PART TIME GUIDE MADE 2020/21 FOR YOU

PART TIME STUDY FOR FULL TIME SUCCESS WELCOME TO COLEG GWENT WE’RE CONTINUALLY ADDING NEW PART TIME COURSES TO OUR OFFER.INSIDE KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITEFRONT FOR UPDATES! www.coleggwent.ac.uk

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime CONTENTS

04 10 20 Our campuses CONTENTSMade For Employers Construction 06 11 22 Made For You Accountancy, Business Education and Law

07 24 Personal Learning Account 12 Engineering and Agriculture and Automotive Animal Care 08 Made for Graduates 26 14 English For Speakers Art and Design, Media, Of Other Languages 09 Photography Access to Higher Education 28 16 Hairdressing and Catering and Hospitality Beauty Therapy

18 30 Computing and Digital Health, Care and Technology Early Years 32 Independent Living Skills

33 Music, Drama and Dance

34 Sport, Travel and Public Services

36 Campus Map

*All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime 3 OUR CAMPUSES

City of Newport campus Offering a wide range of both vocational and academic courses, fully aligned to local employment opportunities in the area, our City of Newport campus hosts fantastic facilities. These include well-equipped engineering & construction workshops, art studios, science laboratories and hairdressing & beauty salons, as well as an innovative digital technology suite.

Our campus is in a great location just a few minutes drive from the city centre. Known for its lively cultural scene from festivals to global sporting events, Newport is a great place to be a student. And, for those travelling from the Bristol area, the campus is also just an eight minute drive to the M4 and is easily accessible by car.

Crosskeys campus Our largest campus offers over 30 A Level subjects, degree qualifications and a rich and diverse range of vocational courses.

The campus also hosts impressive theatre facilities for performing arts, a restaurant and hair and beauty salon both open to the public, industry standard equipment for its advanced manufacturing courses, a Higher Education Hub for those studying degree level qualifications and a Learning Centre equipped with a mac suite, books and access to online journals. Campus is also home to the Dragons Junior Rugby Academy where students can develop their rugby skills alongside their chosen course!

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime OUR CAMPUSES

Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone Since opening in 2012, Blaenau Gwent’s cutting-edge Learning Zone has become the home of all A Level education in the county. Also hosting a wide range of vocational and higher education courses, the centre’s state-of-the- art facilities include purpose-built construction workshops, recording studios, Mac computer suites, a performance area, hair and beauty salons that are open to the public and a Learning Resource Centre!

Usk campus Our rural centre. campus is home to our agricultural, sport and leisure and public services courses. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and set on the edge of the historic Usk town, it’s the campus to choose if you have a passion for nature and the outdoors. New facilities on site include a state-of-the-art Learning Centre and a student café. Complete with a 296 acre working farm, animal and equine centres, refurbished gym, sport and outdoor education facilities, we welcome around 850 students a year from across the UK. We’re in easy reach of , Abergavenny, Chepstow, , and Newport and close to the M4 motorway, which is ideal for our students who are travelling from further afield.

Torfaen Learning Zone Opening Our new centre has state of soon the art facilities, including a performance hall, music and media suite, an art studio, plus lots more! Situated next to Morrisons in the centre of Cwmbran, it’s easily accessible by public transport and has an on-site car park.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime 5 MADE Choose a course

Applying for a part time course at Coleg FOR Gwent couldn’t be simpler. Look through the guide at the courses that take your fancy then apply via our website YOU www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime or by phone on 01495 333777 (Croesawn alwadau yn Gymraeg). You can also speak to tutors about Want to learn a new skill? Turn a hobby into part time courses at one of our open events - a profession? Or fancy a career change? Then find out more at why not study part time at one of ’ top www.coleggwent.ac.uk/open. performing colleges?*. Our 150 courses run during mornings, afternoons and evenings throughout the year to fit around your lifestyle, made for convenience. Get in touch As one of the largest providers in Wales, our lecturers and staff are dedicated to helping you Contact our friendly Student Recruitment achieve your goals. Our five unique learning team to find out more about our courses. centres are located across five boroughs, We can help you with course queries and enabling you to study closer to home and spend key deadlines, additional learning support, less money and time on travel, made for you. finance information, our campuses and our open days. With a community of over 23,000 students, industry links and partner universities, you’re Call provided with great opportunities to build 01495 333777 friendships and expand your professional (Croesawn alwadau yn Gymraeg) networks. College isn’t just for 16 year olds, we welcome students from all walks of life and all Email ages; it’s never too late to start your success [email protected] story with us!

MADE FOR CONVENIENCE. MADE FOR YOU.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime REWRITE YOUR CAREER WITH A PERSONAL LEARNING ACCOUNT

Take advantage of FREE and FLEXIBLE courses in ICT, Construction, Engineering, and Health and Care.

Study around work and family commitments and gain skills that employers are looking for.

To apply, you must be: • Employed • Earning under £26,000 per year • Over the age of 19 years old • Living in Wales

Coleg Gwent is the only provider in to offer these Welsh Government fully funded courses.

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MADE FOR CONVENIENCE. MADE FOR YOU.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/pla 7 MADE University level qualifications FOR on your GRADUATES doorstep!

Gain a university qualification at Not sure if you meet the requirements? Coleg Gwent We don’t have strict entry requirements for Did you know that you can gain a university our higher education courses; we consider you qualification at Coleg Gwent? We have a as an individual. We look at your life and work growing number of higher education courses, so experience, as well as previous qualifications. whatever you’re interested in, why not take a look in our HE guide or on our website? Find out more, and apply, at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/he You can study courses in… • Equine & Animal Health • Construction & The Built Environment • Business, Management & Tourism • Creative Industries • Public Health & Care • Humanities & Education • Science, Engineering & Technology • Sport & Public Services

By studying with us, you’ll save time and money on travel and accommodation, perfect for fitting study around work/life commitments. Our classes are smaller and more intimate than a university setting so you can get the help and support you need. As a HE student, you could also be eligible for financial support and subsidies to help with the cost of studying.

Coleg Gwent is a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales, , the University of Worcester, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Pearson.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/highereducation PATHWAY TO DEGREE/UNIVERSITY (ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION)

Courses

Access Head-Start Workshop Access to HE - Nursing, Medical and Health Care Studies Level: N/A Level: 3 Campus: Campus: Newport

So, why study a pathway to degree?

1 It will improve your prospects, making success more likely and helping you achieve that dream career.

2 It proves you have valuable skills such as studying independently and meeting deadlines.

3 Most employers ask for a degree, it shows that you’re competent.

4 It proves you can commit to something, withstand hard work and go the distance. 5 As well as giving you a qualification, you’ll gain a wealth of experience and you’ll definitely make contacts to help you in future.

I needed a qualification in order to move further with physiotherapy. Although working as a Physio Assistant, my frustration was not being able to progress in my current role but coming to Coleg Gwent has enabled me to break that barrier. I found my teachers to be enthusiastic and motivated to get their students into university and to get the best they can out the course. Rosalind Spooner Nursing, Medical and Health Care Studies

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Do your staff have training needs? Do you have a skills shortage?

We have a long standing history of working with employers and delivering results. We offer:

Funding Partnerships and opportunities Employer Networks A wide range of courses at affordable Bespoke training to Expert trainers, prices meet your needs quality results

Working in partnership with employers means we understand the challenges local businesses and industry face. Not only do we deliver training courses to meet your immediate needs but we develop the curriculum of the future to address skills shortages.

Our Employer Engagement team are here to help. To discuss your needs contact us at [email protected] or visit coleggwent.ac.uk/employers ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND LAW 11 Level 2 Business Studies Personal Licence Holders Level: 2 Campus: Newport Leadership and Management Level: 5 Campus: Torfaen Law and Practice (CILEX) Level: 6 Campus: Newport Law and Practice (Legal Studies) Level: 3 Campus: Newport Personal Licence Holders Level: 2 Campus: Newport Robert Davies I joined this course at Level 1 and, I joined this course at Level 1 and, realising how much I enjoyed it, Everyone decided to progress further. group gets on the whole is friendly, well and the teachers are excellent. I’d like to go to the University of Business with to study South Wales I’ve Finance. Since joining the college, skills applied myself and improved my and study ethic. Basic GDPR Self Help Course Basic GDPR Self Help Course Level: N/A Campus: Newport House Buying and selling your - Self Help Course Yourself Level: N/A Campus: Newport Employability Level: 2 Campus: Newport Human Resources Practice Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys, Torfaen Skills Leadership and Team Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen

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Future demand for Accountancy and other related jobs is high in Wales Did you you Did know… Courses A YEAR £81,000 EXPERIENCED CAN LAWYERS EARN UP TO Basic Bookkeeping - Self Help Course Level: N/A Campus: Newport AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting AAT Level: 4 Campus: Newport AAT Diploma in Accounting AAT Level: 3 Campus: Newport AAT Certificate in Accounting AAT Level: 2 Campus: Newport Computerised Accounting SoftwareComputerised Accounting Level: N/A Campus: Newport AAT Access to Bookkeeping & Access to Bookkeeping AAT

AND LAW AND BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY, (EMSI Q1 2018 Dataset) AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL CARE

Courses

All Terrain Vehicle Handling Riding & Road Safety Unit PA2 Ground Crop Level: 2 Level: Entry level SprayerMounted or Trailed Campus: Usk Campus: Usk (Safe Use of Pesticides) Level: 2 Basic First Aid for Horses Riding Skill Development (BHS) Campus: Usk Level: N/A Level: 3 Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Unit PA6 Hand Held Applicators and Safe Use Cat and Dog Basic First Aid Riding Skill Development (BHS) of Pesticides Level: N/A Level: 1 and 2 Level: 2 Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Campus: Usk

Chainsaw and Related Operations Safe Use of Brushcutters and Unit PA6W Pesticides Spraying Level: 2 Trimmers Level: 2 Campus: Usk Level: 2 Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Dog Behaviour Theory Veterinary Care Assistants Level: N/A Safe Use of Pesticides for Vertebrate Level: 2 Campus: Usk Pest Control for Rats and Mice Campus: Usk Level: 2 Felling and Processing Small Trees Campus: Usk Veterinary Nursing Level: 2 Level: 3 Campus: Usk Small Holders (2 Weeks Sheep, Campus: Usk 2 Weeks Beef, 2 Weeks Ducks, Fire and Rescue Service and 2 Weeks Tree Surgery) Workbased - Horse Care Animal Awareness Level: N/A (Outreach) Level: N/A Campus: Usk Level: 1 Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Transport of Animals by Road NPTC Felling and Processing (Short Journeys) Workbased - Horse Care Small Trees Level: 2 (Outreach) Level: 2 Campus: Usk Level: 2 Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Unit PA1 Foundation Puppy Sociallising (Safe Use of Pesticides) Workbased - Horse Care Level: N/A Level: 2 (Outreach) Campus: Usk Campus: Usk Level: 3 Campus: Usk

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Did you know… Future demand for animal caretaker and related jobs is high in Wales 475 JOB OPENINGS FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKER AND RELATED JOBS ARE EXPECTED EACH YEAR IN WALES UNTIL 2025

(EMSI, 2019)

Ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to work with animals… Ultimately I would like to work as a veterinary nurse in a zoo. I knew that I’d feel at home here straight away and I did. The practicals are my favourite part, we clean the enclosures and feed and handle the animals. There’s lots of opportunities on offer studying at Coleg Gwent. Kacey Jones Level 1 Animal Care

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I’m hugely into art and ever since I was little I’ve drawn, but now I want to go into games design. I’ve learnt so much since I’ve been at Coleg Gwent and the teachers support and guide you. I want to do two years of games design at Coleg Gwent at the end of this course and then on to for a third year. Ayk Perera Level 3 Art, Design and Media

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime ART AND DESIGN, MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY 15 Flower Arranging Level: N/A Gwent Campus: Blaenau Introduction to Ceramics Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Knitting and Nattering Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Photography Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Crosskeys Creative Print Making Level: N/A Campus: Crosskeys Crochet For Beginners Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Crochet For Intermediate Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Drone Course Business Level: N/A Campus: Crosskeys Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime at Apply online now EXPERIENCED PHOTOGRAPHERS EARN UP TO CAN £28,000 A YEAR (EMSI, 2019) Did you know… know… you Did Courses Art Techniques for Self Development Art Techniques Level: 1 Campus: Newport Art and Media Level: N/A Campus: Torfaen Learning Zone Photography Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Crosskeys Adobe Photoshop Level: N/A Campus: Crosskeys ART DESIGN, AND MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY CATERING AND HOSPITALITY

Courses

Basic Cookery for Adults NVQ Food Production Did you know… Level: N/A and Cooking Campus: Crosskeys/Newport Level: 2 Future demand for Campus: Crosskeys chefs and other related Cooking for Pleasure jobs is high in Wales Level: N/A NVQ Front of House Reception Campus: Crosskeys Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys Food Safety in Catering Level: 2 NVQ Housekeeping Campus: Crosskeys Level: 2 437 JOB Campus: Crosskeys Food Safety in Catering OPENINGS Level: 3 NVQ Hospitality Supervision Campus: Crosskeys and Leadership FOR CHEF AND Level: 3 RELATED JOBS Managing Food Safety in Catering Campus: Crosskeys ARE EXPECTED Level: 4 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Hospitality Management EACH YEAR IN Level: 4 WALES UNTIL Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Beverage Service 2025 Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Kitchen Services Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Customer Service (EMSI, 2019) Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Professional Cookery Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Customer Service Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Professional Cookery Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Food and Beverage Service Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys NVQ Professional Cookery (Patisserie & Confectionery) Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys

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(EMSI, 2019)

I really enjoy the practical element of this course, talking to customers and the theory behind how the food is made. Recently we worked with chefs in the kitchen of the Cardiff Marriott. Aled James Professional Cookery Level 1

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Did you know… (EMSI, 2019)

EXPERIENCED SENIOR EXPERIENCED CYBER COMPUTER ENGINEERS SECURITY CONSULTANTS CAN MAKE UP TO CAN MAKE UP TO £31,000 A YEAR £43,000 A YEAR

With these courses, you could be employed by any organisation that uses IT - so the world is your oyster!

Courses

Advertising your Business on Social Fixing a PC - Self Help Course Making best use of Alexa - Media - Self Help Course Level: N/A Self Help Course Level: N/A Campus: Newport Level: N/A Campus: Newport Campus: Newport Introduction to Cloud Computing Basic IT Settings & Internet Technologies Microsoft Excel Level: N/A Level: N/A Level: 1 Campus: Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Newport Campus: Newport

CompTIA A+ Units Introduction to Programming - Microsoft Excel Level: 2 Become a Coder Level: 2 Campus: Newport Level: N/A Campus: Newport Campus: Newport Computer Settings Course Microsoft Excel Level: N/A Introduction to Raspberry Pi’s Level: 3 Campus: Newport Level: N/A Campus: Newport Campus: Newport Cyber Security Basics Using the Internet Level: N/A IT Users (ITQ) Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Newport Level: 1 Campus: Newport Campus: Newport

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I chose to do this course as I enjoy computing, it offers the best options and covers a lot of areas. My biggest achievement so far has been coming third place in the Networking & Security Skills Competition. After college, I’d like to get into Cyber Security. My course covers this area but the tutors are also teaching me the soft skills I’ll need on a day-to- day basis. Jack Bright Level 3 Digital Technology (Career College)

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Did you know… Future demand for Electrician and related jobs is high in Wales

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGERS CAN EARN UP TO £47,500 A YEAR

(EMSI, 2019)

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime CONSTRUCTION Courses

Bench Joinery National Certificate in Site Carpentry Level: 3 Construction Health and Safety Level: 3 Campus: Newport Level: 3 Campus: Newport Campus: Torfaen Building Maintenance Multi-trade Site Management Safety Repair and Refurbishment NVQ Install Electrotechnical Training Scheme (SMSTS) Operations (Construction) Systems & Equipment Level: Professional Level: 1 Level: 3 Campus: Torfaen Campus: Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent Site Safety + Health Electrical Installation NVQ Plumbing & Heating and Safety Awareness Level: 2 Level: 2 Level: Professional Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Torfaen

Electrical Installation Painting and Decorating Site Supervisor Safety Training Level: 3 Level: N/A Scheme (SSSTS) Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent Level: Professional Campus: Torfaen Groundworks Requirements for Electrical Level: 2 Installations (18th Edition) Tiling and Plastering Campus: Newport Level: Professional Level: N/A Campus: Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent Leadership and Management Practice for Construction & Built Site Environmental Awareness Environment Sector Training Scheme (SEATS) Level: 3 Level: 3 Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Newport

I joined this course because I wanted to try out different trades to see which one I preferred. The course is great because it’s practical and you get to try so many things - painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics and bricklaying. Coming to an open event was really helpful. I was able to speak to the tutors and, when I came to the college, I already knew them. Tegan Clayden Level 1 Multiskills

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Courses

British Sign Language Support Teaching and Training, Assessment and Level: Entry level 3 Learning in Schools Quality Assurance Campus: Crosskeys Level: 2 Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys/Newport/ Campus: Newport Education and Training Torfaen Level: 3 Training, Assessment and Campus: Blaenau Gwent Support Teaching and Learning Quality Assurance in Schools Level: 4 Preparing to Teach in PcET Level: 3 Campus: Newport Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Campus: Blaenau Gwent/Crosskeys Newport/Torfaen

Did you know… Future demand for 776 JOB teachers and related jobs OPENINGS is high in Wales FOR TEACHER AND RELATED JOBS ARE EXPECTED EACH YEAR IN WALES UNTIL 2025 (EMSI, 2019)

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EXPERIENCED TEACHERS CAN EARN UP TO £40,000 A YEAR (EMSI, 2019) Teachers with management responsibility can receive a higher salary than this.

This course worked well for me and my childcare, it’s also close to home. There’s a close knit group of us in the class which makes you more of an individual than just one of hundreds in a lecture theatre. I’ve been motivated and really excited to get stuck in with my work, I never really felt like this at uni. Hannah Williams PCET

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Courses

Basic Car Maintenance for Engineering (C&G 2850) – MOT Testing Beginners Mechanical Level: 2 Level: N/A Level: 3 Campus: Newport Campus: Newport Campus: Crosskeys MOT Test Centre Management Basic Vehicle Maintenance/ Engineering Level: 3 Restoration (Fabrication and Welding) Campus: Newport Level: N/A Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Newport MOT Annual Assessment Level: N/A Cert Light Vehicle Inspection Engineering (Electrical) Campus: Newport Technician Level: 3 Level: Professional Campus: Crosskeys Motorcycle Maintenance Campus: Newport and Repair Engineering (Manufacturing) Level: N/A Computer Aided Design Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys Level: 1 Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ NVQ PEO Crosskeys/Newport Electrical Installations: Inspection (Fabrication and Welding) and Testing/Initial Verification Level: 1 Computer Aided Design Level: 3 Campus: Newport Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ NVQ PEO Crosskeys/Newport Introduction in Car Body Repair (Fabrication and Welding) Level: N/A Level: 2 Computer Aided Design Campus: Newport Campus: Newport Level: 3 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ IOSH Working Safely NVQ PEO (Mechanical) Crosskeys/Newport Level: Professional Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Crosskeys Engineering (Mechanical) Level: 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance PAT Testing and Inspection Campus: Crosskeys Level: 1 Level: Professional Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Newport Engineering (2850) – Electrical Level: 3 MMA Welding Welding (C&G 3268) Campus: Crosskeys Level: N/A Level: 3 Campus: Newport Campus: Newport

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Did you know… Future demand for Mechanics and related jobs is high in Wales

EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS CAN EARN UP TO £45,500 A YEAR

(EMSI, 2019)

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Courses

ESOL - Introductory Level ESOL Skills for Life Level: N/A (Speaking and Listening) Campus: Newport Level: Entry level 3 Campus: Newport ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Level: Entry level 1 Level: Entry level 1 Campus: Newport Campus: Newport

ESOL Skills for Life ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Speaking and Listening) Level: Entry level 2 Level: Entry level 2 Campus: Newport Campus: Newport ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Level: Entry level 3 Campus: Newport

ESOL courses based in Newport are placed from the Reach Hub: www.reach.wales/en. The Hub staff will check on your identity for eligibility; and carry out a range of assessments to refer to appropriate courses and support.

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) 27 Level 1 ESOL Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime at Apply online now Diana Maria Rivera Tabora I chose this course to improve my I chose this course to improve my degree English as I was studying a Masters in Spain. in Business and Technology The topics studied in the classroom as well have helped with everyday life as my degree. The tutors are very I could understanding. When I arrived, and was only speak a little bit of English I can too nervous to ask questions. Now confidently hold a conversation. HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY Courses

Art of Photographic Make-Up Body Art Design Lash and Brow Treatments Level: 2 Level: 2 Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent

(NVQ) Barbering Body Massage and Stone Therapy Lash Extensions Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 3 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent Newport Certificate in Hairdressing Services (NVQ) Make Up Basic Make-Up Application Level: 2 Level: 2 Level: 1 Campus: Newport Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent Hair Up Manicure/Pedicure (NVQ) Beauty Therapy Level: N/A Level: N/A Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Crosskeys Hair and Media Make-Up Nail Enhancement using UV Gel (NVQ) Beauty Therapy Level: 2 Level: 3 Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Crosskeys Intro to Cutting Hair Nail Technology Beauty Services Level: N/A Level: 3 Level: 2 Campus: Newport Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Newport Introduction to Perming Hair Theatrical and Media Make Up Blowdrying Level: N/A Level: 3 Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Campus: Crosskeys Campus: Blaenau Gwent

Did you know… 165 JOB OPENINGS Future demand for Beauty FOR HAIRDRESSER AND RELATED Therapist and related jobs JOBS ARE EXPECTED EACH YEAR is high in Wales IN WALES UNTIL 2025

(EMSI, 2019)

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The variety of things we get to do on this course is great and there’s such a wide range of modules. The salon here is new and everyone is so welcoming. I entered the WorldSkills competition, an opportunity I might not have had at another college. Elle Rogers Level 3 Beauty Therapy

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2,239 JOB OPENINGS FOR CARE ASSISTANTS WITH CHILDREN AND RELATED JOBS ARE EXPECTED EACH YEAR IN WALES UNTIL 2025

(EMSI, 2019)

Apply online now at www.coleggwent.ac.uk/parttime HEALTH CARE AND EARLY YEARS 31 Introduction to Mental Health Awareness Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys First Aid Mental Health Level: N/A Campus: Newport Paediatric First Aid Level: 3 Campus: Newport Safeguarding Protecting and People Children and Young Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys Health Understanding Mental for in the Workplace Managers Level: 3 Campus: Crosskeys Emergency First Aid at Work Level: 3 Campus: Newport/Torfaen Work First Aid at Level: 3 Campus: Newport/Torfaen First Aid for Children Level: 2 Campus: Newport Health and Safety within the Workplace Level: 2 Campus: Torfaen Health & Social Care ‘CORE’ Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health Level: 2 Campus: Crosskeys

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Level 3 Childcare Courses Counselling Practice Level: 4 Campus: Newport Counselling Level: 3 Campus: Newport Counselling Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Newport Community Voice Community Voice and Engagement Level: N/A Campus: Newport Children’s Care Learning and Development Level: 3 Campus: Newport Children’s Care Play Learning ‘CORE’ Development Level: 2 Gwent Campus: Blaenau

Davies Ellen Rose I knew I wanted to do something I knew I wanted to do something with childcare and a focused coursework-based subject. I like the sense of independence you get at Coleg Gwent. I have three days a week in a placement as a teaching assistant at Usk Primary School and the remaining two days in the classroom. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

Courses

Independent Living Skills Level: Entry level 1 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Crosskeys/Newport/Torfaen

Independent Living Skills Level: Entry level 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Crosskeys/Newport/Torfaen

Independent Living Skills Level: Entry level 3 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Crosskeys/Newport/Torfaen

The course is really good as you get to do different things and learn new skills. There’s a bit of studying and practical work; I’d recommend cooking and woodwork. The teachers are helpful and the class is small but nice. I’m hoping to find a job after finishing this course. Elliot Gane Independent Living Skills

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Course

Fighting for Stage and Screen Level: N/A Campus: Crosskeys

I’d like to make it in the film industry. My advice for students wanting to study this course? Go for it – you get so much help. I came on this course not knowing anything about acting and the tutors have helped me progress so far. Dylan Barry Level 2

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Courses

Exercise and Diet Intensive Fitness Instruction Level: N/A (Mandatory Units) Campus: Blaenau Gwent Level: 2 Campus: Usk Exercise Referral Level: 3 Intensive Gym Instruction Campus: Usk (Practical) Level: 2 Fitness & Instruction Campus: Usk Level: 2 Campus: Usk Personal Training Level: 3 Fitness Instructor Campus: Usk Level: 2 Campus: Blaenau Gwent/ Personal Training & Instruction Crosskeys Level: 3 Campus: Usk Group Indoor Cycling Level: 2 Planning a Route/Map Reading Campus: Usk Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Have a Go at Archery Level: N/A Self Defence Campus: Blaenau Gwent Level: N/A Campus: Blaenau Gwent Instructing Circuit Training Level: 2 Sports Massage Therapy Campus: Crosskeys/Usk Level: 3 Campus: Usk Instructing Kettlebell Training Sessions Taping and Strapping for Level: 2 Sports Teams Campus: Usk/Crosskeys Level: N/A Campus: Crosskeys Intensive Fitness Instruction (Exercise to Music) Level: 2 Campus: Usk

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Did you know… 70 JOB OPENINGS FOR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR AND RELATED JOBS ARE EXPECTED EACH YEAR IN WALES UNTIL 2025

(EMSI, 2019)

Crosskeys campus is home to the Coleg Gwent Dragons Rugby Academy where players gain qualifications alongside their 10 hours a week of coaching. Or maybe football is for you? Why not join the Coleg Gwent Football Academy! Benefitting from the facilities at Cwmbran stadium, you can train alongside your studies.

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1. Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone 2. City of Newport Campus 3. Crosskeys Campus 4. Usk Campus 5. Torfaen Leaning Zone

Monmouthshire Introducing…the Torfaen Blaenau Learning Zone. Gwent

Home to all English language A level education in Torfaen, the Cwmbran based centre will also provide a range of vocational courses and Caerphilly university level qualifications. Torfaen

Situated next to Morrisons, Torfaen Learning Zone will be Newport easily accessible by public transport and will have an on-site car park. As well as the 25 subjects on offer, there’ll also be a refectory, library, science labs, art studio and performance hall. Cardiff

Find out more at:

www.coleggwent.ac.uk/torfaen

*The Department for Education and Skills Welsh Government Learner Outcome Report 2016/17

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