Coleg Gwent

As one of Wales’ top performing colleges, we’re made for greatness. For over a century, we’ve been on a mission to offer something for everyone and help local people make it in their chosen career path in the education sector and beyond.

Our five campuses are located in Usk, Ebbw Vale, Crosskeys, Newport and Cwmbran – so studying on your doorstep couldn’t be easier. With full-time, part-time, university level, e-learning, access and apprenticeship qualifications, there's something for everyone. We cater for all levels, whether you’re just beginning your journey in the education sector, having a career-change, looking to enhance your skill-set, or returning to education after many years. Everyone is welcome at Coleg Gwent and we’re proud to be a friendly, inclusive and diverse college where our community spans all age-groups, from school-leavers to mature-learners.

Thousands join us each year to enjoy our high-quality teaching, extensive support, extra-curricular activities and excellent outcomes. Our tutors are experts in their fields and our industry-standard facilities enable learners to develop the skills required for their chosen career path. Our strong links and working partnerships with local employers help us to develop the curriculum of the future and address skill shortages. So, our graduates leave college with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to pursue or advance their career in the education sector.

So, whether you’re looking to get into a career in the education sector or looking for ways to upskill through continuing professional development, we’ve got a course for you.

Qualifications

CACHE Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 
Recognising the essential support work carried out in schools and colleges, this course is designed to aid progression in the children's workforce within primary and secondary schools and colleges and provide transferrable skills. Units are assessed in your school/college placement and through written assignments.

CACHE Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 

Following on from the Level 2 qualification, this course is designed to help those in a school support role recognise the essential support work carried out in schools and how it helps children achieve their potential. This course adds support for progression and transfers across the children's workforce within schools. 

City & Guilds Award in Education and Training Level 3 

Covering the knowledge and skills needed by teachers/trainers in further education or skills training, this course gives you a fundamental understanding of your role and responsibility relating to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting learners’ needs. 

PCET (Post-Compulsory Education and Training)
Study your PCET (Post-Compulsory Education and Training) and get qualified to teach over 16s, from school-leavers aiming for University to adult learners embarking on a career change, and those returning to the classroom after years out of education.

Professional Certificate in Education (ProfCert) in Post compulsory Education and Training (PcET) 

This is the route to you will take if you have not previously completed a degree. This flexible course gives you a recognised qualification to work in the post compulsory education and training sector (adult education) in colleges, sixth form, adult and community-based education, work-based training providers and offender learning settings.

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) in Post compulsory Education & Training (PcET) 

This is the route to you will take if you are a graduate. These flexible courses will give you a recognised qualification to work in the post compulsory education and training sector (adult education) in colleges, sixth form, adult and community-based education, work-based training providers and offender learning settings. 

A range of other courses

We also offer a number of courses relevant to becoming an educator in a further education setting and advancing your skills and interests in your field. View our full range of courses here or register for our next Virtual Open Event to discover more about joining one of Wales’ top performing colleges.