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Gower College Swansea to get world-class skills boost

Gower College Swansea is to get a world-class skills boost after being selected to join an elite training programme.

The College is one of 12 leading institutions (colleges and Independent Training Providers) to have been selected to join the skills revolution by becoming part of WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence.

A demonstration of world-class skills

Gower College Swansea joins forces with WorldSkills UK to demonstrate world-class skills.

Students at Gower College Swansea demonstrated their world-class electronic engineering skills when they took part in a virtual training event with students from across China.

The event was the first of its kind to be held in Wales, and was organised by WorldSkills UK, the education and skills charity, supporting its programme to exchange best practice in skills development with countries around the world.

VQ Day 2018 – students celebrate vocational success

As Gower College Swansea celebrates VQ Day 2018, some of our current students have been talking about why they chose to follow the vocational route through college.

Chloe Houlton is currently studying towards a Level 3 Diploma in Spa and Body Treatments at the Broadway Centre, having previously completed a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques.

Almost 4,500 students start academic year at Gower College Swansea

Almost 4,500 full time students have started the new academic year at Gower College Swansea – signing up for A Levels and vocational courses in a range of subject areas including accountancy, engineering, hair & beauty and plumbing.

They are joining the College at an exciting time, with the imminent completion of renovation work and refurbishments set to enhance student facilities.

Important information on the collection of certificates (BTEC, City & Guilds etc)

CERTIFICATES: BTEC / CITY & GUILDS / EAL / VTCT / CACHE / NCFE / IFS

Certificates for many awarding bodies will be available shortly for collection from the college (see the end of this notice for specific details). A card will be posted to you detailing the collection times and informing you of the collection processes. The cards will read as follows:

NB: All students who receive a postcard notifying that their certificates are ready for collection MUST bring the card in to claim the certificate.