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1 Afan College Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2AL Contents Tel: 01639 648200 Award Winning Facilities...... 3 Brecon Beacons College Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR Award Winning Teaching...... 5 Tel: 01686 614400 Your Application...... 6 Llandarcy Academy of Sport Career Coach...... 7 Llandarcy Park, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6JD Tel: 01792 815545 Apprenticeships...... 8 Agriculture & Farming...... 10 Llandrindod Wells Campus Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ES Art, Design & Creative Media...... 12 Tel: 01686 614300
Automotive Engineering...... 14 Maesteg Construction Centre Unit 7, Spelter Industrial Estate, Maesteg, CF34 0TY Applied Therapies including Beauty Therapy... 16 Tel: 01639 648180 Business & Management...... 18 Neath College Computing, Website & Game Design...... 20 Dŵr-y-Felin Road, Neath, SA10 7RF Tel: 01639 648000 Construction & Built Environment...... 23 Newtown College Engineering...... 25 Llanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 4HU Foundation Studies...... 27 Tel: 01686 614200 Gardening & Horticulture...... 29 Pontardawe College Tawe House, Alloy Industrial Estate, Pontardawe, SA8 4EZ Hairdressing...... 30 Tel: 01639 648100/6 Health, Social & Childcare...... 32 Swansea Construction Centre Performing Arts...... 34 St David’s Close, Swansea Enterprise Zone, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA6 8QL Plumbing and Electrical Installation...... 35 Tel: 01639 648120 Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant...... 37 This publication is printed using environmentally Public Services...... 39 friendly vegetable mineral oil-based inks on FSC® Certified paper from Sport...... 41 sustainable sources.
College Life...... 44 This prospectus gives details on all full-time, academic and vocational programmes at our Student Union...... 44 North Campuses. For details on all other courses Serious about Sport...... 45 offered by NPTC Group of Colleges, please check out our website: Centerprise...... 46 www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Information contained within this prospectus was correct at the Welsh at the College...... 46 time of production. NPTC Group of Colleges reserves the right to alter or cancel courses where circumstances demand. Every Gain a Degree on your Doorstep...... 47 student is guaranteed equality of opportunity and access to programmes appropriate to their needs. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
1 Welcome to our Award-Winning College NPTC Group of Colleges can promise you an excellent learning experience within a dynamic, supportive college with superb industry standard facilities and resources.
In the past year alone the College has been recognised as the top training provider in Wales for teaching and fifth in the whole of the UK by the School Leaver Awards. The awards celebrate the top employers and training providers for school leavers on apprenticeship programmes. It is the largest ranking of employers that offer the best apprenticeship and school leaver opportunities in the UK, and, crucially, helps young people and their influencers make key decisions about their career.
NPTC Group of Colleges took the top place in Wales for all categories and out of the whole of the UK it was ranked as second for teaching; fourth for the learning experience; fifth in providing personal support and 10th for assessments and feedback.
Students at Newtown and Brecon Colleges (part of NPTC Group of Colleges) are celebrating after achieving top results in their BTEC Extended National Diplomas. Many have secured places at university and got the qualifications to land their dream jobs after successfully getting the grades they needed. The Level 3 BTECs are equivalent to three A Levels and are the chosen route for many students who prefer a more hands-on way of learning but still want to go to university or pursue a career. These qualifications require commitment and dedication and are based around practical experience and course work. Across the Group, 74 students achieved triple distinction grades in the Extended National Diploma qualifications, with 30 students achieving the highest possible grade profile of D*D*D*. With interest for apprenticeships on the rise, we have worked with employers to develop a programme of work-based learning within a number of trades. Work-based learning gives you the option to gain recognised qualifications whilst gaining valuable work experience and the opportunity to earn money.
We want to prepare you for the next step in your journey to employment or university - with this in mind, we will encourage you to have high aspirations.We will also support you to become versatile individuals. As well as academic support, we can provide you with many employment skills, developed through the range of additional activities we provide. These include enterprise opportunities, sports academies and performing arts, so whether you choose to study a career-focused vocational course or an apprenticeship, make NPTC Group of Colleges Your College, Your Choice
Mark Dacey Chief Executive Officer NPTC Group of Colleges Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk b Brecon Beacons College 9 October 2019 Open Evenings 27 November 2019 15 January 2020 b View the College 11 March 2020 24 June 2020 b Meet the staff b Newtown College 10 October 2019 b Discuss your needs 28 November 2019 16 January 2020 12 March 2020 25 June 2020 2 Award-Winning
Facilities Newtown: Top-of-the-range engineering equipment
Newtown & Brecon: Newtown: State-of-the-art High quality science labs catering facilities
Newtown: Brand new Newtown: A classy training Newtown & Brecon: Award-winning motor vehicle extention restaurant - Themes construction department
Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Newtown: Exceptional performing Brecon & Newtown: Exciting arts studios and more Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy 3 Newtown: Unique College owned farm.
Newtown: World Class Theatre and Conference Areas.
Newtown: Industry standard engineering facilities.
Brecon: State-of-the-art sport equipment. Newtown: Excellent sport facilities.
Brecon Beacons College is Coming to Town!
NPTC Group of Colleges has recently taken over the Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk lease on the Brecon Visitor Centre in the town. The future plan is to relocate the College and integrate it into the community. The Visitor Centre is the first step in the project and will become the hub. It will provide a comfortable environment for prospective students to look at courses and speak with staff to discuss their needs. There will also be the ability to video conference and provide higher education long-distance learning via the same technology.
4 Award-Winning Teaching Here at NPTC Group of Colleges you will be The awards celebrate the top employers and training taught by experts with a wealth of industry providers for school leavers on apprenticeship programmes. specific knowledge plus firm links with the It is the largest ranking of employers that offer the best best employers, giving you the highest apprenticeship and school leaver opportunities in the UK, and, crucially, helps young people and their influencers make quality of teaching and learning. In fact, key decisions about their careers. our teaching is so good that we have been named the best college in Wales for The majority of the shortlists are generated by the teaching and second in the whole of the UK* feedback gathered from apprentices currently working at an organisation. The nominations include high profile We pride ourselves on giving every student the individual names from the banking and finance world, real estate and support they need to succeed, whether that be progressing property giants, trailblazers in IT and tech, and leaders of onto top universities, apprenticeships or into your dream the legal sector and engineering. All have been nominated career with the best employers. due to their ground-breaking work in developing and running At whatever level you join us, we will be with you every step school leaver opportunities: Intermediate Apprenticeships, of the way to support your educational journey, and promise Advanced Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships, Degree that whenever you decide to leave us, you will leave with the Apprenticeships and school leaver programmes. skills and qualifications needed to flourish. NPTC Group of Colleges took the top place in Wales for all Within each subject area there is a regular programme of categories and out of the whole of the UK it was ranked as assessment and support. You will be involved in planning second for teaching; fourth for the learning experience; fifth your individual learning and setting targets for improvement in providing personal support and 10th for assessments and which will be regularly reviewed with your tutors. We provide feedback. tutorial support in addition to timetabled lessons to assist CEO of NPTC Group of Colleges, Mark Dacey said: exam preparation, UCAS applications and pastorial support. “To be named as the top training provider in Wales Our library is well-equipped and provides access to the and one of the best in the UK is impressive stuff, services and resources that you need for your studies. but when it’s something that our students have As well as extensive collections of books, newspapers, voted for independently, that makes it even more magazines and DVDs, our centres also offer access to online special. We had no input and haven’t spent time information, advice on research methods and help with applying for this, so this is really great news for us references. and testimony to the hard work and dedication of the staff at NPTC Group of Colleges.” School leavers have voted NPTC Group of Colleges as the top training provider in Wales and fifth in the UK as part of The *School Leaver Guide 2019 School Leaver Awards. https://www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk/training-provider-rankings
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5 Your Application Applying for a course 1 Apply Online at: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Go to the search bar and type in one of the subjects you want to apply for e.g. Brickwork. Just click on the white ‘Find a Your Journey Course and Apply’ button on the right hand side to start your application. IIf this is your first time applying to the College you’ll need to create a Prospect account so make sure you have an e-mail address ready. Your username will be the first part of your e-mail address Your College (the section before the @). Passwords must be at least nine characters long and contain Welcome to the new online application at least one uppercase, one lowercase and one number. system here at NPTC Group of Colleges. Once you have completed the form and clicked register, a pop-up You now have the power to manage will show you what your username is – but you will also receive every stage of your journey, from an e-mail confirmation. Once you have clicked 'register', you can researching courses that interest you, continue with your application. Simply fill out each stage step-by- step. If at any point you need any help, College staff are always to completing the application form and on hand to help via telephone, e-mail or social media! setting interview dates. You can also Tel: 01639 648000 E-mail: [email protected] log into your account at anytime to see You can stop at any point and the application will be saved. where you are in the process. To log back in just visit the College homepage. The MY APPLICATION button is located on the top of the page. Right Course, Right Choice! With so many choices available we understand that making a decision can be difficult. We are here 2 to support you through the process, whether it be Book your interview vocational courses or an apprenticeship! You must select your date to come into the College for interview from the options available. So how do you choose? An interview is a chance for you and your parents/guardians to Explore your options by reading our full-time come in to talk to us, find out all about the College and get more prospectus, browsing our website for ideas, attending information on the subjects or courses you’ve chosen to study. open days, or taking advantage of our awesome career app ‘Career Coach’. 3 Conditional offer KEEP IN TOUCH After you have discussed our entry requirements at your interview It’s now down to you and getting the grades you need – and chosen the course you want to study, we will put your if at any stage you change your mind about the course conditional offer on Prospect which you can immediately accept. you have chosen to study or you don’t get the grades, don’t panic! Remember we are always here to help. Don’t forget you can change your choice of course at 4 any stage, right up to enrolment. Finding your application Good luck in your GCSEs and we'll see you If you ever need to log back into your account, you’ll find the in September! MY APPLICATION button on the top of the homepage. You will be able to tell where you are in the application process on Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk your homepage!
Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate at Advanced Level will enable Level 3 students to consolidate and progress their essential skills, essential employability skills, and promote and develop high level research skills. Building on achievements at Level 2, the qualification will help to develop more complex skills, attributes and behaviours. It will provide experiences which will equip you for university, further training or employment. 6 Career Coach - tailored careers advice using local job market intelligence
When students have a clear vision of the future, they’re more likely to excel in their studies and go on to forge successful careers. Career Coach is a free online tool available from NPTC Group of Colleges that can help shape that vision.
Using comprehensive job market data, Career Coach can help you find your perfect job and the courses that will help you get there!
Career Coach’s detailed online assessment suggests careers based on your interests and skills. With detailed labour market information, expected earnings and the number of jobs in the area, Career Coach highlights the best courses to help you progress into your chosen career.
Career Coach also links into the College’s Career Ready initiative which has been specifically designed to get you ready for the world of work. Career Ready offers CV writing workshops, interview preparation and practice, work experience placements and support with all aspects of the application process.
Scan here to start using Career Coach or visit our website at: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Why become IT PAYS an apprentice? b Earn while you learn - be paid a salary TO LEARN b Gain skills, knowledge, experience and face new challenges If studying full-time is not for you, then work-based b Gain a nationally recognised qualification learning could be exactly what you are looking for. b Excellent progression opportunities. There are programmes to suit everyone! Work-based learning gives you the chance to gain experience in a What types of apprenticeships are there? real job, plus job-specific qualifications while earning b There are three types of apprenticeships you can apply for depending on current skills and money. qualifications: Opportunities vary depending on the programme. b Foundation apprenticeship - Level 2 b Apprenticeship - Level 3 The routes are: b Higher apprenticeship - Level 4+. b Accountancy b Agriculture b Agricultural Mechanics b Care Apprenticeships b Business Administration b Childcare & Playwork You will be on placement with an employer and b Construction b Customer Service possibly attend College for one day a week. You will b Engineering b Hospitality & Catering be assessed in the workplace and helped to gather b Motor Vehicle b Retail evidence for your portfolio. b Sport b Team Leading b Vehicle Body Repair b Management. An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme where you can earn a wage while you learn. If you live in Wales and are over 16 and not in full-time education, you can apply for an Traineeships apprenticeship. A traineeship is a training programme for 16 to 18 year-olds which focuses on giving you: Degree Apprenticeships b Employability skills NPTC Group of Colleges and Wrexham Glyndŵr b The opportunity to sample different job roles University (WGU) have recently been awarded b Access to high quality work experience. funding under the new Degree Apprenticeship Pilot Programme for Wales. Reflecting the skills needs What are the benefits of a of Wales, universities and other degree awarding traineeship engagement? institutions were asked to design a new suite of b Weekly training allowance digital programmes to enable Welsh organisations b Subsidised travel to upskill their existing employees or recruit new b Build vital experience with local and talent in areas such as software engineering, cyber national employers security and data science for the new digital degree b Opportunity to improve English and maths skills apprenticeships framework. b Build confidence Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk b Improve your long-term prospects and WGU in partnership with NTPC Group of Colleges earning potential. is pleased to be one of the first universities in Wales to be awarded this funding. This represents At the end of the traineeship you can: a significant investment in our region and a great b Advance onto a Level 1 traineeship or opportunity for companies and staff to be able to apprenticeship develop their workforce up to degree level. b Advance to an academic course b Carry out voluntary work b Pursue an alternative career choice.
8 Student Success Amber Rogers Pathology Apprentice, Singleton Hospital, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg (ABMU) Amber, 22, from Llanelli began her career in the healthcare sector on the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Pathology Support with ABMU at Singleton Hospital, Swansea and Pathways Training after deciding there was more to life than working at her local DIY store.
A typical day for Amber can see her prepare samples and work alongside biomedical scientists to label specimens on the dissection bench. It was this hands-on working approach and a newly found enthusiasm for the sector that made juggling other demanding commitments outside of work worth it to ensure that she could continue doing what she enjoyed so much, which at times was demanding.
Amber was one of the first learners in Wales to complete the Pathology Support qualification and is now classed as a healthcare scientist in her own right, securing a permanent position within the ABMU and recent promotion on top. She is an advocate for the use of apprenticeships within ABMU Health Board and is also a mentor to the new apprentices within the pathology department.
"Apprenticeships are great for those people who leave school wanting to work. You get to train onsite, build up your skillset as well as getting a qualification. My apprenticeship with Pathways Training and the ABMU has given me a career I love and opened a world of new opportunities. I am currently a healthcare scientist and will now go onto my Level 4 with the possibility to become a Biomedical Scientist." Amber Rogers
"NPTC Group of Colleges have worked with ABMU Health Board’s Apprentice Academy for over two and a half years and we are very proud of all our apprentices who have achieved their qualifications and moved into permanent roles. For our organisation, employing apprentices to train into roles is a fantastic way for us to ‘grow our own’ staff ensuring that they have the skills, knowledge and ability to develop their career with us." Ruth Gates, Apprentice Academy Manager, ABMU Health Board.
Pathways Training and Powys Training Health board have launched an apprenticeship academy this October. If you are interested in a career with the health board please contact us for details of upcoming recruitment events.
Interested? Please contact the team at: Newtown College: 01686 614253 Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk or e-mail: [email protected] 9 Agriculture and Farming Agriculture is more than just farming; it is one of the world’s The farm houses a range of purpose-built classrooms as biggest businesses. There are over 200 different career well as workshops, cattle and sheep housing and handling areas available in agriculture. There is, at present, a very high facilities. The provision offers extensive opportunities demand throughout the industry for trained, educated and for estate skills and conservation and diversification well-motivated young people to enter the industry. opportunities. The farm carries around 150 beef cattle, including a suckler herd and a dairy steer finishing Approximately 450,000 people work in the UK agricultural enterprise, and 750 breeding sheep rearing around 1200 industry of which almost 300,000 are in managerial or lambs. The farm is an essential practical resource for all partnership roles within a farming enterprise. Not only does land-based students. agriculture provide a fulfilling and interesting career choice, it also opens the doors to many other industries, due to the The farms provide an important practical resource for land- broad education, skills, training and experience that are based and other learners and the Newtown College Themes required! Restaurant is supplied with both beef and lamb from the farm. The farms also supply both Morrisons and Sainsbury’s Fronlas Farm in Newtown College operates a 350-acre with beef and lamb during the year. working upland sheep and beef farm adjacent to the College. Fronlas Farm allows students to gain up-to-date practical experience that reflects the agriculture industry of Mid Wales and the small and medium enterprises in which most agricultural and agricultural engineering students find employment.
What will I do? Career opportunities Our lecturers have extensive industry knowledge and keep On completing an agriculture course, students can choose up-to-date with the latest developments in production from a wide range of practical career paths within the UK systems and IT technologies, including drone technology and agricultural sector, including farm manager, auctioneer, GPS. feed representative, advisory officer, farming specialist, land agent, farm visitor centre manager, farm inspector, and
Our courses are extremely hands on, and also allow you agriculture department advisor. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk to gain valuable work experience within a farm. At College you will cover areas such as livestock production, crop In the UK, 48% of farmers are aged 55 or above*, meaning production, estate maintenance, and tractor and machinery they will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand maintenance and operations. for new workers.
Many of our students progress to higher education either at the College on the HND in Agriculture or other institutions to study other agriculture-related degrees.
Search NPTC Group 10 RWAS Student of the year 2019 - Fflur Roberts Congratulations to Newtown College’s Fflur Roberts, who "The lecturers at the college have inspired me to take was announced the RWAS Student of the year 2019 at a every opportunity available and encouraged me to take ceremony held at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show. part in quite a few national competitions now." The second-year agriculture student was nominated by the agriculture department. Fflur was also runner-up earlier this year for the Lantra Young Learner of the Year (Under 26). Fflur attended the ceremony held at the president’s pavilion, along with her family, and after the presentation Martin Watkin, the College’s Land Based Estates Manager, they jointly expressed their appreciation for the college said: "Fflur is an excellent student. She has proven and the support shown by the agriculture department. Fflur herself to be an enthusiastic and hardworking student who said: "I am grateful that the college has nominated me for participates fully in all farm activities at the college and this award and feel pleased to have won. produces assignments of a high standard."
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Level 1 qualification or GCSE Agriculture or 2 2 Years Newtown Agricultural Engineering relevant experience Level 1 qualification in GCSE Agriculture or 2 2 Years Newtown Diploma in Agriculture relevant experience 5 GCSEs at C or above to include Maths 3 2 Years Newtown Extended Diploma in Agriculture and English
Be grounded… with a career in farming and agriculture
Average annual earnings
Farm Worker Wage £27k Farm Manager £34K
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11 Art, Design and Creative Media At NPTC Group of Colleges, we will help, support and guide Our lecturers are practising artists so you will be learning you on your way to becoming a part of this very fast moving from those who still play an active part in the creative and dynamic sector. The number of jobs in the UK creative industries sector. At NPTC Group of Colleges, we will give you industries has topped two million for the first time under the the opportunity to explore your personal creative talent in the current system of counting after expanding faster than the context of a wider cultural arena and to shape it, change it rest of the economy in 2017. and make a difference.
When creative jobs that are outside the creative industries We are a creative centre for learning where students do are also added in - to calculate the total of the UK's creative progress and importantly they are really employable – economy - the total figure has reached 3.12 million, we aim to help you be career ready! meaning one out of every 11 jobs is in this industry.
What will I do? Career Opportunities Lessons are taught in a creative environment, using cutting- b Architects edge industry standard equipment within purpose-built b Arts heritage specialist facilities. b Craftspeople b Designer There are numerous opportunities provided for Art and b Director Design, Photography and Multimedia students to exhibit b Film producer work both within the college and at external public events. b Fine artists Media students work on ‘live’ projects, during which they will b Graphic designers liaise with clients and screen their final piece of work. There b Photographer are even weekly live drawing classes! b Print maker b Product designers b Prop and set design b Spatial, interior and landscape design b Tattoo artist
b Teaching and education Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk b Videographer b Web designer.
Search NPTC Group 12 Be creative… with a career in art, craft, design and media Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 2 GCSEs A*-C or an appropriate 2 1 Year Newtown UAL Diploma in Art and Design Level 1 qualification A relevant Level 2 qualification or 5 GCSEs 3 1 Year Newtown UAL Diploma in Art and Design Grade C or above to include GCSE English 2 GCSEs A*-C or an appropriate Level 1 UAL Diploma in Creative Media 2 1 Year Newtown Production and Technology qualification 5 GCSEs A*-C including English. UAL Diploma in Creative Media 3 2 Years Newtown Production and Technology A relevant Level 2 Qualification.
Students worked closely with Spike to create the spider, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust participating in a practical blacksmithing workshop at Art students at Newtown College have unveiled a new Spike’s studio as they widened their knowledge of crafts spider sculpture to be displayed in the town, as part of a and techniques to bring nature alive. Wildlife Trust project. Funded by the National Assembly for Wales and EU In association with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, backed initiative “Arwain,” the project aims to bring people students helped design the eight-legged sculpture with and wildlife together through the arts and has delivered Brandon Cadwallader, following their winning submission creative art based activities and outreach projects with a for the Trust’s ‘Art Oasis’ project. number of organisations in the past two years. Local artist and blacksmith Spike Blackhurst then took Partners and businesses involved gathered with students the chosen design forward to completion and installation and the Trust for the launch at the end of April, as the of the spider, which will now be based at Oriel Davies in impressive design was brought to life! Newtown’s Town Hall Gardens.
Freelance Employed Creative Director £500 to £700+ per day £100k to £160k+
Senior Freelance Employed Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Graphic Designer £200 to £400 per day £35 to £55k 13 Automotive Engineering Entering a career in mechanic or vehicle repair means The motor vehicle departments at Newtown and Brecon guaranteeing a future of steady work. Slumps in the Beacons also have fully equipped workshops with four post, economy can affect people buying new cars, but vehicles two post and scissor-style vehicle lifts, diagnostic testing will always require maintenance and repair. If you enjoy equipment from Bosch, Crypton, Pico, Autel and ASNU meeting different people every day, being ‘hands on’, ultrasonic injector cleaning facilities. The Newtown Campus working with cutting edge technology, or have a creative also has a fully functional MOT-style ATL testing bay and eye or a love of restoration – then a career working with any dedicated diagnostics area. vehicle is waiting for you.
What will I do? Career opportunities Our courses aim to explore a vehicle’s construction and Employment for mechanics is usually with garages, transport accurately repair damage to the vehicle itself and its companies, road haulage companies or large organisations body ready for finishing. You will complete a series of with fleets of vehicles. At technician level you will perform assignments and practical tasks carried out in our excellent skilled diagnostic work, including work on electronic and facilities. computer controlled systems. The work is challenging and logical, involving a lot of problem solving. In larger companies, it is usually possible to gain promotion to supervisory and management roles.
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Mechanic £13k - £30k (Emsi - economicmodeling.com) Automotive Engineer £60k+ in senior roles (Prospects.ac.uk) Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Vehicle Paint Technicians £18k - £40k (Emsi - economicmodeling.com)
Search NPTC Group 14 Motor Vehicle Level 3 Motor Vehicle students at Newtown College got a rare opportunity to learn more about future electric battery operated technologies, when they got to view an electric conversion of a classic Fiat 500 thanks to Electric Classic Cars of Mid Wales.
The Fiat 500 has all the character of a classic with a modern twist. The motor is mounted at the back (giving more luggage space at the front), and includes three battery packs with a hidden charge point under the Fiat badge. The students took a keen interest in the set up, with the speed and power advantages of electric quickly realised. As a classic enthusiast, Tom Watkins, technician at the college took particular interest.
Dan Pritchard, Motor Vehicle lecturer said that training in hybrids and electrics were ‘an area the college were currently looking into. This new vehicle technology is going to play an important role in the future of the industry and it’s great to see examples of classics like the Fiat converted, and to know that this and others are available to view on our doorstep.’ Electric Classic Cars is based in Mid Wales and has produced a number of classic conversions which include a 911 Porsche, a 1972 Range Rover and a BMW E9. The business owned by Richard Morgan has quickly grown and Richard said how important it was that students now learn about electric vehicles to support both current builds and conversions. "There will be a greater demand in the forthcoming years for this knowledge and its surprising how many misconceptions already exist about battery powered cars."
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location GCSEs of D/E or above is desirable, but Brecon/ 1 1 Year Automotive Engineering practical experience is also considered. Newtown 4 GCSEs of C or above is desirable, but Brecon/ 2 1 Year Automotive Engineering practical experience is also considered. Newtown
Be mechanical… with a career in engineering, cars or body repair Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
15 Applied Therapies including Beauty Therapy
Today’s beauty and applied therapy industry is an ever- expanding, ever-changing, ever-fascinating sector. If you are What will I do? innovative and ambitious, there is no limit to your potential, As part of the Lee Stafford Academy Hairdressing, Barbering be it in PR, journalism, makeup, a salon owner, beauty and Applied Therapies, you will be taught in industry leading therapist or founding your own beauty company! salons by highly skilled professionals with a wealth of beauty industry knowledge. Courses will cover makeup, massage No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand therapies and technical aesthetic applications such as for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The beauty/ eyebrow shaping, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, waxing, applied therapy industry offers bright opportunities with manicure, pedicure as well as anatomy and physiology, skin careers in the fashion industry as a makeup artist or stylist. and hair growth. You might have the independence to start your own salon or spa or even become an instructor at College and inspire Career Opportunities others to enter into the business. Dermatologist, eyelash technician, nail technician, spa owner, freelance beauty therapist, beauty writer, beauty vlogger. Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Brecon/ VTCT NVQ Diploma 2 5 GCSEs grades C or above 1 Year in Beauty Therapy Newtown Level 2 Beauty Therapy or an equivalent VTCT VRQ in Beauty Therapy 3 1 Year Brecon Treatments qualification Level 2 qualifications in beauty therapy or 3 1 Year Newtown VTCT in Applied Therapies Complementary therapies. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Average annual earnings
Beauty Therapist £21k in salon Salon Owner up to £100k Makeup Artist £40 per hour Senior Stylist £30k - emsi (freelance)
Search NPTC Group 16 Business and Management Business and related subjects such as finance, accounting, management and economics are among the most popular Career opportunities fields of study at universities worldwide. This is because b Accounting business graduates are in high demand worldwide, business b Business administration touches on pretty much every aspect of modern human b Event managing society, and careers with a business degree are diverse and b Forensic accounting often highly paid. b Hotel management b Human resources The School of Business, Tourism and Management reflects b Marketing this successful and dynamic sector, with staff bringing a b Rural tourism balance of academic excellence and industry expertise to b Stockbroker. ensure a stimulating and positive learning experience.
What will I do? The College is committed to improving numeracy, literacy and digital literacy skills. Students on all courses are encouraged to develop their basic skills which are vital to ensure career success.
The department offers workshops run by experienced business people, and first-class links with local businesses to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of how companies are managed and run.
Be motivated… with a career in business, accounting and management Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
17 Search NPTC Group Student Success Congratulations to our Level 3 Business students at From the contestants three groups were shortlisted and Newtown College, who have won the Positive Pathways invited to present to a panel of judges at Powys County Powys Business Ideas Competition 2019. Council’s headquarters in Llandrindod Wells.
The group of Business students were among 50 entrants A total of nine judges, which included County Councillors who submitted a new business idea to answer the and local business managers then challenged the groups question, ‘What Business would you set up in Powys in with questions on their business concepts. 2019 and why?’
The competition required entrants to consider a business proposal which included detailing the target customers, type of promotions to undertake, staffing and the issues which may need to be overcome.
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 2 GCSEs at C or above or Level 1 BTEC Accelerated Learning 1/2 1 Year Brecon in Business qualification. 6 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Brecon/ BTEC Extended Certificate 3 2 Years in Business Mathematics or English Language. Newtown Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Average annual earnings
Accountant £62k Tour Operator £24k Marketing Manager £50k Event Planner £29k
*https://www.accountancyage.com/2018/04/18/salary-survey-2018-uk-accountants-earning-right-now/
18 Computing, Website and Game Design With employment in the IT and Telecoms Industry set to grow at five times the national average over the next decade, IT Career Opportunities and digital technology is fast becoming one of the UK’s most The majority of students on computing and IT courses highly paid careers. In 2018, the industries grew 32% faster progress on to higher education and within NPTC Group than the rest of the UK economy, creating highly-paid job of Colleges, we can offer our students degrees on their opportunities and accounting for 1.58m jobs across the UK. doorsteps. We have an ideal progression route where, Top employment sectors include application and software following the successful completion of the Level 3 Extended development, data management, cyber security, data Diploma or A Level programme in a related discipline, analytics, hardware, devices, and open source hardware. All students can progress into the HND Computing (two years) our full-time courses are aimed at students who want to gain followed by the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (year three). nationally recognised qualifications in Computing and IT. We will help you to meet your personal, career and employment To go on to higher education or secure employment in a goals whether you are leaving school, are in work or simply range of business and ICT organisations many students want to improve your computing skills. go onto many computer related courses. Some of the organisations that employ past students and graduates Past students now working as: software developers, dynamic include Fujitsu, NPTCBC, The Good IT Company., DVLA, 15 CRM developers, data analysts, IT support & operations Below, Crimson Consultants, ALTech UK and Virgin Media. technician, web and eCommerce developer, web developers, data warehouse analyst, advanced systems analysts. Please note that if you are considering teaching as a career Our dedicated lecturers have IT sector experience backed up then universities require GCSEs at Grade B or above for with subject-specific knowledge. Lessons unfold in creative Maths, English and Science and for Computer Science ways illustrated with real-life case studies and examples. courses some universities ask for a minimum of Grade B at Students can take on industry work experience. Maths GCSE.
The department uses modern hardware and software, such Potential career opportunities: IT director, programmer and as Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio NET, Java NetBeans, developer, database developer, IT manager, project manager, Brackets, BFXR, Audacity and Game Maker. All our courses are technical support, IT consultant, internet and web developer, delivered in bespoke IT laboratories with a specialised suite game designer, games developer, helpdesk, software for the delivery of PC construction and network developments. engineer, strategy and planning, systems design and Achievement on our programmes currently stands at 99%, development, computer architect, tester, analyst, network and 100% of BSc students find employment in computing- management, IT operations, sales and marketing. related careers within three months of graduating.
What will I do? You will explore how ICT is used in industry by developing sector specific knowledge, technical and practical skills, along with how to apply these skills in a work related environment. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
19 Search NPTC Group Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Brecon/ 1 2 GCSEs at Grades E and F. 1 Year Diploma in IT Newtown 3 GCSEs A*-C, to include Maths or Diploma in Extended Certificate Brecon/ 2 English, or a Level 1 qualification in IT at 1 Year in Information and Creative Newtown Technology Merit or Distinction. Diploma in Digital Technology 3 GCSEs A*-C, or a Level 1 qualification Brecon/ 2 1 Year (Networking and Cyber in IT at Merit or Distinction. Newtown Security) This course is for students who have been out of full-time education for a minimum of 3 years. Students are expected to Brecon/ Access to HE Diploma - 3 1 Year Computing and ICT demonstrate a keen interest in Computing Newtown and ICT and complete a successful interview. 5 GCSEs A-C that include Maths and English and for those coming through Brecon/ 3 with a Level 2 in Computing and/or IT 2 Years Extended National Diploma in IT Newtown qualification we ask for a minimum of a Merit.
Be creative… with a career in computing, web and app design Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
20 Student Success The John Brunt Award has been introduced to the The inaugural recipient of this award was Computing College's annual Student Awards in memory of College and IT Student, Zilvinas Milvyvas from Brecon Beacons Governor, John Harold Brunt OBE, not only for his College. When he started with the College, he spoke no invaluable contribution to the strategic running of this English. Through sheer hard work and determination, he College but for his warmth, candour and dedication to the progressed from a Level 1 business course to a Level 3 IT betterment of the communities he served. course – after discovering a passion for web development. He has since flourished and is now looking forward to The award is made to a student who has triumphed over studying web development at university adversity; a student whose drive to create a brighter future was evident and who has succeeded against all the odds through sheer hard work and determination.
Average annual earnings
Computer Programmer 30k Computer Operator £23k IT Technician £30k System Administrator, Business Analyst £49k Computer / Network £26k Software Engineer £32k Technical Support Specialist Salary £24k Cyber Security Analyst £31k Cyber Security Analyst £31k Systems Architect £50k Network Security Engineer £36k Computer / Network Support Technician £19k (https://www.payscale.com & https://www.findcourses.co.uk/inspiration/average-salaries-uk/average-uk-salary-2019-15395 ) Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
21 Construction and Built Environment The construction and building services industry has around You will cover practical craft skills, job knowledge and three million workers in the UK, making it one of the advanced trade techniques in your chosen path. You will country’s biggest employers. The industry requires a large also learn the interpretation of construction drawings and number of newly trained operatives each year in order to the calculation of materials and costings. Students are also keep up with demand. encouraged to participate in skills competitions as a means Jobs are available across all areas and with salaries rising of enhancing their practical ability and developing higher at the moment, there’s never been a better time to join this level skills. rewarding industry. Training takes place in spacious and well equipped Career opportunities workshops where students have the chance to develop new You could become an employed or self-employed bricklayer, knowledge and skills which will equip them for a successful stone mason, carpenter, painter and decorator or plasterer. career in the construction industry. You could go into technical and professional positions such as site managers, project managers, architectural Technicians, Civil Engineers and Quantity Surveyors. Many What will I do? become self-employed and start their own business whilst The tuition is carried out by industry experienced and others take advantage of their sought after skills and work qualified staff who focus on developing students' skills. across the UK, Europe and Australia. Many of our staff are former students of the College and understand how to make learning interesting and enjoyable and are able to get the best out of students.
Average annual earnings Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Bricklayer £40k There is a massive shortage within Site Manager £45k the industry, and London and Bristol bricklayers can earn £80k Project Manager £50k Carpenter and Joiner £30k Civil Engineer £60k Plasterer £35k
Search NPTC Group 22 Student Success NPTC Group of Colleges would like to congratulate Rhys (WLCOW) while SGG Project Management Ltd Director Carey, who has won the Worshipful Livery Company of Steve Groenow, carpentry lecturer Graham Strangward and Wales Construction Award. Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) representative Clare Ward also attended the ceremony. The Brecon Beacons College student is currently employed with SGG Project Management Ltd, and was rewarded for Rhys has found his interest to be within the renovation his hard work and achievements since pursuing a career in side of carpentry, and enjoys the creativity and specialist the industry. side of the work.
Rhys was presented with his award by Keith Shankland, He hopes to build on his skills and perhaps one day run Court Assistant at the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales his own enterprise abroad.
Courses Career Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Brecon/ 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Diploma in Bricklaying Newtown Brecon/ 2 Level 1 qualification in bricklaying 1 Year Diploma in Bricklaying Newtown Brecon/ 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery Newtown Level 1 qualification in carpentry Brecon/ Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 2 1 Year (wood occupations) and joinery Newtown
Diploma in Painting 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Newtown and Decorating Level 1 qualification in painting Diploma in Painting 2 1 Year Newtown and Decorating and decorating Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
23 Engineering Engineering is a hugely exciting field with very many different Numerical Controlled machines in both milling and turning. study and career options. Our excellent courses enable Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing technology. you to develop the skills and knowledge to progress to Our hydraulics and pneumatics/electro-pneumatics workshop employment or higher education. house many vital test rigs, these apparatus within the industry are essential to test and assess the capability and performance An engineering career will provide you with excellent pay, of components for industrial use. lots of variety in your work and high levels of job satisfaction. Whichever discipline you choose, building a strong foundation FABRICATION AND WELDING of knowledge with an Engineering course at NPTC Group of The Fabrication and Welding industry requires highly skilled Colleges; can start you out in your journey to success. people where there are many employment opportunities. In addition to your main qualification in Engineering, you will Employment in areas such as energy, oil and gas, engineering gain other skills for wider employability skills, English, Maths maintenance and industrial manufacture are all accessible and IT, personal learning skills and social and communication with a qualification in this discipline. Our highly skilled skills which are highly valued by employers and will make lecturers will support and guide you through the basics of this you a more rounded, employable professional. Our close industry and students completing the course will understand relationship with the industry ensures that we are in step with how welding integrates into an engineering system. the latest technological advances, giving you the very best training available. Our industrial specification purpose-built fabrication and welding workshops house high-quality equipment, covering all aspects of welding applications including Metal Inert Gas What will I do? (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Manual Metal Arc (MMA), MECHANICAL/MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING and Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (DT/NDT) CNC Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering involves many different Plasma machine. routes including analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. You will develop a solid Career opportunities understanding of key concepts. Mechanical/Maintenance b Strong links with over 100 local, regional and national Engineers use these principles and others in the design and employers analysis of specialist components in a variety of sectors. b Great progression opportunities to university and excellent
Our purpose-built industry-specification workshops and apprenticeship programmes Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk classrooms house state-of-the-art engineering equipment and b Fantastic state-of-the-art engineering facilities computers. Workshops contain manual lathes, milling machines b Courses matched to industry standards to meet skills needed and engineering benches, while separate specialised workshops b One of the most in-demand, growing sectors of industry. and classrooms contain Haas advanced (CNC) Computer
Search NPTC Group 24 Be inventive… with a career in engineering
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 4 GCSEs at grade A*-D including Maths 2 1 Year Newtown Fabrication and Welding and English. 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C including Maths 2 1 Year Newtown Mechanical Engineering and English. 3 5 GCSEs grades A*-C including English, 2 Years Newtown BTEC in Engineering maths, 90 Credit Diploma science and 2 of the following: Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering with overall MM, merit in Mathematics for Engineering and GCSE maths grade C/4 or above.
Average annual earnings
Junior Engineer/Graduate £30k UK Engineering sectors Senior Engineer/Manager £47k Oil and Gas £53k Director or above £72k Energy/Renewables/ Welder £16k - £31k Nuclear £52k Chemicals & Pharma/ Medical £50k Automotive £48k Food and Drink/Consumer Goods £48k Defence and Security/Marine
Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk £47k
25 Foundation Studies
Our foundation programmes allow students to develop Our students create pop-up shops and mobile enterprises the key skills in independent living, health and wellbeing, and we ensure that students make links with supported community and employability through a person-centred employment organisations such as Bspoked Enterprises, approach. Shine Cymru and Polestone Support Ltd. Work experience has also been set up through the College’s work-based The courses offered are full or part time and the staff learning department. delivering have a wide range of vocational expertise as well as extensive experience in working with learners with Students undertake an initial educational and life skills additional learning needs. Each course includes a structured needs assessment during the transition and induction timetable, study support, chill out/quiet rooms, enrichment process. Tutors then work with students to identify their activities and an introduction to College life and Further long and short-term aims and suitable targets and routes Education. Students develop communication, literacy, for progression are then agreed and reviewed at regular numeracy and digital literacy skills and from this comes intervals. improved confidence and strengthened personal, social and emotional skills required for learning and life. Our courses offer learners an introduction to College and opportunities to sample various vocational areas such as We hold employability and progression events with construction, horticulture and catering from which they employers and support agencies. The school runs a number can then make an informed decision on future progression of enterprise and volunteering activities and encourages routes. students to participate in a variety of competitions at both regional and national levels including Skills Competition In 2018/19, over 95% of students progressed to higher-level Wales, ILS sports tournaments and, recently, Channel 4’s foundation studies courses, mainstream College courses, Shed of the Year. supported employment, or voluntary services. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Search NPTC Group 26 Courses Full-time Courses Entry Requirements Duration Location Brecon/ No formal qualifications required 1 Year Life Skills Newtown Brecon/ No formal qualifications required 1 Year Work Skills Newtown No formal qualifications are required but a desire to participate in all learning Brecon/ 1 Year Vocational Sampling activities must be demonstrated at Newtown interview. 1 Year Brecon/ Vocational Preparation No previous knowledge is required for Newtown and Gateway to Further these courses. Acceptance onto a course Education will be through the College's application and interview process. Learners need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work at least at Entry 3 prior to this course. Learners must have a positive work ethic and demonstrate an interest in skills development.
GCSEs at E/F grades or successful Gateway Level 1 1 Year Newtown in Health and Social Care completion of Entry 3 qualifications.
Be inspirational… with a career in foundation studies Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
27 Gardening and Horticulture Horticulture is a diverse and dynamic industry that includes the commercial production of fruit, vegetables, flowers and What will I do? ornamental plants as well as the design, establishment and Lessons combine classwork and practical work, emphasising maintenance of parks, gardens, leisure and sports grounds, the wide range of skills needed for employment in the open spaces and managed landscapes. horticulture/gardening industry. You will also be expected to attend work experience placements, gaining valuable on the Horticulture is a worldwide industry varying in scale from job experience. large multinational companies to small entrepreneurial Students are also given the opportunity to develop their organisations and companies. Local authorities, botanical enterprise skills through a number of sales activities gardens and The National Trust are also big employers. At throughout the year! home and abroad, British-trained horticulturists are always in high demand. Career opportunities b Nursery work b Retail garden centres We offer a range of horticulture and gardening courses that b Garden design b Plant propagation provide you with the skills and training needed to succeed in b Plant production b Groundsmanship a career in this sector. With our fantastic facilities including b Landscaping b Organics modern greenhouses and outdoor stock beds filled with b Science b Education an intriguing range of plants, you are sure to enjoy the real b Tree surgeon b Self-employment. outdoor experience. Planted areas include a Mediterranean herb garden, a wildlife haven and elements of gardens recreated from our successful gold medal winning gardens at various shows around the country.
Average annual Gardening and horticultural industry £30k - £60k earnings 2,384 jobs in Wales by 2024 (Careers Wales) Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Diploma in Practical 1 No Formal Qualifications. 1 Year Brecon Horticultural Skills Diploma in Practical 2 Level 1 qualification in horticulture 1 Year Brecon Horticultural Skills We welcome applications from mature students!
Search NPTC Group 28 Hairdressing Welcome to the Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, the first and only one of its What will I do? kind in Wales. You will cover cutting, styling and setting skills, colouring, shampooing and conditioning, client consultation (including Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme the recognition of diseases and disorders of the hair and has been developed by Lee himself with specialists, to train scalp), basic salon health and safety, essential skills and not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and retail. At Level 3 you will undertake advanced cutting, styling barbering staff. You will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ skills, bridal hair, colouring, advanced salon health and which are unique to Lee Stafford Academies, reflecting some safety, client consultation, retail, IT and communication skills. of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the As part of this programme, learners will be required to attend UK. These are training specialist skills that you can’t get a work placement at an external organisation for at least one anywhere else. day per week or for a two-week block and a twilight/evening commercial session at the College. You will receive training in up to 22 fundamental skills and techniques which you will learn to what Lee calls ‘Michelin standard’. Once accomplished in these techniques, you are Career opportunities then encouraged to use your creativity with no bounds. No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The hair These skills can be tested in national competitions with industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the other Lee Stafford Academy students in FE Colleges across fashion industry and working behind the scenes in film, the UK during the academic year. theatre and TV. It also offers the independence to start your own salon. We’re aiming to make our hair and barbering students the most employable in the country, so if you're serious about b Barbering hair, NPTC Group of Colleges is the place for you! b Colour technicians b Salon owner b Senior stylist b Wedding hairdresser b Working on cruises. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
29 Search NPTC Group "What students can expect from a Lee Stafford Academy are quality recipes that are easy and incredibly effective, that you can go out into the big wide world and get an amazing job with." Lee Stafford
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location Brecon/ Introduction to Hair 1 2 GCSEs at Grades D or above. 1 Year and Beauty Services Newtown Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing, plus 2 Brecon/ VTCT Diploma in Women’s 2 1 Year Hairdressing GCSEs grades D or above. Newtown Aged 18 or over and have achieved the Brecon/ VTCT VRQ Diploma 3 1 Year in Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Newtown 2 GCSEs or successful interview for Brecon/ Creative Solutions - 1/2 1 Year Accelerated Hairdressing mature students. Newtown Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Average annual earnings
Salon Owner up to £100k Senior Stylist £30k - emsi Wedding Hairdresser £34 - £50 per person (not including trials) Barbering A pro barber can earn as much as £1,000 a week https://www.londonschoolofbarbering.com/much-can-barber-make/
30 Health, Social and Childcare The School of Health, Social and Childcare has courses Within the courses for Health, Social Care and Childcare the designed to meet the needs of the community as well as delivery of bilingual units will be available for students. prepare students for careers in this highly sought after industry. You will receive work-related training and some courses assess you in your workplace. This means that you What will I do? will gain industry experience vital for progression onto higher All students complete a related work-based placement, education, as well as the recognised qualifications you need with a focus on employability skills and improved numeracy for a career in this industry. and literacy. Students are also encouraged to complete a Welsh language communication course and enhance their Healthcare workers need strong communication skills and interpersonal skills through group activities and fundraising a caring nature. Nursery workers can be employed in day events. All students undertake charity and fundraising work nurseries and children’s centres or become childminders. throughout the year for local and national charities.
Staff in the School of Health, Social and Childcare are Career opportunities industry experts as well as lecturers. Our supportive and Our courses can lead to a career as a teacher, teaching caring lecturers are committed to ensuring students success. assistant, childcare practitioner, speech and language therapist, nurse, paramedic and social work. Many progress The Head of Health, Social and Childcare chairs the Colegau onto the many Health, Social and Childcare degree Cymru HSC Network and sits on working groups in the local programmes at the College before entering employment. area in partnership with the local authority and related organisations. Be nurturing… with a career in health, social and childcare
Average annual earnings
Children, Adult, Mental Speech and Language £24k - £49k Health Nursing £25k - £48k Occupational Therapy Social Work £23k - £47k £21k - £41k Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
31 Search NPTC Group enthusiasm she showed during the process. Student Success Newtown College Childcare student Libby Cawley has been rewarded for her hard work and dedication by Libby’s lecturer Clare Bumford was delighted for Libby, earning a role as a Norland Nanny. and said: “Libby is a hard working student, not only undertaking a full time Childcare course but also working Norland Nannies have long been the childcare choice at a nursery and during her evenings and weekends for the rich and famous, including royalty such as Prince working as a nanny with a family with three small children. George and Princess Charlotte. The modern day Mary Poppins! “She has been a brilliant student and I am delighted for Libby applied via UCAS and has been successful in her and wish her the best of luck going forward.” receiving a place as one of only 100 students that are accepted each year.
Libby feels part of her success at her interview was the
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 2 GCSEs at C or above including English/ Brecon/ Health and Social Care: 2 Maths 1 Year Newtown Principles and Contexts and Science 5 GCSEs at C in Maths, English Language Brecon/ Health and Social Care: 3 2 Years Principles and Contexts or Science. Newtown Children’s Care Learning 5 GCSEs at C or above including English Brecon/ 3 2 Years and Development: Language. Newtown Practice and Theory Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
32 Performing Arts The School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts offers full-time courses in Art and Design, Media Production and What will I do? Our courses provide exciting and challenging opportunities Performing Arts based at Newtown. through specialist training in music, composition, dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. You will be given the Classes are taught in a creative environment and using opportunity to be involved in a wide range of performance cutting-edge industry standard equipment within purpose- activities as part of the College's theatre, dance and music built specialist facilities including Hafren Theatre at Newtown companies making use of our professional studios and fully College. equipped Hafren Theatre. Extensive one-to-one support is provided with applications for conservatoires and top dance and performing arts Career opportunities universities and we ensure that all our students are ‘audition b Actor ready’. Our students do progress and importantly they are b Arts administrator really employable – we aim to help them be career ready! b Chorographer b Dancer b Musical theatre performer b Pilates/Yoga instructor b Screenwriter b Teacher b Theatre director. Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location 2 GCSEs at A*-C or an appropriate Level 1 2 1 Year Newtown UAL Performing Arts qualification. 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English. Extended Diploma in 3 A relevant Level 2 qualification. Previous 2 Years Newtown Performing Arts performance experience is desirable.
Average annual earnings
Art Director £23k - £59k Product Designer £19k - £46k Actor, Presenter, Entertainment £24k - £66k Although according to Forbes magazine George Clooney made $239 Million in 2018 - Emsi
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33 Search NPTC Group Plumbing and Electrical Installation The School of Building Engineering Services offers a wide range of full-time and part-time courses plus commercial What will I do? programmes designed to meet the needs of this highly A budding plumber will gain valuable experience, knowledge innovative and fast-moving sector of industry. We have and hand skills in installation, domestic hot and cold water extensive links with employers and businesses within Wales and heating systems, wire and testing electrical closed and further afield. circuit systems for heating and service, and maintaining mechanical services systems and machinery. You will learn Our programmes in Building Engineering Services cover key aspects of health and safety and how to work and electrical, gas technology, plumbing, heating and ventilation, communicate in the plumbing industry as well as how to energy efficiency and advice and renewable technologies, as develop yourself for further learning. well as building control and management systems. For those who want to work as electricians in the building We have modern workshops at all campuses which services engineering sector, our courses allow you to learn, have excellent facilities that are kept up to date as new develop and practise the skills required for employment technologies emerge. Our courses are led by expert staff with and/or career progression in the electrotechnology sector. a wealth of industry gained experience and knowledge and prepare students with the skills needed to have a successful career in electrotechnical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, Career opportunities Pass rates are over 90% in our courses and progression into fire sprinkler installation and maintenance, emerging higher levels of learning and apprenticeships are high. environmental technologies and smart home technology. b Electrician b Gas engineer b Plumber b Renewable energy specialist. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Search NPTC Group 34 Be practical… with a career in plumbing, electrical and solar energy
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location GCSEs in English/Welsh, Maths/Numeracy 1 1 Year Newtown Diploma in Plumbing Studies at A*-D. GCSEs in English/Welsh, Maths/Numeracy Diploma in Plumbing Studies 2 1 Year Newtown (Plumbing and Heating) at A*-C. GCSEs in English/Welsh, Maths/Numeracy 1 1 Year Newtown Diploma in Electrical Installation and Science at A*-D.
Electrical Services Engineering GCSEs in English/Welsh, Maths/Numeracy 2 1 Year Newtown (Electrical Installation at A*-C. and Maintenance)
Average annual earnings (Emsi - economicmodeling.com)
Plumber £19k - £37k Electrician £16k - £38k Solar Panel Installer £25k - £30k Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
35 Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Are you interested in working on board cruise ships, super yachts, international hotels or Michelin star restaurants? Or What will I do? you may just want to set up your own hospitality business. You will develop practical skills from working within the These are just some of the opportunities offered to you in professional kitchens at our training restaurant Themes the hospitality industry. which is open to the public. There are a also opportunities for real life work experience at local functions and national The hospitality and culinary arts industry is one of events. You will learn from established and experienced the largest industries in the UK, with a wealth of job staff who are qualified in all aspects of the hospitality and opportunities available at home and abroad. Career paths catering industry. include chefs, food and drink service, hotel management, events management, restaurant management, bakers and patisserie chefs, contract catering, product development, Career opportunities and food manufacturing. If you’re looking for a ‘hands-on’ career with excellent employment opportunities then hospitality is definitely a The College runs two busy training restaurants offering the career for you. highest level of service to the public: Themes at Newtown College and Blasus at Neath College. Between them, the We have strong links with local and international employers, restaurants provide table theatre, silver service and a roast and there are many opportunities for students to undertake of the day, carved at the table from our silver trolley. We part-time employment alongside their studies. also operate a busy coffee lounge and bakery shop. All our outlets serve a range of locally-sourced produce including The College has a reputation for producing highly beef and lamb reared on the College farm and vegetables experienced and qualified students who repeatedly gain and herbs cultivated by the horticulture department. recognition at culinary competitions across the UK. Many students have gone onto positions all over the world as well as some holding senior positions in local establishments. Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
Search NPTC Group 36 Student Success Newtown College student Alice Yeoman secured a place Alice put in a lot of time outside of college work and her at the prestigious national finals of the WorldSkills UK job at The Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth to plan and competitions held in Birmingham. practise for the event. The nineteen year old from Borth was the only Welsh Alice described the event, saying: "It’s been such an finalist to get through to compete against the UK’s top amazing experience. Sadly I didn’t come away with junior culinary arts specialists from across the UK, in front a medal this time but I have come away with more of over 70,000 visitors at Worldskills UK LIVE. The event, confidence in myself and in my skills than I’ve ever had which took place at the NEC, is one of the largest skills before and along the way I’ve made some fantastic apprenticeships and careers events. memories."
Courses Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location
Agored Introduction to Hospitality 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Newtown
C&G VRQ Diploma in Professional 1 Subject to interview 1 Year Newtown Cookery and Food Service C&G NVQ Certificate 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Newtown in Hospitality Skills FDQ Diploma in Food Industry 1 Subject to interview 1 Year Newtown Bakery Skills Level 1 catering qualification or C&G VRQ Diploma in Professional 2 1 Year Newtown Cookery and Food Service appropriate GCSE C&G VRQ Diploma Level 1 qualification in relevant subject 2 1 Year Newtown in Professional Bakery or relevant experience. (Patisserie and Confectionery) C&G VRQ Advanced 3 Level 2 qualification or relevant experience 1 Year Newtown Professional Cookery C&G Diploma in Food and 3 Level 2 qualification or relevant experience 1 Year Newtown Beverage Service Supervision
Average annual earnings (Prospects.ac.uk)
Commis Chef £12k - £16k Event Manager £33k - £40k+ Sous Chef up to £30k Fine Dining Restaurant
Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Head Chef £25k - £55k Manager £22k - £40k
37 Baker £14k - £23k (£37k in London) Public Services Studying a Public Services course will lay the foundations for At Newtown College, the students can study from the careers in many of the public service providers such as; the Level 1 combined course up to a Level 3 Uniform Public armed forces, coastguard, ambulance/paramedic, police or Services course which includes the Advanced Level in Welsh fire services. A large number of our former students have Baccalaureate. Students are engaged and stimulated with progressed into various careers in uniformed public services a range of teaching methods, and like in Brecon, can utilise including blue-light emergency services and the armed forces. the surrounding countryside for their many expeditions and local emergency services visits and experiences. Staff The department runs educational visits across the country nurture their development and many students progress to HE to highlight the breadth of possible careers available in the courses or suitable UPS careers. uniformed public services, providing students with our ethos of ‘more than just an education’. Career Opportunities Many of the public services lecturers have been in active b Army duty across the uniformed public services, using their expert b Coastguard knowledge and experience to engage students and make b Emergency services them aware of available opportunities. b Fire service b Navy b Police officer What will I do? b RAF. Brecon Beacons College is situated in the heart of Brecon Beacons National Park, an incredible environment for students to engage in a wide range of public services activities alongside their Public Services course. Educational visits and trips are run to utilise the natural beauty of the area, from leadership sessions, team building and outdoor education tasks. Visits to local emergency services are arranged to strengthen the knowledge of the learners and develop much needed skills in readiness for their future careers. At our Brecon Beacon College, some modules of the Level 3
Extended Diploma in Public Services can be taught through Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk the medium of the Welsh language and students will be able to complete their assessments bilingually where possible.
Search NPTC Group 38 Be courageous… with a career in the police force, fire service and armed forces
Courses Career Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location BTEC Level 1 Combined Brecon/ 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year Certificate in Sport and Newtown Uniformed Public Services An appropriate range of GCSEs A*-E. Level Brecon/ BTEC Level 2 Combined 2 1 Year Sport and Public Services 1 Qualification in Sport or Public Services. Newtown Subject specific GCSEs as requested Brecon/ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 3 and/or A Level 2 Qualification in Sport or 2 Years Newtown in Public Services and WBQ Public Services. Some modules can be taught through the medium of Welsh and students will be able to complete assessments bilingually when possible.
Average annual earnings
Police Officer £25k Paramedic £36k (Starting Salary) Firefighter £21k - £36k Army Officer £20k Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
39 Sport The sport, coaching and fitness industry is a fast-paced, The teaching facilities include three lecture rooms, IT dynamic and thriving area with an ever-increasing demand facilities and a sports laboratory, all with interactive for qualified, motivated and professional staff. Our highly- whiteboards. The surrounding countryside of the Brecon qualified and experienced staff teach across the breadth Beacons also boasts many outdoor adventure activities such of the curriculum, enhancing the student experience on as mountain walking, canoeing and mountain biking; all all courses. Many of the sports staff have experience in students can collectively engage in various activities either playing and coaching top-level sports which is invaluable as part of their course, through the enrichment programme in developing students’ sporting abilities and as part of our or the newly established Duke of Edinburgh Award academy and enrichment programmes. qualification.
The College has a long-standing reputation for sporting success, with many former students gaining international Newtown College honours in a wide variety of sports. Some of the College’s At Newtown College, a range of qualifications are provided most famous alumni hail from the field of sport. For to engage and develop our students. From the combined L1 example, Dan Lydiate, Duncan Jones, Adam Beard, Daniel sport course up to the L3 Sports Coaching course, students James and Chelsea Lewis. can enjoy and strengthen their skills in a variety of additional vocational qualifications such as the L1 and L2 Community The department is proud of its excellent academic results, Sports Leaders Award and Higher Sports Leaders Award. and the high-quality teaching and learning that fuel that Together with them carrying out community work by coaching success. Coupled with excellent pastoral care, the sports in the local primary schools and helping out the local sports department epitomises the Colleges' strapline ‘more than development unit with festivals and swimming galas at the just an education’. local leisure centre, the students develop many personal and employable skills in sporting environments. Students also get the opportunity to work with the disability officer by helping What will I do? out at N-Able (a disability group). You can develop a wide variety of personal and vocational skills that will ensure you are able to progress towards pathways in either employment or a suitable university course. Career Opportunities The wide range of courses we offer could lead to many careers including a sports coach, PE teacher, disability Brecon Beacons College sports officer, sports therapist, sports analyst, sports Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk The Sports Academy at Brecon Beacons College uses the nutritionist, gym instructor or sports development officer. facilities of Brecon Leisure Centre which include an athletics track, astro turf pitch, sports hall, tennis and netball courts Academic progression includes higher education at the and a swimming pool. On site, the Sports Academy has College or another institution. Some elite sportspeople can its own training pitch and state-of-the-art strength and gain scholarships to study abroad. e.g. golf in America. conditioning centre, which has benefitted the development of many athletes over the years, for example Dan Lydiate.
Search NPTC Group 40 Courses Career Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Duration Location BTEC Combined Certificate Brecon/ 1 No formal qualifications 1 Year in Sport and Uniformed Newtown Public Services An appropriate range of GCSEs A*-E. Level Brecon/ BTEC Combined Sport and 2 1 Year Public Services 1 Qualification in Sport or Public Services. Newtown
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or Brecon/ 3 2 Years (Development, Coaching above to include English or Maths. Newtown and Fitness) with WBQ
Average annual earnings
Strength and Conditioning Sport Science £60k - £100k Coach £17k - £45k If you work in high-profile sport science, your salary can exceed £60,000 and Secondary School PE Teacher may reach up to £100,000* £25k+
Be energetic… with a career in sport, coaching and activities Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
41 Iwan first got into the sport aged eight, with his father being Staff and Student Success a motorbike enthusiast. After an injury, his dad took up cycling and Iwan enjoyed it so much that by 14 he started to From Australia to Slovenia train seriously. Fresh from his efforts at the Commonwealth Games in Australia, NPTC Group of College’s Sport Lecturer Andy He hasn’t looked back since, and following his successful Davies has claimed victory at the World Masters Mountain career so far he hopes to become semi-professional once he Running Championships in Slovenia. finishes his course with us at Brecon Beacons College.
The 38-year-old marathon runner finished an impressive Iwan is also aiming to break into the Welsh under 23s team 11th place in the sweltering heat on the Gold Coast, before or earn a place at a pro continental team, as well as moving claiming individual gold in the Master 35. onto university.
The victory will be right up there as one of the high points Evan Price Davies in the career of the Newtown College lecturer, who has now Evan Price Davies from Three Cocks has also enjoyed some represented his country at two Commonwealth Games and recent sporting success, after coming fourth in the Red the World Championships after becoming the first Welshman Kite Challenge at Devil’s Bridge. The keen runner also took to run the marathon for 16 consecutive years at the 2014 the Under 20 gold medal in the Welsh Championships, Glasgow Games. after taking to the sport just over a year ago. He will next be heading to Snowdonia this summer, as he takes on the Looking back on his exploits at the Gold Coast, he said: Welsh trials of 5k and 10 mile runs. “Once I heard that Australia was the next Commonwealth Games, I had to get on that plane!" Iwan Lavis Iwan Lavis from Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn has been taking to the It has been a successful year for our sports students at water with his kayaking recently and has been competing Brecon Beacons College, who are continuing to succeed in a well since taking up the sport, and also represented the number of competitions. colleges in squash at the British Colleges tournament in Nottingham. Iwan Evans Iwan Evans from Builth continues to impress in cycling for Clarisse Ann Lamsen Team Wales, as he finished third in his under 18 category at Clarisse Ann Lamsen from Builth was also at the tournament, the Betty Pharaoh Memorial Road Race, and 25th overall in as she excelled on the badminton court. She followed an 80 strong elite racing line up. her previous success of winning all seven of her matches
in 2017 and representing Wales in the 2018 National Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk Pro continental teams such as Madison Genesis, Team Championships. Ribble Pro Cycling, Canyon DHB P/B Bloor Homes and Iwan’s Team Wales u23 Racing Academy formed the line-up They are all on course to excel in their studies as well, and at the race. we wish them the best of luck as they approach the end of their courses with us! The race provided invaluable experience for Iwan, who was at the younger scale of riders which ranged from under 18 to 30.
This is the young cyclist’s first year racing in age category events, having taken part in European and international competitions in between training in Newport. 42 College Life: Create Your Own Experience
Student Support College Fees, Costs Every student at NPTC Group of Colleges is important to us and we go the extra mile to ensure that the time you spend and Funding at College supports your individual needs. Tuition costs We offer a range of support services that include: The College does not charge tuition fees for full time courses but all students are required to pay a non- b Admissions refundable administration fee upon enrolment. b Careers b Equality and diversity Additional costs b Student finance There may be additional course costs for specialist b Professional counselling and wellbeing equipment, clothing and travel. Students who attend b Safeguarding structured work experience as part of their course may need b Specialist support for looked after children a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Those who b Study support for students with additional learning do, will be expected to cover this cost. needs and/or disabilities
Financial help If you feel you may benefit from additional support when There are a range of options available to make student life you come to College please tell us about this on your a little easier on your pocket. These include: application form. b Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) b Welsh Government Learning Grant For more information, please call our Student b Financial Contingency Fund Support team on: Brecon Beacons College: 01686 614400 For more information please call: Newtown College: 01686 614299 Brecon Beacons and Newtown College: 01686 614599
NPTC Group of Colleges’ TOTUM, the UK’s #1 student discount card. All students over Students’ Union 16 and studying more than 10 The Students' Union is run by the students, for the students. hours per week can buy a TOTUM card. Download the TOTUM Their role is to make sure that student voices are heard at app today for free and then to unlock a full year’s worth of senior management level, listening to students from across discounts for £12. TOTUM gives you all year round deals the colleges, holding events and campaigns all year round, like 10% off ASOS, 12% off 16-25 railcards, loads of Apple help you meet new people, and creating an inclusive and discounts, food and drink discounts, and 2 for 1 on your first friendly student community. For more information, contact two driving lessons with RED Driving School. Download the Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk [email protected]. app today and see what you think! www.totum.com 43 Sporting Success RUGBY Serious b Welsh Schools’ Cup Winners (8 times) b Welsh College Cup Winners (19 times) b British Colleges’ Cup Winners About Sport b Rosslyn Park 7s’ Winners Students also have access to high quality coaching in the b College Super 15s’ Winners. sports of football, netball, hockey and rugby. Coaching sessions are delivered as part of the College programme International Students and are concerned with developing techniques, skills and b Ashley Beck b Justin Tipuric b Dan Lydiate tactics at individual, unit and team level. Where a specific b Adam Beard b James Hook b Lloyd Peers sporting discipline is not delivered, links with local clubs b James King b Eli Walker b Dan Baker and organisations provide the coaching expertise. b Dafydd Howells b Adam Jones b Duncan Jones b Darren Morris b Spencer John b Paul James The College has a record of sporting success in winning b Leigh Davies b Arwel Thomas b Gwyn Jones. national championships in a variety of sports and can also b Craig Mitchell. boast 50+ international caps across a range of sports: judo, table tennis, hockey, rugby, netball, football, sailing, NETBALL mountain biking and badminton. b Welsh Colleges’ League Champions b Finalists at the British Knock-out Cup. If you’re serious about sport, as part of the Sports Academy you will benefit from: International Students b a structured training programme that is overseen by b Helen Jones (Case) b Amanda Cooper experienced coaches; personal performance monitored b Chelsea Lewis b Nicola James. regularly by our team b training sessions and lectures are planned to FOOTBALL avoid unnecessary clashes b Welsh League Champions 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 b the chance to compete in the successful NPTC Group b Welsh 5-a-side Champions 2013-2014 of Colleges’ sporting teams b Welsh 5-a-side Runner-up 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. b part of national coaching schemes for your chosen sport. International Students If you compete regularly in a sport for club, b Daniel James b Ben Davies b Joe Allen county or national teams and are interested b Connor Roberts b Joe Rodon b Jazz Richards. in joining our Sport Academies, check out: www.nptcgroup.ac.uk PARALYMPICS b Rob Davies (Table Tennis). Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
44 #Caru Cymraeg
#Love Welsh
Welsh at the College Welsh language and culture is an important part of the ethos of NPTC Group of Colleges. The college is aware We want to give all those of how being bilingual can benefit you in education, the workplace and in everyday life. Provision is expanding aspiring entrepreneurs the across many of our subject areas, giving you the opportunity to realise their opportunity and choice to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually in the classroom or on your work business dreams. placement. The Enterprise and Employability team provides professional support for students who are setting up their We are here to support you should you wish to have a own business, including assistance with: Welsh speaking personal tutor, study in Welsh, complete b Business support and guidance your assignments in Welsh, sit your exams in Welsh or b Access to specialist training workshops. receive your course materials and resources in Welsh whilst studying with us at the College... the choice is yours. We will also encourage you as a non-Welsh speaker or Welsh learner to develop your Welsh language skills, giving you better employment opportunities in the future.
If you don’t wish to study through the medium of Welsh but want to maintain your Welsh language skills, don’t worry; we have lots of fun activities throughout the year that will give you the opportunity to use your Welsh whatever your language level... Don’t be shy – siarad Cymraeg!
This symbol on course pages indicates that some courses, modules or aspects of courses can be undertaken through the medium of Welsh – Please contact 01639 648409 for information CENTERPRISE is proud to offer a new initiative to help your students get ready for the world of work. For more information, contact: [email protected]
Career Ready delivers employability sessions to students to ensure they are fully equipped with the skills they need.
College students, will also be supported with: b Work experience placements b CV writing b Application forms b Interviews b Finding a part-time job to fit around your studies.
For further details, including how to book your students onto sessions, please contacts us on: 01686 614533 Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk
45 Gain a Degree on your Doorstep NPTC Group of Colleges are pleased to have developed a number of wide-ranging degree What higher education programmes in partnership with a range of courses do NPTC Group prestigious higher education institutions. of Colleges have to offer? All our higher education courses have been b Access Courses designed with your employment and future careers in mind and we strive to give our graduates the best b Business Studies experience and knowledge to equip them for the b working world. Business, Management and IT b Computing We are very proud of the quality of our courses and the staff who teach them. We have some of b Construction & Built Environment the leading specialists in their field, who have b Engineering chosen to work at NPTC Group of Colleges for the benefit of our students - so take advantage of this b English and History opportunity! b Health, Social and Childcare We have courses that cover many subjects, some of b Hospitality Management which are full-time and some part-time. and Culinary Arts
For more detailed information on our courses b International Tourism Apply Online b www.nptcgroup.ac.uk please visit our website: and Event Management www.nptcgroup.ac.uk b Music b Policing b Teaching b Sport and Public Services
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