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1 Higher Education Guide HNC / s / HND Honours Degrees / Teaching Qualifications

2 Welcome At and Rhymney we welcome over 11,000 learners each year, but did you know that we have a growing number of Higher Education learners who choose to study with us? We have developed our curriculum with Universities in South East Wales to provide progression opportunities from our most popular courses such as construction, beauty, education & training and business; allowing us to offer a broad range of courses that are specifically tailored to the needs of the local community and businesses. Our courses are validated by Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Wales, Newport and University Heads of the Valleys Institute; a ground breaking and exciting education initiative providing new opportunities for people and businesses living, based or working in the Valleys. Whilst Higher Education gets progressively more expensive, more people are looking to their local College to continue their education. At The College Ystrad Mynach we provide flexible learning options, with all our courses being offered on a part-time basis to fit your learning around your family or work commitments. With new courses being introduced all the time and courses starting throughout the year, please check our website to keep up to date with the latest courses and offers, We look forward to welcoming you to and Rhymney. Bryn Davies Principal, Croeso Yng Ngholeg Ystrad Mynach a Rhymni rydym yn croesawu dros 11,000 o ddysgwyr bob blwyddyn, ond a oeddech chi n gwybod bod gennym nifer cynyddol o ddysgwyr Addysg Uwch sy n dewis astudio gyda ni? Rydym wedi datblygu ein cwricwlwm gyda Phrifysgolion yn Ne Ddwyrain Cymru i ddarparu cyfleoedd dilyniant o n cyrsiau mwyaf poblogaidd megis adeiladu, harddwch, addysg a hyfforddiant a busnes; gan ganiatáu i ni gynnig ystod eang o gyrsiau sydd wedi eu teilwra n benodol i anghenion y gymuned a busnesau lleol. Caiff ein cyrsiau eu dilysu gan Brifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd, Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd ac Athrofa Prifysgolion Blaenau r Cymoedd; menter arloesol ac addysgol gyffrous sy n darparu cyfleoedd newydd ar gyfer pobl a busnesau sy n byw, wedi eu lleoli neu n gweithio yn y Cymoedd. Tra bod Addysg Uwch yn dod yn fwyfwy costus, mae rhagor o bobl yn edrych at eu Coleg lleol i barhau â u haddysg. Yng Ngholeg Ystrad Mynach rydym yn cynnig dewisiadau dysgu hyblyg, gyda n holl gyrsiau yn cael eu cynnig ar sail rhan amser i ffitio dysgu o amgylch eich ymrwymiadau teuluol neu waith. Gyda chyrsiau newydd yn cael eu cynnig drwy r amser a chyrsiau yn dechrau drwy gydol y flwyddyn, gwiriwch ein gwefan i gael gwybodaeth am y cyrsiau a r cynigion diweddaraf, Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu i Goleg Ystrad Mynach a Rhymni. Bryn Davies Prifathro, Coleg Ystrad Mynach Information within Higher Education Guide 2012 is correct at time of going to press (January 2012). The College holds the right to modify or cancel courses, services or prices as considered necessary without prior notice. All courses are subject to adequate enrolments and necessary approval from external examination boards. Some courses are currently being changed by the Awarding Body. This could result in some elements of particular courses being altered the broad content of the qualifications will be similar. Any tuition fees stated are for one year of study or the duration of the course if less than one year. Courses lasting for 2 or 3 years will incur tuition fees for each year of study. Mae r wybodaeth sydd yng Nghanllaw Addysg Uwch Y Coleg Ystrad Mynach 2012 yn gywir wrth fynd i r wasg (Ionawr 2012). Ceidw r Coleg yr hawl i addasu neu ganslo cyrsiau, gwasanaethau neu brisiau fel y gwêl yn angenrheidiol heb rybudd ymlaen llaw. Mae pob cwrs yn amodol ar fod digon yn cofrestru a r gymeradwyaeth angenrheidiol gan fyrddau arholi allanol. Ar hyn o bryd mae rhai cyrsiau yn cael eu newid gan y Corff Dyfarnu. Gallai hyn olygu bod rhywfaint o gynnwys rhai cyrsiau yn cael ei addasu er y bydd cynnwys y cymwysterau yn fras yn debyg. Mae unrhyw ffioedd hyfforddiant a nodir ar gyfer blwyddyn o astudiaeth neu hyd y cwrs os yw n llai na blwyddyn. Bydd cyrsiau sy n para 2 neu 3 blynedd yn golygu ffioedd hyfforddiant ar gyfer pob blwyddyn astudiaeth. Contents Guide to Higher Education courses 04 Our Partners 06 How to Apply 08 Financial Help 10 Our New Development S Block 12 Courses Art Digital Photography 14 Business HNC / Salon Management 15 Business and Law 16 Customer Services 17 Financial Services 18 Care HNC Health & Social Care 19 Early Years, Care & Education 20 BA (Hons) Early Years 21 Computing / IT Information Technology Management for Business 22 ICT 23 Construction & Engineering HNC Building Technology & Management 24 Electronics 25 Education Learning Support 26 Cert Ed/PGCE (PcET) Adult Literacy 27 PGCE Cert Ed Education & Training 28 BA (Hons) Post Compulsory Education & Training 29 Food Science Food Science and Technology 30 Sports Community Sports 31 Cynnwys Canllaw i gyrsiau Addysg Uwch 05 Ein Partneriaid 07 Sut i wneud Cais 09 Cymorth Ariannol 11 Ein Datblygiad Newydd S Block 13 Cyrsiau Celf Gradd Sylfaen Ffotograffiaeth Ddigidol 14 Busnes HNC / Gradd Sylfaen Rheoli Salon 15 Gradd Sylfaen Busnes a r Gyfraith 16 Gradd Sylfaen Gwasanaeth Cwsmeriaid 17 Gradd Sylfaen Gwasanaethau Ariannol 18 Gofal HNC Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol 19 Gradd Sylfaen Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal ac Addysg 20 BA (Anrh) Blynyddoedd Cynnar 21 Cyfrifiadura / TG Gradd Sylfaen Rheoli Technoleg Gwybodaeth ar gyfer Busnes 22 Gradd Sylfaen TGCh 23 Adeiladu a Pheirianneg HNC Technoleg Adeiladu a Rheoli 24 Gradd Sylfaen Electroneg 25 Addysg Gradd Sylfaen Cymorth Dysgu 26 Tyst Add /TAR (PcET) Llythrennedd Oedolion 27 TAR Tyst Add Addysg a Hyfforddiant 28 BA (Anrh) Addysg a Hyfforddiant Ôl-orfodol 29 Gwyddor Bwyd Gradd Sylfaen Gwyddor a Thechnoleg Bwyd 30 Chwaraeon Gradd Sylfaen Chwaraeon Cymunedol enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 3

3 Guide to Higher Education Courses Canllaw i Gyrsiau Addysg Uwch Higher Education courses are those that typically follow on after Level 3 qualifications, such as A Levels, National Diplomas or ACCESS to Higher Education Courses. A Higher Education qualification will give you a specialist knowledge of your subject and show you capable of working at a higher level with more responsibility, opportunities for promotion and higher pay. Our courses, franchised from South East Wales Universities are offered in a range of areas, with most being linked directly to specific industries and job roles, such as Post Compulsory Education or Financial Services. The table opposite shows the progression from Level 3 courses; the typical entry requirement to Higher Education Courses all the way up to Master and Doctorates. You don t necessarily need to posses a Level 3 qualification to get onto our courses. For mature learners we can take into consideration life experience and your current job role. will be listed with each of the courses, but please call The College if you need any further help with your suitability. LEVEL 7 + COURSES Masters / Doctorates LEVEL 6 COURSES Bachelors Degrees (BSc, BA & BEd) LEVEL 5 COURSES Higher National Diploma (HND) LEVEL 4 COURSES Certificate of Higher Education Higher National Certificate (HNC) LEVEL 3 COURSES A Levels ACCESS to Higher Education BTEC National Certificate / Diploma Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced CACHE Level 3 Diploma NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Progression Routes for Higher Education Courses Yn nodweddiadol cyrsiau Addysg Uwch yw r rhai hynny sy n dilyn cymwysterau Lefel 3, megis Safon Uwch, Diplomâu Cenedlaethol neu gyrsiau Mynediad i Addysg Uwch. Bydd cymhwyster Addysg Uwch yn rhoi gwybodaeth arbenigol i chi o ch pwnc ac yn dangos eich bod yn gallu gweithio ar lefel uwch gyda rhagor o gyfrifoldeb, cyfleoedd am ddyrchafiad a thâl uwch. Mae ein cyrsiau, gyda masnachfraint o Brifysgolion De Ddwyrain Cymru yn cael eu cynnig mewn amrywiaeth o feysydd, gyda r rhan fwyaf wedi eu cysylltu n uniongyrchol i ddiwydiannau a rolau swydd penodol, megis Addysg Ôl-orfodol neu Wasanaethau Ariannol. Mae r tabl gyferbyn yn dangos dilyniant o gyrsiau Lefel 3; y gofyniad mynediad nodweddiadol i Gyrsiau Addysg Uwch bob cam o r ffordd at raddau Meistr a Doethuriaethau. Nid oes rhaid i chi feddu ar gymhwyster Lefel 3 i gael lle ar ein cyrsiau. Ar gyfer dysgwyr aeddfed gallwn roi ystyriaeth i brofiad bywyd a ch rôl swydd bresennol. Caiff gofynion mynediad eu rhestru gyda phob un o r cyrsiau, ond cofiwch ffonio r Coleg os ydych am unrhyw gymorth pellach o safbwynt eich addasrwydd. CYRSIAU LEFEL 7 + Meistr / Doethuriaeth CYRSIAU LEFEL 6 Graddau Baglor (BSc, BA a BAdd) CYRSIAU LEFEL 5 Gradd Sylfaen Diploma Cenedlaethol Uwch (HND) LEVEL 4 COURSES Tystysgrif Addysg Uwch Tystysgrif Cenedlaethol Uwch (HNC) Llwybrau Dilyniant ar gyfer Cyrsiau Addysg Uwch LEVEL 3 COURSES Safon Uwch Mynediad i Addysg Uwch Tystysgrif Cenedlaethol / Diploma BTEC Bagloriaeth Cymru Uwch Diploma Lefel 3 CACHE NVQ Lefel 3 Prentisiaeth Uwch enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 5

4 Our Partners Our HE Courses are franchised from a number of South East Wales Universities to provide you with a wide range of courses from the best in their field at your local College. UHOVI is working in partnership with UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute) to increase the number of higher education courses available on your doorstep. We re offering a wider range of s and Professional Qualifications, all specially designed to provide relevant skills and knowledge for local industries. UHOVI is a strategic partnership between the University of Glamorgan and University of Wales, Newport. This means that you have the convenience of studying at Ystrad Mynach or Rhymney campus, but your qualification will be awarded by one of the university partners. Plus there are opportunities to progress to relevant degree courses in a number of subject areas. It doesn t matter if you re employed or not, and qualifications are not always necessary as life and work experience is considered too. Anyone over school age living or working in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen can study with UHOVI. Applicants from outside these counties are welcome to apply for UHOVI courses, subject to availability. Cardiff Metropolitan University works in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and offers the HNC Building Technology & Management and the HNC/D and Health & Social Care programmes. The partnership is longstanding and these programmes have been running successfully for over ten years. The College is a member of the University s FE2HE Consortium, together with Cardiff and Vale College, Bridgend College and St David s Catholic College, Cardiff. The Consortium was formed in 2004 and aims to provide accessible and high quality learning opportunities to learners at local FE colleges, and improve progression opportunities for learners to study at the University. During 2012 several new part-time programmes will be launched at The College in partnership with Cardiff Met and our FE partners. These include Foundation degrees in Food Science and Technology, Information Technology Management for Business, and Financial Services. These new programmes will contribute to meeting the Welsh Government s objective of encouraging the development of flexible, accessible learner-centred provision, which increase participation, widen access, develop skills and improve workforce development. These new programmes will meet employer needs and will provide a range of choices of ways to access HE and encourage progression to study at Cardiff Met. University of Wales, Newport The University of Wales, Newport can trace its roots back to 1841 and today attracts students from all over the world. It has a long tradition of providing high quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. Well qualified and experienced academic and support staff provide a high level of pastoral and academic support for students and business clients alike. The quality of teaching and research is well recognised - the Quality Assurance Agency gave the University a confidence rating (the top rating given) for the quality of its academic teaching standards while the University achieved an internationally excellent rating for areas of research in the last Research Exercise. Ein Partneriaid Mae UHOVI (Athrofa Prifysgol Blaenau r Cymoedd) yn fenter addysgol arloesol a chyffrous sy n rhoi cyfleoedd newydd i bobl a busnesau lleol. UHOVI Mae UHOVI (Athrofa Prifysgol Blaenau r Cymoedd) yn fenter addysgol arloesol a chyffrous sy n rhoi cyfleoedd newydd i bobl a busnesau lleol. Pwrpas UHOVI yw gwella sgiliau a chymwysterau drwy wneud dysgu yn hygyrch yn lleol. Yn y pen draw bydd hyn yn cyfrannu at adfywio r Cymoedd, gwella rhagolygon swyddi ac ansawdd bywyd ar gyfer y rhai hynny sy n byw ac yn gweithio yn y rhanbarth. Rydym yn cynnig ystod eang o gyrsiau addysg uwch o wahanol hyd, mewn nifer o feysydd pwnc gwahanol. Nid oes wahaniaeth a ydych mewn cyflogaeth ai peidio, ac nid yw cymwysterau bob amser yn angenrheidiol gan ein bod yn ystyried profiadau bywyd a gwaith hefyd. Cynllunnir cyrsiau i fodloni anghenion diwydiannau presennol a rhai sy n tyfu yn y rhanbarth, felly mae r hyfforddiant a r profiad a gewch yn berthnasol i fusnesau lleol. Gyda chefnogaeth Llywodraeth Cymru, mae UHOVI yn bartneriaeth strategol rhwng Prifysgol Morgannwg a Phrifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd. Mae UHOVI yn gweithio n agos gyda cholegau addysg bellach a darparwyr hyfforddiant, awdurdodau lleol, busnesau, ysgolion a r sector gwirfoddol i ddangos sut y gall ymdrech ar y cyd wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol. Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd Mae Coleg Ystrad Mynach yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth â Phrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd ac yn cynnig HNC Technoleg Adeiladu a Rheoli a r HNC/D a r rhaglenni Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol. Mae r bartneriaeth yn un hirdymor a bu r rhaglenni hyn yn rhedeg yn llwyddiannus am dros ddeg mlynedd. Mae r Coleg yn aelod o Gonsortiwm FE2HE y Brifysgol ynghyd â Choleg Caerdydd a r Fro, Coleg Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Choleg Catholig Dewi Sant, Caerdydd. Ffurfiwyd y consortiwm yn 2004 a i nod yw darparu cyfleoedd dysgu hygyrch ac o safon uchel i ddysgwyr mewn colegau Addysg Bellach a gwella cyfleoedd dilyniant ar gyfer dysgwyr i astudio yn y Brifysgol. Yn ystod 2012 caiff sawl rhaglen rhan amser newydd ei lansio yn y Coleg mewn partneriaeth â Phrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd a n partneriaid AB. Mae r rhain yn cynnwys graddau Sylfaen mewn Gwyddor a Thechnoleg Bwyd, Rheoli Technoleg Gwybodaeth ar gyfer Busnes a Gwasanaethau Ariannol. Bydd y rhaglenni newydd hyn yn cyfrannu at fodloni nod Llywodraeth Cymru o annog datblygiad darpariaeth hyblyg, hygyrch ac wedi i chanolbwyntio ar y dysgwr, sydd yn cynyddu cyfranogiad, ehangu hygyrchedd, datblygu sgiliau a gwella datblygiad gweithlu. Bydd y rhaglenni newydd hyn bodloni anghenion cyflogwyr ac yn darparu ystod o ddewisiadau ffyrdd i gyrchu Addysg Uwch ac annog dilyniant i astudio ym Mhrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd. Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd Gall Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd olrhain ei gwreiddiau yn ôl i 1841 ac erbyn heddiw mae n denu myfyrwyr o bob rhan o r byd. Mae iddi draddodiad hir o ddarparu cyrsiau gradd, ôl radd a phroffesiynol uchel eu safon. Mae staff academaidd a staff cefnogi gyda chymwysterau a phrofiad da yn darparu lefel uchel o gefnogaeth fugeiliol ac academaidd ar gyfer myfyrwyr a chleientiaid busnes. Cydnabyddir ansawdd yr addysgu a r ymchwil - rhoddodd yr Asiantaeth Sicrhau Ansawdd raddiad hyder i r brifysgol (y graddiad uchaf a ddyfernir) am ansawdd ei safonau dysgu academaidd a chafodd y Brifysgol raddiad ardderchog yn rhyngwladol am feysydd ymchwil yn yr Ymarferiad Asesu Ymchwil diwethaf enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 7

5 How to Apply Sut i Wneud Cais Er mwyn gwneud cais ar gyfer ein Cyrsiau Addysg Uwch gallwch lenwi ffurflen gais naill ai ar-lein neu ar gael gan ein Tîm Derbyniadau Canolog ac yna i dychwelyd i r Coleg. Unwaith y derbyniwn eich ffurflen gais byddwn yn eich gwahodd i r Coleg am gyfweliad. Diben y cyfweliad yw ateb unrhyw gwestiynau a allai fod gennych ac egluro i chi gynnwys y cwrs a r ymroddiad sydd ei angen ar gyfer cwrs Addysg Uwch. Byddwch hefyd yn gallu cyrchu cefnogaeth a chanllawiau ar wneud cais am ariannu ar gyfer eich cwrs. Yn y rhan fwyaf o achosion byddwn yn gallu dweud wrthych ar ddiwrnod y cyfweliad a ydych wedi bod yn llwyddiannus ai peidio, a gallwn eich cofrestru a sicrhau eich lle ar y diwrnod. Byddwn yn ysgrifennu atoch wedyn yn yr haf i gwblhau eich cais, casglu eich bathodyn myfyriwr a rhoi gwybod i chi am y dyddiad dechrau. Ffioedd Dysgu Gellir tawelu unrhyw bryderon ynglŷn â chost gynyddol Addysg Uwch gyda Choleg Ystrad Mynach. Mae cymorth ariannol ar gael ar gyfer ein cyrsiau Addysg Uwch (lle bo n berthnasol) gyda n ffioedd dysgu yn gystadleuol iawn ac yn werth da am arian. Gyda r Coleg yn cynnig cyrsiau Addysg Uwch drwy ei wahanol bartneriaid, gall ffioedd dysgu amrywio ar gyfer pob cwrs Addysg Uwch yn dibynnu ar y sefydliad sy n dyfarnu. I ganfod union gost y cwrs y mae gennych ddiddordeb ynddo, cysylltwch â Derbyniadau Canolog ar , neu ewch i a dewis y cwrs gan ddefnyddio ein cyfleuster chwilio cwrs. Mae rhagor o fanylion am y cymorth ariannol y gallwch ei dderbyn i w gweld ar dudalennau 10 ac 11. To apply for our Higher Education Courses fill in an application form either online or available from our Central Admissions team and return to The College. Once we have received your application form we will invite you into College for an interview. The interview is to answer any questions you may have and explain to you about the course content and dedication required for a Higher Education course. You will also be able to access support and guidance on applying for funding for your course. In most cases we will be able to tell you on the day of the interview whether you have been successful, and be able to enrol and secure your place on the day. We will then write to you in the summer to complete your application, collect your student badge and inform you of your start date. Tuition Fees Any worries about the increasing costs of Higher Education can be put at rest with. Financial support is available for our Higher Education courses (where applicable) with our tuition fees highly competitive and great value. With The College offering Higher Education courses through its various partners, tuition fees can vary for each Higher Education course depending on the awarding institution. To find out the exact cost of the course you are interested in, please contact Central Admissions on , or visit and select a course using our course search facility. Further details on the financial support you could receive are shown on pages 10 and enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 9

6 Financial Help As a Higher Education learner you can apply to your Local Education Authority for a means tested fee grant that will go towards the course fees payable to The College. The grant is available regardless of whether you study your degree or higher education course at College or University. You need to fill in the PTG1 form available from your Local Education Authority (contact details are shown below) or from If you have adult or child dependants, you can apply for the part-time Adult Dependants Grant and the Parents Learning Allowance on the PTG1 also. Once you have completed the PTG1 form, bring it along to The College so that we can: Confirm you are a student Calculate the intensity of your course Indicate the fees we charge for your course After you have successfully attended College for two weeks, and we have filled in our part, you will need to return the form to your Local Education Authority. Your Local Authority will write to you and notify you whether you are entitled to receive help with your tuition fees, course costs and/or dependent grants. If successful, your grant will be paid directly into your nominated bank account. Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) If you have a disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty and are studying at a rate equal to at least 50% of the equivalent full-time course, you may be able to get a Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). The DSAs can help pay the extra costs you may have in relation to your course as a direct result of your disability, mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty. You need to apply directly to your Local Education Authority. Forms are available from or by calling your LEA, phone numbers of our neighbouring LEA can be found opposite. Cymorth Ariannol Fel dysgwr Addysg Uwch gallwch wneud cais i ch Awdurdod Addysg Lleol am ffi grant prawf moddion a fydd yn mynd tuag at y ffioedd cwrs sy n daladwy i r Coleg. Mae r grant ar gael p un ai a ydych yn astudio eich gradd neu gwrs addysg uwch yn y Coleg neu r Brifysgol. Bydd angen chi lenwi ffurflen PTG1 sydd ar gael gan eich Awdurdod Addysg Lleol (manylion cyswllt isod) neu o Os oes gennych ddibynyddion sy n oedolion neu blant gallwch wneud cais am y Grant Dibynyddion Oedolion rhan amser a r Lwfans Rhieni sy n Dysgu ar y ffurflen PTG1 hefyd. Unwaith y byddwch wedi llenwi r ffurflen PTG1, dewch â hi gyda chi i r Coleg fel ein bod yn gallu: Cadarnhau eich bod yn fyfyriwr Cyfrifo dwyster eich cwrs Nodi r ffioedd yr ydym yn eu codi ar gyfer eich cwrs Ar ôl i chi fynychu r Coleg yn llwyddiannus am ddwy wythnos a ninnau wedi llenwi ein rhan ni, bydd angen i chi ddychwelyd y ffurflen i ch Awdurdod Addysg Lleol. Bydd eich Awdurdod Lleol yn ysgrifennu atoch ac yn dweud wrthych a oes gennych hawl i gael help gyda ch ffioedd dysgu, costau r cwrs a/neu grantiau dibynyddion. Os byddwch yn llwyddiannus caiff eich grant ei dalu n uniongyrchol i ch cyfrif banc enwebedig. Lwfans Myfyriwr Anabl (DSA) Os oes gennych anabledd, cyflwr iechyd meddwl neu anhawster dysgu penodol a ch bod yn astudio ar gyfradd sydd o leiaf yn 50% o r cwrs llawn amser cyfatebol, efallai y gallwch gael Lwfans Myfyriwr Anabl (DSA). Gall y DSA gynorthwyo i dalu costau ychwanegol a all fod gennych mewn cysylltiad â ch cwrs o ganlyniad uniongyrchol i ch anabledd, cyflwr iechyd meddwl neu anhawster dysgu penodol. Mae angen i chi wneud cais yn uniongyrchol i ch Awdurdod Addysg Lleol. Mae ffurflenni ar gael o neu drwy ffonio r AALl, gellir dod o hyd i rifau ffôn AALl sy n ffinio â isod. Cronfa Ariannol Wrth Gefn (FCF) Mae r Gronfa Ariannol Wrth Gefn ar gael drwy eich Prifysgol sydd â masnachfraint a gall ddarparu cefnogaeth ychwanegol i ch helpu i aros yn y Coleg ac ar y cwrs. Penderfyniad eich Prifysgol yw hi a ydych yn gymwys ar gyfer cefnogaeth a hefyd y swm i w dalu, yn dibynnu ar y wybodaeth a ddarperir gennych ar adeg gwneud eich cais i r Gronfa. Financial Contingency Fund (FCF) The Financial Contingency Fund is available through your franchised University and can provide you with extra support to help you stay in College and on course. It is your Universities decision if you are eligible for support and also the amount to be paid, dependent on information that you provide at time of your application for the fund. Local Education Authorities Caerphilly Tel: Cardiff Tel: Rhondda Cynon Taff Tel: Ext 4261 Merthyr Tydfil Tel: Blaenau Gwent Tel: Awdurdodau Addysg Lleol Caerffili Ffôn: Caerdydd Ffôn: Rhondda Cynon Taf Ffôn: Est 4261 Merthyr Tudful Ffôn: Blaenau Gwent Ffôn: enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 11

7 Our New Development S Block Ein Datblygiad Newydd Bloc S Mae r Coleg Ystrad Mynach wedi dadlennu cynlluniau i adeiladau canolfan hamdden ac addysgu newydd sbon gwerth 20 miliwn ar gyfer myfyrwyr a r gymuned leol. Bydd y ganolfan fodern hon yn darparu ystod enfawr o gyfleusterau hamdden ac addysgu yn cynnwys neuadd chwaraeon maint llawn, pwll nofio 25m wyth lôn, pwll dysgu a champfa, sba harddwch a chaffi. Bydd lloriau uchaf y ganolfan ar ben uchaf safle r coleg ger Heol Twyn yn lletya gofodau addysgu a dysgu ar gyfer y coleg, yn cynnwys stiwdios celf a ffotograffiaeth. Yn atriwm y ganolfan bydd cragen awyren yn crogi o r nenfwd a chaiff ei defnyddio gan y myfyrwyr criw caban awyren, a gellir cael mynediad iddi o r llawr uchaf. Dywedodd Paul Martin, Dirprwy Brifathro r Coleg sy n gyfrifol am gynllunio ac ariannu, y byddai r ganolfan o fudd i fyfyrwyr a phobl sy n byw gerllaw. Rydym yn dymuno rhoi lle i bawb. Yn y dydd bydd y pwll ar agor i ysgolion lleol i w ddefnyddio ar gyfer eu gwersi ac yna yn yr hwyr bydd y rhan fwyaf o r cyfleusterau chwaraeon ar gael i r cyhoedd, meddai Mr Martin. Ychwanegodd Mr Martin: Mae ein rhaglenni chwaraeon yn y Coleg wedi bod yn tyfu ers nifer o flynyddoedd ac mae r cyfleusterau sydd gennym ar gyfer y myfyrwyr yn hen. Hefyd, mae r cyfleusterau sydd gennym ar gyfer ein myfyrwyr celf a ffotograffiaeth yn annigonol felly cânt eu diweddaru fel rhan o r datblygiad cyffrous hwn. Meddai Prifathro r Coleg, Bryn Davies: Bydd y cyfleuster hamdden gwych hwn yn ychwanegiad i r adnoddau sydd ar gael yn y Coleg. Nid dim ond ein myfyrwyr fydd yn elwa o r datblygiad hwn, bydd y gymuned ehangach hefyd yn gallu defnyddio r cyfleusterau modern. Bydd peth ariannu ar gyfer y cynllun uchelgeisiol yn dod o r Coleg a gobeithir y gellir sicrhau cyfraniadau pellach gan Lywodraeth Cymru, yn ogystal â grantiau o Ewrop a r Loteri Chwaraeon. Wedi i chynllunio gan benseiri AWW o Fryste, bydd y ganolfan hamdden newydd yn disodli r hen Floc S a ddefnyddir ar hyn o bryd ar gyfer astudiaethau addysg cyffredinol. has unveiled plans to build a brand new 20m leisure and teaching centre for both students and the local community. The state-of-the-art centre will provide a huge range of leisure and teaching facilities including a full-sized sports hall, an eight-lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool, a gymnasium, beauty spa and café. The upper floors of the centre at the top of the college site off Twyn Road will house teaching and learning spaces for the college, including art and photography studios. In the centre s atrium, an aeroplane fuselage will be suspended from the roof which will be used by air cabin crew students, and accessed from the upper floor. Paul Martin, the College Deputy Principal responsible for planning and finance, said the centre would be of benefit to both students and people living nearby. We are looking to accommodate everyone. In the day, the pool will be open for local schools to use for their lessons and then in the evening, the majority of the sports facilities will be available for the public, said Mr Martin. The new modern sports facilities will replace the College s out-of-date gymnasium. Mr Martin added: Our sports programmes at the college have been growing for a number of years and the facilities we have for the students are simply out of date. And we also have inadequate facilities for our art and photography students so they will all be upgraded as part of this exciting development. College Principal Bryn Davies said: This new leisure centre will be a fabulous addition to the resources on offer at the College. It will not only benefit our students but also the wider community who will be able to use the state-ofthe-art facilities. Some of the funding for the ambitious scheme will come from the College and it is hoped further contributions will be secured from the Welsh Government, in addition to grants from Europe and the Sports Lottery. Designed by Bristol architects AWW, the proposed new leisure centre will replace the old S block which is currently used for general education studies enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 13

8 Arts Higher Education Guide 2012 Business Digital Photography Part-Time Evening 1 year HNC / Salon Management (subject to validation) Part-Time Evening 2 years The College Rhymney This course is for individuals who are interested in developing their photography skills and build a career in this field. A good knowledge of using a camera and applying its different settings is essential and having the capability to study at Higher Educational level, normally through the achievement of qualifications at level 3. Generating and Presenting Ideas Presenting Ideas Introduction to Digital Photography Skills for Academic Study Digital Photography in Context Landscape Photography Photographing People Managing and Financing a Project Studio Practice and Development Employability and Enterprise Work-Based Learning Project and Portfolio. There is a combination of assessment methods including portfolio evidence, practical demonstrations and written assignments. This programme will allow learners to seamlessly move from the and top up to a full Honours Degree. If you own or manage a beauty business, or if you want to improve your career prospects in this competitive industry, this flexible course provides an excellent opportunity to develop relevant business skills. It s the perfect way to get a qualification for the beauty industry as what you learn in the classroom relates directly to the workplace, and work based projects are an essential part of the course. It s also a great opportunity to network and share experiences with other business owners in the region, and regular talks from guest speakers will be a key feature of the course. Usually one of the following: 2 A levels AVCE (formerly GNVQ Advanced) BTEC National Certificate Relevant NVQ (level 3 or 4) Certificate in Access to Higher Education, or other recognised qualification. However, considers all applications individually, so if you don t have the right qualifications, we will look at your life and work experiences too. You will study all aspects of running a business, from planning and marketing, to human resources and health and safety, plus specialist modules that relate directly to the hair and beauty industries. You ll learn through lectures, discussions and group work, completing projects, presentations, reports, case studies and portfolios of work many of which will relate directly to what you do in your day-to-day job. As you will be working and studying at the same time, there are opportunities to study away from the college through distance learning. After completing the course, you will have developed your skills and knowledge to really make a difference to your business. Some students choose to top-up their qualification to a full honours degree in a business-related subject enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 15

9 Business and Law Evening 2 years Customer Services Part-Time Day 2 years This is a qualification that gives you a good foundation of law and business, relating what you study in the classroom to real work environments. You will also develop skills in communication, team working, time management and IT that will be essential for employment in any sector. As it s designed specifically for people who want to combine work and study, delivery of the course is flexible. Usually one of the following: 2 A levels AVCE (formerly GNVQ Advanced) BTEC National Certificate Relevant NVQ (level 3 or 4) Certificate in Access to Higher Education, or other recognised qualification. However, considers all applications individually, so if you don t have the right qualifications, we will look at your life and work experiences too. You will study modules that relate to law (e.g. Law of Torts or Legal Sources and Skills) or business (e.g. Management and Organisational Behaviour or Marketing Relationships), plus modules that cover both subjects (e.g. Law of Business Organisations or Employment Law). This course is all about relating what you learn in lectures to the real world of work, so there is lots of discussion, group work and work-related projects. is through a flexible range of methods, including projects, practical assessments, presentations and portfolios of work. By developing your business skills and your knowledge of law applied to an employment setting, this is great for career development whether you re looking for a fresh start, want to improve your performance in your current job or take the next step on the ladder. You could also choose to top up your qualification to a full honours degree. Customer services is an increasingly expanding area of business in Wales, and private and public sector companies need staff with relevant knowledge and excellent customer service skills. Customer Service Excellence is arguably one of the main areas that businesses today can gain competitive advantage in the market place in today s competitive and challenging workplace. Excellent customer service is considered to be a differentiator within the market place and something that today s organisations are endeavouring to achieve. This course is designed to give you just that whether you re looking for a new career or already work in the industry and want to enhance your skills. Usually one of the following: 2 A levels AVCE (formerly GNVQ Advanced) BTEC National Certificate Relevant NVQ (level 3 or 4) Certificate in Access to Higher Education, or other recognised qualification. However, considers all applications individually, so if you don t have the right qualifications, we will look at your life and work experiences too. You will develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the role that excellent customer service plays in business. You ll also improve your communication, team working, time management and IT skills all of which are essential to a customer services role. Designed with employability in mind, the puts what you learn in the classroom into practice through work placements or work based learning. You will learn through lectures, discussions and group work, plus real-life learning in the workplace. Computer-based learning materials are available for you to study at a time that fits in with your other work or family commitments. You will be assessed through projects, presentations, case studies, reports, and portfolios of work. The enables you to work effectively in the customer service field in addition to enhancing skills and techniques for customer service excellence within an organisation. Students can progress to top-up to a full degree at university enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 17

10 Care Financial Services Day 2 years HNC Health & Social Care Day 2 years is working in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC) to offer this Foundation Degree free of charge to local employers. The programme aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant developing in students a critical appreciation of the Financial Services Industry. There are eight fully funded places available and therefore applicants will undergo an interview process in conjunction with Cardiff Metropolitan University. The following modules are on offer: Academic Skills for Business Business in Context Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Experience through Work Money and Finance in the 21st Century Personal Taxation Quantitative Methods for FS Accounting for Finance Professionals Financial Planning Practice Investment Markets and Principles Tax and Legal Aspects of Business. Each module is assessed separately. A range of assessment methods is used including essays, reports, presentations, case studies and examinations. The course aims to provide a route towards further academic qualification and professional qualifications at University. Are you interested in a career as a Social Worker or a Senior Support Worker? Do you want to work with people with disabilities or people who substance misuse? Are you interested in working with young offenders or people who have mental health problems? Do you have a health and social care qualification already and want to gain a higher level qualification to take you into university? If so, this is the course for you. This part-time course requires that you are working in a Health and Social Care setting either in a paid employment or voluntary work, in addition you will hold at least one of the following: BTEC National Diploma in an appropriate area of study CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing / Diploma in Childcare and Education EDEXCEL/BTEC Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate area of study At least one GCE A Level pass with 4 passes at GCSE at A, B or C grades or GCE O Level Kitemarked Access Certificate in an appropriate area of study or a Diploma in Welfare Studies at Merit level. People with significant life experience who do not fulfil the above requirements may, as a result of interview and the submission of satisfactory references, be admitted onto the course. The course is delivered through lecturers and seminars. The course content is divided into modules: Equality, Diversity and Difference Legislation Social Policy Personal and Professional Development Risk in Health and Social Care Applied Sociological Aspects of Health Health and Social Care Practice Working with Vulnerable Adults Current Issues in Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Practice Working with Children Applied Psychological Aspects of Health. Each module is assessed separately. A range of assessment methods is used including essays, reports, presentations, case studies and examinations. The course aims to provide a route towards further academic qualifications and professional qualifications at university, including Social Work, Youth Work, Housing, Probation, and some Health Professions enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 19

11 Early Years, Care & Education Evening 2 years BA (Hons) Early Years Evening 1 year The course is aimed at people who are qualified and / or experienced early years practitioners. It gives practitioners an opportunity to extend their knowledge, reflect on practice, and take a step into Higher Education. It is an academic, vocational course in which work based learning is an integral component. You will need to be employed professionally or voluntarily in a childcare or education setting for at least 12 hours per week. At least 1 A Level with passes in at least 3 other academic subjects at GCSE level, with GCSE Grade A-C in English or equivalent desirable (or an equivalent AS profile) Access Certificate CACHE Diploma in Childcare BTEC National Diploma in Early Years or Social Care Accreditation of Prior Achievement (qualifications or experience) may provide exemptions against certain elements of the programme of study. Work based learning is central to the and this will be an integral element of the academic learning experience. The importance of reflecting on practice is an essential requirement to evaluating professional practice and you will be required to develop on-going links between the integration of theory into practice and planning for future development. You will study a range of modules including: Play, Learning and Development Observing Children Additional Learning Needs Safeguarding Children Equality and Diversity Developing Effective Teams Child Health Researching Children and Professional Practice. A variety of assessment approaches will be used, including written assignments, a case study, projects / presentations, oral debate and a longitudinal professional practice portfolio. On successful completion of the course, students can choose to attend a bridging course and interview to progress onto Year 3 of the BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up) at The College Ystrad Mynach. Students may also apply for top-up degrees at other institutions and APA their. The course is aimed at people who are qualified at Level 5 and / or experienced early years practitioners. The top-up degree (Level 6) builds on the Foundation Degree in Early Years Care and Education. It gives practitioners an opportunity to extend their knowledge, reflect on practice and obtain an honours degree. You must be employed or undertaking voluntary work in a related setting. Previous study in a related early years area such as a in Early Years, Childhood Studies / Learning Support (240 credits), will be considered as an appropriate progression route according to the UWN accreditation of prior learning (APA / APEL) You will also need to demonstrate the ability to study independently at Level 6. You will study three modules: Leading and Managing Others Understanding Learning and Teaching Research Methods and Independent Study. In May / June you will be required to attend a bridging course that introduces you to research methods and protocol writing. You will undertake an individual investigation, literature search and review and qualitative and / or quantative data analysis. You will develop knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop in the early years and have the opportunity to apply theory into practice. At the end of the course you will be able to identify different styles of leadership and critically reflect on the nature and dynamics of teams. approaches will consist of written assignments, debates and / or presentations, also a 10,000 word independent study. On successful completion of the course (120 credits), you may wish to study at postgraduate level. Students wishing to progress onto the PGCE course will need to check entry requirements with the relevant institution enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 21

12 Computing / IT Higher Education Guide 2012 Information Technology Management for Business Day 2 years ICT Evening 2 years is working in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC) to offer the above free of charge to local employers. The programme aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant developing in students a critical appreciation of the Management of IT in Business. There are eight fully funded places available and therefore applicants will undergo an interview process in conjunction with Cardiff Metropolitan University. The following modules are on offer: Career Development and Employability Management Theory and Practice Finance for Managers Technology Fundamentals Web Technologies for Managers Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing HRM in Context Developing a Business Management Resource Tools Research Skills Business Intelligence Systems Statistical Tools and Techniques for Technology Managers Change, Strategy and Projects at Work. The course will be delivered through a mix of traditional lectures and practical sessions. Some modules will be available online. Each module will have assed assignment and some will have an exam at the end. Greater opportunities exist for those successfully completing this qualification. Students also have the opportunity to progress to the BSc. This course is suitable for students with a sound basic knowledge of Computing or Information Technology who wish to progress in these fields in employment or to a relevant degree course. GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above and 120 points at A level BTEC National Diploma or Award in Computing or IT. However, we do consider all applications individually, so if you don t have the right qualifications, we will look at your life and work experiences too. You will study all aspects of ICT, from databases to development, spreadsheets to security. During year two, you will study a large part of the course in the workplace, so the course content can be tailored to meet your career aspirations. The course will be delivered through a mix of traditional lectures and practical sessions. Some modules will be available online. Each module will have assessed assignments and some will have an exam at the end. The course allows you to put your knowledge into action in the workplace. It has a strong practical orientation and prepares you for a career in computer application design and development, user support and training, in commercial organisations and software houses. You can also progress onto a relevant degree course enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 23

13 Construction & Engineering Higher Education Guide 2012 HNC Building Technology & Management Evening 2 years Electronics Day 2 years The course is affiliated with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The course is designed for those who would like to pursue a career in the technical/professional areas of the construction industry i.e. architectural design, building maintenance & surveying, quantity surveying, site & project management. Selection will be based on one of the following criteria: Four passes i.e. grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) including mathematics, with one subject at GCE A level, (or equivalent) An EDEXCEL National Diploma/Certificate/Award (or equivalent) Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered. Building Technology The construction of domestic scale and low rise framed buildings. Science & Materials Issues relating to the lighting, heating, ventilation and drainage services supplied to buildings. Also materials commonly used in construction. Measured Building Surveying An introduction to techniques and procedures of measuring buildings used for refurbishment, maintenance etc. Site Management Studies Site organisation, supervision of subcontractors, health and safety, programming etc. Project A team based module requiring a detailed appraisal of a proposed building project utilising the latest sustainability techniques. Optional modules available in: Architectural Draughting designed to develop CAD skills and produce a portfolio of drawings e.g. plans, sections, elevations, details etc. Topographic Surveying undertake a topographic survey for development, using modern electronic instruments and software. Tendering, Estimating & Contract Understanding tendering and estimating procedures including the law of contract and application of JCT contracts. Building Maintenance develop knowledge of appropriate methods and materials for introductory level maintenance, repair and improvement works. A mixture of assignments and module examinations are used. Each module is graded overall as a Pass, Merit or Distinction. The HNC in Building Technology Management is recognised by the majority of professional bodies namely RICS, CIAT, CIOB. On successful completion students would achieve technician status which is highly respected within the industry. The HNC will gain you entry to degree courses. This is a two year part-time course that will provide you with a pathway for a degree qualification giving credit for appropriate work based experience. You will need to have completed Level 3 qualification or an extended diploma (ONC or OND in older qualification structure), or have obtained AS level grade in Physics and/or Mathematics. Other qualifications can be considered for mature students who have relevant mathematical skills. Introduction to C programming Mathematics Electrical Technology Electronics Electrical Principles Methods and simulation. You will be assessed in different ways. In-course work/ assignment and written end tests. The weighting is approximately 50% end test and 50% course work. The workplace credit is an important part of the overall award, as such, if the work place award is inappropriate or unobtainable for some reason there is an exit point which allows the student to obtain a HNC. Two years extra part-time (1 day per week at the University of Glamorgan) would allow the student to obtain an ordinary degree. A further year part-time study (1 day per week at University of Glamorgan) would allow the award of an Honours Degree enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 25

14 Education Higher Education Guide 2012 Learning Support Part Time 2 years Cert Ed/PGCE (PcET) Adult Literacy Day or Evening 2 years The College Rhymney If you work in the challenging but rewarding area of learning support in a primary or secondary school, or in further education, get a qualification to enhance your performance and enjoyment of your role. This helps you to better understand your role and the needs of the learners that you support. There are no formal entry requirements. However, you must demonstrate a commitment to the course and suitable literacy and numeracy skills. You will need to have a CRB check and be registered with the ISA. The course covers all aspects of learning support in theory and practice. You will study key modules about working in Learning Support, like Professional Practice and Planning, Observing, Assessing and Recording. There are also modules about specific groups of learners, like Working with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Children and Young People s Mental Health. You will combine academic study with work based learning, applying what you have learnt directly to your job. is through case studies, presentations and action research. This qualification will give you increased professional knowledge, skills and confidence great for career development. You might even want to go on to further study with a BA in Education or Inclusive Education. The course is ideal for those wishing to gain a recognised qualification in order to teach adult literacy. If you are already a tutor in the post-compulsory education sector you will broaden your skills and knowledge, develop your own teaching approach and improve opportunities for career progression. All applicants must be teaching literacy / communication for a minimum of three hours per week. Applicants will be required to complete an assessment and an informal interview prior to being accepted onto this course. Non-graduates can apply for the Cert Ed, whilst those holding a degree can apply for the PGCE. Tutors with a full teaching qualification in any subject are eligible for the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Adult Literacy. This course will give you a deeper understanding of language, literacy and communication as a subject area. You will develop good practice in the planning, assessment and development of learning plus you will study inclusive learning and professional practice. You will be assessed through a mixture of: teaching practice observations, written case study presentations reports and other portfolio requirements. This course will qualify you to teach adult literacy across a range of settings. Upon successful completion of the Cert Ed students may progress onto a PcET degree graduate students may progress onto MA programmes in Education or other subject areas enquiries@ystrad-mynach.ac.uk 27