www.cymoedd.ac.uk www.cymoedd.ac.uk where we are My name is Judith Evans, Principal of Coleg y Cymoedd. Our vision is to be an excellent At Coleg y Cymoedd we understand that not everyone is able to University courses at Coleg y commit to full-time study, this course guide outlines other options Aberdare Campus college focused on learner success. Whether you are a ‘lifelong learner’ or returning to Cymoedd Wellington Street, Aberdare learning after time away from education, Coleg y Cymoedd has a range of courses that are available to you. Whether you want a change of career or a specifically designed to meet the study needs of our adult learners. Our courses enable fresh start we hope we have something to offer you. Coleg y Cymoedd provides higher education courses with CF44 8NE you to study across a variety of areas, at a level and pace that suits you. our collaborative partner, the University of South . This Tel: 01685 887500 If your circumstances have changed or you simply want to change means you’ll graduate with a university qualification, but direction, Coleg y Cymoedd can meet your skill development, learning, Contents study in a location convenient for you. If you don’t quite Nantgarw Campus have the right qualifications for a full Honours degree, there training or retraining needs – we are here to help you. 1 Where we are 19 Higher Education Heol y Coleg will still be opportunities. There is a range of qualifications Parc Nantgarw, We hope you will find this course guide useful, our website at 3 How To Apply 21 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy on offer: Foundation Degrees, HNCs and HNDs – take a Cardiff www.cymoedd.ac.uk also provides you with even more information 4 Financial Support 22 Sport look at our course list. Courses supported by the University CF15 7QX to help you make that all important decision and feel inspired to join 5 Learner Support 22 Sign Language are identified throughout this guide Tel: 01443 662800 us in September. 7 Facilities Open to the Public 23 Welsh/Welsh for Adults Come and see for yourself, join us at our Open Events, like us on 9 Business & IT 24 Work Based Learning Rhondda Campus Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up with what’s 11 Care & Childhood Studies 25 Adult Basic Education Llwynypia, happening at the College. 13 Construction 26 Business & International Service Rhondda Cynon Taf 15 Engineering 27 Short Courses CF40 2TQ 17 Creative Industries 32 Conferencing & Events Your Welsh is Important! Tel: 01443 663202 17 Foundation Learning 33 Upskilling@Work It is our aim to nurture a Welsh ethos and offer you support 18 GCSEs through the medium of Welsh. The Welsh language is an Mynach Judith Evans integral part of modern Wales and is becoming increasingly Campus Principal Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach important as an extra skill in the workplace. The College Aberdare Nantgarw Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day Hengoed, CF82 7XR A N R Y Mynach wants you to keep and develop your Welsh language skills KEY and for you to see the real worth of the language as an adult. Tel: 01443 816888 Follow FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid. Disclaimer - Coleg y Cymoedd takes every effort to ensure the information in this publication "Croesawn alwadau yn y Gymraeg” Your Future is our Mission us on is accurate at the time of printing. Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to make changes or “We welcome calls in Welsh" withdraw without notice any of the courses, course facilities or support described. A list of all College Policies is available via our website: www.cymoedd.ac.uk.

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How to Apply Step 3. Interview and Assessment Financial Support All courses are individually priced and details will be given on You will be invited in for an informal interview with an admission request. We include additional costs such as exam fees in the Step 1. Find the Right Course specialist and a course tutor. During this visit, you will discuss In most cases no fees will be charged to a person studying pricing. Course fees are per year of the course. courses up to and including Level 3 if they are: Check out our range of courses, decide on the courses / your choices and get advice on the best course for you and Part time Higher Education learners may be able to receive help subjects you are interested in. discuss additional learning needs and support available. with fees via the HE fee waiver scheme or student loan system. In receipt of: Ask for details - telephone 01443 662800. Step 4. Offer For help choosing a course: • Income Support • Visit our website You will be informed whether you have been offered a place on one of our courses. This offer may be unconditional if you • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Browse our prospectus Exceptional circumstances of hardship may be referred to the already have the entry requirements, or may be conditional on • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Director of Learner Services who may make a discretionary • Attend an Open Event you achieving your GCSE or other results. Some courses may • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act reduction or remission of fees based on the evidence provided. • Talk to your careers adviser have entry requirements including Essential Skills in 1999 Communications and Application of Number. • Phone the college. • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit Important Note: Step 5. Enrolment • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Registration, Examination and Assessment Fees You will then be invited to enrol. You will need to bring with you Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no Your course may be subject to one of the above fees in addition Step 2. Apply the appropriate enrolment fee. This is formal confirmation that more than £16,190) to your course fees; these will be included in the starting fee. Complete an application form on-line at your place is secure. • Universal Credit Those learners who are exempt from tuition fees may not have www.cymoedd.ac.uk, or we can send you a paper copy to pay these additional fees. Evidence of meeting course entry requirements e.g. exam version if you prefer. certificates will need to be provided before commencement of your course.

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Learner Support We have Support Assistants who are specifically trained to Student Welfare & Wellbeing Support for Higher Education meet a range of needs, including British Sign Language Our Student Welfare & Wellbeing Officers are available to Learner Services Communicators. Our specialist assessors can arrange for provide confidential support to learners experiencing personal learners The Learner Services team provide day to day help and access arrangements in exams and provide specific support. difficulties and can assist with referrals to specialist agencies support on a range of practical issues, such as travel and Staff are experienced in supporting learners with a physical where necessary. The Student Welfare & Wellbeing Officers Specialist staff are here to discuss your support needs or grants and will be your point of contact when you are not sure disability and trained to use specialist equipment, including are able to offer practical help and support on a range of concerns in confidence and help you access the support who to approach. hoists. topics and issues individuals may face in their lives. you require on your Higher Education course at Coleg y If you are in care or leaving care we want to ensure that you Cymoedd. This can include support for wellbeing, advice receive the best advice and guidance possible to support you to care leavers and support with library and learning Additional Support throughout your time here. We understand that college is not resources. We want you to be as successful as possible at Coleg y just about taking a course - it is about you preparing for work Cymoedd. That's why our dedicated Learner Support Team or further study, meeting new people and enjoying what you If you have a long term disability, mental health condition (for offers a range of services to assist your learning. do. You will have a named person to contact for advice and example, depression or anxiety) or specific learning support, including financial help. You are welcome to bring difficulties (for example, dyslexia or dyspraxia) which has a If you have a disability, sensory impairment or additional your foster carer, social worker or a friend with you if you substantial impact on your day to day activity (including in learning need that has been identified in the past, such as would like to meet for a chat. education) then you may be eligible for extra help in the form dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s or ASD; had a of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). You can apply for Statement (SEN) or school support or think you may need Perhaps you have caring responsibilities at home and look DSA as soon as you have decided on the HE course you wish some extra help with some of your learning, then we are here after a parent or other member of the family and are worried to study. We encourage learners to apply for DSA as early as to support you. about how you will manage your college work? Please let us possible. know if you are a Young Carer and we can talk about the help During the application process you have the opportunity to and support on offer. inform us of your individual needs. By letting us know as early For all queries regarding HE support please contact Natalie Boughton-Lawrence / 01443 653688 or speak to Learner as possible, we can make arrangements for the right help to If you have any questions about additional support, please Services at any campus. be in place as quickly as possible. A member of our support don't hesitate to contact Learner Services to speak with a team will be available to meet with you and put a support plan member of the support team. together with you. Our role is to help you to achieve and to support you during your time at Coleg y Cymoedd.

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College Facilities open to the public Restaurants Fitness Suites Coleg y Cymoedd has an excellent reputation for catering and Coleg y Cymoedd has fitness suites at its Nantgarw and Ystrad Coleg y Cymoedd has invested heavily over the last few years which has seen its campuses benefit from excellent buildings and hospitality with learners trained to the highest standards by our Mynach Campuses. facilities. Our campuses have an amazing range of facilities which include gyms and fitness suites, nurseries, high quality professional team. The College has three training restaurants restaurants and salons offering a wide range of hair and beauty treatments. that are run jointly by staff and learners and open to the public. The restaurants are open the same as the college term dates so Nantgarw Gym Hair & Beauty Salons Day Nurseries are closed during half terms and during the summer (between Coleg y Cymoedd is pleased to be working in collaboration with end of June and early September). Aspire Fitness at our Nantgarw Campus. The fitness suite is A College day Nursery exists at the Ystrad Mynach campus. A Coleg y Cymoedd has hair and beauty salons at Aberdare, available to use by learners, staff and members of the public. Private Day nursery operates at the Nantgarw Campus. Please Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach. Each salon offers an Featuring the very latest cardio and weight equipment. Check contact them for further information. extensive range of Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary Carriages Restaurant - Aberdare Campus - Bookings taken out the Aspire website for more information Therapies. These state of the art facilities are open to the on: 01685 887530 or 01685 887500 www.aspirefitness.co.uk general public during term-time, each providing a high quality Ystrad Mynach - 01443 816888/814237 Nant Restaurant - Nantgarw Campus - Bookings taken on: For more information on joining, opening times or the latest service at excellent prices. Whether its hairstyling or colouring 01443 663050 classes or membership deals call on 01443 887544. we also offer a specially selected range of beauty and Nantgarw – Acorns Nursery - (029) 20 382009 / Mobile: Scholars Restaurant – Ystrad Mynach Campus - Bookings complementary therapy treatments. 07530145303 / 07530199149 taken on: 01443 810039 Ystrad Mynach Gym For appointments and/or further information, please call: The fitness suite at our Ystrad Mynach Campus has over twenty Find us on cardiovascular, resistance weights and free weights to suit all Aberdare: 01685 887546 needs and levels. Our fully trained staff are able to offer Nantgarw: 01443 663056 personal advice so you can make the most of your training. Rhondda: 01443 663231 Entry to the gym is for learners and staff of the college. Ystrad Mynach: 01443 816888 For further information regarding the Fitness Suite and to book your gym induction please contact 01443 816888, extension 4152.

7 8 Business & IT Business & IT

Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Professional Graduate Certificate Post- A N 2 years You should hold qualifications to at least undergraduate level in the subject you wish to Level 2 AAT Accountancy A N 1 year No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview and a college based teach. Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language GCSE grade C or above assessment. Compulsory Education and Training ASSOCIATION OF are desirable but not essential. All applicants must be in a teaching/ training post or be ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Offered with University of South Wales Y Y able to secure their own teaching practice placement – evidence of 140 teaching hours over 2 years is normally required. Level 3 AAT Accountancy A N 1 year Level 2 AAT Accountancy. You will attend an interview and a college based

ASSOCIATION OF assessment. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Professional Graduate Certificate Post- A N 2 years As above. Y Compulsory Education and Training Offered with University of South Wales

Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory A N 2 years A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject that you wish to teach. Association of Chartered Certified FCR Y 1 year Level 4 AAT Accountancy or equivalent. You will attend an interview Education and Training Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language GCSE grade C or above are Accountants (ACCA) Year 1 Offered with University of South Wales Y desirable but not essential. All applicants must be in a teaching/training post or be able to secure their own teaching practice placement – evidence of 140 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Year 1 teaching hours over 2 years is normally required. Association of Chartered Certified FCR Y 1 year Accountants (ACCA) Year 2 Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory 2 years As above. A N A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; Education and Training Foundation Degree in Business Studies N 3 years Offered with University of South Wales or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE (Pass Offered with University of South Wales Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice (CILEx) N 2 years 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English/Welsh and Maths/Numeracy or a English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry Level 2 in Business with Merit grade and a GCSE English/Welsh grade A*-C. experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic individually via interview. qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview and a college based FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the Level 2 AAT Accountancy N 1 year Aberdare Nantgarw Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day A N R Y Mynach ASSOCIATION OF assessment. full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

9 10 Care & Childhood Studies Care & Childhood Studies

Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 2 Counselling Skills N Y 1 year GCSEs at A*- D in English/Welsh Language or equivalent qualification, plus BA (Hons) in Education, Learning and Y 2 years You need to have successfully completed the Foundation Degree Early Years an ICT qualification or experience in ICT. Learners must have the ability to Development (Top-Up) Care & Education or Foundation Degree Learning Support. Current produce written assignments and take part in practical skills assessment Offered with University of South Wales employment within the sector is desirable but not essential. Enhanced DBS activities. You will attend an interview. check will be required.

Level 2 Counselling Skills A R 1 year As above. *Entry Requirements for Foundation Degree

Level 3 Counselling Skills N 1 year C.P.C.A.B. Level 2 Counselling Skills or equivalent, GCSEs at A*- D in A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE English/Welsh Language or equivalent qualification plus an ICT (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and qualification or experience in ICT. You will attend an interview. English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview. Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic FCR N 2 years C.P.C.A.B. Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling qualifications or the Counselling equivalent 180 hours of Counselling qualifications at these levels. You will attend an interview. FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning in A Y 1 year Merit in CACHE Level 2 STL or A*/A in CACHE Level 2 CCLD with GCSE KEY Schools English/Welsh Language and Maths/Numeracy at Grades A*- C, or 4 GCSEs grades A*- C, including English/Welsh and Maths/Numeracy, plus DBS clearance. Mature learners who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered. You will attend an interview.

Foundation Degree Education, Learning Y 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below. Alternative acceptable Level 3 and Development qualifications include CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Care Offered with University of South Wales Learning and Development. Enhanced DBS check will be required.

11 12 Construction Construction

Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 1 Building Maintenance Y 1 year No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview. Level 3 Diploma Construction & the Built N 1 year Successful completion of a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Environment (TOP-UP) Construction/Surveying. You will attend an interview.

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Y 1 year No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview. HNC Surveying N 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below Offered with University of South Wales Level 1 Plumbing Y 1 year No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview.

Foundation Degree in Sustainable N 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below Level 2 Plumbing Y 1 year Successful completion of level 1 Plumbing Construction and Surveying Offered with University of South Wales Level 1 Electrical Installations Y 1 year No formal entry requirements. You will attend an interview.

*Entry Requirements for Foundation Degree Level 2 Electrical Installations Y 1 year Successful completion of level 1 Electrical Installations A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, N 16 weeks Qualified electrician and possess a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification, Testing & Certification of Electrical (Sep - Jan) a Level 3 Certificate in Initial Inspection & Testing and a 17th Edition of the English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Installations 16 weeks IET Wiring Regulations. (Feb-July) Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

Level 3 National Extended Certificate in N 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English/Welsh Language, FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the Construction and the Built Environment Maths/Numeracy and Science or another Level 2 qualification. You will attend A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. an interview. KEY

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Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 1 Certificate in Electronics 1 year You will require 3 GCSEs at grades A*- E including Maths/Numeracy & N Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (1 N 1 year Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering with the correct unit combination. English/Welsh Language. You will attend an interview. year top up from Subsidiary Diploma)

Level 1 Certificate in Computer Aided 1 year No formal entry requirements. N Level 3 VRQ Certificate in Engineering N 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English/Welsh Language, Design Parametric Modelling Technologies (Mechanical Manufacturing) Maths/Numeracy and Science or another appropriate Level 2 qualification. You must be an employed apprentice to be enrolled on this programme. Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided N 1 year Level 1 Certificate in Computer Aided Design Parametric Modelling. Design Parametric Modelling Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Engineering N 1 year VRQ Level 3 Certificate in Engineering Technologies. You must be an Technologies (Top Up) employed apprentice to be enrolled on this course. Level 2 in 2D Computer Aided Design (CAD) N 1 year No formal entry requirements. You should be familiar with elementary drawing terms and conventions. HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering N 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below Offered with University of South Wales Level 3 Certificate in Electrical & Electronic N 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English/Welsh Language, Engineering Maths/Numeracy and Science or another appropriate Level 2 Foundation Degree Electrical and Electronic N 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below qualification. You will attend an interview. Engineering Alternatively, you can join this course at an appropriate point if you have Offered with University of South Wales successfully completed HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Level 3 Diploma in Electrical & Electronic N 1 year Level 3 Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Engineering (1 year top up from Level 3 Certificate)] *Entry Requirements for Foundation Degree

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering N 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English/Welsh Language, A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE (Mechanical Units) Maths/Numeracy and Science or another appropriate Level 2 qualification. (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Engineering N 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including English/Welsh Language, Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview. (Electrical/Electronics) Maths/Numeracy and Science or another appropriate Level 2 qualification. FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY

15 16 Creative Industries GCSEs

Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 3 Certificate in Production Arts N 1 year A BTEC First Diploma in a related subject or 4 GCSEs at grades A*- C GCSE English A N 1 year A minimum D grade at GCSE. (Make-Up) preferably including English/Welsh Language and Maths/Numeracy. You will be invited to attend an interview with a portfolio of your work. R Y

GCSE English A N 1 year A minimum D grade at GCSE. Foundation Learning R Y Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements GCSE Mathematics A N 1 year Entry to Intermediate Tier: Grade D

R Y Computer Courses for people with a Visual N 1 year No formal academic qualifications. Those interested in joining will be invited Impairment for an informal chat to discuss their needs. GCSE Mathematics A N 1 year Entry to Intermediate Tier: Grade D Certificate in Personal Progress Entry 1 Y 1 year No formal academic qualifications. Those interested in joining will be invited for an informal chat to discuss their needs. R Y

Certificate in Skills for Independence & Y 1 year No formal academic qualifications. Those interested in joining will be invited Work Entry 2 for an informal chat to discuss their needs. FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY Entry Level Life & Living Skills A N 1 year No formal academic qualifications. Learners need to be referred by Day Services. R Outreach Centres

17 18 Higher Education Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements **BA (Hons) Education, Learning and Y 2 years You need to have successfully completed the Foundation Degree Early Years Care & Development (Top-Up) Education or Foundation Degree Learning Support. Additionally, you should be employed CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in A N 40 weeks No formal entry requirements although an induction interview will be completed. professionally or voluntarily in a childcare or education setting. Current employment within Human Resource Management Desirable – industry based experience in HR or Learning and Development. the sector is desirable but not essential. Enhanced DBS check will be required. R Y

**HNC Surveying N 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below **Professional Graduate Certificate Post- A N 2 years You should hold qualifications to at least undergraduate level in the subject you wish to teach. Compulsory Education and Training Mathematics/Numeracy and English English/Welsh Language GCSE grade C or above are Y desirable but not essential. All applicants must be in a teaching/ training post or be able to **Foundation Degree Sustainable N 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below secure their own teaching practice placement – evidence of 140 teaching hours over 2 years Construction and Surveying is normally required.

**HNC Electrical and Electronic N 2 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below **Professional Graduate Certificate Post- A N 2 years As above. Engineering Compulsory Education and Training **Foundation Degree Electrical and 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below. Alternatively, you can join this course **Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory 2 years A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject that you wish to teach. N A N Electronic Engineering at an appropriate point if you have successfully completed HNC Electrical and Electronic Education and Training Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language GCSE grade C or above are Engineering. Y desirable but not essential. All applicants must be in a teaching/training post or be able to secure their own teaching practice placement – evidence of 140 teaching hours over 2 years is normally required. ** Offered with University of South Wales *Entry Requirements for Foundation Degree **Professional Certificate Post-Compulsory A N 2 years As above. A relevant BTEC Level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass; or DD at A Level; or DE grades at A Level plus C in Welsh Baccalaureate; or Access to HE Education and Training (Pass Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits all Passes). Additionally, GCSE passes at grade C or above in three subjects to include Mathematics/Numeracy and English/Welsh Language (or equivalent). **Foundation Degree in Business Studies N 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below Mature learners with relevant industry experience who do not meet the academic qualifications will be considered individually via interview.

**Foundation Degree Education, Learning 3 years *Please see: Entry Requirements below. Alternative acceptable Level 3 Y FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day and Development qualifications include CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Children’s Care N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. Learning and Development. Enhanced DBS check will be required. KEY

19 20 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Sport

Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 2 in Hairdressing N 1 year 3 GCSEs grades A*- D, or a Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing. You will Level 2 Fitness Instructing FCR Y 1 year No formal academic qualifications. You will need good communication and attend an interview. personal skills. You will attend an informal interview.

Level 2 in Beauty Therapy N 1 year 3 GCSEs grades A*- D, or a Level 1 sector skills qualification. You will attend Level 3 Personal Trainer FCR Y 1 year Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. an interview.

Level 2 in Barbering A N 1 year 3 GCSEs grades A*- D, or a Level 1/2 sector skills qualification. You will Sign Language attend an interview. Y Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Level 3 in Barbering A N 3hrs x 23 Level 2 Barbering. You will attend an interview. Level 1 British Sign Language FCR 1 year No formal academic qualifications. You will need good communication and weeks Y personal skills. You will attend an informal interview. Level 3 Swedish Massage 1 year 5 GCSEs at grades A*- C or Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology or equivalent, N Level 2 British Sign Language FCR N Y 1 year Level 1 British Sign Language. related Level 2/3 qualifications. You will attend an interview.

Level 3 Nail Enhancement Using Liquid & N 3hrs x 16 Prior to starting the course you must have a manicure certification. Also 5 Powder (Acrylic) weeks approx. GCSEs grades A*- C, or a Level 2 sector skills qualification. You will attend FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day an interview. N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY

Applicants with appropriate experience who do not necessarily meet the academic qualifications may be considered.

FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY

21 22 Welsh Work Based Learning Apprenticeships Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements If you are employed or self-employed, an apprenticeship could be for you. You will receive top quality training, develop your skills and gain qualifications on the job. As an employee you will earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job specific skills. You will undertake training towards a nationally recognised qualification. Welsh Year 1 Y 1 year No formal entry requirements. Enthusiasm for learning (and practising!) Apprenticeships are open to all ages subject to specific criteria. On applying for an apprenticeship you will be invited to attend an interview, and you will also be required to Welsh. undertake an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy to establish any support required. Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2) Welsh Year 2 Y 1 year Welsh Year 1 You will work towards a QCF-NVQ Certificate Level 2 in your chosen vocational area together with a Technical Certificate, Essential Skills Wales and an ERR workbook. You will receive off the job training which may include attendance at college. You will be assigned a work based assessor who will visit you in your workplace and monitor your Welsh Year 3 Y 1 year Welsh Year 2 progress. On completion you will have the opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship. ESW also available as a commercial option, please enquire for further information. Welsh Year 4 Y 1 year Welsh Year 3 Apprenticeship (Level 3) Welsh Year 5 Y 1 year Welsh Year 4 You will work towards a QCF-NVQ Diploma Level 3 in your chosen vocational area together with a Technical Certificate, Essential Skills Wales and an ERR workbook. You will be assigned a work based assessor who will visit you in your workplace and monitor your progress. After completing the Apprenticeship at Level 3 you could move onto a Welsh Year 6 Y 1 year Welsh Year 5 Higher Apprenticeship or Higher Education course. Higher Apprenticeships Welsh Year 7 Y 1 year Welsh Year 6 The Higher Apprenticeship is a work based programme for employed people working in a management role. This programme provides opportunities to achieve qualifications at Level 4 and 5. The Higher Apprenticeship provides fully funded training that is specific to the employer’s industry sector, alongside Essential Skills Wales and a Technical Welsh Year 8 Y 1 year Welsh Year 7 Certificate. Entry Requirements Welsh for Adults - Glamorgan Centre You must be employed within the relevant sector. Some routes require a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A*- D including English and Maths. The routes available are: Your one stop shop for everything you need to know about learning Welsh. Courses held at communities throughout Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend and Merthyr Accountancy (AAT) | Engineering | Plumbing | Brickwork | Health & Social Care | Rail Engineering | Business Admin | Hospitality & Catering | Science Tudful - daytime, evening and weekends. All levels - from complete beginners to fluent speakers. Business Improvement Techniques | Management | Surveying | Carpentry | Motor Vehicle | Sustainable Waste Management | Civil Engineering | Painting & Decorating We'd love to hear from you! Teaching Assistants | Customer Service | Plant Operations | Team Leading | Early Years / CCLD | Plastering | Electrical | Play work Ffôn/Phone : 01443 483600 Commercial NVQs also available in the above routes, please enquire for further information E-bost/E-mail : [email protected] For more information about any of our Apprenticeships call 01443 810060/810061, or email [email protected] Gwefan/Web Site : www.southwales.ac.uk/learnwelsh

23 24 Adult Basic Education Business and International Services Improve your Maths and English – Develop your language, literacy and numeracy skills. Most of us need to brush up or develop some language, literacy or Focus on what you do best… numeracy skills to help us. For example: We’ll do the rest Managing budgets | Employability skills | Improving your job prospects | Writing CVs, letters and reports | Recording work on a computer

Understanding manuals and instructions | Reading for enjoyment | Speaking with confidence | Helping children with their homework Business and International Services (BIS) provide flexible training, advice and development solutions for business and the wider community. We design specific Completing forms with confidence | Handling numbers and measurements | Analysing data training solutions that develop the workforce locally, regionally and nationally through skills support, professional learning and personal development that makes a The Adult Basic Education team can help you develop these skills. Interested? For more information call 01443 816888 or text us on 07816334660. genuine difference.

ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages Our business support packages include: • A full consultation ESOL is for anyone who wants to improve their use and understanding of English for work, social, study or to improve life in the UK. You can gain a valuable • Business Management and Development qualification from Pre Entry to Level 2 in: Speaking; Listening; Reading; Writing • Industry Specific Training You can study in the day or evening. Classes are offered in Aberdare, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Nantgarw, and Ystrad Mynach. • Short Courses e.g. First Aid, Health and Safety, Computer Skills To find your local class call us on 01443 816888 or 07816334660. • Personalised programmes • Vocational qualifications Community • Dedicated Conferencing and Events Facilities In addition to the courses listed in this guide Coleg y Cymoedd offers Literacy and Numeracy courses in community venues throughout the Caerphilly County • On site visits Borough and Rhondda Cynon Taf areas. Courses are provided in local community venues. They are ideal for those who want to gain a qualification for work or for anyone wishing to take the first steps back into learning. • Remote advice and guidance Call us for further information on 01443 816888 or 07816334660. • 1-2-1 support at one of our specialist centres • Event planning and coordination

For further information, course schedule or to book a course please contact the BIS Team on 01443 663128 or [email protected]

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Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Qualsafe Level 2 Food Safety in Catering A N 1 day No formal entry requirements Qualsafe Level 2 Fire Safety A N 1 day No formal entry requirements

R Y R Y

Qualsafe Level 3 Supervising Food Safety A N 3 days No formal entry requirements Working at Heights Awareness A N 1/2 day No formal entry requirements

R Y R Y

Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and A N 1 day No formal entry requirements BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence A N 1 day No formal entry requirements

Handling R Y Holders R Y

Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Emergency First A N 1 day No formal entry requirements CIPD Level 3 Intermediate Certificate in A N 36 weeks No formal entry requirements although an induction interview will be

Aid R Y Human Resource Practice R Y completed.

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work A N 3 days No formal entry requirements CIPD Level 5 Certificate in Human A N 40 weeks No formal entry requirements although an induction interview will be (3 consecutive weeks) R Y Resource Management R Y completed.

Qualsafe Level 3 Award First Aid at Work A N 2 days No formal entry requirements ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team A N 3 days No formal entry requirements Refresher R Y Skills R Y

Qualsafe Paediatric First Aid A N 2 days No formal entry requirements ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and A N 4 days No formal entry requirements R Y Management (4 consecutive weeks) R Y

Qualsafe AED Training A N 1/2 day No formal entry requirements ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and A N 5 days No formal entry requirements although an induction interview will be R Y Management (5 consecutive weeks) R Y completed.

Office Essential Skills A N 1 day No formal entry requirements R Y

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Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements

Basic IT Training A N 1 day No formal entry requirements CONGLP1-LPG Changeover Y 2 days CCN1. R Y Water regulations Y 1 day Level 3 Plumbing. Microsoft Excel Introduction A N 1 day No formal entry requirements R Y CENWAT1 Y 1 day CCN1.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate A N 1 day Basic knowledge of Excel. CKR1 Y 1 day CCN1. R Y HTR1 Y 1 day CCN1. Microsoft Excel Advanced A N 1 day Intermediate level knowledge of Excel.

R Y MET Y 1 day CCN1.

CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety Y 2 days Level 2 Plumbing. DAH1 Y 1 day CCN1.

Credit Control A N 1 day No formal entry requirements

Energy Efficiency (Part L Compliance) Y 1 day No formal entry requirements R Y

A N Gas Foundation Training Course Y 20 days No formal entry requirements Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme 2 days No formal entry requirements. SSSTS R Y Unvented Domestic Hot Water Cylinders 1 day Level 2 Plumbing. Y A N ACS Gas Assessments (Domestic) Site Management Safety Training Scheme 5 days No formal entry requirements. SMSTS R Y Combination Boiler Fault Finding Y 1 day Level 2 Plumbing & CCN1. Health & Safety Awareness Level 1 A N 1 day No formal entry requirements.

CMDDA1 Y 1.5 days CCN1. R Y

29 30 Short Courses Conferencing and Events Coleg y Cymoedd has a dedicated Events team that is committed to provide first class quality, support and value for money when commissioned to help Title Campus Mode Duration Entry Requirements make your event a complete success.

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme A N 1 day Provide a copy of the original certificate. SSSTS Refresher R Y We have a variety of Conference Rooms, Auditoria and specialist facilities available across our four campuses: Nantgarw, Rhondda, Aberdare and Ystrad Mynach. Our exceptional range of meeting venues can cater for between 2 to 190 delegates and each location is easily accessible via all major transport links. Site Management Safety Training Scheme A N 2 days Provide a copy of the original certificate. There is ample free parking at each location.

SMSTS Refresher R Y Our clients have access to the latest technologies including Wi-Fi and Smart Board, PC's, Lync and Skype. In addition, we have the ability to support your conference or event with our on-site reprographics service for printed materials. AAT Diploma in Accounting (Professional) 1 day AAT Level 3 Accounting. N Specialist facilities include hire of our Recording Studios, Dance Studios, Auditoria, Kitchens and Restaurants and other specialist indoor and outdoor facilities. Level 4 The team includes dedicated Events Co-ordinators, Technicians and Administration support. We provide a full catering service that ranges from private dining, Training, Assessment and Quality A N TBA No formal entry requirements. through to light refreshments and freshly prepared buffets to suit all tastes. We have fully licenced bar facilities at all four campuses.

Assurance (TAQA) R Y A sure way to appreciate our quality of service and facilities is to experience them for yourself – please arrange a welcome visit to view our great facilities. For further information please contact our dedicated Events Coordination team on: 01443 663024 / 01443 663213 A full list of our short courses can be found on our website www.cymoedd.ac.uk/employers/course-calendar/course-calendar.aspx Email: [email protected] For further information, a brochure or to book a course please contact the BIS Team on 01443 663128 or [email protected]

FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the A Aberdare Nantgarw R Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day N Y Mynach full costs of the course will have to be paid. KEY

31 32 European Social Fund The college is able to support employers to upskill their workforce using the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government to offset some of the cost to ensure that they are economically viable, able to grow and develop, create or access new markets or become more profitable so that they can employ more people. Our Operations are called Upskilling@Work SO1 and Upskilling@Work SO2: SO1- is for employed individuals who have no or low qualifications. SO2 - is for employed individuals to increase their technical or job specific skills at intermediate or higher level. • We can deliver Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications under SO1 and Level 3 plus qualifications under SO2. • The courses we are allowed to deliver against are on an approved list. • If an employer wants a course that is not on the approved list, we can apply to WEFO for agreement to include it. • Companies will have to pay a percentage of the cost of the course; this is called co-investment. • Co-investment will be charged at 30% for a micro or small company; 40% for a medium company and 50% for a large company. The remainder of the cost will be drawn down from ESF

Eligibility: • We are not allowed to deliver mandatory or statutory qualifications. • Participants are disqualified if they have a higher level qualification in the learning area they are requesting than the one requested for delivery – that is considered refresher training and the focus of this operation is upskilling. There are exceptions, for example: • If someone has a level 6 from previous learning, for example a degree in Business Admin, but has changed job role to an accountant and needs an AAT L3 qualification, this would be acceptable as it is upskilling in their current role. Where this would not be acceptable is if someone has a Level 6 degree in Business Admin and wants to refresh their knowledge at Level 5 in Marketing as it will not provide any new skills attainment. The place of work is the decider as to whether or not a company can benefit from our operation. The college can deliver in West Wales and the Valleys area which comprises Caerphilly and RCT however, if companies who operate outside our area are interested, we can signpost them to alternative operations or delivery partners. For further information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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