award and hope they continue to lead the way for otherColleges across the UK.”

Coleg Morgannwg were presented with their award by JohnHayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, at a nationalpresentation ceremony in Westminster.

President’s AwardOn top of this Coleg Morgannwg also picked up theAssociation of Colleges’ President’s Award at the ceremony. The College was chosen from 17 AoC Beacon Award winnersas an outstanding example of achievement in further educationby the President of the AoC Charitable Trust, Lord Willis ofKnaresborough. Lord Willis chose Coleg Morgannwg as thewinner because he was impressed with the scope andambition of the course.

College wins ‘Most ImprovedOrganisation’ AwardColeg Morgannwg won The Prize for the Most ImprovedOrganisation, sponsored by SONY UK TEC at a Gala Dinnerand Awards evening at City Hall in Cardiff attended bydignitaries from across the private and public sector. TheAward was presented by Mr Steve Dalton, MD of SONY UKTEC, for demonstrating year on year improvements across allaspects of the organisation’s operations looking at a minimumof three year trends. It also assesses the distance travelled byorganisations against other benchmarks/standards such asInvestors in People, Green Dragon Environmental Standardsetc.

Winning this prestigious Wales Quality Award is an accoladefor any business and the college is proud of its achievement.

Silver Corporate Health AwardRepresentatives from Coleg Morgannwg attended the ‘HealthyWorking Wales’ award presentations in Port Talbot to collectthe Silver Corporate Health Award. The college is only thesecond college to be granted this level of award. TheCorporate Health Standard is the national mark of quality forhealth and well being in the workplace. Any workplace that hasadopted practices to improve employee health and well beingcan apply.

The standard is a continuous journey of good practice andimprovement, and it can be used as a tool to support thedevelopment of policies that promote the heath and well beingof employees. The standard has been developed to recognisegood practice and to target the key preventable ill-healthissues.

The promotion of Health and Well Being has become anintegral part of the Colleges core values and has included thesetting up of a Health and Well Being group which has runinitiatives such as Breast Cancer Awareness, No Smoking Day,Stress Awareness and the Health Challenge “28 days aroundColeg Morgannwg”. The College will be continuing on thisjourney and hopes to achieve Gold or even Platinum. Othersessions have also included awareness sessions on CervicalCancer, Testicular Cancer and Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Coleg Morgannwg holds many awards for good and outstanding practice including theInvestors in People Award (IIP), the Welsh Assembly Government Basic Skills QualityStandard and the Green Dragon Award.


Higher Education opportunities exist within the Collegethrough links with the University of Glamorgan and theUniversity of Wales, Lampeter, offering the followingqualification levels: BA Joint Hons, Foundation Degree,PCET, HND and HNC.

Higher Education courses offered

Foundation Degree in Business Management

Post Graduate Certificate in Education/ Certificate inEducation PGCE (PCET)

Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies

HNC Aerospace Engineering

Foundation Degree in Information CommunicationTechnology

HNC in Business and Management

Foundation Degree/BA Hons Costume Construction forScreen & Stage

HNC in Computing

Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction andSurveying

HNC in Construction

BA (Hons) Post Compulsory Education and Training(PCET)

HNC in Electrical Services for Buildings

UHOVI

UHOVI (Universities Heads of theValleys Institute) is a groundbreakinginitiative providing new opportunitiesfor local people and businesses.

Offering a wide range of higher education courses in anumber of different subject areas, UHOVI is all aboutlearning locally. Anyone over school age living or working inBlaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda CynonTaf or Torfaen can study with UHOVI. It doesn’t matter ifyou’re employed or not, and qualifications are not alwaysnecessary as we consider life and work experience too.

UHOVI is working in partnership with Coleg Morgannwg tooffer a range of courses at the Aberdare and Nantgarwcampuses. This will include a number of FoundationDegrees, especially designed to provide relevant skills andknowledge for the region’s existing or growing industries.For more information on courses starting September 2011,visit www.uhovi.ac.uk or call us on 01495 357900.

UHOVI is a strategic partnership between the University ofGlamorgan and University of Wales, Newport.

Access to Higher Education

This is an alternative route available for mature studentsinto Higher Education. This can be studied over one yearfull–time or on a part-time two year basis. Within theHumanities programme you will study a selection of thefollowing subjects, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Historyand English Literature as well as Essential Skills andWork skills. A pre-Access preparatory course forprogression onto the Access course is also available inHumanities. Within the Science programme you willstudy Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well asEssential Skills and Work Skills. The awarding body isAgored Wales. After successfully completing this courseyou will be able to apply for Honours degree courses inHigher Education in a range of Humanities or Science-related areas.

This 1-year full-time, (or 2-year part-time) course offers aroute into Higher Education. The objective of the courseis to provide a supportive & friendly environment toenable you to develop your potential. Many past studentshave successfully moved on to gain Degrees & otherHigher Awards.

There are no formal academic qualifications, however,applicants should be aware that the course requires ahigh level of dedication, as students will be working atlevel three standard. In addition you will be invited toattend an interview.

You will be assessed by continual assessment with end-of-unit tests. You will also be expected to maintain yourcourse files and all portfolios to the required standards.

After successfully completing this programme, you willbe able to progress to a Degree or Higher Diplomacourse at a University or Higher Education Institution ofyour choice.

The Access courses available are:

Access to Health Professions

Access to Humanities

Access to Science


Coleg Morgannwg helps threeunfulfilled sisters get the career bugThree sisters from Pontypridd who found themselves unfulfilled with their jobs, signed up for the same collegecourse on the same day and are now looking forward to brighter futures. Bethan Edwards, 27, Rhianydd Edwards,25, and Zoe Najian, 19 embarked on the Access to Humanities course at Coleg Morgannwg to improve their futurecareer prospects.

Bethan, previously a stay-at-home mum thought university would never be an option. At school, she didn’t completeGCSEs because she had epilepsy which made her so ill that she had to leave school at 15. At Coleg MorgannwgBethan has been able to complete her GCSEs as well as an OCN in Humanities.

Zoe, who was previously working on a production line at a factory, is also working towards the OCN. Both Bethanand Zoe hope to go to university next year after completing the Diploma to become primary school teachers.

Rhianydd, who was working in a bar before she started at the college already had AS Levels so was able to bypassthe OCN course and go straight onto the Diploma course. Would-be support worker Rhianydd is studying SupportiveHousing at Cardiff University.

Bethan said: “We all found ourselves really de-motivated and unfulfilled in what we were doingwith our lives. So when we heard about Coleg Morgannwg’s open day we thought we’d go alongand see what they had to offer. When we realised how easy it could be to get some qualifications,we instantly signed up and haven’t looked back since.

“I’m so pleased that I’ve been given a second chance to do my GCSEs and Coleg Morgannwg hasbeen really supportive in helping me achieve my goals. Also my daughter goes to the collegecrèche which is a big help, and it’s reassuring knowing that she is so close.”

Still not sure come and have a chat at our HE Information Day - 26th May 2011

bethan, rhianydd and zoe

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Karen StaggKaren Stagg successfully completed the Access to Health Professions Diploma in July 2010 after studying two evenings a week, over two years.

Karen’s first hurdle was to overcome a tumour of the thyroid gland,which left her feeling very tired and lethargic. Karen had to undergosurgery to remove her thyroid gland but she still kept up with hercoursework deadlines (a task that is daunting at the best of times).Karen had to take hormones to supplement those normally producedby the thyroid gland and was not overly concerned when shedeveloped headaches, even though they were often crippling. Afterinvestigation, she was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating andprogressive condition called Arnold-Chiari Syndrome. This is a skullabnormality, whereby the skull is too small to accommodate the brain,as a result, the brain bulges out at the base of the skull and compressesthe spinal cord. Arnold-Chiari Syndrome quickly became ‘that Arnold’and Karen even joked that it wasn’t her skull that was too small but herbrain had grown bigger since starting the Access course!

Not many students would cope with the conditions Karen has had toendure. Her determination and drive to become a nurse has been theimpetus that has maintained Karen’s focus over the past year – herattendance record is testimony to this and she even came to college theday after having her thyroid gland removed!

After completing her course Karen has gained a much sought after placeat the University of Glamorgan and is now studying a BN in Mental Health.

Barbara ProtheroeBarbara Protheroe is a visually impaired student studying with the part-time computer group. Shecame to the college in September to improve her e-mail and Internet skills, which she felt wouldhelp her with her work with SIDS (Sensory Impairment Drop-in Scheme) which she runs from theChildren’s Centre in Rhydyfelin. The aim of the group is to provide support for people or theirfamilies who are experiencing sight loss. She is also involved inraising awareness of visual impairment, theissues people with sight loss face within thelocal community and the support available.Barbara also runs a Guides group which shehas done for a number of years andpreviously taught Braille in the community.She is someone who does not let herblindness prevent her from doing things orsupporting others who are in a similarposition to herself. Barbara was recentlyawarded the Above and Beyond winner andoverall winner in the RCT InternationalWomen’s Day ceremony. She really is aninspiration to everyone!


The School of Care, Childhood and Foundation Studies provides a range of courses from Entry Level to Level 5, with manyleading to job opportunities within the Care and Childcare sectors. Provision is varied and aims to cater for adults keen on acareer change as well those seeking employment.

Part-Time Day Duration Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

CACHE Diploma in Childcare and 3 years - - - - Wed 2.00-8.00Education Level 3 (year 1)

Playwork Level 2 & 3 20 weeks - - TBA TBA - -

Introduction to Counselling 7 weeks - - Mon 9.30-12.30 - -

Intermediate Counselling 25 weeks - - Mon 9.30-12.30 - -

Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting 1 year - - Mon 12.00-4.00 - -Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2

Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting 1 year - - Wed 12.00-4.00 - -Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3

Part-Time Evening

Children’s Care, Learning & Development 1 year - - Mon 5.00-7.00 - -Level 2 Knowledge Award

Access to Higher Education 2 years - - - - Mon 6.00-9.00(Health Professions) Diploma & Wed

Introduction to Counselling 7 weeks Tues 5.00-8.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 - -

Intermediate Counselling 25 weeks Tues 5.00-8.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 - -

Advanced Counselling Level 4 2 years - - Wed 5.00-9.00 - -

Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting 1 year - - Mon 5.00-9.00 - -Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2

Edexcel BTEC Certificate for Supporting 1 year - - Wed 5.00-9.00 - -Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3

Distance Learning Duration

Health & Social Care

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Flexible

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Flexible

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (subject to approval) Flexible

Teaching Assistants City & Guilds 5329

Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools Flexible

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Flexible

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Flexible

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Flexible

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools Flexible

Early Years City & Guilds 4227 Flexible

Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning & Development Flexible

Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning & Development Flexible

Foundation Skills

Part-Time Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

Catering - - ✓

Skills for Working Life ✓ ✓ ✓

Life Skills ✓ ✓ ✓

Sensory - ✓ -

Sign Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - ✓ -

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change; every effort will be made to offerinformation about alternative provision.

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An interview with Elen Thomas Production Arts-Make-up student

What made you choose Coleg Morgannwg?

I was advised by a friend, who was a student at Coleg Morgannwg at the time, that the lecturer they had was anindustry professional, and could therefore impart knowledge straight from the industry itself, rather thanthem coming from a non industry back ground. Also from researching, it felt like thebest 'all rounder' course of this nature.

What would you say your highlights were from your time there?

I have to be honest, the highlight was and still is the lecturer Jane Beard, she's a perfectteacher, she knows her stuff, and teaches it brilliantly, I still keep in touch with her, and ifI ever need any tips she's always happy to help. I honestly can't praise her enough.

How did it prepare you for such a competitive industry?

It gives you all the basics that you need to go in to the industry at a trainee level, althoughyou still need to do a fair bit of work and practicing at home, it takes a lot of determinationand self motivation to do well.

What is your personal career highlight?

Every job is exciting and different, I've been on many large and small, film and televisionsets, I get to meet interesting and fun people, and I get to do a job I love. It doesn't getmuch better than that!

Wealth of experience helps studentsJane Beard studied A Level Sciences at her local Grammar School, destined to follow inthe academic footsteps of her family. However she soon realised that this wasn’t thecareer path she wanted and changed her studies to Humanities and Art. She secured aplace on a 3- year college course and on completion, was accepted at the BBC Make-up Training School, London.

Following this training Jane was fortunate to secure employment at BBC Wales; whereshe worked for 13 years on a variety of programmes including Light entertainment,Children’s programmes and dramas.

With a young family, Jane chose to stay in Wales and for the past 17 years hasworked as a Freelance make-up artist; some of her recent projects include Dr Who,Torchwood and Young Victoria.

Jane’s involvement with the college began when she was asked to ‘cover’ theNational Certificate in Production Arts (Make-up) course at the Rhondda Campusfor one week – she’s still teaching the course 3 years later!

Jane said “I really enjoy my work and have been fortunate to have worked on varied projects, meeting some veryinteresting people. I find lecturing at Coleg Morgannwg very rewarding, the students have such talent andenthusiasm and four have already been accepted on courses at Grimsby, Somerset, Bournemouth and also aSpecial Effects course in London. It’s been good to share my experiences with the students, hopefully it will givethem an insight into the industry and the opportunities that lie ahead of them”.

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Course name & Qualification aim Duration Rhondda Art Centre, Nantgarw

Part-Time Evening Day Time Day Time

AS Photography 1 year - - Thurs 6.00-9.00

A2 Photography 1 year - - Tues 6.00-9.00

BTEC Certificate level 2 in Photography 1 year - - Wed 6.00-9.00

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Fine Art 1 year - - Mon 6.00-9.00

BTEC Certificate level 3 in Production 1 year Mon 5.00-9.00 - -Arts-Make-up

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer informationabout alternative provision.

Please note: The courses below will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid.

Contact Amanda Darlington for details and costs.

Short Courses

Short course in Printmaking

Short course in Fashion

Short courses in Photography

The area of Creative Industries provides a wide range of courses atdifferent levels in Performing Arts, Production Arts: Make-up, MusicTechnology, Media Production TV & Film; Art & Design with pathways inFashion/Textiles/Costume, Graphic Arts, 3D Design and Photography.

The range of vocational courses prepare students to enter theseexciting industries through personal creative development, underpinnedby knowledge and technical skills, within a supportive and professionalenvironment.

The Art & Design courses are housed in a new purpose designedbuilding at the Nantgarw Campus. The ground floor incorporates aprintmaking workshop & reprographics facilities as well as a 3Dworkshop and specialist studios. The first floor is dedicated to fashion,textiles and costume with an industry standard pattern cutting andmachining workshop, dye facilities and several large light purposedesigned studios. The graphics/ photography and digital design sectionconsists of a darkroom, photographic studio, life drawing room,computer & digital design studios and two large graphic art studios areon the top floor.

The Performing Arts, Make-up, Music & Media courses have the benefitof excellent facilities on the Rhondda Campus in a new centre for Mediaand Performing Arts. This impressive development includes multi-functional areas i.e. a 150 seat Auditorium, Dance studio, Rehearsalstudio, Media suite and state of the art, industry standard digital audiotechnology studio.


Aberystwyth here we comeFour A Level students are the first Coleg Morgannwg students to pass the examinations to study atAberystwyth University in September. All four were successful and have been offered places; GeorgiaEvans and Scott Morgan on the Criminology course and Danielle Birrell on the History course. RhianyddKeene, who also attended the Summer School achieved a merit, and has secured an unconditional offerplus £1000 scholarship.

Part-time Duration Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

*Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/ 2 years - Mon/ 3.00-9.00Professional Certificate in Education (PCET) Thurs 9.00-4.00 -

Access to Humanities 1 or 2 years ✓ ✓ ✓

*These courses are franchised from the University of Glamorgan

GCSE subjects Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

Part-time Day

English Language Thurs 9.00-12.00 Mon 3.00-5.30Wed 9.00-12.00 - -

ICT - - - - Wed 1.00-4.00

Mathematics Thurs 1.00-4.00 Mon 3.00-5.30Thurs 1.00-4.00 - -

Part-time Evening

English Language Tues 6.00-8.30 Mon 6.00-8.30 Mon 6.00-8.30

Human Physiology & Health - - Mon 6.00-8.30

Mathematics Thurs 6.00-8.30 Mon 6.00-8.30 Mon 6.00-8.30Wed 6.00-8.30

AS/A Level Subjects: Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

Part-time Day

Business Studies - ✓ -

English Literature & Language - ✓ -

Film Studies - ✓ -

Law - ✓ -

Media Studies - ✓ -

Sociology - ✓ -

Part-time Evening - ✓ -

Biology/Human Biology - Mon/Wed 6.00-9.00 -

Law Tues 6-8.30 AS only - -

Psychology Mon/Wed 6.00-8.30 Mon/Wed 6.00-8.30

Sociology AS only Mon 6.00-9.00 AS only

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offerinformation about alternative provision.

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The Professional & Administration curriculum area houses a diverse range of administration and professional businesscourses and incorporates Access to Higher Education and Open College Network pathways.

Administration and Information Technology - offers a variety of excellent flexible courses in information technology, officeand supervisory skills from beginners to advanced level. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Administration and ITare delivered through our Virtual Companies that enhance work and employment opportunities. Our courses provide highquality vocational qualifications that enable both employment and progression to Higher Education. Distance Learning andLearndirect is also available as an on-line e-learning option.

Business and Professional Studies - provides a range of quality part-time Business and Management related programmesin the field of Business Studies, Accounting, Teacher Assistants and Management. A wide range of courses are offeredwithin each area, allowing students to gain qualifications, which will be useful at work or in progressing to HigherEducation. We offer HNC / Foundation Degree in Business and Management, AAT Accounting courses at three levels,various Supervisory Management programmes and a part time day National Award in Business.

Computing - courses are available from beginner to advanced level, to provide excellent career opportunities for those whowish to enter this industry and those already employed in the sector.

General Education - this includes GCSEs and AS, A2 courses as well as Access to Higher Education programmes. Allprogrammes are an accepted route to employment, professional careers and Higher Education. In addition to formalteaching, with a variety of teaching learning strategies learners are supported by tutorial programmes. GCSE and A Levelstudies can be combined with other units to achieve the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification.

Employees and returners to the labour market will find a variety of courses to suit their needs. Teaching staff areexperienced and qualified in their field. Each course uses a variety of teaching and learning techniques to encourage allstudents to achieve their potential.

Donna PriceDonna holds a full-time post and has been completing her studies via a part-time route.Donna has recently successfully completed the HNC in Management and Business along withthe Foundation Degree in Management and Business at Coleg Morgannwg. Besides being infull-time employment and having a busy family life with teenagers in tow, Donna has alwaysshown herself to be a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking student within our part-time cohort and has gained some excellent results to her credit . Donna has nowprogressed onto the BA Honours Degree in Management and Business at the University ofGlamorgan where she has been gaining some excellent results in the modules she isstudying.

Tracy PearceDue to family circumstances and a few set-backs Tracy foundherself at home lacking in confidence and motivation. Whena friend suggested enrolling on a college course Tracy wasreluctant but after some consideration realised she neededto do something for her future.

Tracy visited the college and spoke to IT Tutor RhianMorris, who advised her of the courses available at thecollege and the career paths they could lead to.

Despite her anxieties Tracy took the step and enrolled onthe NVQ Administration and Office IT course. She said“At first I was really nervous but Rhian was an inspirationto me, with her support I finished the course and gainedthe confidence to seek employment.

I am now employed at Securitas Security and lookingforward to the future; I wouldn’t have achieved thiswithout Rhian’s patience and understanding – she is afabulous tutor and gives 110% commitment to her students.

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Administration and Information Technology Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

Part-Time Day Duration Day Time Day Time Day Time

European Computer Driving Licence – on line 35 weeks Thurs 9.00-12.00 Tues 1.00-4.00 - -learning via Learndirect and blended learning

New OCR Level 1 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills 35 weeks Fri 10.00-12.00 Mon 1.00-3.00 TBA TBA

New C&G Cert for IT Users Start IT - ITQ 35 weeks Wed 9.00-12.00 Mon TBA Mon TBA

New OCR Level 1/2/3 Award in Text 35 weeks Wed 9.30-12.00 Thurs 1.00-3.30 Thurs 1.00-3.30Production (Business Professional)

New EDI L2 Cert in Principles of 35 weeks - - Mon 1.00-4.00 - - Business & Admin

New EDI L3 Cert in Principles of 35 weeks - - Tues 1.00-4.00 - -Business & Admin

Part-Time Evening Duration Day Time Day Time Day Time

European Computer Driving Licence – 35 weeks Tues 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 Wed 6.00-9.00on line learning via Learndirect and blended learning

Advanced European Computer 35 weeks - - Mon/Wed 5.30-8.00 - -Driving Licence

New OCR Level 1 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills 35 weeks Tues 6.00-8.00 Wed 6.00-8.00 Wed 6.00-8.00

New OCR Level 2 ITQ Cert in IT User Skills 35 weeks TBA - TBA - TBA -

New OCR Level 1/2/3 Awards Text Production 35 weeks Thurs 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00(Business Professional) or Wed

New C&G Cert for IT Users Start IT - ITQ 35 weeks Thurs 6.00-9.00 Wed 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00

Computing Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda

Part-Time Evening Duration Day Time Day Time Day Time

City & Guilds 7574-02 L2 Certificate for 35 weeks Tues 6.00-9.00 - - - -IT Users (PC Maintenance)

*HNC/ Foundation Degree 2 years - - Mon/ 5.00-9.00 - -Computing year 1 & 2 Wed

OCN Website Design 35 weeks - - TBA 6.00-9.00 - -

OCN Digital Darkroom 35 weeks Tues 6.00-9.00 - - - -

Business and Professional Studies Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda


AAT Foundation 1 year - - Wed 9.00-4.00 - -

AAT Intermediate 1 year - - Thurs 9.00-4.00 - -

AAT Technician 1 year - - Mon 9.00-4.00 - -

Part-Time Evening

AAT Foundation 1 year Tues 3.00-9.00 Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00 - -

AAT Intermediate 1 year Tues 3.00-9.00 Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00 - -

AAT Technician 1 year - - Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00 - -


Business Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda


BTEC National Award in Business 2 years Tues 9.00-4.00 Tues 9.00-4.00 - -

*HNC in Business and Management 2 years - - Wed 2.30-9.00 - -

Part-Time Evening

*HNC in Business and Management 2 years - - Mon&Wed 6.00-9.00 - -

Distance Learning

*Foundation Degree Business Management 1 year - - Flexible - -

Teacher Training Programmes

Part-Time Day

*Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Professional Certificate in 2 years - - Thurs 9.00-4.00 - -Education (PCET)

Assessor Awards

Level 3 Award in Understanding the FlexiblePrinciples and Practices of Assessment

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence Flexiblein the Work Environment

Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally FlexibleRelated achievement

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing FlexibleVocational Achievement

Quality Assurance Awards

Level 4 Award in understanding the Internal FlexibleQuality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality FlexibleAssurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal FlexibleQuality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

Management Courses Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda


Award in First Line Management level 3 (ILM) 2 hours Thurs 10.00-1.00 Flexible Flexible

Award in Team Leading level 2 (ILM) 3 hours Thurs 10.00-1.00 Flexible Flexible

Customised Management Programmes to Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexiblesuit individual requirements (in house or in college)

Part-Time Evening

Award in Management level 5 (ILM) 3 hours Tues 4.00-7.00 - - - -

Customised Management Programmes to Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexiblesuit individual requirements (in house or in college)


The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.

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Carol-Ann Bennett has just completed her NVQ Level 3 at Coleg Morgannwg Pontypridd and startedwork at Bauhaus Aveda in Cardiff.

She attended the college for 3 years, she began her hairdressing programme as a Part Time Evening student andcompleted NVQ level 1 & 2 Hairdressing. During the third year she became a full time student and completed her NVQ level3 Hairdressing and Customer Service Level 3.

Carol-Ann took every opportunity to participate in hair competitions and hair showcase events alongside promoting herabilities at fashion shoots. She applied for the BaByliss Pro Style Gallery competition 2010 which is worldwide, which shewent on to win. Her prize was to attend Salon International and work alongside Patrick Cameron (a celebrity Hairdresserand Guru of long hairdressing), Adam Reed and the crew at Salon International and the Babyliss Hair Team for the threedays of the event. Salon International is a massive event attended by hairdressers from all over the world.

From Selling to StylingStephen Lewis always had a passion for hairdressing but on leaving school found himself in the Sales market, sellingmobile phones. He soon realised this was not for him and when a friend asked for his help in his hair salon, he jumped atthe chance.

He enjoyed the basic tasks in the salon and realising Stephen’s potential his friend recommended the hairdressing courseat Coleg Morgannwg, he enrolled on the course and has progressed to his current course, the Level 3.

Stephen said “Due to the pressures of the placement, at one point I came close to throwing the towel in; being a junior in asalon isn’t easy! But with the support of the staff at Coleg Morgannwg, especially my tutor Anne Hopkins, I stuck at it andhave come out the other end more confident about myself and my capabilities.

The college recently entered a competition, with entries from colleges and salons, from all over Wales. The standard wasextremely high and I was really pleased to take 2nd place for my Male haircut and 3rd place for my Female cut; the collegewere awarded 1st place in the Overall Team. I am so glad that I took that initial step and enrolled at Coleg Morgannwg, I’venever looked back!”

Students help patientsStudents at Coleg Morgannwg have participated in a number of fundraisingactivities, including the provision of therapeutic treatments to raise funds forVelindre Cancer Centre. Further collaboration has developed a work placementopportunity which contributes to a variety of environments for our learners to gainexperience in the provision of both beauty and complementary therapies.

Helen Tyler, Therapy Services Manager at Velindre Cancer Centre, recognises thebenefits observed on the wards, she says “Something which sums up how thepatients feel is 'It’s a treat not a treatment'

Complementary SuccessAngela Green, a former student, says “I thoroughly enjoyed studying for the HND ComplementaryTherapies and particularly liked the mix of different therapies as it gave me a broad foundation tobuild on. My focus was always for the clinical setting and I started working at Velindre Cancer Centreon my work placement during my studies. Six years later, I hold the position of Clinical Lead inComplementary Therapies in a busy department at Velindre, and gain tremendous satisfaction fromusing my therapies for the benefit and support of patients, carers and staff.”


Lecturer with a wealth of ExperienceColeg Morgannwg lecturer Nicola Davies runs a highly successful Beauty Salon andprovides a wealth of practical, retail and marketing knowledge that she is only too happyfor students to draw upon. Her salon has won Innovative Salon of the Year on more thanone occasion and been nominated for Regional Salon of the Year. Nicola also writes acolumn in a regional magazine providing beauty advice and reviews of the latestdevelopments affecting the Beauty Industry. She prides herself on providing the ultimateprofessional experience for clients and this passion for customer service is passed ontostudents during her practical client sessions at the college which students feel invaluable inbringing real life experience to their college learning experience. After all, in an industry that is so hands on it takes morethan just theory to create an excellent beauty therapist.

We are a dynamic progressive curriculum area, whose focus is to ensure that you have the best possible teaching andlearning experience.

Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary offers a career portfolio that is extensive and varied. We will ensure that youwill achieve qualifications, skills and qualities that will equip you for a diverse exciting and rewarding professionalcareer within the ever evolving wellbeing sector.

Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda Nantgarw

Part-Time Day Duration Day Time Day Time Day Time Day Time

NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing 1 year - - Mon 12.00-9.00 - - - -

Part-Time Evening

NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing 2 years - - Mon 5.30-8.30 - - - -& Wed

NVQ Level 2 Barbering 1 year Thurs 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 Wed 6.00-9.00 - -

NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy 2 years - - Mon 6.00-9.00 Mon 6.00-9.00 - -& Wed & Wed

Please note: The courses below will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid.

Aberdare Pontypridd Rhondda Nantgarw

Part-Time Evening Duration Day Time Day Time Day Time Day Time

NVQ Level 3 Barbering 1 year - - Mon 6.00-9.00 - - - -

NVQ Level 2/3 Nail Services 1 year - - Mon 6.00-9.00 - - - -& Wed

Reflexology 1 year - - - - - - Mon TBA

Aromatherapy 1 year - - - - - - Tues 6-9

Indian Head Massage Termly - - - - - - TBA 6-9(x12 weeks)

Swedish Massage 1 year - - Wed 6.00-9.00 - - - -

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made to offer information aboutalternative provision.

The above courses, days, times and venues aresubject to change, every effort will be made to offerinformation about alternative provision.

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Cerys WilliamsCerys Williams entered the college on the “Pathways toApprenticeships programme” in 2009 and successfully completedall of the course components; National Award in Engineering,Welsh Baccalaureate, Work Skills and all Key Skills. Ceryssuccessfully gained employment with Allavard Springs for a 3 yearapprenticeship and continues with her vocational education atColeg Morgannwg on year 2 of the National Certificate inManufacturing Engineering. Cerys recently won the “Best LearnerFinalist” award for the Pathways to Apprenticeships programmeat the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) annual awardsceremony at Margam Park. She has also recently won a topengineering award at the college prize ceremony.

Daniel WatkinsDaniel Watkins entered the college in 2003 on a“Mainstream Access” programme and from that period hasstudied continuously on various engineering courses fromlevel 2 to level 3 before finally achieving a NationalCertificate in Manufacturing, National Award in Engineering,CAD and Welding. Daniel has won two college awards forthe best engineering student as well as being entered for the“World Skills” competition in CAD. Daniel is currentlystudying a B.Eng Degree programme in Engineering at theUniversity of Glamorgan.


The curriculum area of Engineering has excellent provision. It is the main provider of training for the ModernApprenticeships scheme via NVQs in Mechanical, Electrical and Aerospace Engineering and also provides a full range ofBTEC programmes. These are established routes to Higher Education and/or employment. There is an extensive range ofpart-time day and evening courses offering programmes in NC/CNC part programming, CAD/CAM, Electronics, Pneumatic& Hydraulic Systems, Fabrication and Welding. There is also a wide range of Computer Aided Draughting programmesusing the latest Autocad software.

Rhondda Nantgarw

Part-Time Day Duration Day Time Day Time

City & Guilds 2800 in Electronics 1 year - - Thurs 9.00-5.00

City & Guilds 2800 in Mechanical level 2 1 year Thurs 9.00-5.00 - -

City & Guilds 2800 Mechanical 2 years - - Wed 9.00-6.00Manufacturing Engineering level 3

City & Guilds 2300 Computer Aided 1 year - - Tues 9.00-5.00Engineering Competence’s CNC ADO Line Part 2 Cert.

City & Guilds 2300 Computer Aided 1 year - - Tues 9.00-5.00Engineering Competence’s CNC ADO Line Inventor Course Part 3 Cert.

City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2 1 year - - Tues 9.00-5.00

City & Guilds 2240 Electronics Part 2/3 1 year - - Tues 9.00-5.00

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace year 1 1 year - - Wed 9.00-7.00

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace year 2 1 year - - Mon 9.00-7.00

BTEC Level 3 Diploma 1 year - - Wed 9.00-7.00Mech/Manufacturing year 1

BTEC Level 3 Diploma 1 year - - Mon 9.00-7.00Mech/Manufacturing year 2

BTEC Level 3 Diploma 1 year - - Wed 9.00-7.00Electrical/Electronics year 1

BTEC Level 3 Diploma 1 year - - Mon 9.00-7.00Electrical/Electronics year 2

* Foundation Degree in Mechatronics year 1 1 year - - Tues 9.00-7.00

* Foundation Degree in Mechatronics year 2 1 year - - Tues 9.00-7.00

* Foundation Degree in Aerospace 1 year - - Tues 9.00-7.00year 1 (Mech and Avionics)

* Foundation Degree in Aerospace 1 year - - Mon 9.00-7.00year 2 (Mech and Avionics)

Part-Time Evening

A Variety of City & Guilds and NVQ courses/units in:-

Pneumatic Systems 1 year - - Mon 6.00-7.30

Computer Aided Draughting 2D CAD 1 year - - Mon 6.00-8.00

Computer Aided Draughting 3D CAD 1 year - - Tues or Thurs 6.00-8.00

City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 1 1 year - - Mon 6.00-9.00

City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2 part 1 1 year - - Tues 6.00-9.00

City & Guilds 2800 Electronics year 2 part 2 1 year - - Wed 6.00-9.00

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, everyeffort will be made to offer information about alternative provision.


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Terry Edwards constructs a great careerTerry enrolled on an ONC in Construction at the college and onsuccessful completion progressed to the HNC Constructioncourse. Armed with his qualifications, motivation and drive tosucceed Terry has experienced a successful career in theConstruction industry. He has a wealth of experience in allaspects of the trade and has held the positions of ProjectManager, Contracts Manager and Director. Terry is now theOperations Director/Deputy MD with Andrew Scott Limited.

Future plans - rugby star Ceri Sweeney gets a spark of inspirationWhen Ceri decided to train as an electrician, Coleg Morgannwg was the

obvious place to study. “They have been superb, allowing me to fit mystudies around my rugby training, and it can’t do me any harm to have

something else – a trade – in the locker.”

“I’d recommend to anyone who is thinking of learning a trade tovisit Coleg Morgannwg for advice on what qualifications they

need and the best place to study. I’m really enjoying thecourse”

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Students are encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills using excellent modern equipment and facilities.Students gain valuable academic and/or vocational qualifications for both present and future employment. We havea state of the art multi-million pound Technology Centre at the Nantgarw Campus and excellent construction tradesteaching facilities at the Rhondda Campus. These serve to ensure that Coleg Morgannwg offers outstandingteaching facilities and support to all students who wish to study the Construction Trades including.

Nantgarw

Part-Time Day Duration Day Time

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction / 1 year Mon 9.00-8.00Civil Engineering year 1

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction / 1 year Tues 9.00-8.00Civil Engineering year 2

*Foundation Degree in Sustainable 1 year Wed 10.00-9.00Building year 1

*Foundation Degree in Sustainable 1 year Thurs 10.00-9.00Building year 2

EMTA Electrical Installation NVQ 2 1 year Mon or Tues 9.00-8.30

City & Guilds Electrical Installation 1 year Tues 9.00-8.30Work level 2

City & Guilds Electrical Installation 1 year Thurs 1.00-8.30Work level 3

City & Guilds Electrical Installation 1 year Thurs 9.00-8.30Work level 3 & EMTA NVQ 2

CGLI Plumbing Cert Level 2 (WBL) year 1 1 year Tues 9.00-6.30

CGLI Plumbing Cert Level 2 (WBL) year 2 1 year Thurs 9.00-6.30

CGLI Plumbing Cert level 2 1 year Thurs 9.00-6.30

Part-Time Evening

*Foundation Degree in Sustainable 1 year Wed 4.30-9.00Building year 1

*Foundation Degree in Sustainable 1 year Thurs 4.30-9.00Building year 2

City & Guilds 2391 Level 3 Cert in Inspection, 16 weeks Tues or Thurs 5.30-8.30Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 17th Edition IEE Wiring 16 weeks Wed or Thurs 6.00-9.00Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Level 3 Cert in Design, 1 year Mon 6.00-9.00Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations

The above courses, days, times and venues are subject to change, every effort will be made tooffer information about alternative provision.



Michael CudeFollowing a career change fifteen years ago from the private sector to the public service sector, Mike entered localgovernment as a Recreation Officer within the Environmental Services Group. This is one of four groups within the Council,all of which provides services within Rhondda Cynon Taf to approximately 234,000 people. His appointment was at a newlybuilt leisure facility within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and during the first three years Mike progressedthrough the organisational structure to a position of Junior Manager.

An opportunity became available for a more senior position within the service area, which Mike was successful in obtaining.For the last 12 years, Mike has been employed as a Principal Manager for Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council.

To help facilitate career enhancement, Mike emphasises that Coleg Morgannwg has been an essential support mechanismand a key motivating factor to enable him to fulfil the many duties necessitated of his role within the organisation. Anexample of this is the recent NVQ level 4 Business Management with which Mike had continuing support from the courseappointed assessor. The NVQ Level 4 Business Management fitted in well with my own career and the curriculum emphasiswas on areas such as: strategy planning and financial management which he found very interesting. Mike states that thiscourse has increased his confidence and motivation.

On completion of the NVQ level 4 Business Management, Mike felt such pride inacknowledging this achievement; this motivated him further to pursue furtherstudies. He discussed options with his assessor. Mike is currently in the secondyear of a distance learning MA in Business Management at the University ofGlamorgan. Mike states that this was unthinkable only a couple of years ago.

Mike is an avid supporter of the college and has stated that he continually praisesand promotes the College to other Community Centre users. He highlights tothem the benefits he personally has received, via the help and support giventhrough the Coleg Morgannwg community learning programmes delivered at WaenWen Community Centre.

Mike recently received an award in the College’s Prize Ceremony for his hard workand commitment.

David Griffiths – A Learner’s Experience My name is David Griffiths. I returned to education with Workchoices in 2006, so that I could helpmy children with their school work and also to improve my handwriting and spelling.

At first I was afraid to walk through the door and ask any questions regarding any courses.Luckily for me, I did pluck up enough courage and walk through the door and I quickly enrolled.I really enjoyed the course.

The lecturers gave me lots of support with my numeracy and literacy. I hadn’t realised howpoor my skills had become. I was over the moon when I attained City and Guilds Qualificationsin English and Maths. With the help and support from all lecturers I was nominated for the DennisDavies’ Student Award which I won. I was grateful to the lecturers who had shown such confidence in me.

Since I enrolled on the Workchoices course my confidence and self-esteem have improved 100%. Now with my new foundconfidence I am able to attend the main campus in Aberdare and enrolled on a two year course in IT. While doing the ITcourse, myself and my family have won “Family NIACE INSPIRE AWARD”, which was a very proud day for us all.

I am currently doing a two year Access to Humanities course with Coleg Morgannwg, which hopefully takes me to universityto gain a degree.

I would like to thank everyone on the Workchoices course for giving me the opportunity to achieve my wishes.

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Treorchy partnership - Group ProfileThe groups were set up in January 2010 after meetings with Treorchy Jobcentre and Treorchy library. The Jobcentre wanteda group for clients to extend their ICT skills in an environment away from the Jobcentre. The college had previously offeredbasic skills groups in the Jobcentre so a good relationship alreadyexisted. The Skills for Lifelong Learning department had alreadyestablished a successful partnership with Treorchy library and theywere happy to provide the venue for the new venture.

The referrals and involvement of the Jobcentre staff in the projecthave always been consistent and committed. A member of stafffrom the Jobcentre was released to support the groups and thisworked well as they were able to expand the course to include, job-seeking skills, CV writing and job search.

The library supported the project by providing a welcomingenvironment, free resources and a place away from the Jobcentre.

The retention and attainment of the learners was excellent 100%attainment, 88% retention, 88% successful completion.

The group is also successful in progressing learners – the mainprogression route is Skillbuild at the college and a number of learners who complete the course at Treorchylibrary go on to join the Full-time Work Based Learning Skillbuild course. Other learners have continued onto the nextcourse to extend their education whilst a small number of learners have gone on to employment.

The success of the project is largely due to the commitment of the three main partners to provide quality education in thecommunity.

Learning Gives Heather the Ingredients for SuccessFive years ago, Heather Loveridge, a single parent in her 40’s from Glyncoch, wasunemployed, had no qualifications and lacked in confidence. Roll forward to the present dayand Heather, along with her sister Sian, now own a successful café and catering business, The

Giant’s Bite, based opposite Pontypridd YMCA in the town centre.

Heather’s journey to this stage in her life has taken some time but this is the reward she has earned for her commitment, driveand enthusiasm through adult learning. Over the past five years, Heather has completed numerous courses within her localcommunity, supported by the Glyncoch Communities First Partnership. Just some of these include a ‘Get Cooking’ tutorscourse, a City & Guilds in Community Tutoring, a Community Regeneration Module with the University of Glamorgan andBasic Skills with Coleg Morgannwg.

Heather has also been an invaluable volunteer to Glyncoch by supporting with events, supporting the start of a DepressionBusting group, has run her own 15 week cooking course for other members of the community and recently took the role ofAdministrator for the recent Adult Learners Week for the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, all on a voluntary basis.

These are just a few examples of the activities that Heather has participated in to achieve her dream of owning her owncatering business.

“Adult learning and volunteering has made a world of difference to me. It has given me new skills, new friends and confidenceand I enthuse anyone to get involved in learning, whatever the age.” Said Heather.

Rosemary Brown“My name is Rosemary Brown I am 52 yrs of age, I left school at the age of 16 with no qualifications. I startedgoing to the Waun Wen Resource Centre 11yrs ago. 8 yrs ago I had to fill in a C.V. and when I glanced overthe C.V. I noticed how empty it looked compared to everyone else’s and I felt quite embarrassed. That is whenI decided to enroll on community courses with Coleg Morgannwg.

Through the lack of confidence I only enrolled on craft courses, though by doing these courses myconfidence grew and this motivated me to go further. I then enrolled onto a computer course for beginnerswhich when finished; I felt that for the first time in my life I could better myself! I then completed level 1and 2in word processing - not bad I thought when I couldn’t even work a calculator! I was then asked if I would like

to do a NVQ 2 in Administration which I successfully completed - feeling really pleased with myself!

I am now doing NVQ 3 in Administration and NVQ 2 in Community Development simultaneouslywhich I hope will develop my career prospects for the future.

When I think back on that empty C.V. , I am really proud of myself and with my self esteem evergrowing I will have to fill in 2 pages next time I have to fill in a C.V. !

It just goes to prove you are not too old to learn - not bad for a grandmother of three.”

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The Skills for Lifelong Learning department provides a wide range of courses, both vocational and for personaldevelopment, at a wide range of venues across Rhondda Cynon Taff - Working with community partners to delivercourses you want!

OCN qualifications:Art, Craft, I.T, Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies, Stress Management, Sign Language, Photography,Photoshop, Multimedia & Web Design.

NVQ qualifications: Administration, Customer Services, Team Leading & Management.

Offered in partnership with: -

Organisation Contact Number

Aberdare Technology Centre Michelle Cox 01685 889070

Abergorki Hall Ken Richards 01443 439596

Bryncynon (Feel Good Factory) Suzanne Marchment 01443 479018

Brynna Primary School 01443 237828

Cana Centre (Penywaun) Helen Boggis 01685 814645

Clydach Vale Community Centre Keith Jenkins 01443 440510

Cornerstone Church Ann Whitmore 01685 872825

Cwmparc Community Centre 01443 776920

Cwmaman Infants School Lesley Rees (H/T) 01685 875862

Darrenlas Community Centre 01443 473291

Fernhill and Glenboi Community Centre 01443 479158

Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre Heulyn Rees 01443 219589

Gilfach Goch Community Association Joanne Roe 01443 675004

Glyncoch Community Centre Jenny O’Hara 01443 486496

Hirwaun Village Hall Joan Higgins 01685 814730

Hawthorn Community Centre Cathy Isles

Hendreforgan Primary School Kevin Stroud 01443 672258

Llanharan Drop-in Centre Sian Davies 01443 229723

Maerdy Communities First, Teify House Ros Davies 01443 755687

Miskin Adult Education Centre

Model House, Llantrisant Sylvia Hughes-Williams 01443 476750 / 01443 237758

Penrhys Partnership Wayne Carter 01443 755008

Penrhiwceiber Hall

Penyrenglyn Community Primary School Head Teacher 01443 772433

Pontypridd High School

Rhigos Community Centre Rita Moses 01685 812186

St Fagans Church Hall Elizabeth Makin 01685 872827

Tonypandy Community College Julie Atkins 01443 436171

Tonyrefail Primary School Head Teacher 01443 673966

Tylorstown on Track Project Elaine Edwards 01443 757055

Waunwen Community Centre Mike Cude 01443 688133

Ystrad Old Age Pensioners Horrace Burge

Ynyscynon Early Years Centre Head Teacher 01443 424901

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Need to improve your skills?• Learn how to: Manage Budgets, Completing Forms, Letter/Report Writing & Creative Writing

• Join one of our local Reading Groups and discuss the latest books

• Let us help you, help your child. Sums! Spelling! Reading!

• We have a wide range of resources to support your learning, including I.T

Where are we?

Tre-Rhondda Chapel - Ferndale

In partnership with the Arts Factory. Situated in the centre of Ferndale, this centre offers a wide range of vocationaland personal development courses; I.T, Creative Writing, Local History plus many more.

For more information please contact: 01443 735 463 (term time only)

In Your Local Community

We also have courses delivered in your local communities please telephone 01443 407 863 for more information.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Primary Schools

Would you like to support your child in school and gain a new skill for yourself? We work at primary schoolthroughout RCT to support Family Learning.

To find out where we are please contact: 01443 668870

Returning to Work

Thinking of returning to work and would like to update your skills? We have just the course for you!!

Contact our Work Based Learning Team on: 01443 663098 (Grants Available)


“get more out of life”If you are looking to start a part time Adult Education course in Rhondda Cynon Taff, now is the idealtime to get involved.

We have an exiting new programme of Adult Education classes on offer: computing, digitalphotography, sign language and tracing your family history to name just a few!

Courses are run during the day and evening in local communities. Adult Education gives you theopportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and make a new start. All courses can provide youwith a valuable qualification and offer progression routes into other programmes of study.

There is an Adult Education Course being run in the community near you!

For more details contact 01685 870 399

or e-mail [email protected]

Bridges into WorkIf you are unemployed or working under 16 hours aweek Bridges into Work can offer free support andtraining to develop skills needed to progress into HigherEducation or Employment.

For more information please ring01685 884 827

Family LearningIf you don’t use it you lose it! Have you ever felt a bit rusty or when yourchild comes home from school you don’t understand their homework,which makes it difficult to help them!

Join in one of our Family Learning programmes to help your child and tobrush up on your Number skills, Reading and Writing and working on thecomputer, as well as picking up tips for a healthy lifestyle.

Family Learning programmes have helped many parents learn new skillsand brush up on old and forgotten skills. Learning with your child is theperfect way to understand how to help your child achieve in school andunderstand how differently they are taught now as well as increase yourown confidence levels.

For more information please ring 01685 870 399

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Learning Steps ProgrammeThe Learning Steps programme provide classes for Adults with Learning Difficultiesthroughout Rhondda Cynon Taff, subjects include, Cookery, Computers, Arts & Crafts,Independent Living Skills, Basic Skills and Pottery plus many more.

For more information please ring 01685 870 399

www.morgannwg.ac.uk

Canolfan Cymraeg i Oedolion Morgannwg

Glamorgan Welsh for Adults CentreYour one stop shop for everything you need to know about learning Welsh.

Courses held at communities throughout Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend and Merthyr - daytime,evening and weekends.

All levels - from complete beginners to fluent speakers - Entry, Foundation, Intermediate &Advanced.

Cyrsiau ar gael ar hyd a lled Rhondda Cynon Tâf, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Merthyr Tudful - yn ystod ydydd, gyda'r nos a dros y Sul.

Mae cwrs i bawb - o ddechreuwyr pur i siaradwyr rhugl - Mynediad, Sylfaen, Canolradd, Uwch,Hyfredredd.

We'd love to hear from you/Cysylltwch â ni heddiw

Ffôn/Phone : 01443 483600

E-bost/E-mail : [email protected]

Gwefan/Web Site : www.glam.ac.uk/welsh

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Are you an existing student? Yes No

Have you studied during the previous 3 years at Coleg Morgannwg? Yes No

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What course(s) are of interest to you?

Full-time Part-Time Other (e.g. Distance Learning, E-Learning, Learndirect)

Required start date: September (yr) or other (month & yr)

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Alternatively visit our website

www.morgannwg.ac.uk

Please cut along the dotted lineand return in an envelope to:

The Marketing Department, Coleg Morgannwg Rhondda Campus, FREEPOST,Llwynypia, Tonypandy RCT CF40 2BR

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Coleg Morgannwg Part-Time Prospectus

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