Full-time Prospectus - Coleg Cambria

DEESIDE •ÊLLYSFASI •ÊNORTHOP •ÊYALE •ÊWREXHAM TRAININGGUIDE TO FULL TIME COURSES 2014/2015

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Ffurfiwyd Coleg Cambria yn dilyn unoColeg Glannau Dyfrdwy a Choleg IâlWrecsam ar 1af o Awst 2013 i greucoleg ar gyfer Gogledd DdwyrainCymru ac un o’r colegau mwyaf yn yDU. Mae’r coleg yn cynnwys chwech osafleoedd gyda chyfleusterau da sefGlannau Dyfrdwy, Iâl Parc y Gelli, IâlFfordd y Bers, Llysfasi, Llaneurgain aHyfforddiant Wrecsam.

Mae’r coleg yn cynnig amrediad eang ogyrsiau o Addysg Bellach i DystysgrifauCenedlaethol Uwch a Graddau Sylfaen.Edrychwch y tu mewn i’r canllaw yma i gaelmanylion am eich cwrs dewisedig a lle gallwchastudio.

Hoffech chi gael copi o’r canllaw hwn mewnprint bras, braille neu ar dâp? Os hoffechcysylltwch â Gwasanaethau Myfyrwyr ar0300 3030 007 neu drwy Minicom ar 01244834529. Os ydych yn defnyddio meddalwedddarllen sgrîn ewch i www.cambria.ac.uk i gaelfersiwn electronig o’r canllaw yma.

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CysylltiadauYmholiadau Cwrs: 0300 3030 007

Ymholiadau yn y Gymraeg:01244 834503

Minicom:01244 834529

E-bost: [email protected]

Gwefan:www.cambria.ac.uk

Cyfeiriadau a lleoliadau’r safleoedd unigol ar gael ar dudalen 72.

Rwy’n falch iawn eichbod chi’n meddwlymuno â ni ym Medi2014 yng NgholegCambria. Mae ein colegnewydd ar gyfer

Gogledd Ddwyrain Cymru yn goleg lleol i chi,ac rydym yn parhau i ddarparu'r holl gyrsiaupresennol, yn ogystal ag ehangu einhamrediad o gyrsiau a gwasanaethau.

Rwy’n gobeithio y bydd y canllaw yma ynddefnyddiol i chi. Mae’n cynnwys manylion am ycyrsiau llawn amser sydd ar gael i chi, ac rwy’ngobeithio y bydd yn rhoi blas i chi o fywydmyfyriwr ar ein safleoedd yng Nglannau Dyfrdwy,Iâl Parc y Gelli, Iâl Ffordd y Bers, Llaneurgain,Llysfasi a Hyfforddiant Wrecsam.

Mae eich llwyddiant yn flaenoriaeth i ni. Bydd eintîm ymroddedig o staff yn cefnogi’ch dysgu ac yngwneud popeth a allant i’ch helpu chi ennill ycymwysterau a sgiliau cywir, i’ch galluogi igynllunio llwybr dysgu cadarnhaol i brifysgol a bydgwaith.

Beth bynnag yw eich dyheadau gyrfa, gallwn eichhelpu i gymryd y cam nesaf. Edrychwch beth syddgennym i’w gynnig – chewch chi ddim eich siomi.

Rwy’n edrych ymlaen at eich gweld yn fuan.

David Jones – Pennaeth

Croeso gan y Pennaeth

Dilynwch ni ar Twitter: www.twitter.com/colegcambria

Ymunwch â’n tudalen facebook: www.facebook.com/colegcambria

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Buddsoddwyr mewn Amrywiaeth: Mae Coleg Cambria yn falch iawn o fod wedi derbyn statws Buddsoddwyr mewn Amrywiaeth dros dro. Mae'r wobr yn farc ansawdd werthfawr iawn a mawreddogsy'n cydnabod ac yn dathlu dull hollgynhwysol y Coleg i reoli cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant.

Coleg Cambria was formed followingthe merger of Deeside College andYale College, Wrexham on 1st August2013 creating the College for NorthEast Wales and one of the largestColleges in the UK. The Collegeconsists of six well equipped sites atDeeside, Yale Grove Park, YaleBersham Road, Llysfasi, Northop andWrexham Training.

The College offers a wide range of coursesfrom Further Education to Higher NationalCertificates (HNCs) and FoundationDegrees. Look inside this guide for detailsof your chosen course and where you canstudy.

Would you like a copy of this guide in largeprint, braille or tape? Please contactStudent Services on 0300 3030 007 or viaMinicom on 01244 834529. If you usescreen reading software, please visitwww.cambria.ac.uk for an electronic versionof this guide.

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ContactsCourse Enquiries: 0300 3030 007

Enquiries in Welsh: 01244 834503

Minicom: 01244 834529

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cambria.ac.uk

For individual site addresses and their locations please see page 72.

I am very pleased thatyou are thinking ofjoining us inSeptember 2014 atColeg Cambria. Ournew College for North

East Wales is still your local College, andwe are continuing to deliver all existingcourses, as well as expanding our range ofcourses and services.

I hope you find this guide to be useful. Itincludes details of the full-time coursesavailable to you and will hopefully give you afeel for life as a student at our sites in Deeside,Yale Grove Park, Yale Bersham Road, Northop,Llysfasi and Wrexham Training.

Your success is our priority. Our dedicatedteam of staff will support your learning and willdo all they can to help you gain the rightqualifications and skills, enabling you to plan apositive learning route to University and theworld of work.

Whatever your career aspirations, we can helpyou take the next step. Take a look at what wehave to offer – I am sure you won’t bedisappointed.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

David Jones – Principal

Principal’sWelcome

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/colegcambria

Join our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/colegcambria

Subscribe to our YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/colegcambria

Investors in Diversity: Coleg Cambria is delighted to have been provisionally awarded Investors in Diversity status. The award is a highly prized and prestigious quality mark which recognises and celebrates the College’s all-encompassing approach to managing equality, diversity and inclusion.

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03Call Student Services on 0300 30 30 007, email [email protected] or visit www.cambria.ac.ukNeed Help?INFO

Contents

Supporting You 04

Sport, Recreation and Health 07

Learning Environment 08

Connect@Cambria 09

Simple Guide to Qualifications 10

Welsh Baccalaureate 10

Your Learning Journey 11

Where You Can Study 12

How Do I Apply? 13

AS/A Levels and GCSEs 14

Access to Higher Education (HE) 18

Administration and Business 20

Agriculture 22

Animal Care 24

Applied Science 26

Art, Design and Media 28

Beauty and Complementary Therapies 30

Catering and Hospitality 32

Childcare & Health and Social Care 34

Computing and ICT 36

Construction 38

Engineering – Fabrication and Welding 42

Engineering – Land-based Machinery 44

Engineering – Mechanical and Electrical 46

Engineering – Motor Vehicle 48

Floristry 50

Forestry and Conservation 52

Foundation Courses (Prospects and ILS) 54

Hairdressing 58

Horse Care and EquineManagement 60

Horticulture 62

Music and Performing Arts 64

Sports and Public Services 66

Travel and Tourism 68

Apprenticeships 70

Skills Training (Traineeships & Career Academies) 71

Where to find us 72Term Dates

Come along to our Open Events

To speak to tutors, current students and to view our facilities why not visit us at one of the events shown below:

Event Date Time Site

Open Evening Wednesday 13th November 2013 5pm – 8pm Deeside

Open Evening Thursday 14th November 2013 5pm – 8pm Yale Grove Park, Yale Bersham Road & Wrexham Training

Open Evening Wednesday 20th November 2013 5pm – 7pm Llysfasi

Open Evening Thursday 21st November 2013 5pm – 7pm Northop

Open Evening Wednesday 19th February 2014 5pm – 8pm Deeside

Open Evening Thursday 20th February 2014 5pm – 8pm Yale Grove Park & Yale Bersham Road

Family Fun Day Sunday 11th May 2014 11am – 4pm Northop

Family Day Saturday 7th June 2014 11am – 4pm Llysfasi

Enrolment Days Thursday and Friday Thursday 10am – 6pm All sites/ Open Days 21st & 22nd August 2014 Friday 10am – 3pm

Autumn Term:

Monday 1st September - Friday 24th October 2014

Half Term: Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2014

Monday 3rd November - Friday 19th December 2014

Spring Term:

Monday 5th January - Friday 13th February 2015

Half Term: Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2015

Monday 23rd February - Friday 27th March 2015

Summer Term:

Monday 13th April – Friday 22nd May 2015

Half Term: Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2015

Monday 1st June - Friday 26th June 2015

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“I have soon gotused to College asthe students andstaff are veryfriendly.”

Alice Churm - A Level Media


Supporting You

Supporting You to Reach Your Potential

College life is likely to be different to what youhave been used to, but we are here to supportyou every step of the way.

You will have plenty of support when you firstarrive to help you settle in and begin your studies:

Students have an induction and fresher’s fair on their first day to help you meet other students and to find your way around College.

Every student is assigned a personal tutor who meets them for a weekly tutorial session and who is there to help at all times. Your personal tutor supports your attendance and punctuality, your personal and social development and assists with your application to University and work.

Expert advice is available as and when you need it from a Youth Worker, Chaplain, Counsellor, Nurse to a Careers Advisor.

Additional Support

The Additional Support Service works withstudents with additional learning needs toensure that everyone has the opportunityto fulfil their potential.

An Additional Learning Plan is agreed tohelp you achieve your College goals.Appropriate specialist equipment is providedto support your studies if required. Regulartutorials are arranged and help is availablefrom our base rooms.

The College has a Disability Statementcontaining more detailed information whichis updated annually and can be found on theCollege website.

Essential Skills

The Essential Skills Team is available tosupport the Maths, English and ICTunderpinning skills within programmes ofstudy.

All students are assessed so that supportcan be offered to help you succeed on yourchosen course; this includes skills workshopsand on-line learning resources availablethrough the Essential Skills Moodle site.



Supporting You

Safeguarding Our Students

Coleg Cambria is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren, young people and vulnerableadults.

Open Access

Coleg Cambria challenges discrimination in all its forms. We wish to ensure that all those who are part of the College, and others, are treated fairly.

Financial Support

Advice on money matters comes from ourStudent Services Team who can helpstudents to apply for the following meanstested funds:

The Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Wales is for full-time students aged 16 to 18 years who live in Wales. Eligible students receive allowances of £30 per week.

The Assembly Learning Grant (ALG) is for students aged 19 and over on full-time or part-time courses over 275 hours per year and who live in Wales.

The Student Support Fund (SSF) is for full-time and part-time students aged 16 or over, for assistance with costs of study, such as childcare and equipment. Apply via Student Services.

Transport to College

We provide a network of buses to help full-time students travel to and from ourDeeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Yale GrovePark sites.

For most students this transport will beprovided free of charge. Contact StudentServices for further details on 0300 3030 007.

Childcare Facilities

Our fully equipped nurseries at ColegCambria - Deeside and Coleg Cambria –Yale, Grove Park offer places for childrenfrom birth to 5 years old.

A caring and dedicated team of qualified andexperienced nursery nurses create a loving andhomely environment for the children.

Each area within the nursery has a curriculumto follow, which includes personal and socialdevelopment, language and literacy,mathematics, physical and creativedevelopment.

Opening hours are 8.00am - 5.45pm(Deeside) or 8.45am – 4.15pm (Yale GrovePark) all year round, closing for a week atChristmas and for statutory Bank Holidays.



Supporting You

A COLLEGE THAT CARES

At Coleg Cambria, we have an excellentreputation for the pastoral care and guidance ofour students. Full-time students will have apersonal tutor who they meet at least weekly andwho takes an active interest in their progress andwell-being.

The College is committed to making a significantdifference to our students’ lives and our studentsupport portfolio provides support systems forenhancing students’ success.

Coleg Cambria is proud of its excellent reputationfor the care, support and guidance provided tolearners and continues to be dedicated to providinga supportive learning environment.

In addition to the acquisition of vocational andacademic skills, it is the development of the wholeperson that is essential. Our learners have access tomany diverse experiences that promote theirhealth, well-being and ability to contribute tosociety. It is rewarding for us each year to see ourlearners develop and gain the confidence that willserve them well in life and work.

“The level of

support I receive

is outstanding,

especially up to

exams.”

Ruth Windon - A2 Electronics,

Statistics and Computing

“Tutors understandyou more than atschool and theytreat you as anadult.”

Erin Evans - Performing Arts

Note to Parents

Our relationship with students includes you,as their parent or guardian and we willregularly communicate with you vianewsletters, reports and consultationevenings to keep you informed of your sonor daughter’s progress.

This includes feedback about their behaviour,homework and exam assessments andcomments from their personal tutor.

As well as receiving a written report, parentswill have the opportunity to attend a Parents’Evening where they can meet their son ordaughter’s personal tutor.

Attendance and punctuality form part of thedisciplined and positive behaviour (Code ofConduct) we expect of all College members.We have a disciplinary process designed toensure that the College environment isfriendly, safe, civilised and focussed onsuccess. We take a zero tolerance approach

to bullying and harassment.

“I feel that theCollege genuinelycares about myacademicprogression andfuture career.”

Ricardo Morais – Catering and Hospitality



Sport, Recreation and Health

All students can take part in sports and outdoorpursuits and follow a healthy lifestyle!

There are recreational sports such as fitnesstraining, badminton, basketball, five-a-side football,netball, dodgeball and table tennis.

If you enjoy the challenge of competition sports youcan compete in Welsh Colleges’ competitionsacross the nation in a variety of sports. Successfulperformers may even be chosen to represent Walesat the British Colleges Sport National Finals likeprevious students.

To help students look after their health there ishealth advice available and healthy eating optionsare available at all of our eateries. We also operatea no smoking policy in all of our buildings – thereare designated areas on all sites.

Lifestyle Fitness

Based at Coleg Cambria Deeside, LifestyleFitness caters for all fitness levels and agegroups, with professionally qualifiedinstructors available to provide personalroutines to help you reach your fitnessgoals.

Lifestyle Fitness users are also able to useinnovative audio visual entertainmentsystems while they exercise; listening tomusic and watching TV on their ownpersonal screens.

There are over 100 machines to choosefrom, with dance and aerobics/Healthy Heartstudios to offer members a wide choice ofexercise routines.

The Great Outdoors

Surrounded by thebeautiful mountains,valleys and rivers ofNorth Wales, we’reideally placed to offerour students a rangeof outdoor sportingactivities.

You can improve yourfitness, enjoy workingwith others anddevelop your socialand problem solvingskills whilst enjoyingyourself in the greatoutdoors!

Dry-Slope Skiing

Rock-Climbing

Abseiling

Canoeing

Orienteering

Kayaking

Hill Walking

Expeditions



Learning Environment

A Learning Environment toInspire and MotivateColeg Cambria sites provide pleasantand spacious areas for learning withsuperb facilities that are unique to aCollege setting.

Students will enjoy:

Specialist facilities to perfect their skillsfor work including hair and beauty salons,barbers, professional kitchens andrestaurants, a travel bureau, shop, TVstudio, music technology and recordingstudio, theatre, gallery, constructionworkshops and industry leadingengineering centres, 1000 acre farm anda state of the art animal care centre.

Recreational facilities, common rooms andeateries where you can relax and enjoymeeting friends.

The latest technology for their learning –a recent investment in computerresources, including laptops,Chromebooks and iPads has guaranteedit!

A Day Nursery for children of pre-schoolage whilst their parents study

A Careers Centre, Student SupportCentre and information points.

Cambria Radio which broadcaststhroughout Yale Grove Park, providingboth College information and a mixedplaylist, designed to entertain all listeners.

On site accommodation at ColegCambria Llysfasi which means you don’tneed to travel.

There are 42 single occupancy roomswith a large number having private en-suite facilities. Rooms are available forfull-time students and the hostel is fullycatered with wardens on site.

For further information or prices please contact 01978 790263.



Connect@Cambria

As a learner at Coleg Cambria you will have access to campus wide Wi-Fi and a wealth of equipment and resources that enable you to connect, learn and collaborate online.

The College has over 3000 computers, 2000 Chromebooks and hundreds of tablets that can be used on site. There are banks of computers that learners can use in theLearning Zones. Learners are encouraged to connect their own devices to the College Wi-Finetwork to assist with their learning. Classes use the latest interactive technologies includinginteractive multimedia presentations, Apps, social networking sites, virtual reality, interactiveassessment, podcasts, vodcasts and video capture and analysis.

All learners have a Coleg Cambria Google account which provides 30GB ofstorage space and access to tools to create online documents,presentations and spreadsheets.

Ateb, the learner portal, can be used from any computer or mobile deviceconnected to the Internet. It has both a Welsh and English interface and helps learners keeptrack of what they need to do for their College work. Ateb provides access to learners’ e-mail,online storage space, timetable, assignment dates, College notices, online applications and theirelectronic Individual Learning Plan (eILP). The eILP works on computers and smartphones, ithelps learners to keep track of what they need to do to improve their learning. Learners canaccess lecture notes, presentations, videos, online assessments and quizzes, chat rooms andforums using the College’s Moodle site.

“I have access to

campus wide Wi-Fi and

this has really enhanced

my learning experience

– especially as I am

encouraged to connect

with my own devices”

Aston Jones – Level 3 Media

“I can access all mylearning materialsonline and thisenvironment makesit easier to learn.”

Myles Halsall - Performing Arts



Simple Guide to Qualifications

We offer a range of courses from Entry Level to Level 3 and A Levels, so there is sure tobe a course that suits you at a level that will help you progress.

Help Cymraeg

Learners at Coleg Cambria have the option tostudy part of their course in Welsh, forexample some students choose to take theirexams in Welsh and can have help with theirWelsh throughout their time at College.

Do you need help with vocabulary or special terminology, in your College work?

Would you like to do some of your work in Welsh?

Would you like to speak Welsh with other students?

For more information please contact StudentServices or email [email protected]

The Welsh Baccalaureate

Coleg Cambria is one of the mostexperienced and successful centres inWales to provide the WelshBaccalaureate Diploma (also known asthe Welsh Bac).

The Welsh Bac is an overarchingqualification that combines qualificationslinked to your main course. It iswelcomed by employers as it gives youadditional skills, experience andconfidence. The Advanced Bac is alsowelcomed by many Universities across the UK and carries 120 UCAS points.

If you achieve or have already achieved these grades in your GCSEs, then you could study…

Fewer than 4 GCSEs at E or above

ENTRY LEVEL qualification

These are designedfor those who didnot achieve anyGCSEs whilst atschool but arelooking to starttraining in avocational area.

LEVEL 1 qualification

4 GCSEs at E or above


You will besupported ingaining yourqualifications andthere will be lots ofadvice to help youprogress.


or apprenticeship


or apprenticeship

LEVEL 4qualificationUniversity oremployment

LEVEL 4qualificationUniversity oremployment

4 GCSEs at A* to D


These courses areassessed throughassignment workrather than examsand the grades areawarded as: Pass,Merit or Distinction.Where achieved atMerit or Distinctionlevel these coursesare equal to 4GCSE grades A* to C.

5 or more GCSEs at A* to C

Specialist LEVEL 3 qualification

Level 3 vocationalcourses areassessed bycourseworkassignments andpracticalassessments asappropriate. Thesecourses can beused for Universityentry as well asemploymentoptions.

6 or more GCSEs at A* to C

A LEVELS

To study AS levelsyou will require atleast 6 GCSE’sgrade C or above,including EnglishLanguage. ManyAS level subjectsrequire a B gradeat GCSE in thesubject being takenor a relatedsubject.

Then progress to...



Your Learning Journey

MORE THAN JUST A QUALIFICATION

Students leave not just with their finalqualifications but with a wealth of richexperiences and life enhancing skills.

Our extensive enrichment programme helpsstudents to develop personally and professionallyfor their future. It includes cultural, musical,sporting, entrepreneurial and volunteeringopportunities to extend students’ horizons.

Many students can even say that they have thechance to change lives.

ENRICHMENT OPTIONS

Whilst studying at College you can broaden your interests and experiences by choosing froma range of recreational options, some of which carry accreditation and complement yourchosen course of study.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Student VoiceGet involved and make a difference

What is Student Voice?Student Voice is how you get to have your sayand change what happens at your College.

How your voice is heard?Every class elects two Class Reps inSeptember so if you’re interested put yourselfforward by letting your tutor know. ElectedClass Reps run regular meetings and attendRep Review meetings to discuss cross Collegestudent issues. It is important that if you wantto change something or give your opinion thatyou tell your Class Rep.

You can even run for election!Become Student president or Vice Presidentand boost your CV and experience.

Student Ambassador SchemeLike coming to College? Then shout about itout loud by becoming a Student Ambassador

What’s involved?Every year we look to recruit a group ofstudents to help us throughout the year. You’llwork with the Marketing Team at Collegeevents, we’ll ask for your opinion on recruitmentcampaigns and we’ll ask for your comments forpress releases. You could even be the star ofour next advertising campaign!

What’s in it for you?You’ll be paid to work at College events, getofficial Student Ambassador clothing and it’lllook great on your CV and/or Universityapplication.

How you can become an Ambassador?We recruit and train our Ambassadors from lateSeptember through to October so keep an eyeout on the Student Intranet for details.



What can I study and where?

Course Deeside Llysfasi Northop Wrexham Yale Yale Training Grove Park Bersham Road

A Levels

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Administration

Agriculture

Animal Care

Applied Science

Apprenticeships

Art, Design and Media

Beauty Therapy

Brickwork

Business

Carpentry and Joinery

Catering and Hospitality

Childcare

Complementary Therapies

Construction

Computers and IT

Electrical Installation

Fabrication & Welding

Floor Laying

Joinery

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Motor Vehicles

Land-based Machinery

Floristry

Forestry and Conservation

Hairdressing

Health and Social Care

Horse Care

Horticulture

Independent Living Skills

Music

Painting and Decorating

Performing Arts

Plastering

Plumbing

Prospects

Public Services

Sport and Leisure

Traineeships

Travel and Tourism



How Do I Apply?

Choose yourcourse.

Please note you can onlyapply for one course at atime.

1 Apply online at

www.cambria.ac.uk/apply/online. Alternatively youcan request an applicationform by texting APPCC andyour name and address to88020 (texts are charged atyour normal network rate)

2 We will invite you to attend...

...an interview. After yourinterview, you will be given aconditional offer orunconditional offer of a placeon the course, or the tutor willrefer you to a course which is better suited to your needs.

3

We’ll be in touch.

At the end of the summer2014, we will be in touch withdetails of when your coursestarts, and what you need foryour first week. If youprovide us with your emailaddress we’ll also send youregular e-newsletters.

6 You can then enrol.

You’ll need to pay a nonrefundable £20 registrationfee – please remember tobring payment with you to your interview.

5 If you have been given...

...a conditional offer of a placeon a course based on yourGCSE results, you will need toconfirm your results as soonas you receive them in August 2014.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study? There are no course fees for full-time courses;

you’ll just need to pay a non-refundable £20registration fee when you enrol. This £20 gives youyour student card and IT login.

How can I get more information?

a. Visit our website: www.cambria.ac.uk for further course details and to apply online.

b. Attend one of our Open Events (see page 3 for dates) where you will be able see our facilities and talk to tutors.

c. Phone 0300 3030 007 and speak to our Student Services Advisers.

d. Visit our Facebook or Twitter page and post your query or send us an email to [email protected]

Do I need to apply if I am already in College and want to progress to the next level of my course?

Yes. You will be informed by your tutor inNovember 2013 how you can apply for the nextlevel of your course. Progression to the next levelof any course is not automatic. It depends onsuccessful completion of your course at therequired grade. If you wish to apply for a differentsubject area, you can apply from November 2013 asnormal.

Can I appeal if I’m not accepted onto my chosen course?

If you are unsuccessful in your application, you canappeal. The appeal should be made in writing tothe Director of the subject to which you haveapplied and addressed to the site that youattended your interview at, stating the reasons foryour appeal.

It is important that you join a course that is right for you, at the right level (not too easy and not toodifficult) and in the right subject. Please see the table on page 10 to help you decide.

(Please Note: Applicants cannot appeal if they have not been offered a place due to the courses being full or it has been cancelled).

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2

3

4


Apply from November 2013to secure your place!COURSES FILL UP QUICKLY!

AS/A Levels and GCSEs

A Levels offer a routeinto University orCollege of HigherEducation and a widerange of careers.

If you have got particularambitions in mind, do someresearch first about thebest subjects to choose, orask us for advice!

Where can I go from here?

NAME: Robert Selman

COURSE: A Levels: Maths (Mechanics),French, Biology, Chemistry,Physics, Spanish

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Darland High School, Rossett

WHAT NOW:University of Cambridge - StCatherine's College to studyVeterinary Medicine

AFTER THAT: Become a vet

Where arethey now?


Apprenticeship

Architect

Doctor

Engineer

Higher Education

Journalist

Manager

Psychologist

Solicitor

Teacher

A Level Choices:

An AS Level assessment istaken after one year ofstudy. You will take aminimum of three ASsubjects. If you expect toachieve several grade A/A*grades at GCSE you shouldchoose 4 AS subjects.

The full A Level, acombination of AS and A2,is achieved after thesecond year of study and itis usual for students tocontinue with 3 of their 4AS subjects in this year.

You can supplement yourA Level work with othercourses such as the WelshBaccalaureate.

Support

You will receive:

Regular progress reportsAdvice & support from your personal tutorHelp with applications to University, Colleges of Higher Education and employmentSpecialist support for Oxford, Cambridge and Medicine applicationsOpportunities to enhance your study with field trips, visits, residentials and work-experience.

FACTYou can take the Welsh

Baccalaureate (the “Bac”) in

addition to your AS/A Levels.

The qualification is increasingly

recognised by Universities and

most students who take the “Bac”

with A Levels receive offers from

Universities which include the “Bac”.

Coleg Cambria


AS/A Levels

on the courses below visit www.cambria.ac.ukFOR MORE INFORMATION

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Visit www.cambria.ac.uk/applyText APPCC and your name and address to 88020 and we’ll post you an application form (texts are charged at your normal network rate).

APPLY NOW!

Call Student Services on 0300 30 30 007, email [email protected] or visit www.cambria.ac.ukNeed Help?INFO

ÏLooking to progress to University? These A level courses could let you do this. For further information, please call Student Services on 0300 30 30 007

For more information regarding the minimum entry requirements for these courses, please see page 10.

All offers will be based on entry qualifications and a successful interview. Some courses may have additional entry requirements. Please check the course profile at www.cambria.ac.uk for more details.

Creative Industries

Art & Design

Art, Craft & Design 2 years LA01144 Deeside

LA00069 Yale Grove Park

Fine Art 2 years LA02623 Deeside


Graphic Communication 2 years LA00066 Yale Grove Park

Photography 2 years LA01200 Deeside


Textiles 2 years LA01202 Deeside


Three Dimensional Design 2 years LA00064 Yale Grove Park

Creative Media

Film Studies 2 years LA00072 Yale Grove Park

Media Studies 2 years LA00059 Yale Grove Park

Music & Performing Arts

Dance - NEW 2 years LA00079 Yale Grove Park

Drama & Theatre Studies 2 years LA00071 Yale Grove Park

Music 2 years LA00070 Yale Grove Park

General Education and Services to Business

Business and Law

Business Studies 2 years LA00048 Yale Grove Park

Economics 2 years LA00049 Yale Grove Park

Law 2 years LA01207 Deeside


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Computing and IT

Computing 2 years LA00052 Yale Grove Park

ICT 2 years LA00053 Yale Grove Park

Humanities

Classical Civilisation 2 years LA00042 Yale Grove Park

English Combined Language & Literature 2 years LA00054 Yale Grove Park

English Language 2 years LA01148 Deeside


English Literature 2 years LA01210 Deeside


French 2 years LA00057 Yale Grove Park

Geography 2 years LA00037 Yale Grove Park

German 2 years LA00058 Yale Grove Park

Government & Politics 2 years LA01205 Deeside


History (Medieval) 2 years LA00038 Yale Grove Park

History (Modern) 2 years LA01209 Deeside


Psychology 2 years LA01145 Deeside


Religious Studies 2 years LA00041 Yale Grove Park

Sociology 2 years LA01204 Deeside


Spanish 2 years LA00061 Yale Grove Park

Welsh (1st Language) 2 years LA00062 Yale Grove Park

Welsh (2nd Language) 2 years LA00060 Yale Grove Park

Science & Maths

Biology 2 years LA01143 Deeside


Chemistry 2 years LA01140 Deeside


Electronics 2 years LA00032 Yale Grove Park

Further Mathematics 2 years LA00009 Yale Grove Park

Human Biology 2 years LA00047 Yale Grove Park

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Science & Maths

Geology 2 years LA00046 Yale Grove Park

Mathematics (Mechanics) 2 years LA00034 Yale Grove Park

Mathematics (Statistics) 2 years LA00035 Yale Grove Park

Mathematics for Double Maths 2 years LA00036 Yale Grove Park

Mathematics 2 years LA01206 Deeside

Physics 2 years LA01951 Yale Grove Park

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A level Entry Criteria

Those who wish to study 3 AS Levels should have a minimum of 6 full course GCSE's grade C or above, one of which must be English Language.

Where GCSE Maths grade C or above is not a requirement of the individual AS Level subject, students with a D grade or lower are required to undertake GCSE Maths during their course to enable appropriate progression to higher education or employment.

There are individual requirements for all AS subjects in addition to the above criteria and many AS Level subjects require a B grade at GCSE in the subject being taken or a related subject.

If you have mostly A* and A grades atGCSE you will benefit from a bespokeprogramme that will strengthen yourapplication to the world’s leadingUniversities.

The programme will enhance yourstudies and include developing yourcritical thinking, research and interviewtechniques. This will provide you withsuitable preparation for a verychallenging application process. If yourinterested, please contact us for furtherinformation.

GCSEsIf you didn’t get the grades you required in your Maths, English or Science GCSEs, oryou need to improve your grades in these subjects, then please come and talk to us atone of our open days or contact Student Services on 0300 30 30 007.



Access to HigherEducation (HE)

Access to HE coursesoffer a one year route todegree level studies andare open to studentswith substantial lifeexperiences outside offormal education,gained sincecompleting school.

You can enrol on Accesscourses to help you returnto learning and progress toHigher Education (HE)courses without otherformal qualifications*.These courses will prepareyou to study degreecourses that can lead to avariety of careers, see the‘Where can I go fromhere?’ section forexamples.


NAME: Natalie Jones

COURSE: Access to Higher EducationHealth and Caring

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ysgol Bryn Alyn

WHAT NOW:Complete Access course andstudy a degree in AdultNursing

AFTER THAT: Become a Midwife

Where arethey now?


Teaching

Nursing

Social Work

Health and Social Care

Youth and Community Work

Forensics

Criminal Psychology

FACT

Coleg Cambria has

strong links with

Aberystwyth University,

Bangor University,

Glyndwr University and

University of Chester.

Coleg Cambria FACTThe Toy Box Nursery atDeeside and Yale GrovePark Nursery offer childcarefacilities for learners. Forinformation call StudentServices on 0300 3030 007

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Level Course TitleHow Long


PREPARATION Preparation for Access Courses 1 year LP00360 Deeside

ACCESS TO HE Biosciences 1 year LP01031 Yale Grove Park

ACCESS TO HE Environmental Science 1 year LP01032 Yale Grove Park

ACCESS TO HE Forensic Science 1 year LP00349 Deeside

ACCESS TO HE Health Care 1 year LP00350 Deeside

LP00223 Yale Grove Park

ACCESS TO HE Humanities 1 year LP00354 Deeside


ACCESS TO HE Social Sciences 1 year LP00358 Deeside


ACCESS TO HE Tourism and Hospitality 1 year LP01013 Deeside

BLENDED ACCESS TO HE Humanities 1 year LP01016 Deeside

BLENDED LEARNING Health Care 1 year LP01017 Deeside

BLENDED LEARNING Social Sciences 1 year LP01018 Deeside





FACT

At Coleg Cambria

you will study

essential business

skills that employers

are looking for.


Administration and Business

Coleg Cambria’sBusiness Administrationor Business Studiescourses offer theopportunity to learnand develop thepractical skills requiredto work in a commercialenvironment.

Courses in BusinessAdministration will prepareyou to work in an officeenvironment whileBusiness Studies courseswill sharpen yourentrepreneurial instincts.Higher level coursesprovide a route in toUniversity and somecourses may offer flexibleentry requirements formature students returningto education after a break.


NAME: Jasmin Owen

COURSE: Level 2 and 3 Administration

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Holywell High

WHAT NOW:Working as an apprentice forCross Solicitors, Connah’sQuay

AFTER THAT: Become a ConveyancingAssistant

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Administration

Apprenticeship

Business Consultancy

Human Resources

Legal

Marketing

Retail

Sales


Administration and Business

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For courses available at A Level - please see pages 14 - 17 for more details.

All offers will be based on entry qualifications and a successful interview.

Some courses may have additional entry requirements.

Please check the course profile at www.cambria.ac.uk for more details.

LEVEL 1 Business Administration with ICT Skills 1 year LP00529 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Administration Skills for Adults 1 year LP00067 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 1 ICT Skills for Business 1 year LP01035 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Business Studies and Tourism 1 year LP00348 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Administration Skills for Adults 1 year LP01033 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Business Administration 1 year LP01042 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Business 1 year LP00523 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 ICT Skills for Business 1 year LP01036 Yale Grove Park


LEVEL 3 Administration Skills for Adults 1 – 2 years LP01040 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Business Administration 1 – 2 years LP01044 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Business 1 – 2 years LP00524 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Business (January Start) 1 – 2 years LP01021 Deeside

LEVEL 3 ICT Skills for Business 1 – 2 years LP01037 Yale Grove Park

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By 2050, there will

be over 9 billion

people in the world

to feed – are you up

to the challenge?


Agriculture

As an Agriculturestudent at ColegCambria Llysfasi youwill develop practicalskills, as well as anunderstanding oftheoretical issuesrelated to your subject.You will work towardsindustry recognisedstandards on our new£1m state-of-the artfarming facility atLlysfasi.

The farm extends to 970acres, comprising of hill,lowland and upland and ismade up of three mainenterprises. The farm’sactivities include themanagement of our 140milking cows and 60followers, 180 beef cattleand 1500 ewes with lambs.This along with theassociated crop and animalmanagement activitiesrequired ensure you arefully involved in runningthis commercial farm.


NAME: John Paul Williams

COURSE: Diploma in Agriculture

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Prestatyn High School

WHAT NOW:MD of Proarb, owner ofBodelwyddan BusinessCentre, owner of Wood FuelWales and owner ofExpressway Service Centre

AFTER THAT: Continue to run and expandcompanies

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Agricultural Administrator

Apprenticeship

Arable Farm Foreperson

Farm Manager

Foundation Degree – Agriculture

Stockperson/Herdsperson


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ENTRY Diploma in Land-based Industries 1 year LP00366 Llysfasi

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Land-based Industries 1 year LP00367 Llysfasi

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Agriculture 1 year LP00368 Llysfasi

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Agriculture 1 – 2 years LP00405 LlysfasiÏ





FACT

The £1.8m state-of-the-art

Animal Care Centre at

Coleg Cambria Northop was

officially opened in 2012 by

Iolo Williams, TV Presenter

and Wildlife expert.


Animal Care

Whilst completing anAnimal Care course atColeg Cambria, you willlearn through practicallessons and inclassroom basedtheoretical sessions. Allcourses involve workingwith a variety of animalsfrom exotics such aslizards to rare breedslike Hill Radnor Sheep.

Completion of our courseswill help you to find a jobworking with animals andLevel 3 courses will enableyou to progress toUniversity. Animal Carecourses are offered at ourLlysfasi and Northop sites.

We also have work-basedlearning options available.


NAME: Katie Colohan

COURSE: Level 3 Animal Management

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ysgol Dinas Bran, Llangollen

WHAT NOW:Degree in Veterinary Nursingat Harper Adams

AFTER THAT: Become a veterinary nurse

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Animal Welfare Worker

Apprenticeship

Conservationist

Dog Handler

Education Officer

Lecturer/Assessor

Veterinary Nurse

Vocational Route to Higher Education

Zoo Keeper


Animal Care

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ENTRY Diploma in Animal Care 1 year LP00375 Northop

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Animal Care 1 year LP00369 Llysfasi

LP01022 Northop

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Animal Care 1 year LP00370 Llysfasi

LP00380 Northop

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Animal Management 1 – 2 years LP00312 Llysfasi

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FACT

Applied science is a

discipline of science that

applies existing scientific

knowledge to develop more

practical applications, such

as technology or inventions.


Applied Science

You will have access inscience to experiencedtutors to guide yourlearning along withaccess to excellentscience laboratories anda science lecturetheatre.

Throughout the yearstudents also have accessto a variety of enrichmentopportunities whichinclude competitions, visitsand the Pennant ScienceSociety.


NAME: Elisha Hughes

COURSE: BTEC L2 Diploma in AppliedScience

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Rhosnesni High School

WHAT NOW:BTEC L3 Extended Diploma inApplied Science

AFTER THAT: Study Biology at University ofChester and move into acareer in research

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Chemical Engineer

Conservationist

Dietician

Forensic Scientist

Medicine

Pharmacist

Physiotherapist

Professional Scientist


Applied Science

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LEVEL 2 Diploma in Applied Science 1 year LP01050 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Applied Science 1 – 2 years LP00235 Deeside


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FACT

The creative industries

in Wales employ around

24,000 people and

contribute an estimated

£750 million to the

Welsh economy.



Creative arts students atColeg Cambria areguided by enthusiastictutors with a wealth ofindustry experience andwill enjoy superbspecialist facilities.These include a recentlyrefurbished HD TVstudio, digital mediaMac suites, art gallery,and the Creative ArtsEnterprise Centre“thinc” (includingspecialist photographic,quilting /weaving, andgraphic design studios).

These resources allowstudents and professionalsto experience new ways ofworking which are notavailable elsewhere inNorth Wales. Our well-equipped studios also caterfor art, textiles, CAD,printmaking, enterprise, 3D,ceramics, video and digitalmedia. Students alsobenefit from the RegionalPrint Centre (a partnershipproject with the ArtsCouncil of Wales) and aCollege radio station.Students also take part inan exciting programme ofvisits and lectures/workshops by guestpractitioners.


NAME: Nia Winstanley

COURSE: Art, Craft and Design A Level

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ysgol Brynhyfryd

WHAT NOW:Level 3 / 4 FoundationDiploma Art and Design - Pre Degree

AFTER THAT: Study a degree in Fashion orJewellery Design at University

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Animator

Apprenticeship

Art Therapist

Broadcaster/Film Maker

Fashion Designer

Fine Artist

Games Designer

Graphic Designer/ Illustrator

Interior Designer

Photographer

Producer

Product/Industrial Designer

Product Designer

Teacher

Textile Designer



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ENTRY Art, Design and Media 1 year LP00376 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Visual Art, Media 1 year LP00159 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media 1 year LP00377 Deeside

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Art and Design 1 year LP00378 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production 1 year LP00384 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in iMedia - NEW 1 year LP00412 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Art and Design 1 – 2 years LP00379 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production 1 – 2 years LP00386 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production 1 – 2 years LP00209 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in iMedia - NEW 1 – 2 years LP00413 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in 2D Digital Graphics - NEW 1 – 2 years LP00414 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Fashion Styling 1 – 2 years LP00415 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3/4 Foundation Diploma Art & Design 1 year LP00381 Deeside


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Therapies students are offered

part-time employment by their

work placement providers,

enabling them to work in the

industry whilst also progressing

with their training.


Beauty and Complementary Therapies

Undertaking Beauty andComplementaryTherapies courses atColeg Cambria willenable you to developpractical skills byworking with clients inone of our highlyequipped industrystandard commercialsalons.

You can also extend yourknowledge of the subjectunder the enthusiasticguidance of our industrytrained tutors.


NAME: Kelly Moore

COURSE: Level 3 in Beauty Therapy

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Holywell High School

PRIOR TO COURSE: Worked in Administration

WHAT NOW:Employed as a Therapist atNeston Natural Health andBeauty Clinic

AFTER THAT: Open a beauty clinic

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Beauty Therapist

Complementary Therapist

Lecturer/Trainer

Nail Technician

Salon Manager

Self Employment


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LEVEL 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy 1 year LP01023 Deeside


LP00277 Wrexham Training

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 1 year LP00278 Deeside



LEVEL 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies 1 year LP00282 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 1 year LP00280 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies 1 year LP00284 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Nail Services 1 year LP01024 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Spa Therapy 1 year LP00134 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects 1 year LP01034 Yale Grove Park

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FACTCatering students at Coleg

Cambria enjoy taking part in

work experience at local

establishments and at national

events such as the Cheltenham

Gold Cup Festival, Aintree Grand

National, British Open Golf

Tournament and Chester Races.



If you’re looking for aninteresting ‘hands-on’career with excellentemployment prospectsthen Catering andHospitality could be anideal career choice.

Our courses are the startingpoint for many differentcareers in the catering andhospitality industry andhelp you to develop a widerange of commercial skillswithin our professionalkitchens and trainingrestaurants which are opento the public. You will alsoparticipate in real life workexperience at local andnational events and you’llget the chance to enterprestigious culinarycompetitions. Havingcompleted your coursethere are many careeroptions available locally,across the UK and abroad.


NAME: Christopher Hollinshead

COURSE: Level 3 Professional Cateringand Hospitality

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Connah’s Quay High School

WHAT NOW:Complete Level 3 and gainemployment on a cruise ship

AFTER THAT: Career as a wine waiter or arestaurant manager

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Bar Manager

Chef

Food & Drink Manufacturer

Hotel Manager

Restaurant Manager

Waiter/Waitress



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ENTRY Diploma in Catering & Hospitality 1 year LP00290 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma Introduction to 1 year LP00264 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma Introduction to Travel, 1 year LP01014 Deeside


LEVEL 1 NVQ in Hospitality 1 year LP00291 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery 1 year LP00292 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery (PTA) 1 year LP01025 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery 2 years LP00059 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery 1 year LP01026 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Certificate in Food and Beverage Service 1 year LP00293 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Hospitality 1 year LP00496 Yale Grove Park

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FACTAll students on Children’s Care,

Learning and Development

full-time programmes undertake

vocational placements as part of

their course of study. These

provide valuable experience and

can help build links that could lead

to employment.


Childcare and Health and Social Care

Childcare and Healthand Social Care coursesat Coleg Cambriaprepare you for workwithin these sectors.

You will take part ininteresting and fulfillingwork placements to gainvital experience that willhelp you when you moveon to look for employment.For all courses you must beable to demonstrate thepotential to workindependently and safely inthe industry settings.


NAME: Nicole Foulkes

COURSE: Level 1 Health and Social Care


WHAT NOW:Completing CACHE Level 3

AFTER THAT: Go to University and becomea primary school teacher

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Disclosure and BarringService Check (DBS)

As you are likely to takepart in work experiencewhich involves eitherchildren or vulnerable adultsas part of all these courses,you will need to completean enhanced Disclosure andBarring Service Check(DBS). If you have a criminalrecord you may still gain aplace on the course, itdepends on the nature andbackground of any offence.If you would like to discussthis issue in confidence,please contact StudentServices on 0300 3030007 for more details.

In Child Care

Apprenticeship

Classroom Assistant/Teacher

Nursery Nurse

Paediatric Nurse

In Health and Social Care

Apprenticeship

Care Worker

Counsellor

Health Professional

Midwife

Nurse

Social Worker


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ENTRY Entry to Care 1 year LP00294 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Caring for Children 1 year LP00295 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care 1 year LP00335 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education 1 year LP00296 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care 1 year LP00336 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education 1 – 2 years LP00315 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Child Care and 1 – 2 years LP00493 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care 1 – 2 years LP00314 Deeside


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FACTThe ICT industry designs, develops,

manufactures, sells, installs and

maintains computer-based

information systems. Over 21 million

people use ICT at work every day in

the UK. The opportunities for career

advancement, self-development and

financial reward are excellent.


Computing and ICT

Information andCommunicationTechnology (ICT)courses at ColegCambria will help youbuild on your interest inthe subject and developthe skills essential tofind work in this fastmoving industry.

You will have access to awide range of vocationaland academic computingand IT programmesdesigned to meetindividual needs. Bystudying the Level 3 courseyou will be able to move onto University to study for adegree in ICT and relatedareas.


NAME: Natalie Griffiths

COURSE: Level 1 and Level 2 BTECDiploma in IT

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Darland High School, Rossett

WHAT NOW:Level 3 Extended Diploma inICT

AFTER THAT: Degree in Creative MediaComputing and become awebsite designer/developer

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Computer Operator

E-business Specialist

Games Designer

IT Support Technician

Software Designer

Systems Analyst

Systems Support Technician

Web Designer


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ENTRY Certificate for IT Users 1 year LP00285 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma for IT Users 1 year LP01027 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in IT 1 year LP00338 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in IT 1 – 2 years LP00339 Deeside


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Coleg Cambria is hosting

the SkillBuild regional

competition in 2014, building

on its successful partnership

in past years, which forms

part of the WorldSkills

competitions.


Construction

Coleg Cambria’smodern ConstructionSkills Centres give youthe opportunity todevelop your skillswithin a realistictraining environmentusing the latestequipment andmaterials.

You will learn theoreticaland practical elements ofyour chosen trade and gainan understanding of healthand safety regulations.

The Construction SkillsCentres have excellent linkswith employers and staffand are keen to promoteApprenticeships forlearners.


NAME: Jack Fellows

COURSE: Level 1 and 2 Painting andDecorating

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Hawarden High School

WHAT NOW:Level 3 Painting andDecorating Day Releasealongside working for a localdecorating firm

AFTER THAT: Work as a self-employedpainter and decorator

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Architect

Bricklayer

Building Services Engineer

Carpenter/Joiner

Electrician

Heating and Ventilation Technician

Management

Painter/Decorator

Plumber

Surveyors

University


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and Built Environment

ENTRY Skills for Construction 1 year LP00297 Deeside

LP00456 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Bricklaying 1 year LP00298 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Brickwork 1 year LP00472 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation 1 year LP00221 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating 1 year LP00300 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Plumbing and Building Services 1 year LP00301 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Plumbing 1 year LP00222 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 1 Carpentry and Joinery 1 year LP00299 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Floorlaying 1 year LP00458 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Plastering 1 year LP00470 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery 1 year LP00304 Deeside

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Brickwork 1 year LP00476 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Construction 1 year LP00342 Deeside

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation 1 year LP00242 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Floorlaying 1 year LP00564 Yale Bersham Road



LEVEL 2 Diploma in Plastering 1 year LP00474 Yale Bersham Road

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Building Services 1 year LP00244 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry 1 year LP00303 Deeside





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LEVEL 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation 1 year LP00245 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery 1 year LP00345 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Brickwork 1 year LP00343 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Construction and 1 - 2 years LP00237 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry 1 year LP01006 Deeside

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Site Joinery 1 year LP00479 Yale Bersham Road



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You will be taught in the

country’s best Engineering

Centres which have

dedicated workshops

with the latest industry

equipment


Engineering - Fabrication and Welding

Coleg Cambria’sFabrication andWelding courses willprovide you with theopportunity to developa career in the industry.

You will be taught thelatest techniques byexperienced staff in well-equipped workshops. Allcourses provide hands-onpractical experience as wellas academic knowledge toback up your skills.


NAME: Harry Smith

COURSE: Level 1 and 2 Fabrication andWelding

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Alun High School, Mold

WHAT NOW:Level 3 Advanced Fabricationand Welding Skills

AFTER THAT: Work as a Fabricator Welderand progress in career

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Assembler and Fabricator

Ironworker

Pipe Fitter

Sheet Metal Worker

University

Welder


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LEVEL 1 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding 1 year LP00251 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding 1 year LP00252 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding 1 year LP00253 DeesideÏ





FACT

Land-based machinery

technology covers anything

from small 2 stroke engines used

in garden equipment up to large

multi cylinder diesel engines

found in construction plant and

agricultural equipment.


Engineering - Land-based Machinery

Coleg Cambria’s Land-based Machinerycourses will developyour skills andexperience as a Land-based Mechanic/Technician in bothagricultural and plantmachinery.

In our extensiverefurbished workshops atLlysfasi you will be able tolearn about machineryservicing and repair. Topicsyou will cover will includefuel, engine and brakingsystems, steering andsuspension, wheel and tyremaintenance, health andsafety principles and arange of other topics.


NAME: Helen Rumney

COURSE: Level 3 Land-basedMachinery Technology

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Mold Alun High School

WHAT NOW:Working as a mechanic forClwyd Agricultural in Dyserth

AFTER THAT: Progress within the company

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Field Service Engineer

Machine Operator

Self Employment

Workshop Technician


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LEVEL 2 Diploma in Land-based Technology 1 year LP00258 Llysfasi

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology 1 – 2 years LP00403 LlysfasiÏ





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Coleg Cambria’s

Engineering Department

offers one of the widest

ranges of engineering

disciplines available to

learners in the UK.


Engineering - Mechanical and Electrical

Coleg Cambria coursesin this area provide youwith a range ofengineering skills thatcan be used to enableyou to follow a range ofcareer paths in thesector.

You will learn how to worksafely and you will betaught using the lateststate-of-the art equipment.Coleg Cambria has stronglinks with majorengineering employers inthe area and many learnersprogress to secureApprenticeships wherethey can further developtheir skills.


NAME: Gemma Lea

COURSE: Level 3 Extended Diploma inEngineering

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Argoed High School

WHAT NOW:Apprenticeship with SCAHygiene Products UK Ltd andstudying HNC Technology(Mechanical)

AFTER THAT: Complete Apprenticeship andprogress through company towork up to management level

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Aerospace Engineer

Apprenticeship

Computer Aided Design Technician

Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Self Employment

University


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ENTRY Skills for Engineering 1 year LP00246 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Electrical / 1 year LP00247 Deeside

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 1 year LP00248 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Engineering 1 year LP00249 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Engineering (BTEC) 1 – 2 years LP00250 Deeside


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(Including: Motor Vehicle, Fabrication and Welding and Electrical Engineering)


FACTHighly experienced industry

trained master technicians, tutors,

lecturers and workshop instructors

are able to support all industry

requirements. These include

vehicle service, repair, diagnostic

training, air conditioning and

Master Technician accreditation.


Engineering - Motor Vehicle

Coleg Cambria is arecognised ATA(Automotive TechnicianAccreditation)accredited centre andour tutors have vastindustry experience.

You will develop your skillsby working on a range ofdifferent vehicles inworkshops containing up-to-date equipment.


NAME: Amy Rush

COURSE: Level 2 Motor VehicleApprentice

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Flint High School

WHAT NOW:Level 3 Motor Vehicle andworking for N & P Autos,Bagillt

AFTER THAT: Progress within the companyand open my own garage(Amy achieved Nationalrecognition in a Motor VehicleSkills event)

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Fast Fit Technician

Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Technician

Motor Vehicle Service Technician

Self Employed

University


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LEVEL 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle 1 year LP00254 Deeside



LEVEL 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle 1 year LP00256 Deeside



LEVEL 3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle 1 – 2 years LP00257 Deeside


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FACT

There are

approximately 8,400

businesses in the

floristry industry

within the UK.


Floristry

Coleg Cambria’sNorthop site isrecognised within theFloristry industry fordelivering training thatis amongst the best inthe UK.

If you’re looking for acreative career with thechance to combine art,design, retail and businessskills then Floristry couldbe an ideal career choice.Floristry courses provideyou with industryexperience, theopportunity to createexciting and imaginativefloral displays for eventsand special occasions andthe chance to enterprestigious competitions.


NAME: Chloe Burchell

COURSE: Level 2 Floristry

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Holywell High School

WHAT NOW:Level 3 Floristry alongsideworking for Emma’s CountryChoice Florist in Flint andHolywell

AFTER THAT: Work as a full time Florist

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Buyer

Demonstrator

Event Organiser

Freelance Florist

Lecturer/Assessor

Retail Florist

Self Employment



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ENTRY Diploma in Floristry 1 year LP00375 Northop

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Floristry 1 year LP00236 Northop

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Floristry 1 year LP00259 Northop





FACT

Half of the forests that

originally covered 48% of

the Earth’s surface are gone.

Only one fifth of the Earth’s

original forests remain

pristine and undisturbed.


Forestry andConservation

As a Forestry andConservation student atColeg Cambria you willwork towards industrystandards to gainpractical skills, as wellas an understanding oftheoretical issues withinapproximately 80 acresof on-site woodland andfarm areas at Llysfasi.

Coleg Cambria also hasaccess to extensive areasof the Clocaenog Forestwhich are used to ensureyou gain the broadestrange of experience.Courses can provide eitherentrance directly intoemployment orprogression onto higherlevel courses andUniversity.


NAME: Chris Ballard

COURSE: Level 3 Extended Diploma inForestry and Arboriculture

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Brymore High School

WHAT NOW:Works for family business –Jim Ballard WoodlandManagement

AFTER THAT: Continue working andexpanding the business

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Countryside Ranger

EnvironmentalContractor

Forester

Tree Surgeon


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LEVEL 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment 1 year LP00260 Llysfasi

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Forestry, Arboriculture, 1 – 2 years LP00318 LlysfasiCountryside and Environment

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FACT

A number of Prospects –

Skills for Life and Work

students have gone on to

be named Student of the

Year on their mainstream

courses.

Foundation Courses - Prospects - Skills for Life and Work

Prospects - Skills forLife and Work coursesprovide you withexperience in an area inwhich you have aninterest.

Depending on whichsubject you choose youmay be taught at eitherDeeside or Northop sites.The course will give youtraining and support andwill prepare you toprogress to other coursesor the world of work. Onsuccessful completion ofthe course, you will gain anEntry Level qualification inLife Skills.


NAME: Jack Davies

COURSE: Prospects


WHAT NOW:Public Services Level 2

AFTER THAT: Become a fireman

Where arethey now?

Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Employment

Mainstream Course




Foundation Courses - Prospects - Skills for Life and Work


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FOUNDATION COURSES - PROSPECTS

ENTRY Skills for Life and Work 1 year LP00395 Deeside





FACTA new Life Skills Centre was opened

at Northop in 2013 offering students

purpose built facilities ensuring that

the students are learning the skills

and becoming familiar with the

different environments they will

need to know in order to become

more independent in the future.

Foundation Courses - Independent Living Skills (ILS)

These full time Lifeskillscourses are suitable forstudents with a range ofadditional learningneeds.

The courses are offered atour Northop and Wrexhamsites. Northop subjectsinclude: Lifeskills, Cookery,Art & Craft, Horticulture,Animals, Basic Skills & ICT.Grove Park subjectsinclude: Lifeskills, Cookery,Art & Craft, Basic Skills &ICT.

The courses are suitable forstudents with a range ofadditional learning needs.Applicants may havemoderate learningdifficulties (MLD), or severelearning difficulties, (SLD).Please contact us for moredetails, or discuss this withus at interview. We willendeavour to work withlearners to enable them tofully integrate into Collegelife and fulfil their potential.

For further courseinformation contactStudent Services on 0300 3030 007.


NAME: Peter Millar

COURSE: Life Skills - Entry 2

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Claremount Specialist SportsCollege, Leasowe, Wirral

WHAT NOW:Complete Life Skills course

AFTER THAT: Study mainstream AnimalCare and Equine studies andthen work with horses

Where arethey now?

Coleg Cambria

Caterer

Office Worker

Retailer

Carer

These are just some of the careers our coursescould lead to.




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PRE-ENTRY Life Skills Taster 1 year LP00238 Northop


ENTRY 1 Life Skills Entry 1 1 year LP00239 Northop


ENTRY 2 Life Skills Entry 2 1 year LP00234 Northop


ENTRY 3 Vocational Studies 1 year LP00463 Yale Grove Park





FACT

Having a sparkling

personality is a must have

in this industry as being

sociable and having a good

rapport with your clients is

the ultimate key to success.


Hairdressing

Hairdressing courses atColeg Cambria willenable you to developpractical skills byworking with clients inour highly commercialsalons or barberingfacilities, whilst gainingthe knowledge requiredto work in the industryfrom our experiencedtutors.

By using high end industryproducts, learners canenjoy excellentemployment opportunitiesboth locally and nationally.


NAME: Abi Matin

COURSE: NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing


WHAT NOW:Employed by The ScissorStation, Shotton

AFTER THAT: To work abroad as ahairdresser, or work on-boarda cruise ship

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Assessor

Hairdresser/Hair Stylist

Lecturer/Trainer

Salon Manager

Self Employed


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ENTRY Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 1 year LP00340 Deeside



LEVEL 1 Certificate in Hairdressing 1 year LP01015 Deeside



LEVEL 2 Diploma in Hairdressing 1 year LP00329 Deeside



LEVEL 3 Diploma in Hairdressing 1 year LP00332 Deeside



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FACTOur courses include riding and

non-riding routes. There are also a

number of careers in the industry

where riding ability is not

essential. To explore the courses

and options that are right for you

contact our Student Services

Advisers on 0300 3030 007.


Horse Care and EquineManagement

As a Horse Care andEquine Managementstudent at ColegCambria you willdevelop practical skills,as well as thetheoretical knowledgeneeded for a successfulcareer in this excitingindustry. Coleg Cambriaoffers a wide range ofequine qualificationsthat are recognisedthroughout the industry.

Some of our horses arestabled at our Northop sitewithin the British HorseSociety (BHS) approvedequine centre but we alsowork with various types ofyards in locationsthroughout Wales. TheNorthop Equine Centreincludes indoor andoutdoor arenas, a naturalhorsemanship round penand a cross country course.Courses provide eitherentrance directly into theworkplace or progressiononto higher level coursesand University.

We also offer a range ofwork-based learningprogrammes.


NAME: Toni Williams

COURSE: Level 3 Extended Diploma inHorse Management

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Ysgol Dinas Bran

WHAT NOW:Studying a degree in EquineStudies

AFTER THAT: Become an EquineManagement Lecturer

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Breeding/stud/bloodstock industry

Event Organiser*

Groom*

Horse Racing Industry

Lecturer/Assessor

Retail*

Riding Instructor

Stable Manager*


*Career option where riding is not essential


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ENTRY Diploma in Horse Care 1 year LP00375 Northop

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Horse Care 1 year LP00236 Northop

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Horse Care 1 year LP00351 Northop

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Horse Management 1 – 2 years LP00311 NorthopÏ





FACT

Many past students have

gone on to have exciting and

successful careers in the

horticulture industry,

including Andy Sturgeon, TV

Gardener and Chelsea Gold

Medal Winner!


Horticulture

At Coleg Cambria’sbeautifully landscapedgrounds in Northop youcan learn how to design,build and maintain newgarden projects as wellas developing skills inconstruction (hardlandscaping), nurseryproduction and sportsturf. Our courses canhelp you develop theskills and knowledgerequired for successfulemployment andprogression in thisvaried industry.

Whilst our horticulturecourses are delivered atNorthop, we also offer arange of Forestry andConservation coursesbased at our Llysfasi site aswell as an extensive rangeof work-basedapprenticeships andprofessional short coursesfor industry. Please contactour Student ServicesAdvisers on 0300 3030007 for more details.


NAME: Stephen Hesketh

COURSE: Level 1 Horticulture


PRIOR TO COURSE: Worked in Retail

WHAT NOW:Level 2 in Horticulture

AFTER THAT: Progress to Level 3 and gain employment as aGreenkeeper

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Apprenticeship

Botanic Gardener/Plantsman

Conservation/Environmental Sector

Contract Manager

Glasshouse/Nursery Assistant

Landscape Gardener

Garden Designer

Green Keeper/Sports Groundsman

Landscape Construction

Lecturer/Assessor

Self Employment

Surveyor



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ENTRY Diploma in Horticulture 1 year LP00375 Northop

LEVEL 1 Diploma in Horticulture 1 year LP00236 Northop

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Horticulture 1 year LP00352 Northop





FACT

The creative industries in

Wales employ around

24,000 people and

contribute an estimated

£750 million to the

Welsh economy.


Music and Performing Arts

Coleg Cambria’sprofessional theatreexperience and excellentteaching will prepare youwell for Higher Educationand careers in thecreative industries.

There are excitingopportunities to gainexperience in all aspects oftheatre: from eventmanagement and stageproduction opportunities,set design, lighting andsound engineering; toperformance in drama,dance and musical theatre.In addition there arespecialist performanceclasses in TV and radioperformance andopportunities to join thenewly formed ColegCambria Theatre Company.

Regular performances indrama, dance and music areput on for the public in thetheatre at Coleg CambriaYale Grove Park, which hasretractable seating for up to200. Other specialistfacilities include a dancestudio and music technologysuite with industry standardequipment, state of the artdigital and analoguerecording studios, computerrooms using Mac computerswith software solutionsincluding Pro Tools andLogic suite.


NAME: Joe Roberts

COURSE: BTEC Extended Diploma inPerforming Arts


WHAT NOW:The Royal Academy ofDramatic Art (RADA)

AFTER THAT: Become a stage, TV or filmartist

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Actor/Actress

Comedian

Dancer

DJ

Event/Festival Management

Lighting Technician

Make-up Artist

Multimedia Audio Engineer

Music Producer

Musician Promotions Manager

Music Studio Engineer

Pop Singer

Props Maker

Set and Theatre Designer

Sound Mixer

Theatre Director

Theatre Wardrobe Assistant


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LEVEL 2 Diploma in Music 1 year LP00211 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Performing Arts 1 year LP00212 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Technical Theatre 1 year LP00549 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Technical Theatre & Live 1 year LP00213 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Music Technology 1 – 2 years LP00497 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma in Technical Theatre 1 – 2 years LP00550 Yale Grove Park

LEVEL 3 Diploma Performing Arts 1 – 2 years LP00498 Yale Grove Park

& Live Events Management

Events Management

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Public Services students

can undertake Welsh

classes to help them

find employment within

the emergency services

in Wales.


Sports and Public Services

Coleg Cambria PublicServices courses includeoutdoor activities andyou will also workclosely with a numberof organisations such asthe Royal Navy, Armyand Marines.

Following the Level 3course you can progress toa range of degrees orHNDs at University. Thesecourses could also helpyou to embark on a careerin the Armed Forces orEmergency Service.


NAME: Michael Roberts

COURSE: Diploma in Public Services

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: St. Joseph’s Catholic andAnglican High School,Wrexham

WHAT NOW:Degree in Criminology andCriminal Justice alongsideworking as a SpecialConstable

AFTER THAT: Become a Police Constableand study an MA in PoliceLeadership Management

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

In Public Services

Apprenticeship

Ambulance Service

Armed Forces

Fire Service

Police Service

In Sports

Apprenticeship

Fitness Coach

Sports Instructor/Coach

Sports Centre Manager

Self Employment

Whilst undertakingSports and Leisurecourses at ColegCambria you will haveaccess to some of thebest sporting facilitiesin Wales.

Courses will help youdevelop your knowledge ofthe sector and yoursporting ability.

Army Bursary Scheme

If you are destined for a career in the forces why not consider the army bursaryscheme. This scheme is designed to help 16-23 year olds to complete their furthereducation so that they can join the army with qualifications under their belt.

It provides:A bursary of up to £5000 towards the cost of your College studyOne on one careers adviceWork experience and army team workingA job in the army after College


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ENTRY Certificate in Sport and Public Services 1 year LP00241 Deeside


LEVEL 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies 1 year LP01029 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness 1 year LP00364 Deeside

LEVEL 2 Diploma in Sport 1 year LP00365 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Public Services 1 year LP00361 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Sport 1 - 2 years LP00306 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Public Services 1 – 2 years LP00362 Deeside


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FACT

If you are a Travel and

Tourism student who is

over 18, you could get the

opportunity to work

overseas during the

summer with Holidaybreak.


Travel and Tourism

Coleg Cambria offers arange of Travel andTourism courses fromLevel 1 to Level 3.

Courses cover the wholeTravel and Tourism industryand provide excitingprogression routes. You willlearn about retail, businesstravel, airport and airlineservices, leisure venues andvisitor attractions.


NAME: Laura Roberts

COURSE: Level 3 Travel and Tourism


WHAT NOW:Working as cabin crew forJet2

AFTER THAT: Progress within company andwork up to senior level

Where arethey now?


Coleg Cambria

Attraction Manager

Cabin Crew

Events Management

Overseas Resort Representative

Tourism Officer

Tour Guide

Travel Agent


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LEVEL 1 Diploma Introduction to Travel, 1 year LP01014 Deeside


LEVEL 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism 1 year LP00307 Deeside


LEVEL 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism 1 – 2 years LP00308 Deeside


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Tourism and Hospitality




Although we are unable to offer an Entry Level qualification in Travel and Tourism, an Entry Level route isavailable via our Entry Level Diploma in Catering and Hospitality. Please see page 33 for more information.



Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Training

Hands on experience and on-the-job training to gain industry recognised qualificationsQuality training for jobs at craft, technician and management level across a range of occupationsFlexible study programmes to suit the learner and their employer

Excellent completion rates


Earn While You Learn!

For those who are in employment apprenticeship training offers anexciting and realistic alternative to full-time study. They enableemployed people to gain qualifications in the workplace that aredirectly relevant to their career, while still earning a salary!

Offered at three different levels and in a broad range ofoccupational areas, apprenticeships are tailored to the needs of theindividual and can be completed at the right pace for them. Everyapprenticeship has an industry approved framework of study thatincludes a knowledge qualification, a competency qualification andEssential Skills Wales. Learners can also gain other qualificationssuch as BTEC and City and Guilds.

Training can take place wholly in the workplace, or through a day orblock-release scheme in which learners are given time from work tocome into College. All learners are guided through their learning byour highly competent training assessors and can access the fullfacilities of the College to help them in their learning.

Apprenticeship programmes are available at Coleg Cambria inmost occupational areas including:

AutomotiveBusiness AdministrationChildcareConstructionCustomer ServiceElectrical InstallationEngineeringHairdressing & Beauty TherapyHealth & Social CareInformation TechnologyLand-basedLeadership and ManagementPlumbingTeaching Assistant

For further informationplease contactEmployer Engagementon 0300 30 30 006.

NAME: Joshua Jenkins

COURSE: Industrial ModernApprenticeship in Engineering


WHAT NOW:Complete apprenticeship withDRB Group

AFTER THAT: Gain more qualifications andexperience and become afully qualified CharteredEngineer

Where arethey now?


Career Academies UK

Offering a unique experience of the world of work, the twoyear Career Academy for 16 to 19 year olds is supported byemployers. You will need to be studying a Level 3qualification and you will benefit from:

Six-week paid internship with a local employer during the summer

Special employer-led lectures, seminars and company visits

One-to-one mentoring by an experienced employee volunteer

Networking opportunities with other Career Academy students around the UK


Skills Training

Traineeships

Want to go straight into work after school? Can’t find anapprenticeship, or unsure what area you want to go into?

A Traineeship might be for you.

Coleg Cambria has teamed up with local employers to offer aroute from school into work for 16 and 18 year olds.

Traineeships offer young people the chance to start theircareer through a combination of learning options and paidwork experience, within a career sector of their choice.

Students will receive a training allowance so will be earningwhilst they get their qualifications and a Traineeship may leadonto an Apprenticeship, Employment or into FurtherEducation.

There are numerous different vocational areas that are onoffer and there are also real work experience placementsavailable with local employers.

Work Placements offer paid work experience of up to oneyear, which enhances employment prospects.

For more information, or to sign up for a Traineeship,contact Student Services on 0300 30 30 007 or [email protected]

NAME: Alex Millington

COURSE: Traineeships – VocationalLevel 1


WHAT NOW:Currently working as aRentals Assistant for Reid andRoberts

AFTER THAT: Progress within the companyand work up to managementlevel

Where arethey now?




Where to Find Us

Please note that every effort has been taken to ensure that the details contained within this guide were accurate atthe time of going to print. There are minimum numbers of students required for each course to run. Should there beinsufficient numbers to run a particular course, then every effort will be made to enrol students on a similar,appropriate course. Coleg Cambria reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the provision ofcourses and other details contained within this publication.

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Coleg Cambria Deeside

Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4BR01244 831531

1 Coleg Cambria Llysfasi

Ruthin, Denbighshire,LL15 2LB01978 790263

2 Coleg Cambria Northop

Holywell Road, Northop,Mold, CH7 6AA01352 841000

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Coleg Cambria Wrexham Training

Felin Puleston, Ruabon Road,Wrexham, LL13 7RF

01978 363033

4 Coleg Cambria Yale

Grove Park Road, Wrexham, LL12 7AB01978 311794

5 Coleg Cambria Yale

Bersham Road, Wrexham,LL13 7UH01978 317322

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