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What’s involved:Staff available to provide information on:

• Courses• Progressionroutes

• Careersadvice&guidance

• Funding

Youwillalsobeabletoviewthecollegefacilities.

www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

If you require this publication in an alternative format please telephone 01792 284000 or 01792 890700.Alltheinformationinthisprospectusiscorrectatthetimeofpublication.

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ContentsYourChoices 02

Apprenticeships 03

Sport Academies 04

WelshBaccalaureate 05

YourStepbyStepGuideto becomingaStudent 07

StudentLife 08

TheWelshDimension 09

InformationforParents 09

StudentSupport 10

TutorialSupport 10

CostsandFundingSupport 11

Transport 11

AccesstoHigherEducation 12

ALevels 16

Vocational 34

In some instances we are able to offer transport from schools to the college.

Tycoch campus:

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January Wednesday15

March Thursday13

Llwyn y Bryn campus:

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Gorseinon campus:

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Welcome to the Gower College Swansea prospectus for full time courses for 2014/15.The merger in 2010 of the two legacy Colleges – Gorseinon College and Swansea College - has resulted in our new College being able to offer the widest range of both academic and vocational courses – up to and including higher education courses – with, of course, one of the strongest reputations for high quality teaching and learning, not just in Swansea, but across the whole of Wales.

For example, Gower College Swansea has an excellent track record in student progression. Each year, over 900 students progress to university - of these, about 145 students are accepted by Russell Group institutions and a further 45 by 1994 Group universities. Some 540 progress to Welsh universities. In 2013, ten of our students were successful in their applications to Oxford and Cambridge. Many other graduates have gone on to launch successful careers in sport, fashion and catering, to name just a few.

Our support for students is second to none and applies equally to all of our students – whether

they are studying A Levels or Performing Arts at our Gorseinon Campus; Art and Design at our Llwyn y Bryn Campus; Business, Accounting and Professional Courses at Sketty Hall or the widest range of vocational provision in areas such as Engineering, Care, Catering, Hair & Beauty or Sport at our Tycoch Campus.

So why don’t you get in contact and find out more?

Choosing what to do after school is one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether you already know which career path to follow or are keeping your options open, we are here to help.

We’re here to help you make the right decisions about your future. If you need advice about course options, funding, or any aspect of college life, contact us or come along to one of our open evenings.

One piece of advice - every year the College receives far more applications than places available and some of our courses are full as early as January or February. So please don’t delay in applying as we don’t want you to be disappointed.

Mark Jones PrincipalandChiefExecutive GowerCollegeSwansea

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Students at Gorseinon have access to nearly 50 A Level subjects and a wide range of vocational courses.

Aworkbasedlearningprovision,includingapprenticeships,isalsoavailablehere.Amongstthespecialistfacilitiesprovidedaresciencelabsandacentrefortheperformingandcreativearts.ThecampusisbasedinapleasantresidentialareaofGorseinon.

Tycoch is a bustling and vibrant base for students on a wide variety of vocational, access and apprenticeship courses.

Manyofourwell-establishedvocationalareas,suchashealthandsocialcare,hospitalityandcatering,travelandtourism,business,science,sport,motorvehicleandengineeringareavailablehere.SpecialistfacilitiesincludeTheVanillaPodtrainingrestaurantandTycochSportsCentre.

ThecampusiswithinwalkingdistanceofSkettyandtransportlinkstoandfromSwanseacitycentreareexcellent.

Broadway Hair, Beauty & Holistics CentreWellestablishedasaCentreofExcellence,theBroadwayCentreoffersstudentsathoroughgroundinginallaspectsofhair,beautyandholistictherapies.Itdeliversarangeofcourses-includingvocational,access,NVQanddiplomalevels-inamodern,professionalenvironmentwithastrongcommercialfocus.

TheBroadwayCentreissituatedatthetopendoftheTycochcampus.Itoffersarangeofcompetitivelypricedservicestocollegestaff,studentsandmembersofthepublic.ThecollegealsodeliverstrainingattheKingswayHairAcademyinthecitycentre.

StudentscometoLlwynyBryntoexploreadiverserangeofareasincludingartanddesign,fashion,fineart,graphics,media,musicandphotography.Thecampusprovidesstudentswith21stcenturyfacilitiessetwithinthebeautifulearly-20thcenturyformerGirls’HighSchoolbuilding.Thecampusfeaturesspecialistartstudios,digitaldarkroomsandafullyequippedrecordingstudio.

Llwyn y Bryn Campus

Tycoch Campus

Your ChoicesIt is very important that you choose the right course to progress to the career you want to pursue.

Ourstudentadviserscanhelpyouchoosetherightcourseoptions.Wemayalsobevisitingyourschooltogiveyouinformationandguidance,oryoucancontactusdirect.

Assessmentonsomecourseswillbebyexaminationwhereasothercourseswillbeacombinationofcourseworkandexams-thismayhelpwithmakingadecision.

Youcanstillgoontohighereducationifyouoptforvocationalqualificationssochoosethecoursethatsuitsyoubest.

Manycourseshaveminimumentryrequirementssobeawareofthesewhenmakingyourchoices.

Checkattheinterviewstageifthere’sanyextraworkrequired,forexampleworkplacements,educationalvisitsorout-of-hoursprojects.Don’tforgettoaskabouttheamountofassignmentsyou’llbeexpectedtocompleteonyourcoursetoo,particularlyifyouopttostudythreeorfourALevels.

Somecourseswillhaveadditionalcostsassociatedwiththem-forexampleuniformsorequipment-somakesureyouaskaboutthis.

For the full listing of A Level subjects, see page 16.

For the full listing of vocational and apprenticeship courses, see page 34.

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Apprenticeship programmes are funded by the Welsh Government and give you the opportunity to gain experience and qualifications while you are working. Anyone over the age of 16 can sign up for an apprenticeship and they won’t cost you a penny.

What programmes are available? FoundationApprenticeship(Level2),Apprenticeship(Level3)andHigherApprenticeships(Level4).

What career routes are available?• Accountancy(membership feespayable)

• Childcare• DigitalTechnology(Electronics)

• ElectricalEngineering• ElectricalInstallation• EngineeringMaintenance• EngineeringTechnicalSupport

• ExtractiveMinerals(Mining)

• FinancialServices• GasEngineering• Hairdressing• HealthandSocialCare• MechanicalEngineering• MotorVehicle• PerformingManufacturingOperations

• Plumbing• TechnicalTheatre• WeldingandFabrication

Who can apply? Apprenticeshipsareopentoanyone:• aged16+lookingtogainqualificationsandworkexperience• leavingschoolandlookingfortrainingoutsideoftheclassroom

• returningtoworkafteraperiodofunemployment• lookingforacareerchange• facingredundancy• lookingtodeveloptheirownbusiness• lookingtogainqualificationsintheircurrentjob

What are the benefits? Bysigninguptoanapprenticeshipyoucan:• earnawage• gainexperienceinthesectoryouwanttoworkin• gainqualificationstodevelopyourcareer(e.g.QCF,NVQ,BTECandCity&Guilds)

• developyouressentialskillsfortherealworld(ICT,applicationofnumber,workingwithothers,improvingownlearning,problemsolvingandcommunication)

• enhanceyouremployabilitychances

For more information on apprenticeships, contact 01792 284000/890700 or email apprenticeships@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Work,Apprenticeships

Empower, Employ

TraineeshipsIfyou’reagedbetween16and18andwishtogainexperienceandqualificationsintheoccupationofyourchoice,thentheWelshGovernment-fundedtraineeships areforyou–andwhat’smore,they’refree.

Engage Aimstoaddressanylearningbarriersthatmaybepreventingyoufromcommittingtofulltimework,trainingoreducation.

Traineeships Level 1 AimtoidentifyandaddresslearningbarriersthatpreventyoufromenteringintovocationallearningatLevel2orenteringemployment.

What are the benefits? Byenrollingonatraineeshipyoucan:• increaseyourmotivationandconfidence• developyouressentialskills(communication,applicationofnumber,ICT,workingwithothers,improvingownlearningandproblemsolving)

• receivepaymentofTrainingMaintenanceAllowance (prorata)

• enhanceyouremploymentchances• receiveatravelsubsidy

All learners need to be referred by Careers Wales, contact 0800 0284 844.

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Gower College Swansea Sport Academies regularly produce top level competitors and coaches in their chosen sports. There are seven separate sports academies providing coaching and elite level competition for students.

InrecentyearsGowerCollegeSwanseahasbecomeoneofthemostsuccessfulsportscollegesintheUKwithteamsregularlywinningregionalandnationalcompetitions.Individualstudentshavealsogainedprofessionalcontractsand

beenselectedforinternationalteams.FormerstudentsLeighHalfpennyandJustinTipuricrecentlyplayedonthesuccessfulBritishLionsTourofAustralia,withLeighbeingnamedplayeroftheseries.

Academysporthasstronglinkswithprofessionalsportandnationalgoverningbodies:

•OspreysRugby•SwanseaCityCommunityTrust• FAWTrustFocusCollege•HockeyWales•WelshNetballAssociation•GlamorganCricket/EnglandandWalesCricketBoard

Anumberofcoachesareinvolvedatinternationallevelcoachingintheirrespectivesportsandplayersregularlymoveontoprofessionalandelitelevelcontracts.

Allstudentsontheprogrammeareencouragedtogaincoachingqualificationsandexperienceintheirchosensports.In2012/13over300studentscompletedatotalof1500hoursofsportscoachinginthecommunity.

Sport AcAdemies

Rugby AcAdemy

2012BritishCollegesSportNational PlateWinnersLeague: WRUCollegesLeague(gamestelevisedonS4CandScrumV)Co-ordinator:DanCluroe dan.cluroe@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Football AcAdemy

Men’s Football

2013ECFAPremierLeagueChampions2013ECFARegionalLeagueChampions2012ECFAPremierCupWinners2012WSFACupWinners

League:ECFAPremierLeagueCo-ordinator:RichardSouth richard.south@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Ladies Football2012WSFACupWinners2013WelshCollegesSportLeague

ChampionsLeague:WCSLeagueHead Coach:AndrewStokes andrew.stokes@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Cricket AcAdemy

TheCricketacademytrainthroughoutthewinterandcompeteinselectinvitationalcompetitionsinthesummerterm:-ExeterUniversityInterAcademy Pro40Tournament-ChristCollegeBreconT20-MonmouthSchoolpro40 -BCSSportT20CupCo-ordinator:MikeO’Brien mike.obrien@gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukHead Coach:AlanJones

Hockey AcAdemy

2013BCSSouthWestLeagueChampions 2013BCSNationalChampionships(2nd) 2013WCSLeagueWinners 2013BCSMidlandsLeague

Winners(mixed)Co-ordinator:SianFowler sian.fowler@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Netball AcAdemy

2013WCSDivision2LeagueChampionsCo-ordinator:SarahLewis sarah.lewis@gowercollgeswansea.ac.uk

Surf AcAdemy

BCSWaterSportsChampions2012- MoroccoTrip2012- PortugalTrip2013RegulartraininginSurfing,SUP,SurfLifesavingandswimmingCo-ordinators: LeeHopkins lee.hopkins@gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukIanPeabody ian.peabody@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

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TheWelshBaccalaureateisanexcitingqualificationwhichcanbecombinedwithbothvocationalandALevelprogrammesatintermediateandadvancedlevels.Itencouragesindependenceandadds‘reallife’experiencetothecurriculum,allowinglearnerstodevelopboththeirpersonalandacademicskills.

TheWelshBaccalaureatewillhelpyoudevelopessentialskillsthroughagreaterbreadthandbalanceofexperience.

Itimprovesyourexistingskillsandbuildsonyourinterests.Youwilltakepartinpracticalactivitiesastheemphasisisonlearningbydoing.

The five components of the course are:1.EssentialSkills–communication,applicationofnumber,ICT,workingwithothers,problemsolving,andimprovingownlearningandperformance.

2.Wales,EuropeandtheWorld–yourchancetolearnmoreaboutWalesanditsrelationshipwithEuropeandtheworld.Thisincludesalanguagemoduleatalevelsuitableforyou.

3.WorkRelatedEducation–includesworkingwithanemployerandtakingpartinateamenterpriseactivitytohelpyouunderstandhowbusinessandenterprisework.

4.PersonalandSocialEducation– helpsyouexploreissuesinthemodernworld;family,health,relationships,citizenshipandsustainabledevelopment.Italsoincludesanactivityinthe localcommunity.

5.IndividualInvestigation–anopportunityforyoutocarryoutpersonalresearchintoanareaofinterest.

Why should I do the Welsh Baccalaureate?• Thisisaformallyrecognisedqualificationandisachievedthroughpracticalactivitiesandcoursework(noexams).

• Itallowslearnerstodeveloptheirownpersonalinterestsandskills.

• AtanAdvancedLevelitcurrentlyattracts120UCASpoints,whichistheequivalentofanAgradeatALevel.Thequalificationisatpresentunderreviewandcandidatesstartingin2013/14willbegradedfromA*-C.ItisincludedinoffersfromuniversitiesacrosstheUKandreceivesformalrecognitionthattheexperiencesandskillsgainedarevaluablewhenstudyingatdegreelevelandbeyond.

• Thisqualificationisvaluedbyemployerswhoappreciatethatitgivesyoutheskillsyouneedtowork.Theyunderstandthatitmakesstudentsmoreconfident,bettercommunicatorsandmoreable toworkwithpeople.

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Programmes for SchoolsGowerCollegeSwanseaworkscloselywithschoolstodeliver avarietyofoptionchoicesforbothsixthformandKeyStage4(14-16yearold)learners.Thecourseshavebeendeveloped toresponddirectlytospecificskillsneedsidentifiedby industrysectors.

Thesecoursesprovideastrongfoundationforfuturecareerplansandareagreatopportunityforstudentstolearnaskillthatisn’ttaughtatschoole.g.hairdressing,accountancyorengineering.

ContactHelenLewis (helen.lewis@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk).

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Higher Education

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ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)

WeofferarangeofHNC,HNDanddegreecoursesbothindependentlyandinpartnershipwithanumberofhighereducationpartners.TheseincludeEngineering,AdvancedTherapiesandSpaManagement,HealthandSocialCareandSportsScience.

Formoreinformationvisitwww.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Thecollegeprovidesahugenumberofparttimecourses. Wearepassionateabouthelpingpeopledevelopandlearnnewskillsso,whetheryouarelookingforanewhobbyorwanttoupskillforwork,takealookatourwiderangeofprofessionalandrecreationalparttimecourses.

Formoreinformationvisitwww.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Weofferfree*UniversityofCambridgeESOLSkillsforLifeaccreditedcoursesforthefollowinglevels(14hoursperweekfor35weeks):

PreEntryEntry1(Beginner-A1**)Entry2(Elementary-A2)Entry3(Pre-Intermediate–B1)Level1(Intermediate–B2)Level2(Upper-Intermediate-C1)*subjecttoeligibility–contactustoseeifyou’reeligible!**A1,A2,etc.refertotheCommonEuropeanFrameworkofReference(CEFR)

Entrytocoursesrequiresaninterviewandinitialassessment.Call01792284450nowtomakeanappointment.

Contact: Ifyourequirefurtherinformationaboutanyofourcourses,pleaseemailtheESOLCurriculumLeader,KieranKeogh,atkieran.keogh@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

InternationalGowerCollegeSwanseaoffersawiderangeofacademicandvocationalcoursessuitableforInternationalstudents.

WealsoofferEnglishlanguagecourses.

Ifyourequirefurtherinformationaboutourcourses,pleasecontacttheInternationalOfficeon0044(0)1792284007oremailtheofficeatinternational@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

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Your Step by Step Guide to becoming a Student

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Pupils within the City and County of Swansea:AllpupilsattendingschoolswithintheCityandCountyofSwanseamustmakeonlineapplicationsfortheirpost–16choicesviatheUCASProgresswebsite www.ucasprogress.com.Wewillacknowledgeapplicationsonthiswebsite.Allcommunicationfromusfromthenonwillbemadeviaemail.Pleaseensurethatyouremailaddressisfilledoutcorrectlyinyouronlineapplication.Ifyoudonothaveanemailaddresswewillcorrespondwithyoubypost.

PLEASE NOTE THE COLLEGE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT PAPEr APPLICATIONS FrOM THESE PuPILS.

Pupils from outside the City and County of Swansea and non school leavers:Forallotherapplicants,youcanapplyonlineviaourwebsitewww.gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukor,ifyoudonothaveaccesstoacomputer,wecansendyouapaperapplicationform.Wewouldencourageallapplicantstoapplyelectronicallyviaourwebsite.Allcommunicationfromuswillbeviaemailsopleaseensurethatyouremailaddressisfilledoutcorrectly.Ifyoudon’thaveanemailaddresswewillcorrespondwithyoubypost.

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04 InductionYouwillcomeintocollegeforaninductionsessionbeforethestartofterm.Thisisdesignedtohelpyousettleintothecollege,meetyourtutorandotherstudentsonthesamecourse.Youwillreceiveyourtimetablethenandbegiveninformationtoensureyourtransitiontocollegeisasmoothandhappyone.

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Student LifeWetryandmakeyourcollegeexperienceasinterestingaspossible.InadditiontoyourprogrammeofstudyyoucangetinvolvedinarangeofotheractivitieswhichnotonlygiveyoutheopportunitytomeetlotsofnewpeoplebutalsoimproveyourCVforwhenyouapplyforajobormovetohighereducation.

Mostrecreationandleisureactivitiestakeplaceduringlunchtimes,aftercollegeoronWednesdayafternoons.

Therangeofactivitiesinclude:•leisureactivitiessuchasboxercise,WiiClub,healthylifestyletutorials,squash,tabletennisanddance•teamsportincludingfootball(ladiesandmen’steams),rugby,netball,volleyball,basketballandcricket•events(thesearejustafew!):FreshersFayre,DiversityFayre,GlobalEnterpriseChallenge,StudentAnnualAwards,Inter-faithConferenceandtheHigherEducationFair•learnerinvolvementactivitiesincludingtheStudentCouncil,StudentEnterpriseChampionsandfocusgroups•WelshcultureincludingWelshClubandMisCŵlCymru•performanceopportuntiesincludingchoir,orchestra,danceperformancegroup,jazzdance,balletandauditiontechnique•societiesincludinghistory,philosophyandcurrentaffairs,debating•fundraisingforcharityforexampleChildreninNeed,MacmillanCoffeeMorning,TheKenyaCommunityEducationProjectandtheMrXAppeal

The Student Council AStudentCouncilhasbeendevelopedsothatyoucanhaveyoursayabouthowyouwouldliketoseethecollegeimprove.AsaClassRepresentative,youcanrepresenttheviewsofthestudentsinyourtutorgroupandmakearealimpactonthestudentexperience.EachtutorgroupelectsaClassRepresentativeduringLocalDemocracyWeekinOctober.

YoucanalsoapplytobecomeaStudentGovernorandsitontheBoardofGovernors,providingastudentperspectiveonissuesdiscussedbythecollege’sGoverningBody.

AllstudentscanalsobecomemembersoftheNationalUnionofStudents.MembershipoftheNUSprovidesbenefitsincludingdiscountsandinformationonarangeofissues,includinghealthandfinance.

Enterprise Activities Enterpriseactivitiesdevelopskillsthatyouwillneedwhenyougointotheworkplaceorrunyourownbusiness.Enterpriseskillsaredevelopedthroughthetutorialprogramme,youcanbecomeanEnterpriseChampionandyoucanenteranationalcompetitioncalledtheGlobalEnterpriseChallenge.

You can find out more about all of these activities (and more) at Freshers Fayre in your induction week.

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Information for Parents Pastoral Support Pastoralsupportisoneofthestrengthsofthecollegeandeveryfulltimestudentisallocatedatutorwhomonitorstheiracademicprogress.Thecollegetimetablesweeklygrouptutorialsessionstoensurethatyoursonordaughtercantalktotheirtutoraboutanyconcernsabouttheiracademicprogress.One-to-onesessionsarealsotimetabledsothattheirindividualattendanceandacademicperformancecanbediscussed.

The Student Code of ConductThecodeofconductfocusesonstudentbehaviourwhichdemonstratesacommitmenttotheirstudiesandrespectforthecollegecommunity.AllstudentsagreetotheStudentCodeofConductaspartoftheirenrolmenttocollege.Thisismonitoredthroughthetutorialsystem.

Progress EveningsThecollegearrangesprogresseveningssothatyoucantalktoacademicstaffaboutyoursonordaughter’sprogress.Thisisdoneonanappointmentbasistoensurethattherightmemberofstaffisavailableforyoutotalkto.Wearrangethisthroughyoursonordaughter.

How We Communicate With YouAsacollegecommittedtoreducingourpaperuseandpostageforbothenvironmentalandfinancialreasons,wecommunicatewithparentsandguardiansusingthetelephone,throughmeetingswithyouandbyemail.Postingoutinformationwillbetheexception.Pleaseletusknowifweneedtocommunicatewithyoubypost.

The College’s responsibility to Provide Information to Parents and GuardiansConsistentwiththeDataProtectionAct,wemustrequestpermissionfromyoursonordaughtertosharethedetailsontheirattendance,progressandbehaviourwithyou.Wewilldothatattheapplicationandenrolmentstage.Wearenotabletoignoreanexpresswishfromalearnerifhe/shedoesnotwishinformationtobereleasedtotheirparent(s)/guardians.However,wewilldoourbesttoobtainthatconsentaswefeelthatthisisusuallyinthebestinterestsoftheyoungperson.

MySID – your son or daughter’s performance throughout the yearThroughouttheyearyoucanaccessyoursonordaughter’selectronicmySIDrecord,withtheirpermission.Youwillneedtoaskthemfortheirusernameandpassword.MySIDcanbeaccessedviawww.gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukMySIDprovidesinformationonyoursonordaughter’sattendanceandbehaviouronaday-to-daybasisandtheiracademicreportsastheyarereleased.Ifyouhaveanyconcernsaboutyoursonordaughterafterviewingtheirrecordyoushouldcontacttheirtutor.

mob.gcs.ac.ukThecollege’smobilewebsitecanbedownloadedontoasmartphone.Itcontainsthelatestcollegenewsandusefulinformationoncollegeopeningtimes,importantdatesandfunding.Afterthey’veenrolledatcollege,yoursonordaughtercanalsoregisteranyabsencesusingmob.gcs.ac.uk.

using Welsh in the CollegeItistheaimofthecollegetopromoteaWelshdimension,nurtureaWelshethosandsupporteducationandculturethroughthemediumofWelsh.WearetryingtomaketheWelshlanguageanaturalpartofGowerCollegeSwansea,asitisinsomeareasofthecity.ThecollegeWelshLanguageSchemeensuresthatWelshistreatedasequaltoEnglishandthatthereareopportunitiesforyoutouseyourWelshwhilststudyingandusingthecollegeservices.

Studying through the medium of Welsh ThereareWelsh-mediummodulesintheareasofHairandBeauty,HealthandCare,andMotorVehicle(thesearehighlightedinthecoursedescription).Thehopeisthatthiswilldevelopinthenearfuture.

Welsh-medium servicesWerecordwhichlanguageyouwanttoreceiveourcorrespondence.Beforestartingatthecollege,asaWelshspeakeryouwillreceiveyourinterviewinWelsh.InsomelearningareasthereareWelsh-mediumtutorgroupsestablished,andyoucanbeapartofthat.

ItisimportanttorememberthatyouhavetherighttosubmitworkinWelsh;evenifyourmoduleisdeliveredinEnglish,yourworkcanbetranslatedformarkingifneeded.

ThereisapeermentoringtrainingserviceavailabletoyouinWelsh,aswellassupport,helpandtheopportunitytodevelopyourstudyskillsasaWelshspeakinglearner.

Induction WeekTherewillbeanopportunitytohearabouttheopportunitiesavailabletoyouasstudents,intermsofeventsandactivitiesaswellasanyacademicoptions,andtheserviceweofferinWelsh.

YoucanjointheWelshSocietyduringtheFreshersFair.Wewillbearrangingseveralbilingualeventsandactivitiesovertheyear,sothateveryonecantakepart-forexample,rugbytrips,theatre,gigs,sporttrainingcourses,filmworkshops,rap,competitions,foodfair,aswellastheusualtraditionaleventslikeStDavid’sDayandSantesDwynwen.

What are the advantages of doing things in Welsh?•Developagreaterunderstandingofthesubjectas,tosomeextent,youcanstudyitintwolanguages•Maintainlanguageskillsalreadydevelopedinschool•Developcognitiveskills•Developemployabilityskillsasbilingualpeopleareneededinallkindsofjobs.•Givesagoodfoundationtoanycareer•Meetingnewpeople.

If you would like more information on any of these aspects, contact Anna Fflur Davies, the college Bilingual Champion: anna.davies@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

The Welsh Dimension

IfyouseethissymbolthenthereareWelsh-speakingstaffworkinginthisarea.

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Health and Welfare Services Gotaproblem?Wecanhelp.Studentscantalk,inaconfidentialsetting,toourwelfareofficersaboutanythingfromacademicproblemstoangermanagement.StudentscanalsovisittheStudentHealthAdvisersiftheyfeelunwellorwouldliketodiscussalcohol,drugs,sexualhealthandhealthylifestylesinconfidence.Thesestaffarealsocommittedtoraisinghealthawarenessinthecollege.

Student Support OfficersWehavedesignatedLookedAfterChild,LeavingCare,YoungCarer,MentalHealthandHomelessStudentSupportOfficers.TheCollegeofferssupportonaone-to-onebasis,eithershortorlongterm,dependingontheneed.

Maths and English SupportLiteracyandnumeracyelementsarebuiltintocoursestoimprovestudents’mathsandEnglishskills.Thecollegealsooffersadhocsupportthroughstudyskills.

Student Support Tutorial Support

Student ServicesStudentServicesisthefirstcontactpointforinformation,supportandadviceonanythingfromcareerstofinancialassistance.Thecollege’sspecialiststudentsupportstaffareheretohelpyougetthebestoutofyourtimeatcollege.

Course Advice and Careers Guidance TheStudentAdviserandAdmissionsTeamprovideacomprehensiveserviceincludingimpartial,professionalandconfidentialsupportandguidancetostudentsthroughouttheapplicationprocess.IndependentcareersandeducationadviceisalsoprovidedbyCareersWalesatTycochandGorseinonthroughouttheacademicyear.Theycanhelpyouwithyourcareerchoices,mockinterviews,developingworkskillsandlookingintoemploymentoruniversity.

GowerCollegeSwanseahasarangeofsupportmechanismstohelpourstudentssucceed.

Additional Learning Support Weprovidespecialistsupportforstudentswithadditionallearningneedsordisabilities.Ifyourequirespecialistequipmentorassistancewewillapplyforfundingforthis.Letusknowattheapplicationstagetoensurewecanprovidetherightsupportforyou.

Arangeofsupportcanbemadeavailable:•Supportworker–one-to-one•Supportworker–smallgroups•Specialistsupportforvisuallyimpairedstudents•Communicationfordeafandhearingimpairedstudents•Specialistequipment–uponassessmentandrequest•Materialavailableinlargeprint,tapeandBraille

Ifweknowwhatyouneedwecanmakeallreasonableadjustmentstohelpyousucceed.Alldisclosureswillbetreatedsensitively.Additionallearningresourcesarealsoavailable,suchascomputers,laptopsandeducationalsoftwaretoaidliteracy.

Allfulltimestudentsareallocatedapersonaltutortohelpmonitortheiracademicprogresswhileatcollege.Theyarethefirstpointofcontactifyouneedsupportatanytime.

Studentsalsoattendgrouptutorialsessionswheretheybenefitfromastructuredtutorialprogrammeincludingvisitingspeakers,enterpriseactivities,careersguidance,environmentalissuesandgainassistanceintheirUCASapplications.

Oxbridge Preparation ProgrammeAsignificantnumberofourstudentshaveprogressedtoOxfordandCambridgeeachyearoverthepasttwodecades.10studentsreceivedoffersin2013and25havebeenacceptedoverthepastthreeyears.OurOxbridgePreparationProgrammeprovidesindividualprogrammesforthosewhowishtoapplyforleadinguniversitiesthroughouttheUK,includingRussellGroupuniversities,aswellasinternationalinstitutions.

Inyearone,individualguidanceisprovidedthroughtheearlystagesofapplication.VisitstoOxfordandCambridgeandvisitsbyOxbridgeundergraduatesandliaisonstaffareessentialelementsoftheprogramme.Inyeartwo,interviewtechniquesandmockinterviewsarekeyelements.

HE+InadditiontoourOxbridgePreparationProgramme,GowerCollegeSwanseaisthe“hub”institutionintheSwanseaHE+Consortium,acollaborationbetweenthecollege,thesevenstatesixth-formschoolsinSwansea,andtheUniversityofCambridge.HE+aimstohelpstudentsdevelopacademicskills;inspirestudentstoaimashighaspossiblewhenmakinguniversitychoices(possiblybutnotnecessarilyincludingCambridge);supportstudentsinpreparingcompetitiveapplicationstohighlyselectiveuniversities;andencouragestudentstochallengethemselvesandeachotherinanacademicallysupportiveenvironment.

StudentswhoareeligibletojoinourOxbridgeProgrammewillalsobeeligibletojoinHE+.BenefitsofHE+include:monthlyextensionclassesaftercollegeonpost-syllabusacademiccontentandthechancetoapplyforvisitstoexploretheUniversityofCambridgeanditsconstituentcolleges.HE+iscurrentlyonlyavailableinWalestostudentswhoattendGowerCollegeSwanseaoroneofthestatesixth-formschoolsintheCityandCountyofSwansea.

Some of the students progressing

to Oxford and Cambridge in 2013

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Moving OnStudentsaretaughtbyhighly-qualified,veryexperiencedspecialiststaff,manyofwhomareexaminers,andthisisreflectedintheexcellentresultswhichareachievedeachyear.

Thecollegehaswell-establishedlinkswithmanyhighereducationprovidersthroughouttheUKwhowelcomeourlearnersaspotentialstudents.Thevastmajorityoflearnerswhoapplytohighereducationareacceptedand,indeed,thecollegehadasuccessrateof75.5%in2012(thelatestyearforwhichfiguresarecurrentlyavailable).Around90%ofthosestudentswhoprogressedtohighereducationgainedaplaceataninstitutionforwhichtheyoriginallyapplied,with15%ofoursuccessfulapplicantsattendingaRussellGroupinstitution.

Financial HelpThereareavarietyoffundingstreamsavailabletoeligiblestudentsstudyingfulltimeatGowerCollegeSwansea. Theseincludethe:•EducationMaintenanceAllowance•WelshAssemblyLearningGrant•FinancialContingencyFund

Thefundingisdesignedtosupportyouwithyourstudiesandpayforessentialcourserelatedequipment.Ourfundingteamcanhelpidentifywhatformsoffinancialhelpyoucouldbeeligiblefor.Contactthemon01792284000or01792890700.

Scholarship ProgrammeStudentscanalsoapplytothescholarshipprogrammetogainadditionalfundingtosupporttheirstudies.ThescholarshipprogrammeisopentoallstudentsapplyingforfurthereducationfulltimecoursesatGowerCollegeSwansea.Youwouldneedtodemonstrateahighlevelofcommitmentandachievemente.g.representingyourcountyorWales.Askouradmissionsteamforanapplicationform.

Tuition FeesThecollegedoesnotchargetuitionfeesforfulltimefurthereducation(15hoursperweekormore)providedtoUnitedKingdomorEuropeanCommunitylearnersofanyage.Therearetuitionfeesforoverseasstudents.OurInternationalOffice canadviseyouofthecostsinvolved.

Additional CostsAllstudentsarerequiredtopayanon-refundableadministrationfee.Onsomecourses,e.g.hairdressingandcatering,theremaybeadditionalcostsforspecialistequipmentorclothing.Detailswillbegivenduringtheapplicationandenrolmentprocess.

StudentswhoattendstructuredworkexperienceaspartoftheircourseandrequireaDBS(DisclosureandBarringService-previouslyCRB)check,e.g.forchildcarecourses,willbechargedforthecostsoftheDBScheck.

Costs and Funding SupportApplications for Medicine

Studentswhohaveexpressedaninterestinmedicine,dentistry,veterinarymedicineorrelatedcareersaregivenweeklytutorialsessionsduringtheirsecondyearofstudy.Theseprovidetheopportunityforthemtodiscusscurrentethicalissuesandmedicalbreakthroughsandtoreceiveadviceoninterviewtechniques.

Thecollegehasstronglinkswithlocalhospitalsandothercareproviders,enablingstudentstohavefirst-handexperienceofwhatitmeanstobeadoctor,bothinhospitalandwithinthecommunity.Prestigiousspeakers,includingconsultantsandGPs,regularlyvisitthecollege.Formerstudents,whoarenowqualifiedandprogressingintheircareers,alsocomeintocollegetoprovideinterviewexperienceandtalktostudentsabouttheirchoiceofcourses.

In2013,14studentswereacceptedtostudymedicineandoneisstudyingdentistry.Thetutorgroupalsoincludedthreefuturevetsandtenpharmacists.

Applications to Performing Arts InstitutionsPerformingartsstudentsareguidedthroughtheapplicationproceduresforspecialistcollegesandpreparedforauditions.

Transport Fulltimestudentsarecurrentlyofferedasubsidisedbuspass.AtGorseinoncampusthecollegearrangestransportforitsfulltimestudentsatthestartandtheendofthecollegeday.Itistheresponsibilityofparents/guardianstoensurethatstudentsareatthedesignatedpick-uppointsonthetransportnetworkbythetimeagreed.AtTycoch,LlwynyBrynandKingsway,aFirstCymrubuspassisavailable.ThepasscanbeusedfromSeptembertotheendoftheacademicyearandthroughoutSwanseaandNeath.AbusisprovidedforstudentstravellingtotheTycochcampusfromSwanseaEast.ThebusroutestartsinLlansamlet,pickingupstudentsinBirchgrove,Trallwn,WinchWenandBonymaen,thengoingdirectlytothecollege.ThebusleavesTycochat4.35pmeacheveningforthereturnjourney.Furtherinformationisavailableatopenevenings.

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Access to Higher Education

ThereareWelshspeakingstaffinthisarea.

270 students successfully completed Access courses in 2013. Of these, 231 students gained places at university, including:•Midwifery-SwanseaUniversity•PhysiotherapyandMidwifery-King’sCollege,London

•ClinicalPsychology-UniversityofEastLondon

•PaediatricNursing-BristolUniversity

•Business-LondonMetropolitanUniversity

•English-BathUniversity•History-PortsmouthUniversity•Business-MunichUniversity

95% overall pass rate

Aimed at over

18’s wanting

to return to

education

Levels 2 + 3

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Skills for Further Study Level 2 Agored Cymru Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtopreparefortheAccesstoHEprogrammeswithinGowerCollegeSwansea.

Thisprogrammeisforstudentswhohavebasicliteracyandnumeracyneeds,aswellaslackofconfidencefortheoneyearAccessprogrammewhich,withtheintroductionofgradingin2009,hasbecomechallenging.

What’s involved: ThesubjectsstudiedonthisLevel2coursecloselyunderpinthosestudiedontheAccessprovisionandsoallowstudentstogainaninsightanddevelopagreaterunderstandingofwhatisrequiredofthembeforeembarkingupontheAccessatLevel3.

Moving on: StudentswillbeabletoprogresstotheAccesscoursesuponsuccessfulcompletionormoveontootherLevel3 programmeswithinthecollege.

EmploymentandvoluntaryopportunitiesmayalsobeenhancedwiththisLevel2qualification.

Business Level 3 Agored Cymru TycochCampus Course length: one year

Theprogrammeisaimedatmorematureindividualswhohaveaninterestinbusinessandwishtodevelopthenecessaryskillstoenhancetheiremploymentopportunities.AtleastLevel2innumeracyandcommunicationskillsorequivalentrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Sufficientcreditsgainedonthisprogrammewouldenableastudenttoprogresstohighereducation.

Allstudentswillstudycoremodulesincluding:

•Communicationskills•Applicationofnumber•IT•ECDL(EuropeanComputerDrivingLicence)

Studentswillalsostudybusinessmodulesincluding:

•Marketing•Humanresourcemanagement•Businesslaw

Moving on: Possibleprogressiontohighereducationinareassuchasbusinessstudiesandfinanceortoemploymentinareassuchasbusinessandadministration.

Counselling Skills and Psychology Level 3 Agored Cymru TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thecourseisasuccessfulprogrammethatpreparesmaturestudentsorcareerchangersforeithertheworldofworkorhighereducation(eithervocationaloracademic).

What’s involved: Thecoursecontainsstudyskillunitsaswellasacademicallybasedstudytopreparestudentsforhighereducationwithinthefieldofpsychologyandcounselling.

ThecoursesupportsstudentsthroughtheUCASapplicationsystemforentryintohighereducationinstitutionsthroughouttheUKandNorthernIreland.

Moving on: Possibleprogressiontouniversitytostudypsychology,youthwork,socialwork,counsellingandpsychologyandsocialscienceprogrammes.

Part Time Pre-Access/Access

courses also available.

We also offer a range of Higher

Education and Foundation courses

in partnership with local HE

institutions.

See our website for details.

Victoria Davies showed

determination and focus

throughout the Access to Law

course, consistently gaining

Merits and Distinctions, and is

now studying for a Law degree.

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Humanities Level 3 Agored Cymru Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisaimedatstudentswhoare19andover,havenotattainedaLevel3qualificationinthepastandareintendingtogoontouniversitytostudyanarts,humanitiesorsocialsciencesubject.

What’s involved: Studentsareintroducedtofourhumanitiessubjectareas:English,history,psychologyandsociology.Withineachtopic,arangeofthemesandconceptswillbeconsidered.

Inaddition,studentsarerequiredtoachievecoremodulesinnumeracy,communication,ITandstudyskills,whilstalsocompletingaresearchproject.

Noformalentryqualificationsarerequiredbutcommunicationandnumericalskillswillbeexploredduringtheinterviewprocess.

Moving on: Thegoalofthecourseistodeveloptheskillsnecessaryforstudyatdegreelevel,progressingontoadegreeprogrammeinEnglish,history,sociology,psychologyorarelateddiscipline.

Paststudentshaveprogressedontocareersinteaching,youthandcommunitywork,publicadministrationandcounselling.

Law Level 3 Agored Cymru Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

Theprogrammeisaimedatmorematureindividualsandprovidestheknowledgeandskillsrequiredtoprogresstohighereducationorrelatedemployment.ThecourseisrecognisedbyallacademicinstitutionsandprovidesanexcellentbackgroundfordegreesandHNDsinlaw,criminologyandotherrelatedsubjects.AtleastLevel2innumeracyandcommunicationskillsorequivalentrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.Nopreviousknowledgeoflawisrequired.

What’s involved: Allstudentswillstudythecoremodulesofcommunicationskills,applicationofnumber,IT,researchskillsandcustomerserviceskills,aswellaslawmodules:

•Natureoflaw•Modernsourcesoflaw•Criminallaw•Contractlaw•Tort•Advocacyandcommunications•Mediation•Civilliberties•Sexandracediscrimination

Moving on: Possibleprogressiontohighereducationinareassuchaslawandcriminologyoremploymentinrelatedareas.

Health Science Level 3 Agored Cymru TycochCampus Course length: one year (12 hours per week)

TheAccesstoHealthSciencecourseisaprogrammethatpreparesmaturestudentsorcareerchangersforeithertheworldofworkorhighereducation,eithervocationaloracademic.Thecoursecontainsstudyskillunitstodevelopskillsaswellasacademicallybasedstudytopreparestudentsforhighereducation.

ThecoursesupportsstudentsthroughtheUCASapplicationsystemforentryintohighereducationinstitutionsthroughouttheUKandNorthernIreland.

Moving on: Studentswillbeabletoprogresstouniversityfromthiscoursetostudyaudiology,radiography,paramedics,speechtherapy,podiatry,cardiology,ordegreesinmedicalsciences,etc.

Manystudents,however,dogainemploymentfromthisprogramme,forexamplelaboratoryworkorhealthcareassistantrolewithinlocalhospitalsetc.

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Science Level 3 Agored Cymru Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year (14.5 hours per week)

ThecourseisstudiedoveroneyearandoffersdirectuniversityentrancetomanybiosciencerelateddegreecoursesintheUK.Itisaimedatstudentswhoareatleast19yearsofageandhaveastrongdesiretostudyasciencebasedsubjectatuniversity.Althoughnoformalqualificationsarerequired,aLevel2qualificationinScience,orsuccessfulcompletionofthepre-accessprogramme,isdesirable.

What’s involved: Thecoursefocusesheavilyonpracticalaspectsofscienceandyouwillspendsignificanttimecarryingoutmodern,excitingindustriallaboratoryprocedures–includinggeneticengineering.

YouwillstudymodulesinBiology,Chemistry,PhysicsandMathematics,whilstalsobeingrequiredtoachieveinthecoremodules(communication,IT,studyskillsandresearchproject).Throughouttheprogramme,wewillfocusondevelopingtheskills,knowledgeandunderstandingwhichwillenableyoutobesuccessfulinhighereducation.

Moving on: Thecourseisidealforstudentswhowishtoprogressontodegreeordiplomacoursesinthebiologicalsciencesandeventuallypursueacareerinasciencebasedprofession,egpharmacology,dietetics,radiography,physiotherapy,cardiologyandbiomedicalscience.

Paststudentshaveprogressedontocareersinteaching,youthandcommunitywork,publicadministrationandcounselling.

Social Welfare/ Social Work Level 3 Agored Cymru Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thecourseisasuccessfulprogrammethatpreparesmaturestudentsorcareerchangersforeithertheworldofworkorhighereducation(vocationaloracademic).

What’s involved: Thecoursecontainsstudyskillunitsaswellasacademicallybasedstudytopreparestudentsforhighereducation.ThecoursesupportsstudentsthroughtheUCASapplicationsystemforentryintohighereducationinstitutionsthroughouttheUKandNorthernIreland.

Moving on: Possibleprogressiontouniversitytostudysubjectsincludingsocialwork,youthwork,criminology,socialpolicy,communitystudies,psychologyandsocialsciences.Studentshavealsoprogressedontoateachingdegree.Manystudentsgainemploymentfromthisprogrammeincludingasateachingassistant.

Nursing and Health Professions Level 3 Agored Cymru Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thecourseisasuccessfulprogrammethatpreparesmaturestudentsorcareerchangersforeithertheworldofworkorhighereducation(vocationaloracademic).

What’s involved: Thecoursecontainsstudyskillunitsaswellasacademicallybasedstudytopreparestudentsforhighereducation.ThecoursesupportsstudentsthroughtheUCASapplicationsystemforentryintohighereducationinstitutionsthroughouttheUKandNorthernIreland.

Moving on: Possibleprogressiontouniversityhealthrelatedsubjectssuchasadultnursing,paediatricnursing,mentalhealthnursing,midwifery,audiology,radiography,paramedics,speechtherapy,podiatry,ODP,clinicalphysiology.

Manystudentsgainemploymentfromthisprogrammeforexampleasasocialworkassistant,healthcaresupportworker,youthworkeretc.

The dedication shown by Mark Jones to the Access to Nursing course resulted in the achievement of several Merits/Distinctions and two conditional offers from universities - some feat, considering the limited spaces available for Adult Nursing.

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ContentsArt and Design 18Business 19Computing and Technology 20Engineering 21Health and Childcare 22Humanities 22Languages 24Maths, Science and Social Science 27Media 31Performing Arts and Music 32Sport 33

A Levels

Gorseinon campusAll A Level courses are based at our Level

3

The college offers some 50 A Level subjects, many of which are ‘new’ as they are not offered at GCSE.Takesometimetolookatallthesubjectsasyoumayfindsomethingunexpectedwhichwillprovetobejustthecourseforyou!

InallALevelsubjects,thefirstyearofstudyisknownastheASLeveland,generally,externalassessmenttakesplaceattheendofthefirstyear.

ThesecondyearofstudyistheA2yearandalsoinvolvesexternalexaminationstogainthefullALevelAward.

ItmayalsobepossibletostartanewASsubjectinthesecondyearofstudy.

A-Z Page ¨Accounting 19¨AncientHistory 22¨Archaeology 22¨ArtandDesign:TextileDesign (Fashion/InteriorDesign) 18¨Biology 28¨BusinessStudies 19¨Chemistry 28¨ClassicalCivilisation 23¨Computing 20¨Dance 32¨DesignandTechnology:ProductDesign 21¨Drama 32¨Economics 20¨Electronics 21¨EnglishLanguage 24¨EnglishLanguageandLiterature 25¨EnglishLiterature 25¨EnvironmentalStudies 29¨FilmStudies 32¨FineArt 18¨French 25¨Geography 30¨Geology 29¨GovernmentandPolitics 23¨GraphicCommunication 18¨HealthandSocialCare 22¨History 23¨HumanBiology 29¨InformationandCommunicationTechnology 21¨Law 20¨Mathematics/PureMathematics 27¨MathematicsDoubleAward 27¨MediaStudies 31¨Music 33¨MusicTechnology 33¨Philosophy 24¨Photography 19¨PhysicalEducation 33¨Physics 30¨Psychology 30¨ReligiousStudies 24¨Sociology 31¨Spanish 26¨Spanish(GCSE–Level2) 26¨Welsh(SecondLanguage) 27¨WorldDevelopment 31

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Subject Entries A*% A*-C % A%-E%

Accounting 36 8% 83% 97%

AncientHistory 10 0% 60% 90%

Biology 131 6% 74% 97%

BusinessStudies 93 1% 84% 100%

Chemistry 108 12% 94% 100%

ClassicalCivilisation 18 6% 78% 100%

Computing 17 0% 41% 94%

Dance 18 0% 89% 100%

DesignandTechnology: ProductDesign

10 0% 30% 90%

Drama 30 3% 93% 100%

Economics 33 3% 82% 100%

Electronics 8 0% 100% 100%

EnglishLanguage 37 0% 84% 100%

EnglishLanguageandLiterature 71 8% 96% 100%

EnglishLiterature 33 3% 82% 100%

EnvironmentalStudies 14 0% 71% 93%

FineArt 29 10% 69% 86%

French 28 4% 82% 96%

Geography 79 6% 89% 99%

Geology 25 8% 84% 100%

GovernmentandPolitics 20 0% 65% 95%

GraphicCommunication 23 26% 74% 91%

HealthandSocialCare 12 0% 75% 100%

History 57 2% 88% 100%

HumanBiology 30 3% 70% 93%

ICT 43 2% 65% 95%

Law 64 14% 78% 94%

Mathematics 153 12% 86% 96%

Mathematics:Further 22 27% 91% 100%

Mathematics:Pure 10 10% 70% 100%

MediaStudies 21 0% 48% 95%

Music 19 0% 84% 100%

MusicTechnology 22 0% 36% 86%

Philosophy 16 0% 75% 88%

Photography 35 0% 94% 100%

PhysicalEducation 23 0% 30% 87%

Physics 39 3% 56% 95%

Psychology 128 1% 83% 100%

ReligiousStudies 19 5% 84% 100%

Sociology 63 11% 87% 97%

Spanish 9 11% 89% 100%

Textiles 17 6% 65% 94%

Welsh(SecondLanguage) 9 0% 89% 100%

WorldDevelopment 16 6% 94% 100%

80% A*-C overall pass rate

97% overall pass rate

2013 A Level ResultsEntry RequirementsSevenGCSEsatgradeC,preferablyincludingEnglishandMaths.Ifthishasnotbeenachievedatschool,acommitmenttoenrolonGCSEMathsandEnglishatcollegewillberequiredifitisyourintentiontogoonto highereducation.

Certainsubjects/coursesmayrequirespecificGCSEsatgradeCoraboveandtheseareindicatedwithinsubjectinformation(visitourwebsitefor furtherdetails- www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk).

Whereentryrequirementsarenotmet,buttherearespecialcircumstances,eachapplicationwillbeconsideredonindividualmerit.

GCSE re-sitsStudentswillbestronglyencouragedtore-sitGCSEEnglish,Mathematics,ScienceandWelsh(FirstLanguage), whererequired,andprovisionismadeforthesesubjectstobestudiedwithinthefirstyearoftheircourse.

Examinationswillusuallybesatattheendofthefirstyearofstudy.

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Art and DesignArt and Design: Textile Design (Fashion/InteriorDesign) Course length: two years

Thecourseaimstonurturecreativityandpersonalstrengthsthroughindependentstudy.

What’s involved: The‘designprocess’anditsdevelopmentisanessentialpartofthecourse,thereforeworkshopsinmark-making,colourworkanddesignprocessskillsarecovered.Studentswilluseavarietyofdecorativetechniques,suchashandprinting,embroideryandhanddyeing.Fabricconstruction,manipulationandembellishmentwillalsobecovered.Studentsareencouragedtoexploretheuseofbothtraditionalandnon-traditionalmaterials,suchasplastic,wireandpaper,andtoresearchandstudytheworkofotherartists,designersandcraftpersons(bothcontemporaryandhistorical).

StudentsonthiscoursewillalsobeabletogainadditionalCity&GuildsqualificationswhichcomplementtheALevelprogramme.TocopewiththepracticaldemandsofthetextilescourseitishighlyrecommendedthatstudentsworktowardstheCity&GuildsCertificateinSewingMachineTechniquesqualification.TheCity&GuildsLevel2CertificateinPatternCutting,whichisalsoavailablewithinthecourse,willprovidestudentswithastimulatingnewskillwhichcancontributetosuccessfulcompletionoftheALevel.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£25forthiscourse.

Moving on: ALevelTextileDesignopensmanydoorsandcanbefundamentalincreatingpathwaysforawholearrayofuniversitycourses/ArtandDesignFoundation.Agraduateoftextilescouldfollowacareerinfashion,surfacepatterndesign,interiordesign,film/theatrecostumedesign,fashionpromotion/journalism,teachingorbecomeaspecialisttextileartist/designerintextilejewellery,felt-making,printing,etc.

Fine Art Course length: two years

Thecourseisapracticalexplorationoftraditionalandcontemporarypracticewithinfineartandencourageslearnerstodeveloptheirownskillsanddirectionwithinthebroaddefinitionofthesubject.

What’s involved: Studentsareencouragedtolearnfromtheworkofothersandtodevelopthisknowledgewithintheirownpersonalexplorations.

Afullrangeofdiversepracticeisencouragedandallstudentsareexpectedtochallengethemselveswithinawidespectrumofmaterials,techniquesandprocesses.

AtleastoneGCSEpassmustbeanartand/ordesignsubject.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£25forthiscourse.

Moving on: StudentssuccessfullypassingtheALevelFineArtcoursewillnormallyprogresstohighereducationviathetraditionalrouteofanextrayearoftheFoundationCourseinArtandDesignormaybeaccepteddirectlyontoadegreeinfineart/artanddesign.

Graphic Communication Course length: two years

Whychoosegraphiccommunication?Thissubjectareaallowsstudents,whatevertheirbackgroundorinterests,togetinvolvedwiththe‘creativeprocess’.

AnartbasedGCSEatgradeCisrecommended,althoughnotessential.

What’s involved: Thecourseprovidesopportunitiestodeveloppersonalresponsestoideas,observations,experiences,environmentsandculturesinpractical,criticalandcontextualforms.Candidateswillproducepracticalandcritical/contextualworkinoneormoreareasincluding:illustration,advertising,packagingdesign,designforprint,communicationgraphics,computergraphics,multimedia,animation,webdesign,film,televisionand/orvideo.TheflexibilityoftheAQAGraphicCommunicationspecificationallowsstudentstoworkfromtheirstrengths.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£25forthiscourse.

Moving on: Successfulstudentscouldusethisqualificationtogainaccesstofurtherstudyinavarietyofareas,suchasgraphicdesign,artanddesign,mediadesign,multimediadesign,filmandvideo,advertising,designmanagementandmanyotherareaswithintheever-expandinggraphiccommunicationworld.Thisspecificationlaysanappropriatefoundationforfurtherstudyofartanddesignorrelatedsubjectsinhighereducation.Inaddition,itissuitableforthediverserangeofcandidateswhowishtodeveloptheirinterestinandenjoymentofartanddesign.

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Photography Course length: two years

Thecourseisdesignedtointroducelearnerstothecreativefieldofphotography.

What’s involved: Learnerswilldevelopskillsandanunderstandingoflocationimagemaking,aswellasusingourwell-equippedstudiotoproducehighqualityprofessionalimages.Photographicpracticalexperiencewillbesupportedbyanunderstandingoftechnicalapplications,includingtraditionalfilmanddigitalphotography.

Althoughpotentiallearnersmaynotpossessaformalqualificationinphotography,itisusefultohaveacreativebackground,e.g.artorgraphicsatGCSE,althoughthisisnotessential.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£25forthiscourse.

Moving on: Successfulcandidatescanprogressontofoundationordegreelevelcourses,orperhapsgainemploymentinthemediaandphotographicindustry.

BusinessAccounting Course length: two years

Accountingteachesthestudenthowtomanagethefinancesofasmallorlargebusiness.Itappealstothosewhoarenumerate,haveamethodicalmindandenjoythelogicoffigures.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdeliveredthroughavarietyofteachingmethods.Teamandgroupworkisencouragedandindependentstudyisessential.Thecourseisofapracticalnatureandtheclassatmosphereislively,withagreatdealofstudentparticipation.Workisallbasedonreal-lifesituations,whichcallforaccuracyandtheabilitytohandlealargevolumeofinformation.

Areasstudiedwithinthiscourseinclude:• Financialaccounting• Thepreparationandinterpretationoffinancialaccounts

• Costingandaccountingforcontrol• Investmentandfinancialdecision-making

Moving on: AS/ALevelAccountingcombineswellwithothersubjects,suchasbusinessstudies,economicsandlaw.Itcanleadtoadegreeinaccounting,oraccountingandfinance,orcombineddegrees,suchasaccountinglaworaccountingandmanagement.

Business Studies Course length: two years

BusinessstudiesisavaluablesubjectwhetheryoutakejusttheAdvancedSubsidiaryorthefullALevel.Nopreviousknowledgeofthesubjectisrequired-youdonotneedtohavetakenthesubjectatGCSE.However,somepartsofthecourserequireanelementofconfidencewithnumeracysoaCgradeoraboveinGCSEMathsisrecommended.

What’s involved: Thecourselooksatthedecisionsthathavetobetakenbythemanagersinallorganisations(bothprivatebusinessesandthosecontrolledbytheGovernment).Today’sALevelstudentsarethemanagersoftomorrow.Nomatterwhatyourchosencareeranunderstandingofbusinessstudieswillbeuseful.

Wealsolookattheissuesinvolvedinsettingupandrunningyourownbusiness.

Thebehaviourofawidevarietyoforganisationswillbeinvestigatedintermsoftheirabilitytomeetsociety’sneedsandwantsandalsotheethicaldilemmasandresponsibilitiestheyface.Throughoutthecourse,studentswillbeencouragedtogenerateenterprisingandcreativesolutionstobusinessproblemsandissues.

Moving on: Thereisnolimittothecareerareasthatbusinessstudiesisapplicableto.Eveninmanypublicsectorinstitutions,suchaseducationandtheNHS,organisationsareincreasinglyhavingtoactinabusiness-likefashionsoanunderstandingofbusinessconceptsandtheoriesisvaluabletoallcareer-mindedALevelstudents.Someofourstudentsarealreadyclearthattheywanttosetuptheirownbusinessonedaybutmostendupasmanagersinawiderangeofenvironments.

Alargenumberofourstudentsgoontostudythesubjectatuniversitybecausetheyrealisehowvaluablethiswillbetotheirfuture.

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Computing and Technology

Economics Course length: two years

EconomicsisthestudyofthewaysinwhichManorganisestheuseofresourcestoachievethegoodsandserviceswhichheneedstosurviveandprosper,fromthebasicsoffood,clothingandshelter,tocomputers,airtravel,education,etc.

GCSEMathsgradeCoraboveisrecommended.Nopreviousknowledgeofeconomics/businessstudiesisrequired.

What’s involved: Thecoursewilldealwitheconomicquestionswhichareinthenewstoday,suchasthesingleEuropeancurrency,theminimumwage,thecrisisinagriculture,theroleofGovernmentintheeconomy,etc.Thismakesitaninteresting,topicalsubject,wheretheprosandconsofalternativepoliciescanbediscussed.Thegatheringofinformationfromnewspapers,televisionandtheinternetwillbearequirementofthecourse.

Moving on: Thereishardlyafieldofhumanendeavourwheretheapplicationofeconomicprinciplesisnotrelevant.Aqualificationineconomicsisvaluableinanycareerandinvaluableinspecificoccupations.StudentsconsideringreadingPPCatOxfordshouldconsidertakingeconomics,atleasttoASLevel.Thereisanincreasingneedforeconomistsincommerceandindustrygenerally:inmarketresearch,centralandlocalgovernmentdepartments,banking,themedia,journalism,etc.

Manyprofessions,suchasmanagers,accountantsandbankers,siteconomicspapersaspartoftheirprofessionalexaminations.Businessstudies/managementstudiesatuniversitylevelhavesubstantialeconomicscontent.

Law Course length: two years

ThecourseencouragesstudentstodevelopaninterestandunderstandingoflawandselectedareasofthelegalsysteminEnglandandWales.

What’s involved: Thechangingnatureoflawinsocietywillbeconsidered,aswilltherightsandresponsibilitiesofindividualsascitizens.

Studyunitsinclude:• Understandinglegalvalues,structuresandprocesses

• Understandinglegalreasoning,personnelandmethods

• Understandingsubstantivelaw:freedom,thestateandtheindividual

• Understandinglawincontext:freedom,thestateandtheindividual

Nopriorqualificationinlawisrequiredtofollowthiscourse.

Moving on: Lawisavaluablequalificationformanycareersandaconsiderablenumberofprofessionshavealegalcontentintheirtraininge.g.banking,business,accountancyandjournalism.Otheropportunitiesincludequalifyingforthelegalprofessionasasolicitororbarrister.

Themajorityofstudentsprogresstostudylawatuniversity,althoughcriminologyisanalternativechoice.PopulardestinationsincludeCardiff,Swansea,Oxford,Cambridge,King’sCollegeandtheLondonSchoolofEconomics.Paststudentsoftenreportbackontheadvantagetheyhaveatuniversityovertheircontemporarieswhohavenolegalbackground.

Computing Course length: two years

What’s involved: Theareasstudiedwithinthiscoursearecontainedinfourmodules,comprisingonetheoryandonepracticalcourseworkmoduleineachyearofstudy.WorkcanbeundertakenonbothMacandWindowsplatforms.Topicsinclude:

• Computerprogramming• Creatingcomputersoftware,e.g.databaseprogramming,gamesprogramming,appdevelopment

• Representingdatainthecomputer• Security• Datatypesanddatastructures• Fileorganisationanddatabasesystems

• Methodsofsolvingstandardproblems• Producingstructuredsolutionstocomputerproblems

• Systemdesignandanalysis• Algorithms• Systemtesting• Systemsoftware• Computersystemsarchitecture• Communications

BgradeatGCSEMathematicsisrecommendedtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: Progressiontoauniversitycourse.Ascomputerprogrammesandapplicationsareanintegralpartofeveryaspectofmodernlifeandbecauseofthemanytransferableskillsdeveloped,thissubjectissuitableforstudyincombinationwithmanyothersubjects,bothatALevelandinhighereducation.

Theskillsetdevelopedwillbenefitanycareer.Computersciencegraduatesparticularlyareingreatdemandandcommandhighsalaries.

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Information and Communication Technology Course length: two years

What’s involved: Thecourseconsistsoffourunits,twowillbestudiedforASandtwoforA2.

• Practicalproblem-solvinginthedigitalworld-studentsdeveloptheirknowledgeandunderstandingofthedevelopmentofICTsystemsthroughpracticalexperience,usingarangeofapplicationssoftware.

• Livinginthedigitalworld-thisunitisdesignedtogivestudentsthewiderpictureoftheuseofICTandtoenabletheunderstandingofbasictermsandconcepts.

• TheuseofICTinthedigitalworld-thisunitlooksatthefast-changingsubjectofICT,includingdevelopmentsintechnologyandICTsystemcapabilities.

• Coursework-practicalissuesinvolvedintheuseofICTinthedigitalworld.StudentscompleteasubstantialprojectinvolvingtheproductionofanICT-relatedsystem.

Moving on: CompetitionforITgraduateshasplacedthemabovelawyersandengineersincommandinghighsalaries.ManylargecompaniesarerecruitingITgraduatesactivelyandthereareexcellentopportunitiestoworkabroad.

EngineeringDesign and Technology: Product Design Course length: two years

Theaimsofthiscoursearetodevelopcreativityindesignandestablishafirmfoundationintechnicalknowledge.

What’s involved: Thisisbothapracticalandtheoreticalcourse.InadditiontotheALevelqualificationstudentswillgainanNVQinworkshopskills.

Studentswilldeveloptheircreativitybyinvestigating,designingandmakingproducts.Thiswillbeachievedthroughanumberofsmallertasksinyearone,developingtoafulldesignandmanufactureprojectinyeartwo.Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytofocusonareasthatrelatetotheirchosencareer.

Moving on: ThiscourseprovidesanexcellentfoundationforawiderangeofdegreeorHNDcourses.Whenstudiedwithmathsorscience,studentscanprogresstocareersinarchitecture,aerospace,mechanical,civilormaterialsengineering,computeraideddesign,industrialdesign,productiondesignor3Ddesign.Whenjoinedtoart-based ALevels,amoreart-basedcareermaybepursued.

StudentshaveprogressedtostudyanimationinBournemouth,architectureatBathUniversity,aerospaceengineeringinBristolandSwansea,medicalscienceinCardiffandproductdesigninLoughboroughandSwansea.

Electronics Course length: two years

Thecoursecoversbothacademicandpracticalelementsandisdividedintoatotalofsixunits:threeASunitsandthreeA2units.

ApassatGCSEinScienceand/orMathsisrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: AtASLevelyouwillstudydigitalandanaloguesystems,circuitsandcomponentsandprogrammablecontrolsystemsproject.

AtA2Levelyouwillstudycommunicationssystemsandsystemsapplications,thefinalmodulebeingthedesignprojectwhereyouwilldesignandtestanelectronicsystem.

Moving on: Thiscourseallowsprogressiontohighereducationorvocationalelectronicstrainingviaanapprenticeshipandwillprovideafirmfootholdforstudentswishingtostudyelectronicsorengineering.

Tim Johnston receiving the Outstanding A Level

Student of the Year – Services to Industry

and People award for the quality of his work on

the Design and Technology (Resistant Materials)

course. The brief was to create a shelter

for victims of natural disasters and the

project was selected for the 2013 Innovation

Awards. Tim also studied A Level Business

Studies and Physics and is now studying for a

degree in Business Management.

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Health and ChildcareHealth and Social Care Course length: two years

What’s involved: TheGCEinHealthandSocialCareallowsstudentstobuildskillsaswellastechnicalknowledge.Itprovidesabroadbaseofunderstanding,whileallowingstudentstoalsofocusonthefollowingspecialistareas:

• Rights,responsibilitiesandvalues• Communicationincaresettings• Healthandwellbeing• Serviceprovisionandpractitionerroles

Moving on: Thiscoursegivesstudentsawidechoiceofprogressionoptionsintofurtherstudy,trainingoremployment.Successfulcompletionequipsstudentstomoveontoadegreecourse,includingnursing,midwifery,socialworkandmedicalsciences.ItwillalsogiveaccesstoLevel5BTECHigherNationalDiplomaorQCFcourses.

HumanitiesAncient History Course length: two years

ThiscourseisdesignedtostudythehistoryandcultureofAncientGreeceandRome.

ItisrecommendedthatstudentshaveatleastaBinGCSEHistory(ifGCSEHistoryhasnotbeentaken,aCgradeinEnglishisexpected).

What’s involved: AtASyouwillstudythesetopics,usingoriginalsourcesfromtheancientworld:• PoliticsandsocietyofancientSparta• AugustusandthePrincipate

Youwilllearnhowtousethisevidence,understandingissuesofreliabilityandinterpretation.

AtA2youwillstudyGreekandRomanhistoryunderthethemeofconflictandculture:• TheCultureofAthens499-399BC• TheInventionofImperialRome 31BC-96AD

YouwillbuildonskillsdevelopedatAS,withafocusontheinvestigationofhistoricalthemes.

Moving on: Thesubjectnurturesthepersonaltransferableskillsofproblem-solving,analysis,disciplinedargumentandpersuasivepresentation,whichemployersvaluehighly.Itsstudyisproofofintelligence,commitmentandanabilitytothinkcreatively.Alltheseskillswillbesoughtbyuniversityadmissionstutorsandemployers.Itisalsoanexcellentsubjecttosupportstudyinotherareas,suchasmodernhistory,law,English,philosophyandpolitics.UniversitiestowhichstudentstypicallyprogressincludeSwansea,Lampeter,Bristol,Exeter,Reading,UCLandKing’s.

Archaeology Course length: two years

Archaeologyisthestudyofpasthumansocietiesfromtheinvestigationofmaterialremains.Itisoneofthemostexcitingsubjectsinthecurriculum.Archaeologyistheultimatesubjectforan‘allround’student,inthatitcombineselementsofmanyotheracademicdisciplines,suchasscience,art,technology,geography,history,sociologyandreligiousstudies.

What’s involved: Theprogrammeofstudyisasfollows:

AS outline:Thisspecificationintroducescandidatestotheworldofarchaeologyandarchaeologists:• Unit1:TheArchaeologyofReligionandRitual

• Unit2:ArchaeologicalSkillsandMethods.

A2 outline:Thespecificationprovidesopportunitiesforcriticalthinkingandindependentstudy.Candidatesconsiderfurtherkeythemesinworldarchaeology,includingafocusoncontemporaryarchaeologicalissues,andwillundertakeanarchaeologicalinvestigation:• Unit3:WorldArchaeology• Unit4:ArchaeologicalInvestigation

AgradeBinGCSEScienceisdesirableforentrytothiscourse.

Moving on: Archaeologyisaveryrespectedacademiccourse,whichhasgrowninpopularityoverrecentyears.Alluniversitiesrespectthequalification.PostALevelstudentscanprogressontostudyarchaeologyatarangeofhighereducationinstitutionsincludingRussellGroupuniversities.

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Classical Civilisation Course length: two years

ClassicalCivilisationisthestudyoftheculturesofancientGreeceandRome,primarilythroughtheirliterature.Theirliteratureisverymuchconnectedwiththeirculturalidentity-theirgods,mythsandlegends,whichtheyviewedastheirtruehistory.

What’s involved: TopicsstudiedatAS:• AristophanesandAthens–threeplaysbythecomicplaywrightAristophanes

• Homer’sIliad–theepicpoemsetatthetimeoftheTrojanWar

TopicsstudiedatA2:• GreekTragedy–fourplaysexaminingthedarkandtraumaticrealmsoftheancientGreekmind

• RomanEpic–Virgil’sepicpoem, TheAeneid

Moving on: Studentsmakesuccessfulcareersinthemainstreamofcommerce,law,financeandpublicadministration,aswellasinmoredirectionallyvocationalfieldssuchasteaching,archiveandmuseumworkandconservation.

UniversitiestowhichstudentstypicallyprogressincludeSwansea,Lampeter,Bristol,Exeter,Reading,UCLandKing’s.

Government and Politics Course length: two years

What’s involved: TheASLevelexaminesBritishgovernmentandpolitics.Studentsstudyvotingbehaviour,electoralsystems,politicalparties,ourrepresentativeinstitutionsandhowwearegoverned.

ThesecondyearfocusesontheuniquepoliticalsystemoftheUnitedStates.Topicsincludetheelectoralprocess,useofdirectdemocracy,theUSConstitution,CongressandthePresidency.

TosupporttheASprogrammewehaverecentlyintroducedavisittoLondonandintendtoofferanoverseastriptotheUnitedStatestocomplimenttheA2subjectcontent.

Lecturesinvolvenumerousactivities,debatesanddiscussionsonpoliticalconcepts/theoriesandtheimportantissuesoftheday.GovernmentandPoliticsstudentsmustmeetnormal ALevelentryrequirementsandhaveatleastaCgradeinEnglishbutaBgradeisdesirable.Studentswillneedtobeenthusiastic,withaninterestinnewsandcurrentaffairsessentialtogainingagoodgradeinthesubject.

Moving on: Manystudentsgoontotakedegreecoursessuchaspoliticsorinternationalrelations.StudentsthathavetakenthecoursehavegoneontostudyathighlyregardedinstitutionssuchasAberystwyth,Bristol,Cardiff,King’sCollegeLondon,LSEandSwansea.

Studentswhostudygovernmentandpoliticsgenerallypursuecareersinawiderangeofareas,includingthecivilservice,localgovernment,journalism,socialwork,bankingandfinancialinstitutions,law,police,armedforces,businessandindustry.Knowledgeofgovernmentandpoliticsisveryusefulinawidevarietyoffields.

History Course length: two years

Historyisthestudyofthepastandhowithasbeeninterpreted,involvingresearch,analysisandargument.Conceptsofcause,consequence,continuityandchangehelpstudentsunderstandthepast.

ItisrecommendedthatstudentshaveatleastaBinGCSEHistory(ifGCSEHistoryhasnotbeentaken,aCgradeinEnglishisexpected).

What’s involved: StudentsstudyanoutlinecourseonmodernWelshandEnglishhistoryc1780-1886,focusingonpoliticalandeconomicdevelopmentsoftheera.

Thesecond(in-depth)courseisanEuropeanstudy,eitherNaziGermanyc1933-1945ortheFrenchRevolutionc1774-1795.StudentsofGermanyexamineNazigovernment,foreignpolicy,andtheSecondWorldWar.TheFrenchRevolutioncoverspoliticalandconstitutionalchangesintheperiod,thentheCounterRevolutionanditsdefeat.

Moving on: SuccessatALevelHistorycanleadtoentryathighereducationandisausefulqualificationforemploymentinfieldssuchasadministrationandmanagement,publicrelations,teaching,librarianship,archiveandarchaeologicalwork,museumsandgalleries,law,journalismandthemedia.TypicaluniversitydestinationsforhistoryareAbersytwyth,Swansea,Cambridge,UniversityofLondon,Exeter,WarwickandBristol.

ThereareWelshspeakingstaffinthisarea.

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Philosophy Course length: two years

Inphilosophywethinkaboutfundamentalquestionsaboutlife,religion,science,ethicsandpolitics.Itisasubjectwithaverylonghistory.Althoughyoumightnothavecomeacrossphilosophyinyoursecondaryschooleducation,manyphilosophicalquestionsarenotdifficulttounderstand.

What’s involved: AtASwestudytwounitsandfourthemes:• Introductiontophilosophy1: - Reasonandexperience - WhyshouldIbemoral?

• Introductiontophilosophy2: - Freewillanddeterminism - Thevalueofart

AtA2weprogresstostudykeythemesinphilosophy:• Politicalphilosophy• Epistemologyandmetaphysics• Philosophicalproblems• Nietzsche-‘BeyondGoodandEvil’

Moving on: Philosophyisinvaluableformanycareerswhichinvolvethedevelopmentofrationalargument,standardsofjustificationanddiscoursesaroundtruth.Philosophyhasbeenabasisforcareerssuchaslaw,journalismandteaching.Thecourseencouragesthedevelopmentofusefulskillsthatwillenhancecareerorhighereducationprospects.

religious Studies Course length: two years

Itmakesnodifferenceifyouareatheist(believerinGod),atheist(non-believerinGod)oragnostic(undecidedaboutGod),ReligiousStudiescouldofferyouaninterestingandvibrantoptionatbothASandALevelwithplentyofopportunitiesforthought-provokingreligious,ethicalandphilosophicaldebate.

What’s involved: Welookatissuesrelevanttothechangingmodernworld,suchaswarandgeneticengineering,fromtheperspectivesofreligiousbelieversaswellasmoralphilosophers.Westudyoneworldreligionindepthandevaluateitsrelevancetodayforbelieversandnonbelievers.

GradeCinreligiousstudies,iftakenatGCSEasafulloptionorforshortcourse,isrequired.

Moving on: ReligiousstudiesisregardedasaseriousacademicsubjectwhichservesasanentryqualificationtoallcoursesrequiringALevelpasses.Religiousstudieshelpstodeveloptoleranceandunderstandingofhumanity,usefulforanyjobsworkingwithpeople.

Adegreeinreligiousstudiescanleadtoavarietyofcareerssuchasteaching,socialwork,journalism,nursing,PRandyouthwork.StudentswhohavecompletedthecoursehavegoneontovariousuniversitiesincludingSwansea,Cardiff,Bristol,London,TrinityStDavid,CambridgeandBathSpa.

LanguagesEnglish Language Course length: two years

ThissubjectbuildsonmanyoftheskillsacquiredinGCSEEnglish.

What’s involved: ThemainareasofstudyatbothASandALevelare:• analysingarangeoftexts(bothwrittenandspoken)usingtheframeworksthatunderlielanguageinuse.Themostimportantoftheseframeworksisgrammar.

• writingdifferentkindsoftextstosuitdifferentaudiencesandsituations

• respondingtoissuesinlanguage,includingthehistoryofthelanguage.

Therewillbeopportunitiestoexplorefurtherareasoflanguageusethatinterestyouandtodevelopcreativewritingskills.

GCSECgradesinEnglishLiteratureandEnglishLanguagearerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: ALevelEnglishLanguageisinvaluableforfuturejournalists,teachersandanyonewhohasaninterestinusingwordswithconfidence.Thecourseencouragesthedevelopmentofusefulskillsthatwillenhancecareerorhighereducationprospects:essaywritingtechniquewillimproveaswellasyourabilitytoexpressyourselforally.However,perhapsmoreimportantly,wehopethatyouwillalsodevelopalifelongfascinationwithwords,readinganddiscussingideas.

Former A Level French student, Bethan

Rees, is now studying Modern Languages

and European Studies at the University of

Bath: “Confidence is definitely half the

battle when you study languages, and I

think studying at Gower College Swansea

did the world of good for boosting my

confidence.”

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English Literature Course length: two years

EnglishLiteratureatASandALevelbuildsontheskillsgainedatGCSEandencouragesyoutolookmorecloselyatdifferenttextsandtomakeconnectionsbetweenthem.

What’s involved: Youwillbeintroducedtosomeoftheinterestingcontextualfactorsthatshapedthewritingandthedifferentreadingsoftexts.

AtASyouwillstudyaminimumofsixtexts,coveringarangeofperiodsandgenres,includingmodernpoetryanddramaandarangeofprosetexts.

AtA2youwillstudypoetrywrittenbefore1800andaShakespeareantext.

GCSECgradesinEnglishLiteratureandEnglishLanguagearerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: EitherALevelEnglishLiteratureor ALevelEnglishLanguageandLiteratureareessentialforthosewhowanttoreadEnglishliteratureatahigherlevel,butarealsoinvaluableforfuturejournalists,teachersandanyonewhohasaninterestinusingwordswithconfidence.

Thecourseencouragesthedevelopmentofusefulskillsthatwillenhancecareerorhighereducationprospects:essaywritingtechniquewillimproveaswellasyourabilitytoexpressyourselforally.However,perhapsmoreimportantly,wehopethatyouwillalsodevelopalifelongfascinationwithreadinganddiscussingideas.

English Language and Literature Course length: two years

EnglishLanguageandLiteratureatAS/ALevelbuildsontheskillsgainedatGCSEandrequiresyoutostudyarangeoftexts,bothliteraryandnon-literary.

What’s involved: Youwilllearnarangeoflinguisticandliterarytermswhichwillhelpyouanalyseandcommentongrammarandsentencestructuresaswellasmeaningandimpactwithintexts.Thecourseconsistsoffourmodules,twoatASLevelandtwoatA2Level.Inbothyearsthereisoneexamination(60%)andacourseworkmodule(40%).

GCSECgradesinEnglishLanguageandEnglishLiteraturearerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: EitherALevelEnglishLiteratureorALevelEnglishLanguageandLiteratureareessentialforthosewhowanttoreadEnglishliteratureatahigherlevel,butarealsoinvaluableforfuturejournalists,teachersandanyonewhohasaninterestinusingwordswithconfidence.

French Course length: two years

ImprovingcommunicationinFrenchisoneofthemainaimsofthecourse.Therefore,grammarteachingplaysakeyroleinconfidencebuilding.

What’s involved: Thefirstyearofstudybuildsonexistingskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwritingandstudentsareencouragedtoexpresstheirownopinionsonawiderangeofinterestingtopicsfrompopularculturetohealthylivingandthefamily,whilegaininganinsightintoanotherculture.

StudyingaspectsofFrenchcinemaisakeyelementofthesecondyearofstudy.Theexposéoffersstudentstheopportunitytoembarkonpersonalresearch.Translationpracticeisachallengingbutrewardingpartofthesecondyearandprovidesexcellentpreparationforuniversity.

GCSEprofiletoincludeFrenchatgradeC,althoughgradeBishighlyrecommended.

Moving on: Manyofourstudentscontinuetheirstudyoflanguagesatuniversityandcanlookforwardtocareersintranslating,interpretingandteaching.

Beingabletospeakalanguageincreasesastudent’semployabilitybecauselanguagestudentstypicallycombineacademicqualificationswitharangeofotherskills,includingexcellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills,independenceandself-confidence.

AmongtheuniversitiesthatstudentshaveprogressedtoareCardiff,Swansea,Bristol,Bath,Exeter,London(King’s,UCL,UniversityofLondonInstituteinParis)andOxford.

One of our past A Level French

students, Lottie Myers, is currently

studying on the innovative Cardiff-

Bordeaux Joint Degree/Diploma which will

allow her to obtain the BSc (Econ) in

Politics from Cardiff University, as well

as the Diploma from the prestigious

Sciences Po in Bordeaux (one of nine

Instituts d’Études Politiques in France).

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Spanish Course length: two years

Spanishisnowoneoftheworld’smostwidelyspokenlanguageswithover400millionspeakers.

TheASandA2coursesadvancetheexistingskillsofreading,writing,speakingandlisteninggainedatGCSElevel.

What’s involved: Topicsstudiedincludeleisure,lifestylesandtheindividualandsociety.WithASandA2Level,inadditiontocoveringtheenvironmentandsocialandpoliticalissues,thereisalsotheopportunitytostudySpanishandLatinAmericanfilm.

Alllanguagestudentsenjoythesupportofanativespeakerfororalandgenerallinguisticskills.StudentsareencouragedtousetheinternetforresearchandtousethemanyonlineresourceswhicharenowavailableforSpanish.

GCSEprofiletoincludeagradeCinSpanish(forbeginnersinSpanish,GCSEcanbestudiedinYear1ofthecoursewithanintensivesecondyearcoveringASandAlevelSpanish).

Moving on: Manyofourstudentscontinuetheirstudyoflanguagesatuniversityandcanlookforwardtocareersintranslating,interpretingandteaching.

AmongtheuniversitiestowhichstudentshaveprogressedareOxford,Cardiff,Swansea,Bristol,BathandExeter.

Spanish GCSE (Level 2)Course length: one year

ThisisanabinitiocoursesonopreviousknowledgeofSpanishisnecessary,althoughitisanadvantagetohavestudiedFrench.

What’s involved: TheSpanishGCSEcourseteststheskillsofreading,writing,speakingandlistening.Topicsstudiedincludehomelife,hometownandregion,education,theenvironment,youthcultureandthemedia.

Spanishisspokenbyover400millionpeople(onlyMandarinboastsmorespeakers).ThisisagreatopportunitytoaddanewlanguagetoyourskillsandenhanceyourCV.¡Buenasuerte!

Moving on: StudentsaregiventheopportunitytostudythelanguagetoASorALevel.Thisinvolvesahighlevelofcommitmentbut,inthepast,excellentresultshavebeenachievedandmanyabinitiostudentshavegoneontostudySpanishtodegreelevel.

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Former student Danny Rees is now studying French and Spanish at St Anne’s College, Oxford and has been travelling in Bolivia to enhance his language skills: “The thorough and in-depth way both grammar and language were taught stood me in very good stead for university, as well as the oral practice I had with native speakers for both French and Spanish. All my lecturers were more than happy to help with any questions I had during my two years and provided me with lots of extra reading material and language work to keep me occupied.”

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Welsh (Second Language) Course length: two years

Welsh(SecondLanguage)GCSEgradeC(fullcourseORshortcourse)requiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: AS(firstyear)-threecompulsoryunitsarestudied:• Film,multimediaWelshculture-oral• Writtencoursework• Theuseoflanguageandpoetry-written

ALevel(secondyear)–threecompulsoryunitsarestudied:• Theplay‘Siwan’,multimediainWales• Shortstoriesandformalletterwriting• Theuseoflanguageandpoetry

Moving on: StudyingWelshathighereducation.Employmentopportunitiesincludethecivilservice,mediainWales,healthandcareservicesorpolice.

Maths, Science and Social Science

Maths:Mathematics Double Award Course length: two years

GradeAinGCSEMathematicsisrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: ToqualifyfortheALevelDoubleAward,studentshavetostudysixmodulesinyearone:C1,C2andC3andeitherM1,M2andM3orS1,S2andS3.

Inyeartwotheystudyanothersixmodules:C4,FP1andFP2andeitherM1,M2andM3orS1,S2andS3.

Studentsqualifyfortwoawards:• AdvancedLevelMathematicsand• AdvancedLevelFurtherMathematics.

StudentswhohavealreadycompletedanALevelinmathematicscanstudyforASFurtherMathematicsbytakingFP1plustwoothermodulesfromthefollowing:FP2,FP3,S1,S2,S3,M1,M2orM3,dependingonthemodulesalreadyundertakenforALevelMathematics.

Moving on: Successfulstudentscanprogresstohighereducationtoreadmathematicsinanyreputableuniversity.

Mathematics/Pure Mathematics Course length: two years

ToundertakeALevelMathematics,aminimumgradeBinGCSEMathematicsathigherlevelisrequired.ForALevelPureMathematics,aminimumgradeAisrequired.

What’s involved: AtAS,studentsstudycoremathematics(C1andC2)andchoosefromeithermechanics(M1),statistics(S1)orcoremathematics(C3)toqualifyforoneofthefollowing:

• ASMathematics(C1,C2andM1orC1,C2andS1)

• ASPureMathematics(C1,C2andC3)

AtA2,studentsstudycoremathematics(C3andC4)andchoosefromeithermechanics(M2)orstatistics(S2)orM1orS1.

A2PureMathematicsstudentswillstudyC4,FP1andFP2.Studentswillqualifyforoneofthefollowing,basedonthecombinationofmodulestakenoverthetwoyearsofthecourse:

• AdvancedLevelMathematics• AdvancedLevelPureMathematics

Moving on: Successfulstudentscanprogresstohighereducation.

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Biology Course length: two years

GCSEgradeBindoubleortriplescience(highertier),Englishandmathsrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Thesyllabusisdividedintosixunits:

ASUnit1:Basicbiochemistryandcellorganisation-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit2:Biodiversityandphysiologyofbodysystems-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit3:Practicalassessment-experimentalworkatcentre,markedexternally(10%totalmarks)

A2Unit4:Metabolism,microbiologyandhomeostasis-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit5:Environment,geneticsandevolution-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit6:Experimentalworkatcentre-externallymarked(10%totalmarks)

Moving on: Manystudentsusethissubjectasaplatformforentryintomedicine,dentistryandveterinaryscience.Otherdegreecoursesthatareavailabletobiologystudentsincludepharmacy,biomedicalsciences,radiography,optometry,nursingandmanyotherhealth-relatedcareers.

Biologicalsciencedegreescanleadtoacareerinresearch,genetics,forensicsandpublichealth.Therearemanyenvironmentaldegreecoursesonoffer.Somestudentscombinebiologywithothersubjectsinordertostudypsychology,laworjournalism.

Chemistry Course length: two years

MinimumGCSEgradeBinmaths,Englishanddoubleortriplesciences(highertier)requiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: TheexamboardisWJECandyouwillberequiredtosittwoexaminationsattheendofbothYear1andYear2.Inaddition,therearetwoexternallyassessedpracticalsforbothASandA2.

AtAS,topicsincludeatomicstructure,chemicalequilibrium,chemicalcalculations,energeticsandkinetics,chemicalbonding,shapesofmolecules,solubilityofcompounds,solidstructures,periodictrends,organicreactions,hydrocarbons,halogenoalkanes,alcoholsandanalyticaltechniques.

AtA2,topicsincludespectroscopy,isomerismandaromaticity,organiccompoundscontainingoxygen,alcoholsandphenol,aldehydesandketones,carboxylicacidandderivatives,organiccompoundscontainingnitrogen,organicsynthesisandanalysis,redoxandstandardelectrodepotential,chemicalkinetics,enthalpychangesforsolidsandsolutions,entropyandfeasibilityofreactionsandequilibria.

Moving on: ALevelChemistryisacompulsoryrequirementofmanyhighereducationcoursesincludingmedicine,dentistry,veterinaryscienceandpharmacy.MostofthesescoursesarenowaskingforagradeAorA*inALevelChemistry.

Science:

A Level students from Gower

College Swansea have again

successfully competed in the annual Chemistry Olympiad. The students sat

a two hour examination with

questions set by the Royal

Society of Chemistry. “The

questions are pitched beyond

A Level, often covering unfamiliar topics that we

haven’t yet taught in class,”

said lecturer Paul Mouncher.

“Not one student threw in

the towel so I am incredibly

proud of them. It was a

voluntary challenge and

represents a considerable

achievement for them all.”

Thomas Grove was presented

with a Silver Medal by the

Royal Society of Chemistry.

Tom Chess received a Bronze

Medal and Rachel Anderson,

Shivani Birla, Kelli-Jo Davies,

Melissa Gatley, David Hughes

and Sophia Lewis all received

certificates.

Olympians

Rachel Anderson receiving

the Outstanding A2

Student of the Year -

Arts & Sciences - award

for the quality of her

work and results. She

studied Chemistry, Biology,

Maths and Spanish and is

now reading Medicine at

Cambridge.

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Human Biology Course length: two years

GCSEgradeBindoubleortriplescience,Englishandmathsrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Thesyllabusisdividedintosixunits:

ASUnit1:Basicbiochemistryandcellorganisation-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit2:Biodiversityandphysiologyofbodysystems-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit3:Practicalassessment-experimentalworkatcentre,markedexternally(10%totalmarks)

A2Unit4:Metabolism,microbiologyandhomeostasis-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit5:Environment,geneticsandevolution-writtenpaper(20%totalmarks)

Unit6:Experimentalworkatcentre,externallymarked(10%totalmarks)

Moving on: Studentscanusethissubjectasaplatformforentryintomedicine,dentistryandveterinaryscience.Otherdegreecoursesthatareavailableincludepharmacy,biomedicalsciences,radiography,optometry,nursingandmanyotherhealthrelatedcareers.

Biologicalsciencedegreescanleadtoacareerinresearch,genetics,forensicsandpublichealth.Somestudentscombinehumanbiologywithothersubjectsinordertostudypsychology,laworjournalism.

Environmental Studies Course length: two years

Thisisawide-rangingandinterestingcoursethatfocusesonimportantissuessuchasairandwaterpollution,theuseandmisuseofnaturalresources,climatechange,wildlifeconservationandsustainability.

ItisrecommendedthatGCSEsincludescience(s)atgradeC.

What’s involved: Thecoursecentresonunderstandingthewaythatdifferentnaturalcyclesandeventswithintheenvironmentwork,howhumanbeingsaremakinganimpactontheseprocessesandwhatcanbedonetominimisetheresultingproblems.

Thecourserequiressomebasicknowledgeofchemistry,biologyandphysicsandbuildsonthistogivestudentsaknowledgebasefromwhichtodiscusskeyenvironmentalissues.

Moving on: Therearemanyhighereducationcoursesdirectlyrelatedtoenvironmentalstudies,suchasenvironmentalscience,environmentalriskmanagement,pollutionscience,wildlifeconservationandenvironmentalchemistry.Manyothersubjectshavelinkswithenvironmentalstudies,suchasgeography,climatescience,planningandcivilengineering.

Jobsintheareaofenvironmentalsciencearerewardingandhighlyvalued.

Geology Course length: two years

GeologyisthescienceoftheEarth.Itstudiesminerals,rocksandfossilstounderstandhowtheearthworkstodayandhasworkedoveritslonghistory.

What’s involved: Thisknowledgeisappliedbothinstudyingnaturalhazards,suchasearthquakes,volcanoesandtsunamis,andinfindingvitalresourceslikeoil,coal,waterandmetals.Geologyisasciencethatappliesarangeofphysical,chemicalandbiologicalprinciplestoworkoutpastenvironmentsandeventsandtopredictundergroundstructures,suchasfoldsandfaults.

ItisrecommendedthatGCSEsincludescience(s)andmathsatgradeCorabove.

Moving on: Geologyorearthsciencedegreecoursesareofferedbymanyuniversities.PleasenotethatmanyoftheserequiremathsALevelandsome,suchasOxfordorCambridge,physicsorchemistry ALevels.

Ageologydegreeiswidelyvaluedasapreparationformanyothercareers.Geologyorearthsciencesalsoplayavitalroleinbiology,environmentalscience,geographyengineeringandoceanography.

For the second year running our Geology

students won the South Wales Geology

Challenge organised by the Geological

Society of London. The team went on

to compete against five other regional

winners at the national finals held in

London and came runners up, beaten only

by Wells Cathedral School. The team was

captained by Hannah Collis and included

Alastair Evans, Daniel Peel, Dylan Roberts

and Eleanor Tandy.

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Psychology Course length: two years

Psychologyisconcernedwithhelpingusunderstandthethoughtsandbehaviourofindividuals.Thecourseisinterestingandchallenging,coveringmanyareaswithinpsychology.

What’s involved: TheASLevelcourseinvolvesstudyingthemainapproachesinpsychology,i.e.psychodynamic,behaviourist,cognitiveandbiological,includingatheoryandatherapyforeachapproach,e.g.sociallearning,theoryofaggressionandtherapiessuchaspsychosurgeryanddreamanalysis.Studentswillalsohavetheopportunitytostudyresearchmethodsusedbypsychologistsandtenpiecesofpsychologicalresearch,suchaslanguageinanimals,stressandhealth,causesofphobiasandobediencetoauthority.

TheALevelcoursewillrequirestudentstostudyresearchmethodsandissuesinpsychology,suchastheethicsofusinghumansandnon-humananimalsinpsychologicalresearch.Topicscoveredincludepsychologicalcontroversies,suchasroleofgenesandenvironmentinbehaviour,andispsychologyascience?Otherareasstudiedincludethepsychologyofrelationships,treatmentandcausesofabnormalbehaviourandforensicpsychology.

SevenGCSEs,withaBgradeinEnglishLanguage,essentialforentryontothiscourse.BgradeinMathematicsandSciencedesirable,particularlyifinterestedinstudyingpsychologyatdegreelevel.

Moving on: Manyofourstudentsstudypsychologyatdegreelevel.Thiscanleadtocareersinareassuchascriminalpsychology,educationalpsychology,sportspsychologyandclinicalpsychology.Psychologyisusefulforanyoccupationwhichinvolvesworkingwithpeoplesuchasteaching,nursing,socialwork,humanresourcesandthepoliceforce.

Geography Course length: two years

Thecourseaimstoencouragestudentstoacquireandapplyknowledgeoftheworldatarangeofscales,throughthebalancedinvestigationofphysicalandhumanprocesses,andtodevelopanunderstandingoftheinter-relationshipsbetweenpeopleandtheirenvironments.

What’s involved: TopicsstudiedforASare:changingphysicalenvironmentsandchanginghumanenvironments.Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinlocalfieldtrips.

TopicsstudiedforA2are:coastalenvironments,emergingAsiaandsustainabledevelopment.TosupporttheA2programmewehaverecentlyintroducedanoverseastriptoBarcelonaandintendtoofferasimilaroverseastripattheendoftheASyearofstudy.

AtleastaBgradeforGCSEGeographyisrequiredbutwewillconsiderstudentswhohavenottakenGCSEGeography.

Moving on: Geographyopensupawiderangeofcareeropportunities,includingcartography,surveying,meteorology,teaching,planningandotherlocalgovernmentpositions.GeographystudentsgoontouniversitiesacrosstheUK.ThreeformerstudentsgraduatedfromCambridgeandOxfordin2013withfirstclasshonoursdegreesinGeography.Twostudentsin2013andsevenin2012achievedtheAberystwythScholarshipawardtostudyGeography.

Social Science:Physics Course length: two years

YoushouldseektoachievesevenverygoodgradesatGCSE;gradeAorBinphysicsordoubleawardscienceandinmathematicsareadvisableifyouaretobeconfidentbutCgradesareacceptableuponinterview.Youshouldhaveaninterestintheworldaroundyou,acuriosityaboutthewaythingsworkandenjoythinkingaboutandsolvingproblems.

What’s involved: PhysicsexpandstherangeofknowledgebeyondGCSEviasixmodules:

• Particles,QuantumPhenomenaandElectricity

• Mechanics,MaterialsandWaves• InvestigativeandPracticalSkills• FieldsandFurtherMechanics• NuclearPhysicsandAstrophysics,MedicalPhysics,AppliedPhysicsorTurningPointsinPhysics

PhysicsstudentsnotsittingMathematicsmayhaveaclassfocusingonthemathematicalskills,informationandtechniquesrequiredforPhysics.

Moving on: Physicshasbecomeincreasinglyimportantintheworldofworkandischangingourleisure-timeandhobbies.Itsolvesproblems,helpsdiagnosemedicalconditions,createsnewmaterialstoorder,isovercomingtheenergycrisisand,ofcourse,isthesciencebehindtheinternet.

Physicsisthefasttracktothewidestrangeofopportunities.EmployersrateaPhysicsqualificationsohighlybecausetheyrecogniseyouasintelligent,logicalandpractical.

ALevelPhysicsisausefuland,moreoften,anessentialqualificationforanytechnicalorscientificcourseatuniversity,forexamplephysics,engineering(civil,mechanical,electricalorelectronic),architecture,medicineorveterinarymedicine.

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World Development Course length: two years

WorlddevelopmentisarelativelynewandrapidlyexpandingALevelcourse.

What’s involved: Itisauniquecross-curricular ALevelthatexploresissuesofglobalsignificance.Theseincludesocialandeconomicinequalitiesandpoverty(bothwithintheUKandinternationally),environmentalsustainabilityandtheresponsestotheseissuesbygovernmentsandorganisations(charities,IMF,UNetc)aroundtheworld.

Thenatureofthesubjectmeansitinvolvesalotofcurrentaffairsandisverytopical.Itcontainselementsofhistory,geography,politics,economicsandsociologyandcombinesverywellwiththeseotherALevels.StudentsmustmeetnormalAlevelentryrequirementsandhaveatleasta CgradeinEnglish.Aninterestincurrentaffairs/newsisessentialtogainingagoodgradeduringthecourse.

Moving on: AgoodgradeinWorldDevelopmentcanhelpstudentsgainentrytouniversityandmanyofourstudentsgoontostudydevelopment-relateddegrees.Internationalpolitics/relations,developmentstudiesandeconomicsarecommondegreesforourstudentstotake.

WorldDevelopmentisalsoarouteintoemploymentwithnon-governmentalorganisationsandcharities,globalorganisationssuchastheWorldBank,IMFandmorelocalandnationalemployerssuchaslocalgovernmentsandcouncils.

Sociology Course length: two years

What’s involved:Sociologyisthestudyofsociety,andthewaythatpeopleorganisethemselveswithinit.

Forexample,whydowehaverules(athome,incollegeandinthelaw)?Whydowomengenerallyplayadifferentrolefrommeni.e.whydotheyusuallydodifferentjobs,dressdifferentlyandactdifferently?Wheredowelearnwhoweareandwhoweareexpectedtobe?Dowebelieveeverythingwehearfromourparents,fromschoolorfromthetelevisionandnewspapers?Howdoesourgender,ethnicity,ageandclassaffectourlifechances?

BgradesinEnglishLanguageandEnglishLiteratureareessentialandCgradeinMathsdesirabletoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: Asociologystudentwilldeveloptheskillsappropriateforuniversityandalsoforarangeofcareers:

• Socialwork• Police• Teaching• Journalism• Nursing• Workingformajorcharities

MediaMedia Studies Course length: two years

TheWJECMediaStudiesspecificationisdesignedtoallowstudentstodrawontheirexistingexperienceofthemediaandtodeveloptheirabilitiestorespondcriticallytothemedia.

Ideally,studentsshouldhavea BgradeinGCSEEnglishtomeettherequirementsofthecourse.

What’s involved: Thecourseenablesstudentstoexploreawidevarietyofmedia,includingdigitalmediatechnologies,drawingonthefundamentalconceptsinformingthestudyofthemedia:texts,industryandaudiences.Italsoencouragescreativeworktoenablestudentstogainagreaterappreciationofthemediathroughtheirownproductionworkandtodeveloptheirownproductionskills.AtA2,inparticular,studentsaregiventheopportunitytoresearchatopicwhichwillthenformthebasisfortheirproduction,thusencouragingthemtocreateworkinformedbyanawarenessofcontemporarymediaissues.

Moving on: ThisqualificationprovidesasuitablefoundationforthestudyofMediaStudiesorarelatedareathrougharangeofhighereducationdegreecourses;progressiontothenextlevelofappliedqualifications(egsomedegreeandHNDcourses);ordirectentryintoemployment.Inaddition,thespecificationprovidesacoherent,satisfyingandworthwhilecourseofstudyforcandidateswhodonotprogresstofurtherstudyinthissubject.

Aaron Willmott achieved a maximum

120 marks in the January external

A Level Geography exam – he also

studied Biology and Chemistry

and was a member of the Surf

Academy. Aaron is now studying for

a degree in Environmental Earth

Sciences.

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Performing Arts and MusicFilm Studies Course length: two years

TheAS/ALevelinFilmStudiesisdesignedtodeepenstudents’understanding,appreciationandenjoymentoffilm,themajorartformofthetwentiethcentury,andonedevelopingnewmodesofexpressionandexhibitioninthefirstdecadesofthetwenty-firstcentury.

AgradeBinEnglishGCSEisrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Thecoursebuildsonthecineliteracylearnershavedevelopedinformallysincechildhood.Theywillstudyfilmderivingfromavarietyofproductioncontextsandexperiencedinavarietyofviewingsituations.Theywillalsoengagewithawiderangeofdifferentkindsoffilms,developingskillsofobservation,criticalanalysisandpersonalreflection,aswellasdevelopingtheircreativityandpracticalskills,eitherinaudio-visualorwrittenform.Avarietyofformsofassessmentareused,withtheintentionofproducingimaginative,activelearners.

Moving on: ThisqualificationprovidesasuitablefoundationforthestudyofFilmStudiesorarelatedareathrougharangeofhighereducationdegreecourses;progressiontothenextlevelofappliedqualifications(egHND);ordirectentryintoemployment.Inaddition,itprovidesacoherent,satisfyingandvaluablecourseofstudyforallcandidates.

Drama Course length: two years

Learnersarerequiredtohaveakeeninterestinperformingandthedevelopmentofdramaticskills.Nopreviousexperienceinthesubjectisnecessary.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdividedintofourunits:

• PerformanceWorkshop(40%oftheASexamination)-practicalperformance.Forthisunityouwillactinagroupinaperformancefromasettextandadevisedpiece.

• Textinperformance(60%oftheASexamination)-twohourwrittenpaper.

• Performanceonasettheme(60%oftheA2)-practicalperformance.

• Textincontext(40%oftheA2)-twoandahalfhourwrittenpaper.

Astudiofeeof£40ischargedasacontributiontowardstheatrevisitsandworkshops.

Moving on: LearnersstudyingALevelDramahaveprogressedontostudyingatleadingdramacollegessuchasRADA,LAMDA,BristolOldVicandTheCentralSchoolofSpeechandDrama.Manylearnersgoontostudydramaatuniversity.

Dance Course length: two years

Theaimofthecourseistogivestudentsexperienceofperformance,choreographyanddanceanalysis.YoudonotneedGCSEDancebutaGCSEprofiletoincludeEnglishatgradeCisrequired.Studentsshoulddisplayaninterestincontemporarydanceandawillingnesstoparticipatefullyinextrarehearsalwork.

What’s involved: Thefocusofthefirstyear(AS)isthedevelopmentandperformanceofyourownchoreographyandperformingaspartofaduo/trio.Youwillhavepracticaltrainingontechniqueandthehealthandsafetyofthedanceranddevelopcriticalskillsinordertoanalysechoreographyandperformance.

Thesecondyear(A2)providestheopportunitytodevelopskillsandextendandapplyknowledgegainedatAS.Thefocusofchoreographyshiftstowardsgroupdance.Youwilldevelopknowledgeandunderstandingofaspecificareaofstudyandperformanceskillswillbedevelopedinrelationtothis.

Astudiofeeof£40ischargedasacontributiontowardstheatrevisitsandworkshops.

Moving on: Highereducationprovisionfordancehasrapidlygrowninthiscountryandcontinuestodevelop.DestinationsinrecentyearshaveincludedBathSpa,LabanandLondonContemporaryDanceSchool.Employmentopportunitiesexistineducation,performance,administrationandchoreography.

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Performing ArtsAcAdemyThePerformingArtsAcademyactivities

givestudentsthe

opportunititytoenhancetheirstandardsofperformance

throughworkingwithspecialiststaffinarangeof

performingartsdisciplines.

•Drama•Dance•Orchestra•

•Singing•ClassicalBallet•JazzDance•AuditionPreparation

Clement Jones receiving the Performing

Arts achievement of the year award

for his work on the A Level Drama

course. He is taking a Gap year and will

then take up one of the five offers he

has received to study for a degree in

Drama.

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Music Course length: two years

TheALevelMusiccourseatthecollegehaslongenjoyedareputationasbeingoneofthelargestandmostsuccessfulcoursesofitstypeinWales.

What’s involved: Studentswillbeprovidedwithabroad-basedmusicaleducation,coveringtopicssuchasaninvestigationintosignificantmusicaldevelopments(1650–present),astudyofseveralnoted‘setworks’,andthetechniquesassociatedwithsong-writing,filmcomposition,dodecaphonism,minimalismandotherstyles.Significant‘performancesupport’fromourdesignatedperformancecoachisafeatureuniquetoGowerCollegeSwansea.

GCSEMusicgradeAorB,orgradeVTheory(ABRSM),isrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: Manystudentsprogresstoreadmusicatleadingconservatoires/universitiesthroughouttheUK.Withanever-increasingrangeofmusicalsubjectsbeingintroducedatdegreelevel,theopportunitytofindacoursethatisvirtually‘tailor-made’fortheindividualstudenthasneverbeensobuoyant.

Post-degree,formerstudentshavebeenfortunateenoughtofindgainfulemploymentasperformers,composers,musicjournalists,teachersandrecordingengineers,tonamebutafewpotentialavenuesofexploration.

Music Technology Course length: two years

GCSEMusicisnotneededtoundertakethiscoursebutsometheoreticalknowledgewillbeadvantageousandyoushouldbeabletoplayamusicalinstrument.

What’s involved: Musictechnologyisanexcitingareawherestudentsaregiventheopportunitytostudythecreationandproductionofmusicacrossawidespectrumofpopularculture.

Studentswillstudyhardwareandsoftwaretechniquesofproductionandwillhaveaccesstoawiderangeofstudiorecordingandeditingfacilities.Studentsareencouragedtoexploretheirmusicalityandcreateoriginalmaterialsusingtechnology.Eachofthepracticalmodulesrequiresstudentstoproduceafinishedportfolioofworkcontainingrecordingandsequencingproductions.

Thisisanidealcourseformusicianswhowishtoexploretheircreativitywiththeaidoftechnology.

Moving on: Therearemanyimportantopportunitiesinhighereducationwithawiderangeofcoursesavailable,andmanycareerpossibilitiesforthoseproficientinhandlingmusictechnology.

Withinthemusicindustryitselfstudentsmayembarkuponawidevarietyofprofessions,fromthemoreobviousopportunitiesassoundengineerorrecordproducertothemanyrelatedrolesinthemediaindustryasawhole.

SportPhysical Education Course length: two years

Thiscourseenablesstudentswhoenjoysportandsportingactivitiestodeveloptheirall-roundknowledgeofthesubjectwhilepursuinganacademiccoursetheyenjoyandcanrelateto

What’s involved: Duringthecoursetheywillstudyawideandinterestingrangeofmodules,suchasexploringthecontemporarysociologicalissuesinmodernsportandexaminingtheeffectsofexerciseandtherelationshipsbetweentrainingandperformance.

Thecourseattractsthosewhohavealivelyandenquiringmind,akeeninterestinphysicaleducation(althoughnopriorqualificationisrequired),awillingnesstoexplorenewideasandanabilitytocommunicateideaseffectively.

Moving on: Thiscourseisrelevanttotheneedsofthosewishingtopursueacareerinsportandleisure,particularlyatmanagementlevel,andasaphysicaleducationalist.ALevelPhysicalEducationisalsoarouteforentrytodegreecoursesatuniversitiesorotherhighereducationcourses.

Beth Bingham received the

Sporting Achievement of the

Year award for 2013. As

well as her achievements

in her A Level studies in PE,

Maths and Human Biology,

she was a valuable member

of the Hockey Academy

Beth also played for British

Colleges, Wales U18 and the

Wales Senior team and is

now studying for a degree in

Sport and Exercise Science

at Loughborough University.

The Manic Street Preachers paid a surprise visit to the college as part of a nationwide radio station tour.

Arranged by Swansea Sound and The Wave, students from the college’s music and music technology courses were invited to the recording session where the trio played a track from their new album.

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From Entry to Level 5Vocational

Youmayalreadyknowwhichcareeryouwanttoprogressto.Ifso,thecollegehasarangeofvocationalcourses,designedtoleadtospecificcareers.

IfyoupreferredthecourseworkelementofGCSEstotheexaminations,thenavocationalcoursemaybethebestchoiceforyou.Coursesareavailableatdifferentlevelsandstudentscanslotintothelevelwhichbestmatchestheirentryqualifications,withtheopportunitytothenprogresstothenextlevel.

Themajorchoicesare:

BTECDiploma/Certificate(Level1) One-yearcourse,equivalenttoGCSEgradesofD-G.

Diploma (Level2) 60credit(sixunit),one-yearcourse,equivalenttofourGCSEs.

90-Credit Diploma (Level3) 90credit,one-yearawardequivalenttooneandahalf ALevels.

Diploma (Level3) 120credit(12unit),two-yearaward,equivalenttotwo ALevels.

Extended Diploma(Level3) 180credit(18unit),two-yearaward,equivalent tothreeALevels.

Foreachofthesecoursesyouwillbeaskedtocompileaportfolioofevidencewhichwillbeinternallyassessed. Somecoursesdohavecertainunitsthatareassessedbyexternaltests.

NVQ NationalVocationalQualifications(NVQs)areachievedthroughassessmentandtraining.Theyarepracticalqualifications,basedonbeingabletodoajob,withfivelevels,rangingfromLevel1toLevel5.

City & GuildsThesehavealsobeendevelopedtoequipstudentswithskillsfortheworkplace.City&Guildsqualificationsarevaluedbyemployersbecausetheyaredevelopedinconjunctionwithkeyindustrybodies,ensuringthattheyarealwaysrelevantandup-to-date.

ContentsArt and Design 36Business, Accountancy and Law 40Catering and Hospitality 46Computing and Technology 50Electrical and Plumbing 52Engineering 58Hair and Beauty 62Health and Childcare 66Independent Living 72Media 76Motor Vehicle 78Performing Arts and Music 82Public Services 86Science 88Sport 90Travel and Tourism 92

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Vocational ResultsEntry RequirementsThisisaguideonly.Studentswouldnormallybeexpectedtoachievethefollowingminimumentryqualifications:

Entry Level e.g.VocationalAccesscourse-therearenoformalentryrequirements.

Level 1 e.g.Diploma-anumberofGCSEsatD–Ggradesorabove.

Level 2 e.g.Diploma,ExtendedCertificate,Certificate-oneGCSEatgradeC,supportedbyanumberatgradeDorabove.

Level 3 e.g.ExtendedDiploma,Diploma,SubsidiaryDiploma,Certificate-fiveGCSEsatgradeC.

Apprenticeships Ifyouareapplyingforanapprenticeshipyoushoulddemonstrateacommitmenttoacareerinthearea.

Additional Assessments Somecourseswillalsohaveanassessmentaspartoftheinterviewprocesse.g.Level2plumbingcourses.

Progression Through the Levels Inmostinstancesstudentswhoachieveacourseatonelevelcanmoveontothenextlevelinthatsubjectarea.

GCSE re-sitsStudentswillbestronglyencouragedtore-sitGCSEEnglish,Mathematics,ScienceandWelsh(FirstLanguage), whererequired,andprovisionismadeforthesesubjectstobestudiedwithinthefirstyearoftheircourse.

Examinationswillusuallybesatattheendofthefirstyearofstudy.

Subject Level Entries Pass %DiplomainArtandDesign 2 18 78%

DiplomainArtandDesign 3 14 100%

DiplomainFineArt 3 8 100%

FoundationDiplomainArtandDesign 4 28 93%

DiplomainBusinessAdministration 1 14 100%

DiplomainBusiness 2 10 100%

DiplomainBusiness 3 30 100%

DiplomainProfessionalCookery Entry 22 100%

DiplomainProfessionalCookery 1 22 100%

DiplomainProfessionalCookery 2 11 91%

DiplomainHospitality 3 4 100%

DiplomainIT 2 22 77%

DiplomainIT 3 21 100%

DiplomainIT(softwaredevelopment) 3 17 100%

PerformingEngineeringOperations 1 54 100%

PerformingEngineeringOperations 2 26 81%

CertificateinBasicPlumbing 2 36 100%

DiplomainElectrical/ElectronicEngineering 3 9 100%

CertificateinEngineeringandTechnology 1 10 90%

CertificateinElectrotechnicalTechnology 2 35 89%

DiplomainMechanicalEngineering 3 4 100%

DiplomainEngineering 3 21 100%

Hairdressing(NVQ) 1 24 100%

BeautyTherapy 2 42 95%

Hairdressing(NVQ) 2 50 94%

BeautyTherapy 3 23 100%

Hairdressing(NVQ) 3 16 100%

PersonalandSocialDevelopment 1 10 100%

DiplomainChildcare 1 17 100%

PersonalandSocialDevelopment 2 18 90%

FirstDiplomaChildcare 2 21 81%

DiplomainChildcare 3 48 100%

DiplomainHealthandSocialCare 3 66 100%

DiplomainAppliedScience 2 6 100%

DiplomainAppliedScience 3 8 100%

DiplomainCreativeMediaProduction 2 4 100%

DiplomainCreativeMedia 3 27 100%

C&GMotorVehicle 1 30 93%

C&GMotorVehicle(MaintenanceandRepair) 2 13 77%

DiplomainMotorVehicle 3 5 100%

DiplomainPerformingArts 2 16 100%

DiplomainPerformingArts(Acting) 3 10 100%

DiplomainPerformingArts 3 35 100%

DiplomainProductionArts 3 5 100%

DiplomainMusic 3 12 100%

DiplomainMusicTechnology 3 8 100%

DiplomainSport 2 25 92%

DiplomainPublicService 2 18 78%

DiplomainSport 3 49 100%

DiplomaPublicServices 3 56 100%

DiplomainTravelandTourism 2 18 86%

DiplomainTravelandTourism 3 11 100%

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Art and Design

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Tara Tarapetian left us with a D*D*D* grade in Art & Design Extended Diploma, and went on to study BA Hons Fashion Design at University of South Wales, Cardiff, from where she graduated this year with a 1st class honours degree. Whilst there she won a number of prestigious completions:• 1st Prize Place Winner for Project Peacocks Collection• University of South Wales, Cardiff : Womenswear Collection of the Year 2013• University of South Wales, Cardiff: Outstanding Academic Achievement of the Year 2013 Tara is currently expanding her graduate collection to produce her own luxury high-end fashion brand and also undertakes freelance design work.

Art and Design Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: two years

Buildit,sewit,paintit,printit,shapeit,drawit,loveit!Ifyouwantanexcitingcareerinartanddesignthenhere’stheplacetostart.

What’s involved: Thiscourseoffersarangeofpracticaldisciplineswithinartanddesignincluding:fashion,photography,graphicdesign,fineartand3Dcrafts.Studentswillspecialiseinapathwayaftersamplingallareas.

Workproducedwillcreateaportfolioofexcitingandstimulatingpieces,whichcanbeusedtosecureentrytohigherlevelcourses.Workwillalsobeexhibitedthroughvariousmediumsincludinggalleryspace,installations,digitalportfoliosandfashionshows.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£75forthiscourse.

Moving on: Studentsareabletoprogressontoanumberofhighereducationcoursessuchasdegree,foundationdegreeorHND.SuccessfulstudentshavegoneontovariousdegreecoursesthroughouttheUK,andtoalsowinanumberofprestigiousArt&Designcompetitions

Art and Design Level 2 BTEC Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseoffersasoundintroductiontoarangeofpracticaldisciplineswithinartanddesignsuchasdrawing,painting,ceramics,sculpture,textiles,print-makingandphotography.

GradeCoraboveinGCSEArtandDesignpreferred-equivalentqualifications(Level1vocationalstudieswithartcontent)willbeacceptedpendinginterview.

What’s involved: Studyunitsinclude:•Contextualreferencesinartanddesign•2Dand3Dvisualcommunication•Usingideastoexplore,developandproduceartanddesign•Workingwithvisualartandgraphicsbriefs•Buildinganartanddesignportfolio•Workingintheartanddesignindustry•Essentialskillstohelpwithliteracy,numeracyandITwillbedeliveredbyspecialiststaffaspartofthecoursetimetable

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£50forthiscourse.

Moving on: StudentsareabletoprogresstoaLevel3ExtendedDiplomainArtandDesign,withafinalgradeofameritfromtheirLevel2ArtandDesigndiplomacourse.

Matthew Otten, an illustration student at Swansea Metropolitan University, conducted a print workshop for students on the Level 2 Art and Design course.

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Photography Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thecourseisdirectedtowardslearnerswithexistingexperienceandskillsinphotographicpractice.

What’s involved: Therewillbeastrongemphasisonpracticalworkinginboththestudioandonlocation.Learnerswillexploreavarietyofgenresincludingadvertising,fashion,documentary,travelandmanyotherareasofphotography.Theywillfollowsetbriefsandhavetheopportunitytowritetheirownprofessionalbriefsintheirownspecialistpathways.

LearningwilltakeplaceattheLlwynyBryncampuswhichhasspecialiststudiospace,purpose-builtMacdigitalsuitesandafully-functioningblackandwhitedarkroom.

AnALevelinphotographyorindustrialphotographicexperiencewillberequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£100forthiscourse.

Moving on: Thecourseisdesignedtosupportstudentsinoneoftwopathways.Emphasiswillbeputonthecreationofastrongportfolioforstudentstothentaketotheworkplaceortohighereducationinterviews.Adiverseskillsbasewillbetaughtsothatstudentswillfeelconfidenttostrivefortheirchosenpathway.Eachlearnerwillalsobedevelopingstronglinkswithindustryandcreatingtheirownwebsitesandpromotionalmaterials.Entrepreneurialsupportlessonswillalsorunthroughouttheyear.

Creative Media Level 1 BTEC Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseformsafoundationinthecreativeindustries.

What’s involved: StudentsstudythemajorcreativesubjectsofartandmediathroughouttheyearalongsideotherimportantlifeskillssuchasICT,literacyandnumeracy.Thiscourseistaughtinaverysupportivemannerandrecognisesthatstudentsoftenflourishinanenvironmentwhichisdifferentfromschool.Studentswilltakepartinmusicvideo,art,andphotographyprojectsdesignedtobuildpersonal,creativeandtechnicalskills.

Moving on: StudentsgenerallychoosetospecialiseinoneofthecreativepathwaysandprogressontoaLevel2Diplomacourseinartormedia.

Art and Design Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thefoundationyearprovidesabasisforthestudyofartanddesignandistailoredtohelpstudentsmakeaninformeddecisionabouttheirpreferredrouteintospecialisedstudywithinhighereducation.Itprovidesstudentswithanidealopportunitytocreateordevelopaspecialistportfoliotosecureaplaceonahigherlevelcourse.

EntryontothefoundationcourserequiresonesubjectatALevelinadditiontofivepassesatGCSE,includingEnglishLanguage(orWelsh)atCorabove,orotherqualificationsconsideredtobeequivalent.Thosewhocandemonstrateanaptitudeforartanddesignmaybeconsideredforentrywithoutformalqualifications.

What’s involved: Thisintensiveprogrammeispredominantlypracticalandteachesamatureandsophisticatedunderstandingofconceptandcontexts,enablingstudentstoexplorefresh,stimulatingandinventiveideastodevelopanindividualvoiceandstyle.Itistaughtthroughaseriesofvibrantartist-ledworkshopsandlectures.

Pleasenotethatthereisastudiofeeof£100forthiscourse.

Moving on: Successfulcompletionofthefoundationcourseisavitalrequirementforprogressiontohighereducationandpreparesstudentsforapplicationtoawiderangeofdegreecourseswhichcombinepracticalandtheoreticalstudies.Inpreviousyears,100%ofstudentshavegaineduniversityplacesincludingtheatredesignattheRoyalWelshCollegeofMusicandDrama,photographyatNewport,sculptureattheUniversityoftheArtsLondon,Camberwell,designatCentralSt.Martins,fashiondesignatNottinghamTrentandfineartatLeeds.

Students on the Level 3 Diploma in Photography

course photographed the famous Aberdulais

Falls during a field trip to the area and

were then invited to exhibit their work at the

Aberdulais Visitors Centre.

Dress designed and created by Rhian Beynon who achieved a Distinction on the Foundation course and progressed to a BA(Hons) Surface Pattern course at Bath Spa University.

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A series of exhibitions of student work will be open to

the public at the Swansea Grand Theatre Arts Wing

between Tuesday 3 and Friday 27 June 2014.

Checkourwebsiteforin

formationontheseand

other

exhibitionstakingplac

eduringtheyear.

Art Exhibitions

www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

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Business,

Accountancy

and Law

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Accountancy Apprenticeship Level 2/3 SkettyHall Course length: one year

Peoplewhohavealreadygainedrelevantemploymentandliketolearnintheworkplacewillpreferthismethodofstudy.

What’s involved: Theaccountancyareahasaspecifiedframeworkincludingessentialskillsandtechnicalcertificates.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Foundation (Level 2)

Studyunitsincluderecordingincomeandreceipts.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Intermediate (Level 3)

Studyunitsincludemaintainingfinancialrecordsandpreparingaccounts.

Moving on: Employmentinthebusiness,financeoraccountancysectorsorprogressiontoAAT4.

Accountancy AAT Level 2 GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

TheAATistheAssociationofAccountingTechnicians,theUK’sleadingprofessionalbodyofferingskills-basedaccountancyandfinancequalifications.

What’s involved: Atthislevelyou’llstarttodevelopyourskillsindoubleentrybook-keepingandgainagraspofmanagementandadministrativeprocesses.You’lllearnbasiccostingprinciples,howtousemanualandcomputerisedaccountingsystemsandhowtoworkwithpurchase,salesandgeneralledgers.

Thisqualificationisaskills-basedqualification,broadlyequivalentinsizetooneASLevel,andwouldnormallybetakenasanASsubjectoralongsidethefirstyearoftheBTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness.AAT2canbetakenalongsideASAccounts-pleaseaskstaffregardingthebestoptionsforyou.

Unitsinclude:• Processingbook-keepingtransactions• Controlaccounts,journalsandthebankingsystem

• Basiccosting• Computerisedaccounting• Workeffectivelyinaccountingandfinance

Moving on: AAT3Diploma.

Accountancy AAT Level 3 GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

TheAATistheAssociationofAccountingTechnicians,theUK’sleadingprofessionalbodyofferingskills-basedaccountancyandfinancequalifications.

What’s involved: Thislevelintroducesmorecomplexaccountingtasks,likepreparingfinalaccountsforsoletradersandpartnerships.Youwillalsolearnhowtomaintaincostaccountingrecordsandpreparationofreportsandreturns.Financialspreadsheets,cashmanagementandprofessionalethicsarealsocovered.

ThisqualificationisbroadlyequivalenttooneALevelandwouldnormallybetakenasanA2subjectoralongsidethesecondyearoftheBTECExtendedDiplomainBusiness-itcanbetakenalongsideA2Accounts.

Unitsinclude:• Accountspreparation• Preparefinalaccountsforsoletradersandpartnerships

• Costsandrevenues• Indirecttax• Professionalethics• Spreadsheets

Moving on: AAT4(parttime),Apprenticeships(pleasespeaktostaffregardingoptions)oruniversity.

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Business Administration Level 1 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Deliveryofthecourseisundertakenbyhighlyqualifiedlecturerswhostrivetoprovideacoursewhichemulatestherealbusinessworld.Thiscourseisanintroductiontoworkingwithinthebusinessandadministrationsectors.ItpreparesstudentsfortheworldofworkandmayallowprogressiontotheBTECLevel2DiplomainBusiness.

What’s involved: Studyunitsinclude:• Creatingbusinessdocuments• Welcomingvisitors• Workinginbusinessandadministration

• Recordingbusinesstransactions• Preparingforworkplacement• Businessadministrationgroupproject

Inaddition,thiscoursealsoincludestheITUSERSAwardqualification,whichhasbeendevelopedtoincludearangeofICTmodelstohelpenhancethelearnersICTskills.Unitsinclude:ImprovingProductivity,E-mail,PowerPoint,WordandSpreadsheets.

Noformalentryrequirementsforthiscourse.

Moving on: ProgressiontoLevel2Businessoremployment.

Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscoursefocusesonhowthebusinessworlddevelops,operatesandrespondstochange.Itequipsstudentswiththeknowledgeandunderstandingnecessaryfortheworldofwork.

What’s involved: Thecoursewillincludevocationallyrelevantadditionalstudies,e.g.theInstituteforFinancialServices(IFS)FoundationCertificate,InformationTechnologyortheOCRCertificateinEnterprise.

Thecoursehasbeendevelopedtoincludearangeofbusiness-relatedsubjects,withtheemphasisonpracticalapplicationofrelevanttheory.Thisincludesrunningabusinessaspartoftheyoungenterpriseprogramme.

Studyunitsinclude:• Financialforecastingforbusiness• Promotionandbranding• Startingasmallbusiness

Moving on: EmploymentinthebusinesssectororprogressiontoaLevel3programme,suchasBTECBusinessLevel3(requiresaMeritorDistinctionprofile).

Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Deliveryofthecoursesisundertakenbyhighlyqualifiedlecturerswhostrivetoprovideacoursewhichemulatestherealbusinessworld.ThiscourseisideallysuitedforthosewhowishtostudyBusiness,FinancialServices,Marketing,CustomerRelationsandBusinessPlanning.

What’s involved: Studyunitsinclude:• FinancialForecastingforBusiness-CustomerRelations

• PromotionandBranding-BusinessOrganisations

• StartingaSmallBusiness-BusinessPurposes

• PeopleinOrganisation-BusinessEthics

ThisqualificationwillalsoincludetheprofessionalqualificationoftheInstituteforFinancialServices(IFS)andITUSERSAward:• TheIFSqualificationgivesanexcellentintroductiontotheareaoffinancialservicesandfinancialadvice.

• TheITUSERSAwardhasbeendevelopedtoincludearangeofICTmodelstohelpenhancethelearnerICTskills.UnitsincludeImprovingProductivity,E-mailandSpreadsheets.

FourGCSEsatgradeDoraboveortheLevel1DiplomaatPasslevelarerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: ProgressiontoLevel3Businessoremployment.

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Business Level 3 BTEC Diploma (90 unit Credit) GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Aone-yearassessmentbasedprogrammeenablinglearnerstocompletethenew90UnitCreditDiploma.Thecourseisintendedforalllearnersbutwillparticularlysuitstudentswhoonlywishtostudyforoneyear.FiveGCSEsatgradeCorabove,orequivalent,arerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

ThereisanoptionattheendofyearonetocontinuewithyourstudiesforonefurtheryeartocompletethefullExtendedDiplomainBusinessManagementprogramme.

What’s involved: Thecourseismadeupofninebusiness-relatedunits:• BusinessEnvironment• BusinessResources• IntroductiontoMarketing• BusinessCommunication• BusinessAccounting• InternetMarketing• MarketResearch• TrainingintheBusinessWorkplace• DevelopingTeamsinBusiness

Moving on: ProgressiontothefullExtendedDiplomainBusinessManagementprogramme,managementandtrainingintheprivateandpublicsector,banksandotherfinancialinstitutionsandopportunitiesforentrepreneurialtalenttobedevelopedinownbusinessventures.

Business Express Level 3 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Aone-yearassessmentbasedexpressprogrammetoprovidelearnerswithafast-trackroutetoachievingtheBTECLevel3Diploma.ThecourseisintendedforalllearnersbutwillsuitstudentswhohavepossiblycompletedsomefurtherstudiesoneitherVocationalor ALevelprogrammesandwhonowwishtofollowthevocationalroutetocompletetheirfinalqualifications.

FiveGCSEsatgradeCorabove,orequivalent,requiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Thecourseismadeupof12relevantbusinessunits:• BusinessEnvironment• BusinessResources• IntroductiontoMarketing• BusinessCommunication• BusinessAccounting• InternetMarketing• MarketResearch• TrainingintheBusinessWorkplace• DevelopingTeamsinBusiness• DevelopmentPlanningforaCareerinBusiness

Moving on: Progressiontohighereducation,managementandtrainingintheprivateandpublicsector,banksandotherfinancialinstitutions,andopportunitiesforentrepreneurialtalenttobedevelopedinownbusinessventures.

ParticularlyusefulforstudentshavingcompletedsomefurtherstudieswhowanttobeabletoprogresstoHigherEducationasoriginallyplannedasthecourseoffersamaximumof280UCASpointsthatcanbeachievedinoneyear.

Business Level 3 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Deliveryofthecoursesisundertakenbyhighlyqualifiedlecturerswhostrivetoprovideacoursewhichemulatestherealbusinessworld.

What’s involved: Thiscourseisideallysuitedforthosewhowishtostudybusiness,financialservices,marketing,businesscommunicationsandbusinessmanagementorsetuptheirownbusiness.FourGCSEsatgradeCorabove,includingEnglish,ortheLevel2DiplomaatMeritlevelorDistinctionrequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

ThisqualificationwillalsoincludetheprofessionalqualificationoftheInstituteforFinancialServices(IFS)andWelshBaccalaureate.

TheIFSqualificationgivesanexcellentintroductiontotheareaoffinancialservicesandfinancialadvice.

Thetwo-yearWelshBaccalaureateisacoreelementoftheprogramme.ThisqualificationhelpsdeveloparangeofemployabilityskillsandwillgivethestudentsagreaterunderstandingofWalesandthewiderworld.

Moving on: Universityoremployment.

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Criminology Level 3 Certificate (WJEC) GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thisqualificationisdesignedtogivelearnersanintroductiontothetheoryandskillsapplicationofcriminology.

Itisaskills-basedqualification,broadlyequivalentinsizetooneASLevel,andwouldnormallybetakenasanASsubject.ThecriminologyLevel3CertificatecanbetakenalongsideotherASsubjectssuchaslaworpsychology-pleaseaskstaffregardingthebestoptions.

What’s involved: Thefollowingunitsarestudied:•Introduction to Criminological

Theories Thepurposeofthisunitistoenablelearnerstousetheoriesofcriminalitytoanalysecriminalsituationsandmakerecommendationsforpolicy.

•Crime Scene to Courtroom Throughthisunit,learnerswilldeveloptheunderstandingandskillsneededtoexamineinformationtoreviewthejusticeofverdictsincriminalcases.

Moving on: CriminologyLevel3Diploma.

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level 3 BTEC Diploma DylanThomasCentre Course length: one year

Thisisanexcitingopportunityforlearnerswhichrequiresthemtostartandruntheirownbusiness.Thelearnerswilldeveloparangeoftechniques,personalskillsandattitudesessentialforsuccessfulperformanceinworkinglife.

Thecoursewillbesupportedbyanumberofhighprofileentrepreneurswhowillmentorandworkwiththestudentsinorderthattheyachieve theirgoals.

What’s involved: Thecoursehasbeendevelopedinordertoofferaqualificationthat:• requireslearnerstostartupandrunafullyfunctioninglegalbusinesstodeveloptheirentrepreneurialskills

• requireslearnerstofocusontheirownself-developmentthroughthestart-upprocess

• ensuresthatlearnersinteractwithentrepreneursandbusinesspeoplethroughoutthecourseoftheirstudytoenablethemtolearnfromexperiencedprofessionals

Thiscoursewouldideallysuitstudentswhohaveakeenbusinessbrainandwhoareseekingexperthelpandadviceinsettinguptheirownbusines.Studentsagedbetween18and30willreceiveknowledgeandguidancefromguestspeakersaswellasexperiencingmasterclassesandworkshops,togetherwithmentoringfromsomeofthemostsuccessfulentrepreneursinWales.

ItisequivalenttotwoALevels.

Moving on: Thisuniqueopportunitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytodeveloptheiremployabilityskillsandstarttheiremploymentjourney,setuptheirownbusiness,orattenduniversitytobroadentheirknowledgebase.

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Business Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: two years

Deliveryofthecourseisundertakenbyhighlyqualifiedlecturerswithabalanceofexperienceinteachingandindustry,ensuringthatstudentsreceiveacredibleandrelevantbusinesseducation.

What’s involved: TheVirtualBusinessmodelenablesstudentstoparticipateintherunningofarealbusinessandtoparticipateinnationalandinternationalevents.Entrepreneurshipisvigorouslypromoted,providingopportunitiesforstudentstoapplywhattheyarelearninginareal‘handson’environment.

TheoptionalWelshBaccalaureatemoduleisseamlesslycombinedintotheprogramme,broadeningstudents’knowledge,understandingandexperienceofthesocialandeconomicenvironment.

Eachcourseoptionismadeupofasetnumberofunitsincludingbusinessmanagement,marketing,informationtechnology,businessenvironmentandaccountancy.

Moving on: Progressiontohighereducation,managementtrainingintheprivateandpublicsector,banksandotherfinancialinstitutions,opportunitiesforentrepreneurialtalenttobedevelopedinownbusinessventures.

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Professional Cookery VrQ Level 1 Diploma City & Guilds TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThisCity&Guildsvocationalqualificationisproactiveinaddressingtheneedsoftheindividualandtheindustry.Itofferstheknowledgeandpracticalskillsnecessarytoachieveanindustryrecognisedqualificationandacareerinfoodpreparationandcooking.

What’s involved: Studentswilldeveloptheessentialculinaryskillsassociatedwiththeindustrywhilealsoacquiringtheunderpinningtheoreticalknowledge.Thecoursetimetableincludespracticalsessions,enablingyoutodevelopyourcustomerserviceandfoodserviceskillsintheVanillaPod,ourtrainingrestaurantbasedatTycochcampus.

Moving on: TheLevel1DiplomainProfessionalCookeryisvaluedbyemployersandthereareseveralalternativeroutesforprogression.

Employmentopportunitiesingeneralhospitality,foodpreparationandcookingorfurthereducatione.g.Level2DiplomainProfessionalCookery(applicationandinterviewrequired).

Professional Cookery VrQ Level 2 Diploma City & Guilds TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThequalificationwillensurethatlearnersbuildontheculinaryskillslearnedintheLevel1VRQDiploma.

What’s involved: Studentswilldeveloptheirpracticalskillswhilepreparingarangeofcommodities.Theoreticalunitsprovideabroadunderstandingofcateringandhospitality,essentialforthoseaspiringtoworkintheindustry.

ThecoursetimetableincludespracticalsessionsenablingyoutodevelopyourcustomerserviceandfoodserviceskillsintheVanillaPod,ourtrainingrestaurantbasedatTycochcampus.

Workplacementisalsoincludedaspartofthecoursealongwithdevelopingyourliteracyandnumeracy.

Moving on: TheLevel2DiplomainProfessionalCookeryisvaluedbyemployersandthereareseveralalternativeroutesforprogression.

Employmentopportunitiesingeneralhospitality,foodpreparationandcookingorfurthereducationLevel3inProfessionalCookery(applicationandinterviewrequired).

Introduction to Catering Entry 3 Introduction to Hospitality Industry TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisidealtointroducestudentstothecateringandhospitalityindustrythroughpreparationandcookingofclassicdishes.

What’s involved: Whiledevelopingyourculinaryknowledgeyouwillalsocompleteadditionalqualificationsincludingfoodhygiene,L1AwardinHomeCookingSkills,foodservice,AwardinWorkskillsandtwoessentialskills(literacyandnumeracy).

Moving on: Level1VRQProfessionalCookery,followingsuccessfulinterviewwiththeteam,orrelatedemployment.

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Professional Cookery VrQ Level 3 Diploma City & Guilds TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThecoursewillensurethatlearnersbuildontheknowledgegainedontheLevel2VRQDiplomaanddeveloptheiradvancedculinaryskills.

What’s involved: Theoreticalunitsunderpinthedeliveryandprovideanin-depthunderstandingofthetaughtpracticalelements,essentialforthoseaspiringtoworkintheindustry.

Thecourseallowsstudentstostudyanadditionalqualificationwhichallowsforthedevelopmentofpastryandconfectioneryskills.ThetimetableincludespracticalsessionswhereyouwillpreparefoodforgourmetandthemedeveningsintheVanillaPod,ourtrainingrestaurantbasedatTycochcampus.

Moving on: Supervision/managementNVQcourses.oremploymentopportunitiesingeneralhospitality,foodpreparationandcooking.

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Computing and Technology

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IT Level 2 BTEC Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThiscoursewillappealtostudentswhowishtodevelopICTskills.Itprovidesspecialistwork-relatedqualificationsintheITsector,givinglearnerstheknowledge,understandingandskillsthattheyneedtoprepareforemploymentintheITindustry.

What’s involved: Itconsistsofelevenmodules,allITspecific.Foreachmodulethestudentwillbeeitherworkingonorwithinacomputer.

Modulesstudiedinclude:• CommunicatingintheITindustry• WorkingintheITindustry• Computersystems• Websitedevelopment• Eventdrivenprogrammingorinstallingsoftware

• Computergraphics• Computeranimation• Databases• Spreadsheets

InadditiontotheITskills,thecoursewillalsodevelopinter-personalandtransferrableskillssuchascommunication,teamworkingandleadershipthatwillassiststudentsseekingemployment.

Moving on: StudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedthecoursecanprogressintoemploymentorcontinueontotheBTECLevel3ExtendedDiplomainIT.

IT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

ThiscourseaimstoprovidestudentswithacareerpathwayintoIT,providingyouwiththeskillstohaveafutureasagamesprogrammer,technician,websitedesignerorprojectmanager.

What’s involved: 18modulesarestudied,including:• Computernetworks• ITsystemstrouble-shootingand

repair• Developingcomputergames• Databasedesign• Computersystems• Eventdrivenprogramming• Computeranimation• Websitedesign• Systemsanalysisanddesign• Networksystemssecurity• Communicationtechnologies• CommunicationandemployabilityskillsforIT

• MathematicsforITpractitioners

Moving on: PreviousstudentshavegoneontostudyawiderangeofITorcomputingrelateddegreesinuniversityincluding:computerinformationsystems,computerforensics,computergamesdevelopmentandcomputerscience.Theirchoiceofuniversityhasalsobeenvaried,includingSwansea,Glamorgan,SwanseaMetropolitanandCardiff.

IT Level 1 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThecourseisanintroductiontotherolesthatexistwithintheITindustry.Itpreparesstudentsfortheworldofworkbydevelopingboththetechnicalandinter-personalskillsthatarevaluedbyemployers.

What’s involved: Theprogrammeconsistsof14subjectsandITstudyskillsinclude:• Databases• Spreadsheets• BuildingPCs• Editingphotographsandotherdigitalimages

• Editingaudiofiles• Websites

InadditiontotheITskillsthecoursewillalsodevelopinter-personalandtransferrableskillssuchascommunication,teamworkingandleadershipthatwillassiststudentsseekingemployment.

Moving on: StudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedthecoursecanprogresstotheLevel2DiplomainIT.

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Electrical and Plumbing

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Electrical Installation Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma 2365 TycochCampus Course length: one year

TheElectricalInstallationsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

ThisqualificationisintendedforthoselearnerswhowanttoworkaselectriciansintheElectricalInstallationsector.Thequalification,alone,doesnotmakecandidatesfully-qualifiedelectriciansbutallowscandidatestolearn,developandpractisetheskillsrequiredforemploymentand/orcareerprogressionintheElectricalInstallationsector.

Entryissubjecttoaninterviewprocessandcandidatesmustmeetcollegerequirements.Acceptanceisontheindividual’sownmeritandbasedpreferablyonfourGCSEgradesA-Dorotherequivalent/relevantqualifications.

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel2,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

VocationalOptions:• City&Guilds2365Level3DiplomainElectricalInstallations

• ElectricalInstallationApprenticeship-Level3DiplomainElectricalInstallation

EngineeringOption:• BTECLevel3DiplomainEngineering

Electrical Installation Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma 2365 TycochCampus Course length: one year

TheElectricalInstallationsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

ThisqualificationisintendedforthoselearnerswhowanttoworkaselectriciansintheElectricalInstallationsector.Thequalification,alone,doesnotmakecandidatesfully-qualifiedelectriciansbutallowscandidatestolearn,developandpractisetheskillsrequiredforemploymentand/orcareerprogressionintheElectricalInstallationsector.

Entryissubjecttoaninterviewprocessandcandidatesmustmeetcollegerequirements.CandidatesshouldalreadyholdtheLevel2DiplomainElectricalInstallations,City&Guilds2365,orEAL6724qualification.Acceptanceisbasedupontheindividual’smeritandabovecriteria.

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel3,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

VocationalOptions:• ElectricalInstallationApprenticeship-Level3DiplomainElectricalInstallation

• Level3CertificateintheRequirementsforElectricalInstallations(BS76712008)

• Level3AwardintheInitialVerificationandCertificationofElectricalInstallations

• Level3AwardinthePeriodicInspection,TestingandCertificationofElectricalInstallations

• Level4AwardintheDesignandVerificationofElectricalInstallations

EngineeringOption:• BTECLevel3ExtendedDiplomainEngineering

• Level4ElectricalEngineering BTECHNC

Electrical Installation Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma 7202 TycochCampus Course length: one year

TheElectricalInstallationsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

Thisqualificationisintendedforlearnerswhowouldliketoprepareforacareerintheelectricalindustry.ItprovidesanentrypointintotheindustryandaidsprogressionontoLevel2courses

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel1,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

VocationalOptions:• City&Guilds2365Level2DiplomainElectricalInstallations

• Level2NVQDiplomainPerformingEngineeringOperations

EngineeringOption:• BTECLevel2DiplomainEngineering

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Engineering (Electrical) Level 3 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

TheElectricalEngineeringsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.TheseBTECelectricallybiasedqualificationsinengineeringhavebeendesignedtogivenewentrantstotheengineeringsectortheunder-pinningknowledgeandspecificskillsneededtomeettheneedsofmodernengineeringindustries.

Entryissubjecttointerviewprocessandcandidatesmustmeetcollegerequirements,howeveracceptanceisbasedupontheindividual’sownmerit.ItispreferablethatcandidatespossessfourGCSEgradesA-Dorequivalent/relevantqualifications.

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel3,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

• HNDinElectrical/ElectronicEngineering

• Foundationdegree• ElectricalApprenticeship• ElectricalTechnician

Engineering (Electrical) Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

TheBTECLevel3ExtendedDiplomaextendsanddeepensthespecialistwork-relatedfocusfromtheBTECLevel3DiplomaandtheBTECLevel3Diploma.Thereispotentialforthequalificationtopreparelearnersforappropriatedirectemploymentinthevocationalsectoranditissuitableforthosewhohavedecidedthattheyclearlywishtoenteraparticularspecialistareaofwork.ItisbroadlyequivalenttothreeGCEALevels.

Entryissubjecttointerviewprocessandcandidatesmustmeetcollegerequirements,howeveracceptanceisbaseduponindividual’sownmerit.Itis,though,preferablethatcandidatespossessfourGCSEqualificationsgradesA-Dorequivalent/relevantqualifications.

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheExtendedDiploma,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

• HNDinElectrical/ElectronicEngineering

• Foundationdegree• ElectricalApprenticeship• ElectricalTechnician

Engineering (Electrical) Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Theengineeringsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

TheBTECLevel2qualificationsinEngineeringhavebeendesignedtogivenewentrantstotheengineeringsectortheunder-pinningknowledgeandspecificskillsneededtomeettheneedsofmodernengineeringindustries.

Entryissubjecttoaninterviewprocessandcandidatesmustmeetthecollege’spre-requisites.Acceptanceisontheindividual’sownmeritandbasedpreferablyonfourGCSEgradesA-Dorotherequivalent/relevantqualifications.

Moving on: OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheLevel2,learnerscanprogressontothefollowingqualifications:

• BTECLevel3DiplomainEngineering• ElectricalApprenticeship• ElectricalTechnician

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Plumbing, Heating and Gas Apprenticeship Level 3 NVQ Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Theaimofthisapprenticeshipistoprovideandhelpdevelopregulationknowledge,practicalskillsandthesciencerequiredtoundertakeplumbingorgaswork.

What’s involved: Thetrainingcoversrelevanttheoryandpractical-basedtraining.Thetrainingwillalsoprovideanunderstandingofthehealthandsafetyrequirementsgoverningplumbingandgasprocesses,andknowledgeoftheorganisationandstructureoftheplumbingandgasindustry.

Uponcompletingthiscourse,successfulcandidateswillreceiveaLevel3DiplomainPlumbingandHeating.LearnerswhosuccessfullyachieveatLevel2willbeconsideredforprogressionontothisframework.

Moving on: BuildingServicesBTEC/HNCLevel4(seeourparttimeprospectusorwebsitefordetails).

Plumbing and Heating Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 NVQ Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Theaimofthisapprenticeshipistoprovideanintroductionintothesector,andstarttodevelopregulationknowledge,practicalskillsandthesciencerequiredtoundertakeplumbingorgaswork.

What’s involved: Thetrainingcoversrelevanttheoryandpractical-basedtraining.Thetrainingwillalsoprovideanunderstandingofthehealthandsafetyrequirementsgoverningplumbingandgasprocesses,andknowledgeoftheorganisationandstructureoftheplumbingandgasindustry.

Moving on: Uponcompletingthiscourse,successfulcandidateswillreceiveaLevel2DiplomainPlumbingandHeating,andessentialskillsatLevel2.

LearnerswhosuccessfullyachieveatLevel2willbeconsideredforprogressionontoaLevel3DiplomainPlumbingandHeating,whichwilltakeafurthertwoyearstocomplete.

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Plumbing Level 2 Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

PerformingEngineeringOperationsisanidealfoundationqualificationthatsupportsthedeliveryandassessmentofthebasicskillsandknowledgerequiredbyarangeofindustries.

What’s involved: Thiscourseisdesignedtoofferalllearnersanopportunitytopreparethemselvesforentryintotheplumbingindustry.

Eachunithasanemphasistoplumbingandconsistsofthefollowing:• Workingsafelyinanengineering

environment• Workingefficientlyandeffectivelyinengineering

• Usingandcommunicatingtechnicalinformation

• Formingandassemblingpipeworksystems

• Maintainingmechanicaldevicesandequipment

• Preparingandusingmanualflamebrazingandbronzeweldingequipment

Moving on: Successfulstudentscanprogresstoanapprenticeshipinplumbingorgasprovidedtheyhavesecuredaworkplacement.

Plumbing Level 1 Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

PerformingEngineeringOperationsisanidealfoundationqualificationthatsupportsthedeliveryandassessmentofthebasicskillsandknowledgerequiredbyarangeofindustries.

What’s involved: Thiscourseisdesignedtoofferalllearnersanopportunitytopreparethemselvesforentryintotheplumbingindustry.

Eachunithasanemphasistoplumbingandconsistsofthefollowing:• Workingsafelyinanengineering

environment• Workingefficientlyandeffectivelyinengineering

• Usingandcommunicatingtechnicalinformation

• Carryoutpipefittingactivities• Wiringelectricalequipmentandservices

Moving on: SuccessfulstudentscanprogresstoLevel2Diplomaoranapprenticeshipinplumbingorgasprovidedtheyhavesecuredaworkplacement.

PlumbingAccess to Building Services Engineering Levels 1 & 2 City & Guilds TycochCampus Course length: one year

Needsomepracticalexperiencetomakeacareerdecision?Thisoneyearintroductoryqualificationcoversfourareasofbuildingservicesengineeringplumbing,electrotechnical,heatingandventilation,andrefrigerationandairconditioning.

What’s involved: Thisqualificationisdesignedforpeoplethinkingaboutacareerinbuildingservicesengineeringperhapsworkingwithintheairconditioningindustryorasanelectricianoraplumber.Youmightbeayounglearnerinfulltimeeducationoranadult.

Moving on: SuccessfulstudentscanprogresstoLevel2Diplomaoranapprenticeshipinplumbingorgasprovidedtheyhavesecuredaworkplacement.

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Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3 Diploma TycochCampus Course length: four years

Theengineeringsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

What’s involved: Thistraininghasbeendesignedtogivenewentrantstotheengineeringsectortheunder-pinningknowledgeandspecificskillsneededtomeettheneedsofamodernvarietyofengineeringindustries.Awiderangeofunitsallowslearnerstofocusontheirchosencareerorareaofinterestandprogressintoemploymentorhighereducation.Theseincludeelectrical,mechanicalandwelding.

Thetrainingwillincludetaughtsessionscomprisingofseveralcoreunitsthatarecommonacrossdifferentengineeringtitlesandincludehealthandsafety,mathematics,science,communicationsandprojectplanningandimplementationforsuccessinthespecialistunitsandtheengineeringworkplace.Thetrainingwillalsoincludethesuccessfulcompletionofawork-basedNVQLevel3oftheirchosencareer,andessentialskillsatLevel2.LearnerswillbeexpectedtocompleteaPerformingEngineeringOperationsLevel2qualificationinthefirstyearoftraining.Progressionontothefullapprenticeshipwillbereviewedafterthesuccessfulcompletionofthisqualification.

Moving on: Learnerswillhaveprogressionopportunitiestohigherlevelcoursese.g.HNCElectricalEngineering,HNCMechanicalEngineering,FoundationDegreeinElectricalEngineeringorFoundationDegreeinMechanicalEngineering.

Access to Building Services Engineering Level 1 City & Guilds TycochCampus Course length: one year

Needsomepracticalexperiencetomakeacareerdecision?

What’s involved: Theseone-yearintroductoryqualificationscoverfourareasofbuildingservicesengineering:plumbing,electrotechnical,heatingandventilationandrefrigerationandairconditioning.You’llfindoutwhatyouenjoyandgetaheadstartonyournextqualification-helpingyoumoveontoacareer.

Thisqualificationisdesignedforpeoplethinkingaboutacareerinbuildingsservicesengineering-perhapsworkingwithintheairconditioningindustryorasanelectricianoraplumber.Youmightbeayounglearnerinfulltimeeducationoranadult.

Moving on: SuccessfulstudentscanprogresstoLevel2PEOoranapprenticeshipinplumbingorgasprovidedtheyhavesecuredaworkplacement.

Engineering Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Theengineeringsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.

FourGCSEsatgradeDorabove,includingmathematicsandsciencearerequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: ThisLevel2Diplomahasbeendesignedtogivenewentrantstotheengineeringsectortheunder-pinningknowledgeandspecificskillsneededtomeettheneedsofmodernmechanicalandelectricalengineeringindustries.Thecoursehasbeendesignedwithawiderangeofunitssothatlearnerscanfocusontheirchosencareerorareaofinterest.

ItisbroadlyequivalenttofourGCSEs.

Thequalificationstructureisdesignedtogivelearnerstheopportunitytodeveloparangeofskillsandtechniques,personalskillsandattributesessentialforsuccessfulperformanceinlife.

Moving on: LearnersgainingaLevel2DiplomainEngineeringwillhaveaccesstoawiderangeofcareerandfurthereducationopportunities,includingprogressontotheBTECExtendedDiploma(Level3)inEngineeringortheApprenticeshipFramework.Theskillsandknowledgethelearnerwouldhavegainedareingreatdemandandarerecognisedandhighlyvaluedbyemployersandcolleges.

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Engineering Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

Theengineeringsectorcontinuestosufferfromaskillsgapandneedstokeepupwithrapidlydevelopingtechnologies.Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtogivenewentrantstotheengineeringsectortheunder-pinningknowledgeandspecificskillsneededtomeettheneedsofmodernmechanicalandelectricalengineeringindustries.

What’s involved: Awiderangeofunitsallowslearnerstofocusontheirchosencareerorareaofinterestandprogressintoemploymentorhighereducation.

Severalofthecoreunitsarecommonacrossdifferentengineeringtitlesandincludehealthandsafety,mathematics,science,communicationsandprojectplanningandimplementationforsuccessinthespecialistunitsandtheengineeringworkplace.

Moving on: Learnerswishingtoprogressontoanapprenticeshipand/ordegreecourseshouldseriouslyconsiderthisqualification.Careeropportunitiesexistinelectrical/electronic/mechanicalandothertechnologicalandengineeringsectors.LearnerscompletingthecoursehaveprogressedtoSwanseaUniversity,UniversityofGlamorganandAberdeenUniversitytostudyfortheB.Eng.inMechanicalEngineeringandElectrical/ElectronicEngineeringorsecuredapprenticeshipswithTATASteelandGEAviation.

Fromoneclassgroupof17,sevenachievedthreeoverallstarredDistinctionsin2013.Ninestudentsprogressedtouniversity,withdestinationsincludingBirmingham,Brunel,Plymouth,SwanseaandWestofEngland,andeightgainedapprenticeships.

Digital Technology (Introduction) Level 1 TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thisprogrammeofstudyhasbeendesignedtointroducestudentstotheexcitingworldofdigitaltechnology.

What’s involved: Theywillusetheverylatestindigitaltechnologyequipmentincluding:• InternetProtocolTelevision• 3Dtelevision• Computernetworks• Mobilecommunicationtechnology

Thestudentwillstudyconnectivity,basicsystemdesignandthebasicelectronicunder-pinningknowledgerequiredtoallowthefunctionalityofdigitaltechnologyequipment.

Moving on: SuccessfulstudentswillhavetheopportunitytoprogresstotheLevel2IntermediateDigitalTechnologyTechnician.

Digital Technology Technician (Intermediate) Level 2 PEO/BTEC TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThiscoursedevelopsthestudentintoadigitaltechnologytechniciantoaLevel2standard.

What’s involved: Thecoursewillexploretheverylatesttechnologicaladvancesindigitaltechnology.Thiswillinclude:• Homeintegrationofdigitaltechnology• 3Dtelevision• InternetProtocolTelevision• Mobilecommunication• Computertechnology(hardware)• Industrialdigitaltechnologyapplications

• Digitalelectronics• Analogueelectronics

Moving on: SuccessfulstudentshavetheopportunitytoeitherprogresstotheadvanceddigitaltechnologytechniciancourseortoenteraFoundationApprenticeship.

Digital Technology

Steve Williams, Digital Technology lecturer, won the Outstanding BTEC Teacher/Tutor of the Year Award for 2013. He was presented with the award by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson at the National BTEC Awards ceremony held at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London. Over 700 nominations were received across the 22 award categories.Steve has developed strong links with industry, helping secure his students work placements in holiday periods, successfully bidding for European funding to enable an exchange programme with German students, and arranging guest speakers, many of whom are former students who have gone on to forge successful careers in the industry. He has worked with WISE to encourage more women into engineering and with organisations such as STEM Cymru to promote engineering to young people.Under Steve’s leadership, his students have entered and been highly commended in electronics World Skills events and the prestigious Education Engineering Enterprise Scheme.

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Digital Technology Technician Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronics EAL TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedtoexploretheworldofdigitaltechnologyincludinganalysingandcreatingsolutionswithrealindustrialpartnerstoreallifeengineeringproblems.

EntrytothisqualificationwillbeaLevel2vocationalelectronicsqualificationorfourGCSEs.

What’s involved: Modulesstudiedwillinclude:• Radioandradar• Audiovisualsolutions• Computersystems• Homedigitalintegration• Industrialelectronics

Moving on: ThiscourseisdesignedtosupportstudentsintothejobmarketviaanAdvancedApprenticeship.Howeveritispossibletoenterhighereducationwiththisqualification.

Digital Technology Technician (Advanced) Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Electrical/Electronic Engineering TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thiscourseisdesignedtosupportthestudenttoachieveauniversityplaceinadigitaltechnology/electronicsdiscipline.

EntryrequirementsareaLevel2vocationalelectronicsqualificationorfourGCSEsatgradeCorabove.

What’s involved: Studentswillstudy:• Mobilecommunication• Systemdesign• Homeintegration• Engineeringmathematics• Analogueelectronics• Digitalelectronics

Modulesstudiedwillinclude:• Radioandradar• Audiovisualsolutions• Computersystems• Homedigitalintegration• Industrialelectronics• Computeraideddesign• Outeressentialskills

Studentswillengagewithlocalemployers,fosteringrelationshipsviaEngineeringEducationSchemeWales,whichprovidesanopportunitytodevelopaprojectthatwillsolveanidentifiedindustrialproblem.

Moving on: Studentsfollowingthisprogrammeofstudycaneitherenterhighereducationorseekemploymentinthedigitaltechnology/electronicsarea.

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Hair and Beauty

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Hair and Beauty

Beauty Specialist Techniques (QCF) Level 2 Diploma VTCT Broadway,TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thisdiplomahasbeenspecificallydesignedtodevelopyourpracticalskills.Aspartoftheapplicationprocessyouwillberequiredtocompleteanentrytestandattendaninterview.GCSEorequivalentinEnglish,MathsandSciencedesirable(orcurrentlyworkingtowardsthem).

What’s involved: Throughouttheyearyouwilldevelopyourpracticalskillsandworkonclientsinacommercialsalonenvironment.Withinthequalificationyouwilldevelopasoundknowledgeofhealthandsafety,clientcareandcommunicationandrelatedknowledgeofbeautytherapyatLevel2.

Unitsinclude:• Makeup• Clientcareandcommunication• Lashandbrowtreatments• Healthandsafety• Facialskincare• Contributetotherunningofabusiness

• Waxing,sugaringandthreadingtechniques

• Displaystock• Manicure/pedicure• Reception

Moving on:Thisqualificationmayleaddirectlyintoemploymentinthebeautytherapyindustryasajuniorbeautytherapistinasalonorself-employmentasatherapist.Alternatively,youmaywishtoapplyforLevel3DiplomainBeautyTherapyTreatmentsorLevel3ComplementaryTherapies.

Complementary Therapies Level 3 Diploma VTCT Broadway,TycochCampus Course length: one year

What’s involved: This36-weekfulltimecourseincludesthemajoruseofholistictherapiesforuseingeneralpractice.

Youwillstudy:• Aromatherapy• Reflexology• Swedishmassage• Indianheadmassage• On-sitemassage• Anatomyandphysiology,pathology• Principlesandpracticeofcomplementarytherapies

• Businesspracticeforcomplementarytherapies

• Stonetherapy

Thiscourseissuitableformaturestudentswithagoodgeneraleducation.GCSE(orequivalent)desirableinEnglish,MathandScience.

Moving on: UponsuccessfulcompletionyoucanprogressontoparttimeHNDAdvancedTherapiesandSpaManagement.Employmentopportunitiescanincludehealthspas,salons,cruiseliners,workingabroad,etc.

Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3 Diploma VTCT (QCF) Broadway,TycochCampus Course length: one year

TheLevel3DiplomainBeautyTherapyTreatmentsisacoursethathasbeenspecificallydesignedtofurtherdevelopyourLevel2practicalbeautytherapyskills.Youattendcollegefor20hoursperweekover36weeks.

What’s involved: Throughouttheyearyouwillworkonclientsinacommercialsalonenvironment.Withinthequalificationyouwilldevelopasoundknowledgeofhealthandsafety,clientcareandcommunication,andrelatedknowledgeofbeautytherapyatLevel3.

Theunitsstudiedinclude:

• Facialandbodyelectrotherapytreatments

• Bodymassageincludingpre-blendedoils• Selftanning• Microdermabrasion• Individualpermanentlashes• Healthandsafety• Anatomyandphysiology• Essentialskills• WorkingintheBeautyIndustry

Moving on:Thisqualificationmayleaddirectlyintoemploymentasabeautytherapistinabeautysalon/spaorself-employment.Alternatively,youmaywishtoapplyforLevel3ComplementaryTherapiesorLevel4/5HNDinSpaManagement.

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Hairdressing NVQ (under 19) Level 1 Certificate Broadway,TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThisprogrammeleadstoasecondyearofstudytogainaLevel2DiplomainHairdressing(NVQ).

What’s involved: Duringtheyearyouwillbegintodevelophairdressingskillsinshampooingandconditioning,blowdryingandsettinghair,cutting,colouringandrelatedareassuchashealthandsafetyandclientcare.

TowardstheendoftheyearyouwillworkonclientsinordertocompleteLevel1assessmentsintheseskills.

AllstudentswillworktowardsachievinganessentialskillsqualificationincommunicationsandIT.

Moving on:NVQLevel2DiplomainHairdressingoremploymentinasalonasanassistant.

Hairdressing NVQ (under 19 or Fast Track – Over 19) Level 2 Diploma VTCT Broadway,TycochCampus/KingswayCentre Course length: one year

ThisprogrammeofstudyfollowsonfromtheLevel1Certificatecourse.Itmayalsobetakenasaone-yearfasttrackprogrammebystudentsovertheageof19whodonothavetheLevel1Certificate,enablingthemtogaintheLevel2Diploma.

What’s involved: Duringthecourseyouwilldevelopyourhairdressingskillsandworkonclientsinasalonenvironment.

Assessmentswillbecompletedinthefollowingareas:• Healthandsafety• Positiveimpressionofyourselfandyourorganisation

• Adviseandconsultwithclients• Shampoo,conditionandtreatthehairandscalp

• Changehaircolour• Styleandfinishhair• Setanddresshair• Cuthair

AllstudentswillworktoachieveacustomerservicequalificationandaLevel1essentialskillsqualificationincommunicationandIT.

Moving on: NVQLevel3DiplomainHairdressingoremploymentinasalonasastylist.

Hairdressing NVQ (Work based) Level 1 Certificate Diploma VTCT (QCF) KingswayCentre Course length: six months

Thisintroductoryprogrammeofstudyisdesignedforschoolleaverswhowishtotrainasahairdresserinasalon.

What’s involved: Youwillbegintodevelophairdressingskillsinshampooingandconditioning,blowdryingandsettinghair,colouringandrelatedareassuchashealthandsafetyandclientcare.

Towardstheendoftheprogrammeyouwillworkonclients,inthesalon,tocompleteassessments.

Youwillattendcollegeonedayperweekwiththerestofyourweek(fourdays)basedinasalon.

Moving on:NVQLevel2DiplomainHairdressing(workbasedorfulltime)oremploymentinasalonasanassistant.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

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Hairdressing NVQ (Work Based) Level 2 Diploma KingswayCentre Course length: two years

Thisprogrammeofstudyisforlearnerswhowishtotrainasahairdresserinasalon.SchoolleaverswhohavecompletedtheLevel1SkillBuildProgrammecanprogressontothiscourse-otherlearnerscancomedirectlyontothiscourse.

What’s involved: Duringthecourseyouwilldevelopyourhairdressingskillsandworkonclientsinasalonenvironment.

Assessmentwillbecompletedinthefollowingareas:• Healthandsafety• Positiveimpressionofyourselfandyourorganisation

• Adviseandconsultwithclients• Shampoo,conditionandtreatthehairandscalp

• Changehaircolour• Styleandfinishhair• Setanddresshair• Cuthair• Promoteadditionalservicesorproductstoclients

LearnerswillalsogainessentialskillsqualificationsinIT,communicationsandnumeracy.

Moving on:NVQLevel3Diplomainairdressingoremploymentinasalonasastylist.

Hairdressing NVQ (Work Based) Level 3 Diploma Broadway,TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThisprogrammeofstudyisforlearnerswhowishtobuildupontheLevel2Hairdressingqualification,enablingyoutodevelopandenhanceyourhairdressingskills.Youwillattendcollegeonedayaweek,therestofyourweek(fourdays)willbespentinasalon.

What’s involved: Duringyourstudyyouwilldevelopyournewhairdressingskillsandworkonclientsinabusycommercialsalonenvironmentandcompleteassessmentsinthefollowingareas:• Healthandsafety• Consultation• Creativecutting• Planningpromotionalactivities• Creativecolourtechniques• Styleanddresslonghair• Colourcorrection

AllstudentswillalsoworktocompleteessentialskillsLevel2qualificationsincommunicationsandapplicationofnumber.

YouwillhavetohaveNVQLevel2Hairdressing,withgoodbasichairdressingskillsandagoodunderstandingofLevel2hairdressingtheorytoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on: Employmentopportunitiesincludeworkinginasalonasaseniorstylist,oncruiseshipsorbecomingasalonowner.

Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 Diploma Diploma VTCT (QCF) Broadway/KingswayCentre Course length: one year

Thisone-yearprogrammebuildsupontheLevel2hairdressingqualification,enablingyoutodevelopandenhanceyourhairdressingskills.Youwillattendcollegefor19hoursperweekandyouwillspendyourtimeinthesalonandintheclassroom.

What’s involved: Duringtheyearyouwilldevelopyournewhairdressingskillsandworkonclientsinabusycommercialsalonenvironmentandcompleteassessmentsinthefollowingareas:• Healthandsafety• Consultation• Creativecutting• Planningpromotionalactivities• Creativecolourtechniques• Colourcorrection

Workexperienceisbuiltintothecourseandyouwillattendasalononedayperweekforthedurationofthecourse

Moving on:Employmentopportunitiesincludeworkinginasalonasaseniorstylist,oncruiseshipsorbecomingasalonowner.

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Health and Childcare

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Children’s Care, Learning and Development Apprenticeship Level 3 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedqualification.Itenablesyoutocontinuetodeveloptheknowledge,skillsandunderstandingrequiredofthoseworkinginthissector.

What’s involved: ThiscourseprovidestheopportunitytofurtherdevelopyouroccupationalcompetenceofworkingintheCCLDsector,throughattendanceandassessmentinthework-place.Youwillneedtobeemployedinarelevantchildcaresettingforaminimumof20hoursperweek.

Thecoursecoverschilddevelopmentfrom0-19years,however,youwillneedtobeworkingwithchildreninthechildcareratherthantheeducationsector.

Moving on: StudentswillbeabletoprogresstotheLevel5DiplomainLeadershipforChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment(AdvancedPractice).

Health & Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship (Employer Based) Level 2 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: 15 months

What’s involved: Thediplomaallowslearnerstobuildontheirwork-basedknowledgeaswellasthetechnical/principles.Itprovidesabroadbaseofunderstanding,whilstallowinglearnerstoalsofocusonthefollowingspecialistareas:

• Employmentrightsandresponsibilities

• Communicationandapplicationofnumberincaresettings

• Healthandwellbeing

Moving on: Thisprogrammegiveslearnersawidechoiceofprogressionoptionsintofurtherstudyortraining.Successfulcompletionequipslearnerstomoveontoadegreecourse,includingnursing.ItwillalsogiveaccesstoHigherNationalDiplomaorQCFcoursesLevels3to5.ProgressiontotheLevel3DiplomainHealthandSocialCare(Apprenticeship)isdependentupontheemployer’sapprovalasthelearnermustbeemployedinaseniorposition.

Children’s Care, Learning and Development Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedqualification.Itintroducesyoutoanoccupationalarea,enablingyoutodeveloptheknowledge,skillsandunderstandingrequiredofthoseworkinginthissector.

What’s involved: ThiscourseprovidestheopportunitytodevelopoccupationalcompetenceforworkingintheCCLDsector,throughattendanceandassessmentinthework-place.Youwillneedtobeemployedinthechildcaresectorforaminimumof16hoursperweek.

Thecoursecoversdevelopmentfrom0-19years,however,youwillneedtobeworkingwithchildreninthechildcareratherthantheeducationsector.

Moving on:StudentswillbeabletoprogresstotheLevel3DiplomainChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentorthe Level3AdvancedApprenticeship.

Employmentopportunitiesinclude:• Nurserynurse• Nurseryassistant• Playgroupassistant• CylchMeithrinassistant

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Health & Social Care Apprenticeship (Employer Based) Level 3 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: 15 months

Thisdiplomaallowslearnerstobuildontheirwork-basedknowledgeaswellasthetechnical/principles.

What’s involved: Itprovidesabroadbaseofunderstanding,whilstallowinglearnerstoalsofocusonthefollowingspecialistareas:• Employmentrightsandresponsibilities

• Communicationandapplicationofnumberincaresettings

• Healthandwellbeing

Moving on:Thisprogrammegiveslearnersawidechoiceofprogressionoptionsintofurtherstudyortraining.Successfulcompletionequipslearnerstomoveontoadegreecourse,includingnursing.ItwillalsogiveaccesstoHigherNationalDiplomaorQCFcoursesLevels3to5.ProgressiontoLevel5isdependentupontheemployer’sapprovalforthelearnertobeemployedasanassistanthomemanagerordeputymanager,orasimilarrole.

Introduction to Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Level 1 BTEC Certificate TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thisqualificationoffersanintroductiontothevocationalsector.Itisdesignedtodeveloptheknowledgeandunderstandingrequiredbythehealthandsocialcare,earlyyearsandchildcaresector.Itgivesthelearnertheopportunitytogainanawarenessofpersonalskillsandattributesthatarerequiredforthoseconsideringworkinginthesesectors.Learnersalsohavetheopportunitytodevelopthepersonalskillsandattributesthatwillformthebasisofsuccessfulstudyathigherlevels.

SomequalificationsatEntryLevel3orlimitedachievementatGCSE,gradesD-G,requiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Studyunitsinclude:• Understandtherangeofserviceprovisionandroles

• Awarenessofhealthandsafety• Protectionandsafeguardingadultsandchildren

• Awarenessofinclusionanddisability• Communication• Humangrowthanddevelopment• Physicalcareofbabiesandyoungchildren

• Understandingtheimportanceofleisureandsocialactivities

• Promotinghealthyeating

YouwillalsostudyessentialskillsLevel1inliteracyandnumeracyandthePost16Level1DiplomaWelshBaccalaureate.Studentsarealsorequiredtoundertakeworkplacementswhichconsistofresidentialandnursingcare,familycentresandvoluntaryorganisations.

Moving on: ProgressionpossibletoaLevel2course.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

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Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 2 BTEC Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThisisaprofessionalLevel2coursethatcoversworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplefrom0to16yearsofage.

What’s involved: Learnerswillstudyanumberofmodulesrelatedtotheessentialknowledgerequiredforworkinginthissector.Theywillalsoundertakecompulsoryworkplacementsforaminimumof300hoursinarangeofsuitablechildcaresettingssuchasdaynurseriesorprimaryschools.

Thecourseaffordslearnerstheopportunitytodevelopthepersonalskillsandattributesthatwillformthebasisofsuccessfulstudyathigherlevels.

StudentsatGorseinonwillbeofferedtheopportunitytostudytheWelshBaccalaureatealongsidethisqualification.

Moving on: StudentswillbeabletoprogresstoBTECLevel3CertificateinChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopmentorLevel3inHealthandSocialCare.SomestudentsmaytakeupapprenticeshipsorparttimestudyatLevel3inChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment.

Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3 BTEC Certificate/Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

ThisisaprofessionalLevel3coursethatcoversworkingwithchildrenfrom0to8yearsofage.

What’s involved: Studentswillstudyanumberofmodulesrelatedtotheessentialknowledgerequiredforworkinginthissector.Studentswillundertakecompulsoryworkplacement(minimumof800hours)inarangeofchildcaresettingssuchasdaynurseriesorprimaryschools.

BTEC CertificateLearnerswillbegiventheopportunitytodevelopthepersonalskillsandattributesthatwillformthebasisofsuccessfulstudyathigherlevels.

StudentsatTycochwillbeofferedtheopportunitytostudytheWelshBaccalaureatealongsidethisqualification.

BTEC DiplomaLearnerswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopthepersonalskillsandattributesthatwillformthebasisofsuccessfulstudyathigherlevels.

Moving on:Studentswillbeabletoprogresstohighereducationorentertheworldofwork.

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Health and Social Care Level 2 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedvocationalqualification,broadlyequivalenttofourGCSEs,andprovidesyouwithaninsightintothediversenatureofthissector.

What’s involved: Youwilldeveloparangeofskillsandtechniques,personalskillsandattributesessentialforsuccessfulperformanceinworkinglife.Arangeofhealthandsocialcarerelatedunitsisstudiedwhichintroducesyoutothisoccupationalarea.

Asthecourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoworkinhealth/socialcarerelatedcareers,vocationalpracticeis animportantandcompulsoryfeatureanditisrecommendedthatyouundertake60hoursofworkplacement.Studentscanchoosefromavarietyofwork-placesettings.

TheWelshBaccalaureateIntermediateLevel2isrunalongsidethiscourseandwillhelptobroadenknowledgeandskills.

Youwillspendatleastfourdaysincollegeeachweek,andattendablockplacementeachterm.

TwoGCSEsubjectsgradeCoraboveisrequiredforthecourseandyouwillneedtodemonstrateagenuineinterestinpeople.Studentsneedtobereliable,honest,trustworthy,wellmotivatedandselfreliant.

Moving on: Studentswillbeabletoprogresstoemploymentinthesector,inasupervisedrole.Progressioncouldalsobetofurtherstudy,suchastheBTECLevel3DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment.

Health and Social Care Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: two years

Thecourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoworkinhealth/socialcarerelatedcareersinaprofessionalcapacityandarangeofhealthandsocialcarerelatedunitsarestudied.Thecourseexaminesawidevarietyofcurrentandtopicalissueswithinitsstructurewhichdemonstratethediversenatureofthesector.

What’s involved: Asthecourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoworkinhealth/socialcarerelatedcareers,vocationalpracticeisanimportantandcompulsoryfeature.

Studentswillneedagenuineinterestinpeopleandshoulddemonstratecommitmentandenthusiasm.Studentsneedtobereliable,honest,trustworthy,well-motivatedandself-reliant.

BTEC DiplomaThisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedvocationalqualificationequivalenttotwoALevels.

Moving on:StudentsmaywishtogainthequalificationinordertoenteraspecialistareaofemploymentortoprogresstohighereducationtostudyforafoundationdegreeortheHNDHealthandSocialCare.

BTEC Extended DiplomaThisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedvocationalqualificationequivalenttothreeALevels.

TheWelshBaccalaureateAdvancedLevel3isofferedalongsidethiscourseatGorseinon.

Moving on: Health/socialcarerelateddegreesin,forexample,socialwork,occupationaltherapy,nursing,midwifery,radiography,criminology,environmentalhealthandprobationorHNDHealthandSocialCare.

Health and Social Care Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThecourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstoworkinaHealth/SocialCaresettingandleadstoanationallyrecognisedvocationalqualification.ToundertakethiscoursestudentswillneedatleasttwoGCSEsatCgradeoraboveplusaportfolioofDgrades(EnglishLanguagepreferredatCgrade)orachievementatLevel1with90%attendanceandsupportedbyplacementandtutorreports.

What’s involved: ArangeofHealthandSocialCarerelatedunitsarestudiedwhichintroduceyoutothisoccupationalareaandgiveyouaninsightintothediversenatureofthissector.Youwilldevelopskillsandextendyourknowledgeandunderstanding,whichwillenableyoutoworkinHealthandSocialCare.

Studyunitsinclude:• CommunicationinHealthand SocialCare

• IndividualRightsinHealthand SocialCare

• IndividualNeedsinHealthand SocialCare

• EnsuringSafeEnvironmentsin HealthandSocialCare

• VocationalExperienceinHealthandSocialCare

• AnatomyandPhysiologyinHealth andSocialCare

• HumanLifespanDevelopment• TheImpactofDietonHealth

YouwillalsostudyliteracyandnumeracymoduleswhichwillincludeEssentialSkillsWalesLevel2andotherrelatedqualifications.Studentsarealsorequiredtoundertakeworkplacementswhichconsistofresidentialandnursingcare,familycentresandvoluntaryorganisations.

Moving on:StudentswillbeabletoprogressontothetwoyearLevel3DiplomainHealthandSocialCareorChildren’sCare,LearningandDevelopment.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

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Health and Social Care Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thesecoursesaredesignedtopreparestudentstoworkinhealth/socialcarerelatedcareersinaprofessionalcapacity.Thecoursesexamineawidevarietyofcurrentandtopicalissueswithintheirstructurewhichdemonstratethediversenatureofthesector.

What’s involved: Arangeofhealthandsocialcarerelatedunitsarestudied.YouwillalsostudyliteracyandnumeracymoduleswhichwillincludeEssentialSkillsWaleslevel3andotherrelatedqualifications.Studentsarealsorequiredtoundertakeworkplacements.Placementsconsistofresidentialandnursingcare,familycentresandvoluntaryorganisations.

BTEC DiplomaAtleastfourGCSEsatCgradeorabove,includingEnglishLanguage,oraMerit/DistinctionprofileatLevel2willberequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

StudentswillalsocompletetheAdvancedDiplomaWelshBaccalaureate.

Moving on:StudentsmaywishtogainthequalificationinordertoenteraspecialistareaofemploymentortoprogresstohighereducationtostudyforafoundationdegreeortheHNDHealthandSocialCare.

BTEC Extended DiplomaThisprogrammeleadstoanationallyrecognisedvocationalqualificationequivalentto360UCASpoints.Studentswillneedatleast5GCSEsatCgradeorabove,includingEnglish,MathematicsandScience,inordertoundertakethiscourse.

Moving on:Health/socialcarerelateddegreesin,forexample,socialwork,occupationaltherapy,nursing,midwifery,radiography,criminology,environmentalhealthandprobationorHNDHealthandSocialCare.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

Alex Atkins received the Outstanding Vocational Student

of the Year – Services to Industry and People award for

her work and commitment while on the Diploma in Health

and Social Care course, while also volunteering for

several local organisations. Alex was invited to address

an audience at an International Women’s Day event and

to speak on behalf of Welsh young carers at the highest

levels, including the Welsh Government. She has now gone

on to higher education to gain a qualification in Youth &

Community Work.

In recognition of her extraordinary achievements and

contribution to society, Alex also received the overall

award for the Inspirational Student of the Year 2013.

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Independent

Living

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Pathways Entry 3 Diploma ASDAN Life Skills TycochCampus Course length: one year

ThePathwayscourseisruninconjunctionwiththeCoastalprojectinFforestfach,wherelearnershavetheopportunitytoexploresupportedworkoptions,suchasworkinginVictoriaParkKiosk.

What’s involved: Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytocontinuetodeveloppersonal,socialandindependentlivingskillsthroughtheEntryLevelDiplomainASDANLifeSkills.Learnerswillalsodeveloptheircommunication,literacy,numeracyandICT,aswellasachievingareallifeexperienceofworkinginaretailenvironment.Inadditiontothis,learnerswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinasupportedtravelprogramme.

Therearenoformalentryrequirements,howeveraninformalinterviewwillbeheld.LearnerswillhavecompletedtheASDANLifeSkillsatEntryLevel2.

Moving on: Therearetwooptionsavailable:• Parttimeprovision-uptotwodays,wherethelearnerscanchoosetheiroptionsfromanumberofASDANorOCNunits

• WorkdevelopmentinFforestfach-supportedemployment

Contact:MandyHeskins01792284311

Life and Independent Skills (IFE) Entry Level OCr Diploma Life and Living Skills TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseoffersanintroductiontocollegeatpre-entryandentrylevels.

What’s involved: Learnersareencouragedtodevelopindependentskillsandcontinuetodeveloptheirlearninginarangeoftasksincludingcookery,artanddesign,engineering,personalpresentationandsport.

Thecourseoffersstudentsanopportunitytoexperiencecollegelifebeforemovingontoanappropriateprogressionroute.Therearenoformalentryrequirements,howeveraninformalinterviewwillbeheld.

Moving on: Year1-IntroductiontoFurtherEducation(IFE).

Subsequentyearswilldependuponeachlearner’sindividualneeds-opportunitiesincludeprogressingontoWorkSkillsorLifeSkillscourses.

Contact:MandyHeskins01792284311

Skills for Adulthood (SA) Pre Entry - Entry 2 ASDAN Life Skills and Personal Progress TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseofferstheopportunitytocontinuetodeveloppersonal,socialandindependentlivingskillsthroughtheEntrylevelDiplomainASDANLifeSkills.

What’s involved: Learnerswillalsodeveloptheircommunication,literacy,numeracyandICT,aswellasachievingareallifeexperienceofworkinginaretailenvironment.Inadditiontothis,learnerswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinasupportedtravelprogramme.

Therearenoformalentryrequirements,howeveraninformalinterviewwillbeheld.

Moving on:Therearethreeoptionsavailable:• Parttimeprovision-uptotwodays,wherethelearnerscanchoosetheiroptionsfromanumberofASDANorOCNunits

• Entry3Pathwayscourse-fourdaysaweekwithonedayontheNEETprogramme

• SocialandWorkDevelopmentinFforestfach

Contact:MandyHeskins01792284311

Independent Living Skills students have opened

their own general store - Bits and Bobs - at

the Tycoch campus. The shop is run by

the students as a business and they are

responsible for handling money, ordering goods,

stocktaking and pricing, There are all kinds

of goods on sale, including coffee and tea,

washing up liquid, books, DVDs and stationery.

Students also make seasonal items to sell,

such as Christmas cards.

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Work Skills (STTEP – Students Transition Towards Employment Progression)Entry 3 Progression course TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseofferslearnersopportunitiestoidentifyskillsneededtoworkinthelocalcommunityandimplementtheseskillsinarealworksetting.

What’s involved: LearnerswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopnecessaryworkskillsthroughexternalworkplacementsinplacessuchasASDA,LlysNini,Tesco,SwanseaUniversityandTheDragonHotel.TheywillbeworkingtowardsgainingEmployability,Literacy,NumeracyandITqualificationsandalsohaveopportunitiesinsport,catering,engineeringandpersonalpresentationastheycouldfindthistobeapathwayintoaLevel1course.

LearnerswillhaveprogressedfromtheEntry1andEntry2courseswithintheILSarea.

Moving on: Itisintendedthatlearnerswillhaveworkedtowardsgainingsuccessfulemploymentoropportunitiescanbeexploredinsupportedworkplacements.WehavegainedstronglinkswiththeDisabilityEmploymentAdviserintheJobCentreandagenciessuchasTheShawTrust.

Contact:TomSnelgrove01792284215

Vocational and Pre Foundation (VAC and PF) Entry 3 City & Guilds Personal and Social Development TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thecourseofferslearnersanintroductiontocollegeandopportunitiestosamplevariousvocationalareas,fromwhichlearnerswillbeabletomakeaninformeddecisiononfutureprogressionroutes.

What’s involved: Learnerswillfurtherdevelopessentialskills,communication,numberandIT,andalsoworktowardsgainingaCity&GuildsEntry3qualificationinEmployabilityandPersonalDevelopment.

Therearenoformalentryrequirementsforthesecourseshoweveracceptanceonthecourseisdependentonsuccessfulinterview.

Moving on: Onsuccessfulcompletion,learnerswillhavetheopportunitytoapplytoprogressontoLevel1provisiononasuitablechosenpathway.

Whereappropriate,suitableemploymentwillbesoughtwithsupportfromspecialistcareersadvisersandoutsideagencies.

Contact:TomSnelgrove01792284215

Work Skills (Work Preparation) Entry 2 and 3 TycochCampus Course length: one or two years

Thiscourseofferslearnersopportunitiestoidentifyskillsneededtoworkinthelocalcommunity.

What’s involved: LearnersdevelopnecessaryworkskillsthroughgroupworkandinternalworkplacementsandwillbeworkingtowardsgainingEmployability,Literacy,NumeracyandITqualifications.Theymayhaveopportunitiesinsport,catering,engineeringandpersonalpresentationwhilecontinuingtodevelopindependentlivingskills,e.g.travellingindependentlyandpersonallivingskills.

LearnerswillhaveprogressedfromtheLifeandIndependenceE1(IFE)coursesandshownacompetencyinLiteracyandNumeracy.

Moving on:Itisintendedthatlearnerswillhaveworkedtowardsgainingsuccessfulemploymentoropportunitiescanbeexploredinsupportedworkplacements.

Contact:TomSnelgrove01792284215

Part Time CoursesThere are also a number of part time Independent

Living Courses for adults with learning disabilities.

Courses are delivered at the Tycoch campus and at

day centres across Swansea.

For further details call Helen Fencott 01792 284116 or

look at our website www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

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As part of Gower College Swansea, all our treatments are carried out by students and supervised by professional practitioners.

Therapists are either first year students studying at Level 2 or second year students on Level 3 courses.

Because we are a teaching centre, we are only open during term time and some treatments are only available at certain times of the year due to the nature of the courses. Appointments need to be booked in advance so please ring ahead to check that the treatment you want is available.

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Media

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Creative Media Production Level 2 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothetechnological,creativeandpersonalskillsinvolvedinworkinginthemediaindustries.

What’s involved: Studentswilldevelopknowledgeandskillsformediacareersandworktowardstheproductionofexamplesofarangeofmediaproductssuchasvideo,audioandanimation.

Youwillgraduallybuilduparangeofgradesfromassignmentsthatyoucomplete,manyofwhicharepractical,hands-onformsofassessment,andaredesignedtoreplicateworkingpracticesinsectorsofthemediaindustry.

Moving on: AmajorityofstudentsprogresstoLevel3coursesinMedia-relatedsubjects,suchastheExtendedDiplomainCreativeMediaProduction.

Creative Media Production Level 3 BTEC GorseinonCampus Course length: two years

BTEC DiplomaThequalificationisequivalenttotwoALevelsandallowsstudentstheopportunitytostudy12units.Studentsalsohavetheopportunitytostudyadditionalsubjectsalongside.

BTEC Extended DiplomaThequalificationisequivalenttothreeALevels.Itallowsstudentstheopportunitytostudy18units.

What’s involved: Studentsproduceawidevarietyofcreativeoutcomes,developingtheirunderstandingofphotography,graphics,video,animation,soundandspecialeffectsviadigitalandtraditionallybasedworkshopsessions,seminars,lecturesandindividualresearchtasks.

StudentswillstudyanadditionalqualificationinimagecaptureandalsohavetheoptiontobecomeanAdobeCertifiedAssociate(PhotoshopCS5).

Moving on: StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethequalificationwillbewellequippedtomoveontoBA(Hons)orBTECHigherNationalDiplomacourseprogrammes,ortoprogresstoLevel4and5BTECqualificationsandotherhighereducationqualifications.

Thequalificationalsooffersprogressionopportunitiesinemploymentwithintherapidlyexpandingcreativemediasector:advertising,TV/film,animation,computergamesdesign,multimediadesign,photography,recordingindustry.

Creative Media Level 1 BTEC Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseformsafoundationinthecreativeindustries.

What’s involved: StudentsstudythemajorcreativesubjectsofartandmediathroughouttheyearalongsideotherimportantlifeskillssuchasICT,literacyandnumeracy.

Thiscourseistaughtinaverysupportivemannerandrecognisesthatstudentsoftenflourishinanenvironmentwhichisdifferentfromschool.Studentswilltakepartinmusicvideos,artandphotographyprojectsdesignedtobuildpersonal,creativeandtechnicalskills.

Moving on:StudentsgenerallychoosetospecialiseinoneofthecreativepathwaysandprogressontoaLevel2Diplomacourseinartormedia.

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Motor Vehicle

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Motor Vehicle Maintenance and repair Apprenticeships Level 3 VrQ 4290 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Anadvancedlevelcourseinmotorvehiclemaintenanceandrepair,inwhichstudentswillstudythemorecomplexprinciplesofmechanicalandelectronicsystemsusedinmotorvehicletechnologywhilstundertakingmanydiagnosticandrepairtasks.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdesignedtosupportlearnerswhohaveprogressedtoamoretechnicallevelinthemotorvehiclemaintenanceandrepairindustryandoffersastandardisedapproachforthedeliveryandassessmentoftheknowledgeandskillsrequirements.ItalsoprovidestheknowledgerequirementsforitsrelatedVCQandformstheknowledgecomponentoftheIMISSCMaintenanceandRepairApprenticeshipFramework(forLightVehicle).

Moving on: SuccessfullearnerswhoarealsofollowinganapprenticeshipprogrammewillhavesecuredthenecessaryunderpinningknowledgeneededtofurthercompletetheassociatedVCQ.Opportunitiesforprogressionintoassociatedhighereducationprogrammeswillalsobeavailableatthenominateduniversities’discretion.

Introduction to Vehicle Systems Maintenance Level 1 Foundation TycochCampus Course length: one year

Studentswillstudythebasicprinciplesofmechanicalandelectricalsystemsusedinmotorvehicletechnologywhilstdevelopingtheircorehandskills.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdesignedtogivelearnersaninsightintoacareerinthemotorvehicleserviceandrepairindustryandencourageslearnerstoundertakemanymaintenanceandrepairtasks.StudentswillalsostudyforaqualificationinPerformingEngineeringOperations(PEO).

Thecourseisdeliveredthroughpracticaldemonstrationswhicharesupportedwithrealisticworkingtasks.

Applicantswillneedtodemonstratethattheyhaveakeeninterestinthesubjectandhavefollowedastructurededucationalprogramme.Alternatively,applicantsmayberequiredtoundertakeanaptitudetestpriortoentry.

Moving on: SuccessfullearnersmayhavetheopportunitytofurthertheirstudiesandprogressontotheLevel2VRQ4290-11programme.

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and repair Foundation Apprenticeships Level 2 VrQ 4290 Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Anintermediatelevelcourseinmotorvehiclemaintenanceandrepair,inwhichlearnerswillstudytheprinciplesofmechanicalandelectronicsystemsusedinmotorvehicletechnologywhilstundertakingmanyrepairtasks.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdesignedtopreparelearnersforacareerinthemotorvehicleserviceandrepairindustryandoffersastandardisedapproachforthedeliveryandassessmentoftheknowledgeandskillsrequirements.ItalsoprovidestheknowledgerequirementsforitsrelatedVCQandformstheknowledgecomponentoftheIMISSCMaintenanceandRepairApprenticeshipFramework(forLightVehicle).

Moving on:SuccessfullearnerswhoarealsofollowinganapprenticeshipprogrammeorsecuredthenecessaryworkexperiencemayhavetheopportunitytoprogressontotheVRQLevel3inMotorVehicleMaintenanceandRepair.

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Motor Vehicle Maintenance and repair Level 1 & 2 VrQ 4290 Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

TheLevel1/2Diplomacoursehasbeendesignedtogivestudentsanunderstandingoftheelectricalandmechanicalsystemsthatareusedonamotorvehicleintermsofoperation,designandmaintenance.

What’s involved: Thecoursehasbeendesignedtogivethelearneraninsightintothemotorindustrybycompletinganumberofsettasks,alongwithmulti-choiceexaminationstotestknowledge.

Duringworkshopsessionsdiagnosticequipmentisincludedintotheassessmentprocess.Embeddedintotheprogrammeareessentialskillsthatwilldevelopthestudents’numeracy,communicationandITskillstobuildconfidencebothintheclassroomandworkshop.

Anumberofsupplementarytasksarealsoincludedwhichenhancethestudents’learning.ThesequalificationsweredevelopedincollaborationwiththeInstituteoftheMotorIndustry(IMI),theSectorSkillsCouncilfortheAutomotiveRetailIndustry.

AppropriateGCSEsatgradeDoraboverequiredtoundertakethiscourseandaformalinterviewisalsoessentialtoreviewexperiences.

Moving on: SuccessfullearnersmayhavetheopportunitytofurthertheirstudiesandprogressontotheLevel3VRQ4290programmeortransferontotheFoundationModernApprenticeshiptostudyfortheVCQ4270Level2.

Alternatively,withtheadditionoftherequiredmathematics,learnershavetheopportunitytoprogressontotheLevel3BTECDiplomainVehicleTechnologytoaccrueUCASapplicationpoints.

Vehicle Maintenance and repair Level 2 4290 12 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtogivestudentsanunderstandingoftheelectricalandmechanicalsystemsusedonamotorvehicleintermsofoperation,designandmaintenance.

What’s involved: Thelearnerwillgainaninsightintothemotorindustrybycompletinganumberofsettasks,designedbytheawardingbody,alongwithmulti-choiceexaminationstotestknowledge.

Workshopdiagnosticequipmentisincludedintheassessmentprocess.Anumberofsupplementarytaskshavebeenembeddedintotheprogrammetoenhancestudents’learning.ThesequalificationsweredevelopedincollaborationwiththeInstituteoftheMotorIndustry(IMI),theSectorSkillsCouncilfortheAutomotiveRetailIndustry.

Moving on: SuccessfullearnersmayhavetheopportunitytofurthertheirstudiesandprogressontotheLevel3VRQ4290programmeortransferontotheFoundationApprenticeshiptostudyfortheVCQ4270Level2.

Vehicle Maintenance and repair Level 1 4290 11 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thecoursehasbeendesignedtogivestudentsanunderstandingoftheelectricalandmechanicalsystemsthatareusedonamotorvehicleintermsofoperation,designandmaintenance.

What’s involved: Thelearnerwillgainaninsightintothemotorindustrybycompletinganumberofsettasks,designedbytheawardingbody,alongwithmulti-choiceexaminationstotestknowledge.Anumberofsupplementarytaskshavebeenembeddedintotheprogrammetoenhancestudents’learningintheworkshop.ThesequalificationsweredevelopedincollaborationwiththeInstituteoftheMotorIndustry(IMI),theSectorSkillsCouncilfortheAutomotiveRetailIndustry.

Moving on:SuccessfullearnersmayhavetheopportunitytofurthertheirstudiesandprogressontotheLevel2VRQ429012programme.

Elementsofthiscoursecanbedeliveredthroughthemedium ofWelsh.

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Vehicle Technology Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one or two years

Thiscourseisdesignedtogivelearnersasoundtechnicalandacademicbackgroundwhichwouldgivethemaccesstoawiderangeofcareersassociatedwiththeroadtransportandautomobileengineeringindustry.

What’s involved: Withinthisadvancedlevelcourseinmotorvehicleengineering,learnerswillstudythemorecomplexprinciplesofengineeringsystemsusedinmotorvehicletechnologyandcarryoutrepairanddiagnosticactivitiesontheassociatedsystems.Althoughprimarilydesignedasadevelopmentprogrammetoprovideprogressionopportunitieswithinthesamecognateorrelatedareasofstudywithinuniversitiesandotherinstitutions,theyalsogivelearnerstheknowledge,understandingandskillsneededtoprepareforemployment.

Moving on: Progressionfromtheprogrammecouldbeintoemployment,wherelearnerswilltaketheopportunitytocompletetheassociatedVCQbeforeprogressingontotheLevel3SSCframeworkviaadayreleaseprogramme.AlternativelylearnersmaywishtousethequalificationandtheassociatedUCASpointstocontinuetheirstudiesonhighereducationprogrammesinthesameorarelatedsector.

Vehicle Maintenance and repair Level 3 4290 13 Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtogivestudentsanunderstandingoftheelectricalandmechanicalsystemsusedonamotorvehicleintermsofoperation,designandmaintenance.

What’s involved: Thelearnerwillgainaninsightintothemotorindustrybycompletinganumberofsettasks,designedbytheawardingbody,alongwithmulti-choiceexaminationstotestknowledge.

Anumberofsupplementarytaskshavebeenembeddedintotheprogrammetoenhancestudents’learningintheworkshop.ThesequalificationsweredevelopedincollaborationwiththeInstituteoftheMotorIndustry(IMI),theSectorSkillsCouncilfortheAutomotiveRetailIndustry,andotherawardingorganisations.

Moving on:SuccessfullearnerswillhavetheopportunitytotransferontotheLevel3VCQprogramme(4270)apprenticeshiproute,seekemploymentorstudyforaHNDatSwanseaMetropolitanUniversity.

Anthony Nkwazi achieved exceptionally high grades

on the BTEC Level 3 in Vehicle Technology

course, aspiring to submit levels of presentation

worthy of any publication, and received the

International Student of the Year award 2013.

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Performing Arts and Music

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Music Performance Level 3 BTEC BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: two years

Diploma: Thefirstyearofthecourseisavailableasastand-aloneDiplomaqualification.Itisdesignedtobeaspracticalaspossible,whilstalsoachievinganacademicqualificationequivalenttotwoALevels.Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandaudition.GCSEMusicwouldbeanadvantageandstudentswhohaveexperienceofliveperformancewouldbewellplacedtoapply.

What’s involved: TheDiplomacoursegivesstudentsafoundationinallaspectsofmusicperformanceandproduction.Studentswillspendthemajorityoftheirtimeworkingonsoloinstrumental/vocaltechniques,developinganunderstandingofensembleworkandliveperformance,andstudyingmusicfromthelast100years.ThecourseprovidesanunderstandingofLiveSound,eventsmanagement,studiorecordingtechnologies,computer-basedmusicsequencingandcomposition.

Extended Diploma: ThesecondyearofthecoursedevelopstheskillscoveredintheDiplomawithmoredetailedandacademicbasedunits.TheExtendedDiplomaisequivalentto3ALevels.

What’s involved: Studentswillspendthemajorityoftheirtimedevelopingthetechnicalskillsandrepertoireforamajormusicevent.Theywillorganiseandmanagetheevent,developingeventmanagementskillsandprovidingtechnicalsupport.Studentswillalsodevelopacomprehensiveunderstandingofthemusicindustry.

Astudiofeeof£50willbepaidinthefirstyear.

Moving on: StudentswhosuccessfullycompletetheoneyearDiplomawillbeofferedaplaceontheExtendedDiploma.ThecollegehasforgedstronglinkswithhighereducationprovidersandprogressionratesareveryhighontocoursessuchasBAMusic/BScMusicTechnology.Paststudentsareworkinginavarietyofrolessuchasstudioengineering,musicjournalismandprofessionalmusicians.

Performing Arts Level 2 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsaged16pluswhohaveaninterestintheperformingarts.Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandyoumaybeaskedtotakepartinanaudition.

GCSEexperienceindance,dramaormusicwouldbeanadvantage.Studentswhohavetakenpartinschoolproductionsorlocaldance/dramagroupswouldbewellplacedtoapply.

What’s involved: Thecourseisdesignedtodevelopknowledgeandskillsinarangeofsubjectsincludingdance,dramaandsinging.Studentswillalsolearnaboutthevarietyofjobsavailableintheindustry.

Thecoursehasapracticalfocusandstudentswilltakepartinavarietyofperformanceprojects.InthepasttheworkhasincludedOurDayOut,Two,AChild’sChristmasinWales,LordoftheFliesandvariousdanceperformances.Studentsalsotouraproductiontothelocalcommunityaspartoftheirfinalproject.

Coursefeesof£75covertheatretripsandworkshops.

Moving on: ThecourseisequivalenttofourGCSEsgradesAC.

StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillbeinapositiontoprogresstotheBTECExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts.Alternatively,studentscouldaccessarangeofcoursesat Level3.

Music Level 2 BTEC Diploma LlwynyBrynCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsaged16pluswhohaveaninterestinmusic.Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandyouwillbeaskedtotakepartinanaudition

GCSEexperienceinmusicwouldbeanadvantage.Studentswhohavesomeperformingskill,eitherasasoloartistoraspartofaband,wouldbewellplacedtoapply.

What’s involved: Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopknowledgeandpracticalskillsinmusicperformanceandmusicproduction.

Theskillsgainedinthiscoursecoverallareasofmusic,fromcompositionusingmusicsoftware,recordingtechnologies,liveperformancetechnologies,soloandensembleperformances,throughtoanunderstandingofthemusicindustryandthevariousjobsonofferinthisever-expandingindustry.

Aswithallvocationalcourses,Level2Musichasaverypracticalfocusandstudentswilltakepartinavarietyofperformanceswithincollege,culminatinginamajorperformanceatalocalmusicvenue.

Studiofeesof£25willbechargedforthiscourse.

Moving on:ThequalificationisequivalenttofourGCSEsatgradesA-C.

StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethiscoursehaveaveryhighrateofprogressionontotheBTECDiploma/ExtendedDiplomainMusic.Alternatively,studentscouldaccessarangeofcoursesatLevel3.Studentsmayalsoseekemploymentinavarietyofrolesfromproductionassistanttomediarunnersandvenuesupport.

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Performing Arts (Acting) Level 3 BTEC Diploma (90 Credit) GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsaged18pluswhohavecompletedathreeALevelprogramme,whichincludesDrama,oranExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts.Studentsacceptedonthiscourseshouldbeaimingtoapplytospecialistdramacollegesoruniversity.Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandanaudition.

What’s involved: Studentsonthisintensivecoursewill:• furtherdeveloparangeofacting,voiceandmovementskills

• beassistedintheirpreparationforauditions

• engageinavarietyofperformanceprojectsinprofessionalvenues

• workwithprofessionaltheatredirectors

• attendarangeoftheatreperformances

RecentproductionshaveincludedSmileAsylum,CaucasianChalkCircle,RoadandHamlet.

Coursefeesof£100coverworkshopsandmasterclasseswithindustryprofessionals.

Moving on: GraduatesofthiscoursehaveprogressedtoanumberofnationallyacclaimedcollegesanduniversitiesincludingArts.Ed.,BristolOldVic,RoyalWelshCollegeofMusicandDrama,RADA,E15,LAMDA,Mountview,ExeterUniversity,aswellasprogressingtoprofessionaltheatreandtelevisionwork.

Performing Arts (Dance) Level 3 BTEC Diploma (90 Credit) GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsaged18pluswhohavecompletedathreeALevelprogramme,whichincludesDance,oranExtendedDiplomainPerformingArts.Studentsacceptedonthiscourseshouldbeaimingtoapplytospecialistdancecollegesoruniversity.Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandanaudition.

What’s involved: Studentsonthisintensivecoursewill:• furtherdeveloparangeofActing,VoiceandMovementskills

• beassistedintheirpreparationforauditionsforspecialistDanceorMusicTheatrecolleges

• performinarangeofprofessionalvenues.

• workwithprofessionaldancersandchoreographers

• attendarangeofperformances,bothregionallyandnationally

Coursefeesof£200coverworkshops,visitsandmasterclasseswithindustryprofessionals.

Moving on: Studentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedsimilartrainingatthecollegehaveprogressedto:TrinityLabanConservatoireofMusic&Dance,LondonContemporaryDanceSchool,ArtsEd,LaineTheatreArts,TheUrdangAcademy,BathSpaUniversity,ChichesterUniversityandUniversityofRoehampton.

Performing Arts Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: two years

Thisisanexcitingandverypopularcourse,designedtoprovidestudentswitharealisticanddemandingtraininginallfacetsofperformance.

What’s involved: Studentswillbeguidedintostudypathwaysinwhichcollegestafffeeltheindividualwillexceland,asaconsequence,bepreparedfortheirchosencareerintheverycompetitiveworldofperformingarts.Performancetechniquesinacting,singingandmovementwillbedeveloped.Althoughthecourseislargelypractical,mostunitshaveawrittenelement.

Entrytothecourseisbyinterviewandyoumaybeaskedtotakepartinanaudition.Qualificationsindrama,danceandmusicaredesirable-wherestudentshavefollowedaLevel2PerformingArtscourse,adistinctionprofilewillbeexpected.Aproveninterestandexperienceintheperformingartsisrequiredandmembershipofanon-school-basedperformancegroupisrecommended.

Visitingspeakersandworkshopleadersfurtherenhancethisnationallyacclaimedcourse.

Coursefeesof£75covertheatretripsandworkshops.

Moving on:Studentshavebeenhighlysuccessfulinsecuringplacesatuniversityandinspecialistdrama,danceandmusicaltheatrecolleges-theseinclude:RADA,ArtsEd.,LondonContemporaryDanceSchool,Guildhall,LAMDA,RWCMD,GSA,LabanCentre.

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Technical Theatre Level 3 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Leadingtowardsaqualificationinproductionarts,thisone-yearcourseisdesignedforstudentsaged18pluswhowishtospendayearofintensivetraininginallaspectsofproduction.

What’s involved: ThecoursefollowsasimilarpathtotheExtendedDiploma,providingavarietyofpractical‘hands-on’experiences.

Previousstudentshaveusedtheexperiencetodevelopaportfolioofevidenceusedwhilstapplyingtospecialistcolleges.

Coursefeesof£75covertheatretripsandworkshops.

Moving on: Studentswhohavecompletedthevocationalcourseintechnicaltheatrehavebeenhighlysuccessfulinsecuringplacesinspecialistdramacolleges.Manyhavegoneontoworkprofessionallyasstagemanagers,costumedesigners,lighting/sounddesigners.Somehavemovedstraightintotheindustry,findingemploymentinprofessionalvenuesastechnicians.

Technical Theatre Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: two years

Leadingtoaqualificationinproductionarts,thiscourseisaimedatprovidingstudentswithrealisticyetdemandingtraininginallareasofproductionfortheatre.

Someexperienceinbackstageworkisrequiredandmembershipofayouththeatregroupisstronglyrecommended.

What’s involved: Studentsfollowagenericcoursethatlooksatlighting,sound,stagemanagementanddesign.Unitsalsocoverartsadministrationandatheoreticalstudyoftheperformingarts.Thecourseoffersarangeofperformanceprojectwork,bothatcollegeandinoutsidevenues.RecentperformancesincludeMollFlanders,GrimmTales,MurderintheCathedralandSideBySide.

Studentsneedtoexhibitaproveninterestinthissubjectareathroughinvolvementinschoolproductionsand/orotherperformingartsbasedactivities.

Coursefeesof£75covertheatretripsandworkshops.

Moving on: Studentswhohavecompletedthevocationalcourseintechnicaltheatrehavebeenhighlysuccessfulinsecuringplacesinspecialistdramacolleges,includingGuildfordSchoolofActingandRADA.

Manyhavegoneontoworkprofessionallyasstagemanagers,costumedesignersandlighting/sounddesignersinsuchplacesastheRSCandTheNationalTheatre.Somehavemovedstraightintotheindustry,findingemploymentinprofessionalvenuesastechnicians.

Technical Theatre Level 2 BTEC Diploma GorseinonCampus Course length: one year

Studyingtowardsaqualificationinproductionarts,thisoneyearcourseisaimedatprovidingstudentswithagroundinginproductionfortheatre.StudentswouldnormallybeexpectedtohaveoneGCSEatgradeC,supportedbyanumberatgradeDorabove.

What’s involved: Studentsfollowagenericcoursethatlooksatthetechnical,stagemanagementanddesignaspectsofthebackstageworld.Unitsalsocoverthetheoreticalstudyoftheperformingarts.

Coursefeesof£75covertheatretripsandworkshops.

Moving on:ThecourseisequivalenttofourGCSEgradesA-C.

StudentswhosuccessfullycompletethecoursewillbeabletoprogressontotheBTECExtendedDiplomainTechnicalTheatreoranotherLevel3course.

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Public Services (uniformed) Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thiscoursepreparesstudentsforacareerwithinapublicserviceorganisation,suchasPolice,Fire,AmbulanceandArmedForces.

What’s involved: Itwillprovideinformationaboutwhatjobsareavailablewithintheseservices,aswellaspreparingstudentsfortheirentryprocedures.Forstudentswhowishtodelaytheirentry,orwhochangetheircareerchoice,thecoursewillalsoallowprogressontoasuitablehighereducationprogramme,includingdegreecourses.

Studentswillneedtoachieve180creditsovertwoyearswith18studyunitscoveringawiderangeoftopics.

Visitingspeakersandeducationalvisitsfeatureregularlyonthecourse.Studentshavetheopportunitytoattendsucheventsasoutdoorpursuitandteambuildingcourses.

Moving on: StudentsachievingsuccessontheExtendedDiplomacoursecanprogresstohighereducationtostudyanHNDordegreecourseinarangeofsubjects.Alternatively,studentscanapplytojoinapublicserviceorganisationfollowingcompletionofthecourse.

Armed Forces Preparation Course Level 1 Traineeship TycochCampus Course length: 13 weeks (follows 5 week Engage taster programme)

ThiscoursewillhelpprepareyoungpersonsconsideringacareerintheArmedForces.Itwillprovideanintroductiontotheentryrequirementsandgiveaninsightintomilitarylifeandexpectations.

What’s involved: Thecourseaimsto:• provideathoroughintroductiontotheentryrequirementsandinductionprocessfortheArmedForces

• overcomethebarrierstoentryexperiencedbysomepotentialrecruitsduetoalackofbasicskillsandphysicalfitness

• enableyoungpeopletoworktowardstheskillsandabilitiesthatwillassistinenlistingandenhancingpromotionandcareerprospectsintheArmedForces

Moving on: ItisanticipatedthatmostyoungpersonscompletingtheprogrammewillwishtojointheArmedForces.Forthosewhodon’t,arangeofalternativesexistssuchasPublicServices,employmentorfurthereducationcourses,includingBTECPublicServicesatLevel2orLevel3.

Public Services Level 2 BTEC Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thisone-yearcourseisdesignedtoequiplearnerswiththeknowledge,understandingandskillsrequiredforsuccesswhenmovingtowardsacareerinthepublicservices,forexample,Police,FireService,ArmedServicesorthePrisonService.

What’s involved: Learnerswillfindoutaboutthedifferentpublicservicesandhowtheyworkindividuallyandinteractwitheachother.Theywillalsohavetheopportunitytodiscoverthelevelsoffitnessrequiredforthepublicservicesandhowtoimprovetheirhealthandfitness.Regularoutdoorpursuitsandadventurousactivitiesarealsopartofthecourse,aswellastakingpartinatleastonevolunteeringactivity.

MoststudentsjoiningthecoursewillpossessoneGCSEatgradeC,supportedbyanumberofothersatDorbelow.Otherqualificationsandexperiencewillalsobeconsidered.

Moving on:TheBTECLevel2DiplomaisequivalenttofourGCSEsatGradeCorabove.StudentswhoachieveatleastaMeritforeachunitoftheLevel2coursecanprogresstotheBTECLevel3ExtendedDiplomainPublicServices(Uniformed).OtherLevel3coursesmayalsobeconsidered.

Alternatively,studentscanapplytojoinapublicservice,butwillneedtosatisfytheirentryrequirementsandpasstheselectionprocess.

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Science

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Forensic/Medical Science Level 3 BTEC TycochCampus Course length: one or two years

GCSEgradeCinscienceisrequired-equivalentqualifications,suchasBTECLevel2,willalsobeconsidered.

What’s involved: Eachunitistaughtbyaspecialistlecturer.Assignmentsaresetregularlyandmarksarepostedonline.Students’progressisoverseenbytheirpersonaltutorandbythecourseteamasawhole.

BTEC Certificate Course length: one year

TheLevel3Certificatehasthreeunits.ProgressiontotheSubsidiaryDiploma(equivalenttoanALevel)ispossible.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Course length: one or two years

TheLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomahassixunits.Thecoursetakestwoyearsbutcanbe‘fasttracked’tocompleteitinoneyear.

BTEC Diploma Course length: two years

TheLevel3Diplomahastwelveunits.Specialistforensicscienceormedicalscienceunitsaretakeninyear2.

BTEC Extended Diploma Course length: two years

TheLevel3ExtendedDiplomahaseighteenunits.Specialistforensicscienceormedicalscienceunitsaretakeninyear2.

Moving on: Anidealcourseforprogressiontohighereducation.Paststudentsarestudyingfordegreesinmedicalgenetics,biology,paramedictraining,forensicscience,dentaltechnology,criminologyandbiochemistry.

Applied Science Pre Entry - Entry 2 Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

What’s involved: Thiscourseenableslearnerstoacquireknowledgeoffundamentalscience.Theywillstudyunitsin:• Chemistryandourearth• Energyandouruniverse• Biologyandourenvironment• Applicationsofphysicalscience• Healthapplicationsoflifescience• Practicalscientificproject• Thelivingbody• Usingmathematicaltoolsinscience• Designingandmakingusefuldevicesinscience

• Chemicalanalysisanddetection

Moving on:Studentsusuallyprogressontothe Level3BTECExtendedDiplomainScience.

Deborah Pye receiving the Outstanding

Vocational Student of the Year – Arts &

Sciences award 2013 – she has now progressed

to the second year of the Level 3 Extended

Diploma in Applied Science.

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Sport

ThereareWelshspeakingstaffinthisarea.

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Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thiscoursehasafocusonthestudyofthehumanbodyinsport,coachingskillsandfitnessinstruction.Thereisalsoanemphasisonimprovinganddevelopingsportwithinsociety.

What’s involved: Studentswhochoosethispathwayshouldhaveawiderangeofsportinginterestsandenjoytakingpartinallactivities.Asmanycourseunitsarerelatedtoleadershipandcoaching,studentsshouldalsobeconfidenttoworkwithpeersandyoungchildren inschools.

Therearecloselinkswiththecommunity,withstudentsoftengainingexperiencesawayfromthecollegeenvironment.

Moving on: Thisqualificationisvaluedbyemployerswithinthesportandleisureindustryandhighereducationproviders.

CommonuniversitycoursesincludesportandPE,leisuremanagementstudies,sportscoaching,sportingdevelopmentandteachingPE.Otherstudentsmayfollowinprofessionaltrainingingym/personalinstruction.Thiscourseissuitableforstudentslookingtoenteracareerintheuniformedservices.

Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Gorseinon/TycochCampus Course length: two years

Onthissportandexercisecoursestudentsstudytheapplicationofscientificprinciplesandtechniqueswiththeaimofimprovingsportingperformance.

What’s involved: Topicscoveredwillincorporateareasofphysiology,psychology,biomechanics,nutrition,researchandsportsinjuries.

Moving on: ThisqualificationcanleadtoaHNDordegreeinsportsscience,sportscoaching,sportsdevelopment,sport andphysicaleducation,teachertrainingorsportstherapy.

Sportsrelatedemploymentwithagenciessuchasgoverningbodies,localauthoritiesandsportsclubsinthecommunity.

Sport Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscoursewillhelpstudentsdevelopskillsthatareusefulwithinthesportsandfitnessindustry.Itcontainspracticalandtheoreticalmodulesthatarecontinuallyassessedthroughouttheyearbycoursework.Studentswillalsogettheopportunitytogainextrasportscoachingqualifications.

What’s involved: Thereispotentialforthequalificationtopreparelearnersforemploymentintheappropriatevocationalsectoranditissuitableforthosewhohavedecidedthattheywishtoenteraparticularareaofwork.ItisbroadlyequivalenttofourGCSEs.

Studyunitsincludepracticalsport,outdoorpursuits,instructingexercise,bodyinsport,trainingandfitness,healthandsafetyinsport,planningandleadingsport,preparationforsportandteaching/assessment.

Moving on:Successfulcompletionmayleadtoemploymentinthesports/leisureindustryorprogressionontoaLevel3 courseinSportorarelatedsubjectarea.

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Travel and Tourism

Travel and tourism students

are flying high thanks to a

simulated aircraft cabin.

The cabin, which comes

complete with rows of seating

for passengers and overhead

baggage compartments, will be

used by students for simulation

and role play activities.

Students are able to interact

with each other within a real

working environment.

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Travel and Tourism Level 3 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: two years

Thiscoursepreparesstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgenecessaryforprogressionintothetravelandtourismindustryorhighereducationintravelandtourismmanagement.FiveGCSEsubjectsatgradeCorabove,toincludeEnglish,oraMeritinaLevel2Diplomainarelatedsubjectwillberequiredtoundertakethiscourse.

What’s involved: Learnerswillcomplete120credits- 60creditsinYear1and60creditsinYear2.

Workskills,essentialskillsandalanguageareoftenstudiedtosupportandenhancetheprogrammealongwithan‘AirCabinCrew’and‘ResortRepresentatives’qualification.

Duringthesecondyearofthecourseyouwillhavetoundertakeamandatoryresidentialstudyvisit.

Moving on: TheBTECDiplomainTravelandTourismisvaluedbyemployersandhighereducationprovidersandthereareseveralalternativeroutesforprogression.

Employmentopportunitiesexistinattractionmanagement,touristboardmarketing,children’srep,aircabincrew,airportcustomerservicesandeventsmanagement.

HighereducationatuniversityorcollegetotakeadegreeorHNDinsubjectssuchashospitalitymanagement,leisurevenuemanagement,tourismmanagement,internationaltourismmanagementorairtravelmanagement.

Travel and Tourism Level 2 BTEC Diploma TycochCampus Course length: one year

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstodevelopskillsandknowledgeoftravelandtourism.ItwillenablethemtoprogressontotheDiplomainTravelandTourism,enhancingstudents’prospectsofgainingemploymentinthetravelindustry

What’s involved: Thecoursecoversarangeofunits,allofwhichrelatetothevastindustryoftravelandtourism.

Additionalqualificationsenhancetheprogrammee.g.eventplanning(NCFEqualifications)andworkskills.

Moving on:SuccessonthecoursecanleadtoprogressiontotheDiplomainTravelandTourismoremploymentinthetravelandtourismindustry.

Mock Cabin

Destination UnknownStudents can perfect their skills in a ‘virtual’ travel office at the college.‘Destination Unknown’ plays a crucial role in the students’ development as it gives them the opportunity to practise their customer service skills and expand their knowledge via live role-play.

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School Holiday Activities*

Facilities:

You don’t need to be a membertouseourfacilities,althoughtherearearangeofmembershipoptionstosuit yourrequirements.

Sportshallhire

Squashcourts

Gym

Open to the public

Fitnesstesting

Badmintoncourts

We are open 7 days a week,throughouttheyear,earlymorningtilllateevening.

The Sports Centre, situated at the Tycoch Campus, has a fully equipped conditioning studio, free weights room, and a multipurpose sports hall and squash courts.Joinusinourfriendlyandrelaxedatmosphereandseewhatwehavetooffer.Ourdedicatedteamofprofessionalandqualified

staffarelookingforwardtohelpingyouachieveyourpersonalhealthandfitnessgoals.Wehaveasportshallavailableforteamgamesortraininghire,suchas5-a-sidefootballorbasketball.

Children’s Parties*

Exercise ClassesWeofferarangeofexerciseclassesthatarefunandenergetic,whichcaterforalllevelsoffitness.

Active fun for active kids Schoolholidayactivitiesrunforchildrenbetweentheagesof4-7and8-12yearolds.Sessionsincludemultigameactivities,awiifitconsoleanda25ftbouncycastle.

*All sessions are run by a minimum of two trained members of staff.

Let the Sports Centre offer you the perfect party venue for your children.

OurmultipurposesportshallisavailableforhireonSaturdayandSundayplusMondaytoFridayafternoonsduringschoolholidays(excludingbankholidays).

Ourpartiescanincludeanygamessuchasfootball, basketball,rounders,miniOlympics,multigameactivities anda25ftbouncycastle.

Tycoch Sports CentreGower College Swansea

25ft Bouncy

Castle

www.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

GowerCollegeSwanseaSportsCentre,TycochSA29EBsportscentre@gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukwww.gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk01792284088www.facebook.com/sportscentre

StudentMembership

ONLY £30 a year