Coordinates: 51°34′23″N 2°57′07″W / 51.573°N 2.952°W Coleg Gwent (English: Gwent College) is Wales' largest further education college[1] and has an excellent pass rate in all areas of academia taught[citation needed].
It has more than 35,000 students ranging from secondary school leavers to mature students. A wide range of part-time and full-time academic and vocational courses are on offer at the college.
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Five campuses
The college operates from five campuses[2] – City of Newport, Crosskeys (which maintains a 100% pass rate in many subjects[3]), Ebbw Vale, Pontypool, and Usk. The college's administrative headquarters are located at the Usk campus.
There are also two 'Learn-IT' centres, based in Monmouth and Cwmbrân. These offer flexible, drop-in courses on a range of Information Technology subjects as well as marketing, maths, English, and Welsh.
Collaboration
The college works in collaboration with the five local education authorities in south east Wales to provide an extensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages.
Student support
Coleg Gwent has a range of learner services to help support students. These include a well-stocked library and extensive computer and information resources and a Students' Union.
Vocational Training
The college also has a range of vocational training facilities. These include a training restaurant and hair and beauty salons at the Crosskeys campus (virtual tour available), Ebbw Vale, Newport and Pontypool. There are also well-equipped workshops for students studying engineering and construction.
In addition, Usk campus offers agricultural courses and has a working farm (virtual tour available), equestrian centre and animal care centre on its premises.
References
- ^ http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/ServiceDirectory/Services/ColegGwent.aspx Torfaen Coleg Gwent
- ^ http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/indexInternational.php?Pid=16&Mid=16 Coleg Gwent Campuses
- ^ http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/indexInternational.php?Pid=2288&Mid=16 Cross Keys Campus Overview
External links
- Coleg Gwent website
- Coleg VLE & Intranet
- Fusion Hair and Beauty @ Crosskeys Campus - Virtual Tour
- The Construction Centre @ Pontypool Campus - Virtual Tour
- Coleg Gwent Learning Centres @ Newport and Pontypool Campuses - Virtual Tour
- College Farm @ Usk Campus - Virtual Tour
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