College News

Gower College Swansea scoops a further two major apprenticeship awards

Gower College Swansea has been awarded the coveted titles of ‘UK Digital Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ and ‘UK Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the FE Week and AELP AAC National Apprenticeship Awards. The College was the only Welsh provider to win an award and the only provider in the UK to secure two awards at the event.

A Refreshing Day Out at Rhossili Bay

Students were delighted to finally have the opportunity to relax together and socialise at one of Gower’s most popular beaches. Rain looked likely, but fortunately, the weather stayed dry and mild during our group visit.

 “It’s one of the best views I’ve ever seen, and Worms Head Island reminds me of my favourite beach at home,” said Nick, who is originally from Cambodia.

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama success for Byddia and Jae

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales and attracts some of the most gifted students from around the world.

They provide specialist practical and performance-based training in music and drama and compete for the best students globally, enabling students to enter the world of music, theatre, and related professions.

Gower College Swansea Virtual Annual Student Awards 2021

For the second consecutive year, the Gower College Swansea Annual Student Awards moved online and proved, once again, to be a fantastic virtual celebration of learner achievement.

The event comprised of 23 separate award categories from across the College’s wide range of provision including full time, part time, apprenticeships, employability programmes and Higher Education courses.

Update on Centre Reviews Outcomes

The Centre Review process has now been completed and all grades have been sent to WJEC.

If you requested a review you will be emailed a response and the outcome by the end of today - Monday 5 July.

There will be another opportunity to appeal once the final grades are published by WJEC on 10 August (A Level) and 12 August (GCSE).

Information on how to do this will be provided with your results on the above dates. You will also be sent information shortly to inform you when and where to collect your results.

International Graduation - Class '21

Second year International students recently celebrated their A2 Graduation at our Sketty Hall Business School.

Gower College Swansea apprenticeship scheme named best in UK

Gower College Swansea won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year at the annual Tes FE Awards, which recognises the best further education organisations supporting learners across the UK. Tes, formerly known as the Times Educational Supplement, is one of the leading media outlets for the education sector. 

Businesses encouraged to enhance staff’s digital skills with fully funded training

Gower College Swansea is encouraging businesses in South West Wales to enrol their staff onto fully funded digital training to ensure they have the skills to take advantage of the latest technologies and tools.

With nearly 40% of the UK’s working population lacking digital skills, the College is urging businesses to sign up staff to their suite of fully-funded work-based learning qualifications to help bridge the skills gaps in this area. 

Gower College Swansea becomes first Welsh TWI CL Approved Welder Training College

Gower College Swansea is the first college in Wales to be certified as a TWI (The Welding Institute) Certification Ltd Approved Welder Training College; tutors are now TWI certified to carry out inspection and examination of test pieces and can deliver training

Gower College Swansea supports Carers Week

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers – supporting family members and friends who are older, have a disability, mental or physical illness or who need extra help as they grow older.

During Carers Week 2021, Gower College Swansea is inviting health and care services, schools, employers and businesses across the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers.