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CYC Full Time Prospectus 2019-20.Qxp Layout 1 Welcome to CYC - YOUR FUTURE IS OUR MISSION 8. WORK EXPERIENCE - you will be able to participate in an extensive range of work experience placements with employers and/or in our professional salons, Where we are Hello, my name is Karen Phillips, Principal of Coleg y Cymoedd and I am very workshops and restaurants, which run on a commercial basis pleased that you are thinking about coming to study with us. We are very proud 9. BOOST - learning should also be fun - every campus offers activities over and to be offering great learning opportunities across Caerphilly and Rhondda Aberdare Campus Cynon Taf. You might be asking yourself – should I choose Coleg y Cymoedd as above your learning programme to enable you to try out new hobbies, gain Wellington Street, Aberdare, my next step? Here are ten reasons that we think might help you decide… new skills and develop your self-confidence Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 8EN 10. SUCCESS - we will expect you to work hard but we will also work hard with Tel: 01685 887500 you to ensure that when you take your next step you will be ready What do we offer? 1. CHOICE - we offer the widest range of vocational qualifications alongside 24 A- Nantgarw Campus Don’t just take my word for it – come and visit levels, but college is more than just qualifications we will work with you so that Heol y Coleg, Parc Nantgarw us at one of our open events. You can also you develop skills to succeed in life Cardiff, CF15 7QX check out our social media and the learner 2. EXPERTISE - we have the very best teachers, who are determined to help you testimonials, go to the links on the Coleg Tel: 01443 662800 achieve y Cymoedd You Tube channel to see the 3. SUPPORT - we have professional and dedicated support staff providing that experiences others have had, or contact Rhondda Campus extra support when needed – whether you are struggling or need that extra us to arrange a visit. stretch and challenge Llwynypia, Tonypandy Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2TQ 4. PARTNERSHIPS - we have excellent links with employers and universities I wish you good luck with your search, within the region and across the UK Tel: 01443 663202 apply early so that you get on to 5. FACILITIES - we have first class learning facilities in all areas and across all the course of your choice and campuses if you decide to join us, I look Ystrad Mynach Campus forward to welcoming you Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach Hengoed, CF82 7XR What will it be like for you? to the college in 2019. We understand how important skills are for all learners. Good Tel: 01443 816888 6. LEARNING FOR A PURPOSE - college will provide you with an excellent communication, numeracy and digital skills will help you stepping stone to university, an apprenticeship or employment progress through college and on to university or employment. "Croesawn alwadau yn y Gymraeg” 7. TARGETS - you will have regular tutorials to ensure that you are on track and Core Skills Sessions both coping with the course and achieving your potential “We welcome calls in Welsh" To help you improve your skills while you study at Cymoedd, you will attend Core sessions every week. You will work towards one Contents or more of the following qualifications: Get Connected with • Essential Communication Skills 1. Principal’s Welcome / Open Events 13. Access 33. Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy • Essential Application of Number Skills 2. Where we are / Skills 15. Business 35. Higher Education ColegyCymoedd • Essential Digital Literacy Skills 3. How to Apply / Parent Information 17. Care & Childhood Studies 37. Motor Vehicle 4. Learner Support / Financial Support 19. Catering & Hospitality 39. Public Services • Essential Employability Skills 5. Qualifications Explained 21. Computing 41. Science • Welsh Baccalaureate. 6. Your Guide to Entry Requirements 23. Construction 43. Sport • Re-sit GCSE English (these will be open to all learners who 7. BOOST 25. Creative Industries 45. Travel have previously achieved a grade D or above and would 7. Facilities Open to the Public 29. Engineering & Electronics 47. Work Based Learning & Apprenticeships like/is required to achieve a better grade to aid their future 9. A Levels 31. Foundation Learning aspiration). • Re-sit GCSE Mathematics (these will be open to all learners who have previously achieved a grade D or above and would Applying to College GCSE Results Day like/is required to achieve a better grade to aid their future We encourage you to apply on-line and at the earliest opportunity. We take 22nd August aspiration). applications from 1st November, however you can call us, or pop in at any time to • Re-sit GCSE Numeracy (this will be open to all learners who ask for advice on courses and studying at the college. Many of our courses fill up We have a help desk available on every campus on GCSE Your Welsh is Important! have previously achieved a grade E or above and would early, as we start interviewing in January, so please apply as soon as possible. results day and the Friday after to give advice and guidance. We also hold Open Events which provide a great opportunity to visit the college, like/is required to achieve a better grade to aid their future So if you don’t get the grades or if you haven’t yet applied It is our aim to nurture a bilingual ethos at the College and to aspiration) find out more about our courses and meet with staff. There is no need to book, just offer you opportunities to use your Welsh language skills - pop along on the day. for a place in college, don’t panic come and talk to us. If you have completed year 12 but would like to switch whether you are a fluent Welsh speaker or only know the SOLA (Supported Online Learning Activity) 20 October 2018 ........................10:00 - 13:00 basics. The Welsh language is an integral part of modern Wales to college for year 13 come and talk to us. 20 November 2018......................16:30 - 19:30 and is becoming increasingly considered to be a valuable skill You will attend one hour of SOLA per week to continue to 19 January 2019 ........................10:00 - 13:00 to have in the workplace. We want to help you maintain and improve your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy. The majority Higher Education Opportunities 13 March 2019............................16:30 - 19:30 develop your Welsh language skills and our Welsh Language of the session will be online, with an individual programme of Coleg y Cymoedd provides higher education 6 April 2019 ................................10:00 - 13:00 Development Team will encourage you in this. learning designed to help you improve your skills. SOLA 16 May 2019 ..............................16:30 - 19:30 courses with our collaborative partner, the University of South Wales. Courses There will be opportunities to study courses/units through the advisors will support you during these sessions. Advice and guidance is available throughout June, July and supported by the University are identified medium of Welsh, submit work in Welsh (subject to Awarding Main Programme of Study August – go to www.cymoedd.ac.uk/open for details. throughout this guide. Body guidelines) and also participate in a full range of activities where you can use your Welsh informally and get to know other All courses will provide opportunities for you to develop your learners and staff who speak Welsh too. We offer practical literacy, numeracy, employability and digital literacy skills. Our vision is to be an excellent college focused on learner success language support and have an in-house translation service. For more information on Welsh at the College, please contact Disclaimer Alison Jones O1443 810142 or [email protected] Coleg y Cymoedd takes every effort to ensure the information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing. Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to make changes or withdraw without notice any of the courses, course facilities or support described. A list of College Policies is available via our website: www.cymoedd.ac.uk. Other formats of 1 this publication are available in large print, braille, orwww.cymoedd.ac.uk audio tape, please contact the Marketing Department on 01443 663249. 2 How to apply Parent Information Learner Support Financial Support Step 1. Find the Right Course The decision to continue full time education by moving to Need some help? Depending on your circumstances, you may be Check out our broad range of courses, decide on the college is a very important one for both parents and their Starting college is one of the most exciting things you eligible for financial support to help with the cost courses/subjects you are interested in. For help choosing son or daughter. can do. Making new friends, studying something new, of going to college. a course: and making your own decisions are all positive At Coleg y Cymoedd we pledge to do all we can to make experiences, but if you feel you need some advice or Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) sure that: • Visit our website www.cymoedd.ac.uk information, we’re here to help. If you're between 16 and 18, you may be eligible for EMA • Browse our course guide • the transition is as smooth as possible for learners of £30 a week. You'll have to satisfy certain conditions to • Attend an Open Event (see page 1 for dates) and parents qualify, further information is available from • Talk to your careers adviser • we continue to offer a high level of day to day www.studentfinancewales.co.uk • Phone the college Additional Learning Support support for learners and parents throughout the The Learner Services team also provide support if you Welsh Government Learning Grant.
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