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www.cymoedd.ac.uk www.cymoedd.ac.uk Hello, my name is Karen Phillips, Principal of Coleg y At Coleg y Cymoedd we understand that not everyone is able to University courses at Coleg y where we are Cymoedd and I am very pleased that you are thinking about commit to full-time study, this course guide outlines other options coming to study with us. Whether your circumstances have that are available to you. Whether you want a change of career or a Cymoedd Aberdare Campus changed or you simply want to change direction, Coleg y fresh start we hope we have something to offer you. Coleg y Cymoedd provides higher education courses with Wellington Street, Aberdare Cymoedd can meet your skill development, learning, training our collaborative partner, the University of South Wales. This Rhondda Cynon Taf or retraining needs – we are here to help you. We have a means you’ll graduate with a university qualification, but CF44 8NE range of courses specifically designed to meet the study Contents study in a location convenient for you. If you don’t quite Tel: 01685 887500 needs of our adult learners and they enable you to study have the right qualifications for a full Honours degree, there across a variety of areas, at a level and pace that suits you. 1 Where we are 19 Higher Education will still be opportunities. There is a range of qualifications 3 How To Apply 22 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Nantgarw Campus We hope you will find this course guide useful. You can also on offer: Foundation Degrees, HNCs and HNDs – take a 4 Financial Support 23 Sport Heol y Coleg come and visit one of our open events, check out our social look at our course list. Courses supported by the University Parc Nantgarw media and learner testimonials or contact us to arrange a visit. 5 Learner Support 24 Sign Language are identified throughout this guide. Cardiff Our website at www.cymoedd.ac.uk also provides you with 7 Facilities Open to the Public 24 Welsh for Adults CF15 7QX even more information to help you make your choice. 9 Business & IT 24 ESOL Tel: 01443 662800 11 Care & Childhood Studies 25 Work Based Learning I wish you good luck with your search and if you are inspired 13 Construction 26 Business & International Services Rhondda Campus to join us in September, I look forward to welcoming you to 27 Short Courses Llwynypia, Tonypandy the college. 15 Engineering Rhondda Cynon Taf 17 Creative Industries 32 Conferencing & Events Your Welsh is Important! CF40 2TQ 17 GCSEs 33 Upskilling@Work It is our aim to nurture a Welsh ethos and offer you support Tel: 01443 663202 18 Foundation Learning through the medium of Welsh. The Welsh language is an Get Connected with integral part of modern Wales and is becoming increasingly Ystrad Mynach Campus important as an extra skill in the workplace. The college Twyn Road, Ystrad Mynach Aberdare Nantgarw Rhondda Ystrad Evening Day ColegyCymoedd A N R Y Mynach wants you to keep and develop your Welsh language skills Hengoed, CF82 7XR KEY and for you to see the real worth of the language as an adult. Tel: 01443 816888 FCR This course will not be eligible for a waiver; the full costs of the course will have to be paid. Disclaimer - Coleg y Cymoedd takes every effort to ensure the information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing. Coleg y Cymoedd reserves the right to make changes or withdraw without notice any of the courses, course facilities or support described. A list of all "Croesawn alwadau yn y Gymraeg” Your Future is our Mission College Policies is available via our website: www.cymoedd.ac.uk. “We welcome calls in Welsh" 1 2 www.cymoedd.ac.uk www.cymoedd.ac.uk How to Apply Step 3. Interview and Assessment Financial Support All courses are individually priced and details will be given on You will be invited in for an informal interview with an admission request. We include additional costs such as exam fees in the Step 1. Find the Right Course specialist and a course tutor. During this visit, you will discuss In most cases no fees will be charged to a person studying pricing. Course fees are per year of the course. courses up to and including Level 3 if they are: Check out our range of courses, decide on the your choices and get advice on the best course for you and Part time Higher Education learners may be able to receive help courses/subjects you are interested in. discuss additional learning needs and support available. with fees via the HE fee waiver scheme or Student Loan System In receipt of: Ask for details - telephone 01443 662800. Step 4. Offer For help choosing a course: • Income Support • Visit our website www.cymoedd.ac.uk You will be informed whether you have been offered a place on one of our courses. This offer may be unconditional if you • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Browse our course guide Exceptional circumstances of hardship may be referred to the already have the entry requirements, or may be conditional on • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Director of Learner Services who may make a discretionary • Attend an Open Event you achieving your GCSE or other results. Some courses may • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act reduction or remission of fees based on the evidence provided. • Talk to a careers adviser have entry requirements including Essential Skills in 1999 Communications and Application of Number. • Phone the college. • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit Important Note: Step 5. Enrolment • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Registration, Examination and Assessment Fees You will then be invited to enrol. You will need to bring with you Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no Your course may be subject to one of the above fees in addition Step 2. Apply the appropriate enrolment fee. This is formal confirmation that more than £16,190) to your course fees; these will be included in the starting fee. Complete an application form on-line at www.cymoedd.ac.uk, your place is secure. Those learners who are exempt from tuition fees may not have or we can send you a paper copy version if you prefer. to pay these additional fees. Evidence of meeting course entry requirements e.g. exam It should be noted that as the area takes up Universal Credit certificates will need to be provided before commencement of equivalent, judgements on state benefits will apply. your course. For more detailed information on any of our courses visit www.cymoedd.ac.uk 3 4 www.cymoedd.ac.uk www.cymoedd.ac.uk Learner Support Support staff are experienced and trained to meet a range of Student Welfare & Wellbeing Support for Higher Education needs. Specialist assessors arrange for access arrangements Our Student Welfare & Wellbeing Officers are available to Learner Services in exams and provide specific support. Learning Coaches provide confidential support to learners experiencing personal learners The Learner Services team provide day to day help and can provide extra support through the I2A project. We difficulties and can assist with referrals to specialist agencies support on a range of practical issues, such as travel and understand that college is not just about taking a course - it is where necessary. The Student Welfare & Wellbeing Officers Specialist staff are here to discuss your individual support grants and will be your point of contact when you are not sure about preparing for work or further study, meeting new are able to offer practical help and support on a range of needs or concerns in confidence and help you access the who to approach. people and enjoying what you do and there is help available topics and issues individuals may face in their lives. support you require on your Higher Education course at to make settling into college life easier. Coleg y Cymoedd. If you are in care or leaving care we want to ensure that you Additional Learning Support receive the best guidance and help when needed during your If you have a long term disability, mental health condition (for We want you to be as successful as possible at Coleg y time here. You will have a named person to contact for advice example, depression or anxiety) or specific learning Cymoedd. That's why our dedicated Learner Support Team and support, including financial help. You are welcome to difficulties (for example, dyslexia or dyspraxia) which has a are here to support you. bring your foster carer, social worker or a friend with you if substantial impact on your day to day activity (including in you would like to meet to find out more. education) then you may be eligible for extra help in the form If you have a disability, sensory impairment or additional of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). You can apply for learning need such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s Perhaps you have caring responsibilities at home and look DSA as soon as you have decided on the HE course you wish or ASD; had a Statement (SEN) or support in school or think after a parent or other member of the family and are worried to study. We encourage learners to apply for DSA as early as you may need extra help with your studies in college for some about how you will manage your college work? Please let us possible. of your learning, then please let us know. know if you are a Young Carer and we can talk about the help and support on offer.