Coleg Morgannwg
Contact Details:
Tel: 01443 662800
Fax: 01443 663028
Email: college@morgannwg.ac.uk
Web: www.morgannwg.ac.uk
The College
Coleg Morgannwg is one of the largest providers of Further Education and training in Wales. It is committed to providing high quality, wide ranging and relevant education and training opportunities for the local community. The college boasts four main campuses across Rhondda Cynon Taf and in addition offers learning provision at more than 80 outreach centres within local communities.
Excellent training opportunities exist for school leavers, employed adults looking to re-train or further their career as well as for people wishing to gain qualifications to help employment prospects. Courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
Courses
Coleg Morgannwg offers a wide range of courses in Art, Business, Care, Catering, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies, Performing Arts, and Sport.
14 -19 years of age
Coleg Morgannwg and RCT comprehensive schools work collaboratively to ensure that students are able to experience a broad choice of vocational and academic subjects.
Progression to a wide range of full-time courses is available, with a number of subject areas to choose from. Courses are available at Foundation level right through to National Diplomas. Progression is available from each level and with good links with a number of universities further progression degree level is available.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
The college offers Modern Apprenticeships and Foundation Modern Apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering and Plumbing. They are open to anyone who is in employment and offer a flexible training delivery to the apprentice and employer. They are available to anyone from the age of 16 years.
The focus of Modern Apprenticeships is:
NVQ Level 3, Technical Certificate, and Key Skills.
The focus of Foundation Modern Apprenticeships is:
NVQ Level 2, Technical Certificate, and Key Skills.
Higher Education, Post Graduate and Professional
Higher Education opportunities exist within the College through links with the University of Glamorgan, University of Wales, Lampeter, University of Wales, Newport (UWCN) and North East Wales Institute (NEWI). The college offers a number of qualifications in conjunction with these universities: HNDs, HNCs, Foundation Degrees and BAs.
The routes available include: Aerospace, Beauty Therapy & Spa Management, Business, Complementary Therapies, Computing, Construction, Costume Design, Mechatronics, Post Graduate in Education plus a number of Access routes.
Adult Learners
Coleg Morgannwg encourages adult learners who wish to further their education and acquire new skills to enhance career prospects. There is a wide choice of part-time courses offered by day and evening. Adult learners are also welcome to enrol on our full-time courses.
The college also offers a range of courses, both vocational and for personal development in the community at more than 80 venues in Rhondda Cynon Taf, working closely with community partners.
Employers
The college offers a combination of academic excellence and industrial experience to provide organisations with first class training. Our professional reputation is important to us and provides companies of all sizes with training and other services to the highest standard.
Programmes are designed to equip you and your staff with the skills and knowledge that will help promote confidence and efficiency. Courses are offered either at the college or through NVQs assessed in the workplace.
International
International students are welcome to enrol on any college course. The International Student Officer will help organise induction and enrolment and deals with issues regarding immigration and living in a new environment, as well as advising on academic issues and progress. Support will be given to you from first enquiry to completion of a course.
The college is accredited to the University of Glamorgan, giving many opportunities to further your studies to higher education.
Open Days
The college holds a number of Advice Days throughout the year; These sessions are held in a relaxed and friendly environment, staff are on hand to give advice and guidance regarding the courses we offer and the best options for you.
Staff from the Campus Offices are available hand to help with advice with grants, travel and a whole host of others queries you may have regarding studying at the college.
Dates available at www.morgannwg.ac.uk