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Activities and Events 2011-12

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Contents: PageSport 3-4

Leisure and Fitness 5-6

Dance 7

Group Activities and Trips 7

Environment 7

Welsh Culture 8

Personal Development 9

Relaxation 9

Events 10

Tutorial Sessions 10

Freshers’ FayreWednesday 7 September TycochThursday 15 September Belgrave RoadShowcasing the student events and activities programme this is an opportunity for you to try out and sign up for activities. You will find out more from students who have been involved in the previous year’s activities and talk to local partners who can support you during your time at College.

Contact: Rob Baynham (Tycoch) 01792 284042 [email protected]

Patricia Meredith (Belgrave Road) 01792 890726 [email protected]

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Sport:

Table TennisMonday 1-3pm Sports Centre Tycoch Monday & Friday 1-3pm Common Room, Belgrave RoadOpen session for all levels of ability.

SquashMonday 1-3pm Sports Centre TycochOpen session for all levels of ability.

5-a-side League Friday 1-2pm Sports Centre TycochThe 5-a-side league is open to teams from all areas and all abilities. Fixtures take place on Friday lunch times with a prize at the end of each term for the winning team.


Basketball Training: Monday and Thursday 4-5pm Sports Centre Tycoch or LC Swansea Fixtures: Wednesday 2-5pmGower College Swansea has an excellent record for Basketball in Wales. Having won a number of Welsh Colleges championships and cups the team repeated this success in 2010-2011. Sessions are suitable for experienced players and beginners.


Volleyball Training: Monday 1-3pm Swansea Uni Training: Tuesday 4-5pm Sports Centre TycochOpen session for all levels of ability.

Contact: Marcus Coxon (Tycoch) 01792 284235 [email protected]

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Netball AcademyTraining: Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Friday 1-3pm Sports Centre Tycoch Fixtures: Wednesday 1-4pm

Contact: Sarah Lewis (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Rugby AcademyTraining: Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Friday 1-3pm Fixtures: Wednesday 1-4pmGower College Swansea runs a rugby academy for elite and developing players.

Contact: Dan Cluroe (Tycoch) 01792 284115 [email protected]

Ladies Football Academy Training: Monday 1-3pm and Friday 1-2pm Fixtures: Wednesday 1-4pmContact: Jane Bateman/Andrew Stokes (Tycoch) 01792 284115 [email protected]@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Men’s Football Academy Training: Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Friday 1-3pm Fixtures: Wednesday 1-4pmContact: Richard South (Tycoch) 01792 284115 [email protected]

Ladies and Men’s Hockey AcademyTraining: Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Friday 1-3pm Fixtures: Wednesday 1-4pmContact: Sian Fowler (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Cricket AcademyTraining: Monday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Friday 1-3pmCricket coaching is organised by staff at the Gorseinon campus, with the academy programme providing playing, coaching and touring opportunities for students.

Contact: Mike O’Brien (Belgrave Road) 01792 890786 [email protected]

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Leisure and Fitness:

Wii Club Nintendo Wii gaming is available in the common room areas on the following sites:

Tycoch, Llwyn y Bryn, Broadway, Kingsway and Belgrave RoadThis includes, Wii Sports, Sports Resort, World Cup football, Wi Fit and Personal trainer to name a few.

Contact: Anne Pitman(Tycoch) 01792 284223 [email protected]

Surf ClubWednesday 1-4pmLearn to surf on local beaches with fully qualified instructors. All equipment provided.

Contact: Ian Peabody (Tycoch) 01792 284195 [email protected]

Lee Hopkins (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Zumba Wednesday 1-2pm Sports Centre TycochContact: Sports Centre (Tycoch) 01792 284088

Circuit Training Thursday 1-2pm Sports Centre TycochContact: Sports Centre (Tycoch) 01792 284088

Pilates Thursday 1-2pm Sports Centre TycochContact: Sports Centre (Tycoch) 01792 284088

Keiser Cycle Spinning Sessions (Booking is required)Thursday 12-1pm Sports Centre Tycoch

Contact: Sports Centre (Tycoch) 01792 284088

Tycoch Sport Centre

Belgrave Road GymMonday 1-3pm, Tuesday 11am-1pm and Thursday 12-1pmContact: Rob Baynham (Tycoch) 01792 284042 [email protected]

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Student Membership

All Gower College Swansea students are welcome, all you need to do is bring your membership fee, student ID card and a photo to your induction which you will need to book at our reception desk.

As a member you will be intitled to the following during term time*: • FREEuseofgymfacilities •Discountedsquashcourthireat£2.00percourt (including racket hire) •FREELunchtimeexerciseclasses •Discountedfitnesstesting - including a personal training programme

*Term time includes: Monday - Friday 7am - 4.30pm (excluding holidays).

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Dance:

Drama:

Orchestra:

DanceacademyThe dance academy offers students a chance to take extra classes in technique an choreography and develop work for performance.

From September to December a piece of work will be developed for a performance at the Taliesin arts centre. This evening celebrates dance at Gower College Swansea from across all the courses. Opportunities to be involved in workshops and see performances is also given over the year.

Contact: Julie Hobday (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

DramaAcademyAs part of the College’s Academy programme we are offerning students a chance to further their experience of acting and drama by giving master classes and specific training in a range of performance skills. This includes residential activity at the Royal Shakespeare Company and performances at Theatre Einon.

This course will also be excellent preparation for those students wishing to apply for Drama School or entry into University to study drama related undergraduate programmes.

Contact: Mike Waters (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

College OrchestraThe college orchestra generally meets every Wednesday afternoon from December through March and is compromised of students of all standards and any instrument.

With regards to repertoire, as many of the students already have exposure to standard orchestral music through either the A’Level course or external ensembles, we concentrate on popular genres such as musical theatre, film and pop / rock.

In collaboration with other members of the performing arts faculty the Orchestra has already held several successful “themed” evenings in venues such as the Taliesin Theatre, Welsh Millennium Centre and Canolfan Gorseinon.

Contact: Leigh Phillips (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Group Activities and TripsThere are a number of team building activities, outdoor activities, sports and visits to local sporting events and attractions that can be organised for student groups through group tutors.

They include:

• Surfing Indoor (LC Swansea) and Outdoor (Llangennith)

• Indoor Rock Climbing (LC Swansea) and Outdoor (Gower)

• Orienteering (Pembrey Country Park)

• Residential Activities (Gower)

• Centre for Alternative Technology

• Perriswood Archery

• Sports Activities (5 aside football, multisports)

• Indoor Track Cycling – Newport Velodrome

• Caving

• Gorge Walking

• Group Spinning Classes (Sports Centre)

• Millenium Stadium Tour

Costs will vary depending on the number of students and type of activity. Please request these activities well in advance (a minimum of 2 months would be advisable) as permissions need to be gained, health and safety paperwork completed and instructors booked in plenty of time.

Contact: Rob Baynham 01792 284042 (Tycoch) [email protected]

Patricia Meredith (Belgrave Road) 01792 890726 [email protected]

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Group activities and trips are a great way to try out new activities and get to know the other students in your group. In 2010 Students tried out new activities including:

Go Karting Supakart Newport Students from electrical installation and engineering travelled to Newport to take part in a full Go Kart Grand Prix at the Supakart Karting Centre. This session included 3 hours of Karting in 200cc professional Go Karts capable of 45mph.

“All students had a fabulous time at the Newport Karting centre and they supported each other throughout the various rounds. There was a lot of excitement for the final, with lots of cheering in support of their fellow colleagues.” Jimmy Grinter, Course Tutor.

Indoor track Cycling Newport Velodrome Public Services students completed an indoor track cycling session with the Welsh National Coach. Track cycling is the same type of riding as performed by Chris Hoy at the Olympics. This is a great session for building confidence with all students managing to ride near the top of the track by the end:

“Initial thoughts of “oh my god we can never do that” were soon replaced by “I do not believe we were able to do that.” Despite the incline of the slope no one was incapable (after a few training moments) of attaining the top of the slope at the end of the session.

The groups of mixed abilities all had a successful time. All sessions were broken down into easy manageable tasks and the training given was of a very high standard. The students were all stoked by the experience and on the whole expressed a wish to do it again. A very worthwhile experience.” Ian Peabody, Lecturer.

Kayaking North Dock LlanelliA group of complete beginners from IT had a great day out at the North Dock Water sports centre in Llanelli. They spent the day learning basic kayaking and canoeing skills and doing some team building activities. Staff and students managed to spend some time in the kayaks in between falling in the water.

“The Kayaking was offered to IT students as an opportunity to collect evidence for their Welsh Baccalaureate course. It was a lovely way to end the first year of the course as it provided them with a chance to work together. The activity was out of their comfort zone but it did encourage the group to try something different.” Bev Morgan, Course Tutor.

Horse Riding Parc Le Breos Riding Centre GowerStudents from Hairdressing took part in a full day of horse riding on Gower. This involved learning basic riding skills and riding through some of the most beautiful countryside in Wales.

IndoorSurfing LC SwanseaCatering students had a blast on the indoor BOARDRIDER at the LC Swansea. These sessions involve a mixture of body boarding and surfing with all equipment provided.

“The feedback that I received from the students was that the surfing was an excellent activity and that as an enrichment activity it definitely added to their experiences at Swansea College.” Ioan Lodwig, Course Tutor.

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The Kenya Project is another environmentally aware project that provides support to Madungu Primary School in Kenya with Charitable work and educational visits to Kenya once a year.

Contact: Pat Reid (Tycoch) 01792 284094 [email protected]

Patricia Meredith (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Environment:

Sustainabilty and the EnvironmentAn appreciation of the importance of the environment and how we can use the Earth’s resources is essential to the health and well being of us all. In the college we try to promote sustainability in number of ways

The student led Environment Group Gorseinon (EGG) meets weekly in room F9 in the student services building at the Belgrave Road campus.

On the Environment website which you can access via X-point, you’ll find links to green and ethical local shops and websites, including Lush and Gringo who generously donated gifts for the Christmas Raffle.

Throughout the year there are a number of environmental events open to the whole college including guest speakers and other intitiatives organised by students.

Contact: Deb Vine (Belgrave Road) 01792 890766 [email protected]

Welsh Culture:

Welsh Club – Clwb CymraegWelsh club will give students the opportunity

to improve or start Welsh conversation skills; join the Urdd who run Urddaholics for this age group and who organise the Milenium Volunteer scheme which invloves training and providing a CRB for free.

Contact: Rhian Williams (Tycoch) 01792 284287 [email protected]

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Personal Development

Student Council Three meetings a year (including the Student Conference in February)Become a Class Rep and sit on the Student Council! You can: • improve student life by representing your class. • bid for up to £1500 to improve a service across the College or improve your curriculum area. • improve your skills and CV and....

...make new friends, meet like-minded people over three free lunches!

Contact: Julie Mason (Tycoch) 01792 284127 [email protected]

Become a Student Enterprise Champion Student can earn £6.50 per hour. When they are chosen they will also form membership of “The Young South Wales Chamber of Commerce.

What are the rewards? Fun, meeting loads of new friends and you’ll get paid for it!

Contact: Sue Poole (Tycoch) 01792 284164 [email protected]

Chris Tubb (Begrave Road) [email protected]

If you would like more advice on volunteering in the Swansea area please contact Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS). All students engaged in voluntary work can work towards the Millennium Volunteers Award.

Contact: Julia Thomas-Stock (SCVS) 01792 544039 Felicitie Walls (Millennium Volunteers Award) 01792 544000

Active Young People (AYP) Introductory WorkshopIf you are interested in working with young children in sports and lesiure environment? The AYP Introductory Workshop aims to support all AYP deliverers to:

• Understand and carry out their role as organisers.

• Organise safe, fun, purposeful physical activity for all young people.

• Work generally within the aims and philosophy of the Active Young People programme, and the specific aims of the programme for which they will deliver.

• Explain the aims, purpose and values of the AYP programme – and the specific programme.

• Adapt their sessions to include young people with a range of abilities, disabilities or special needs.

• Demonstrate good practice when working with young people.

Contact: Active Swansea 01792 635476 www.activeswansea.com

Oxbridge ProgrammeIf you are aiming to study at Oxford or Cambridge, the Oxbridge programme will provide individual support to guide you through the entry process.

Contact: Felicity Padley (Belgrave Road) 01792 890755 [email protected]

NPLQ – Lifeguarding QualificationThe National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification is available at a reduced rate for Gower College Swansea students.


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Reaching Wider – HE and the summer UniversityStudents will find out more about the HE conference in April and the Summer University, an annual initiative organised by Swansea University and Swansea Met. Summer University gives students a taste of the academic and social aspects of university life and the opportunity to gain60 extra UCAS points.

Contact: Richard Durran (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Charity Events Student groups organise activities to raise money for charity throughout the year. If you would like to join in with the fund raising please contact the tutors listed below:

Wales Air Ambulance (IT Students)Contact: Bev Morgan (Tycoch) 01792 284085 beverly.morgan.morgan@ gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Cancer Research UK (Sports Students)Contact: Jayne Bateman (Tycoch) 01792 284115 [email protected]

Religious GroupsChristianity ExploredAn opportunity to learn more about Christianity.

Contact: Glyn Griffiths (Tycoch) 01792 284391

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October2011

Appointing Class Reps EuropeanLocalDemocracyWeek Monday10-Friday15 Democracy in action! Now you have had the opportunity to get to know each other, you can vote for class reps to represent your views about your course and the College facilities available. This week is also an opportunity for you to tell us about your first impressions of the College through the first Students Talking Questionnaire.

Contact: Sue Risley (Tycoch) 01792 284073 [email protected]

DiversityWeekBelgrave Road and Tycoch Monday 17 - Thursday 21Contact: Jane John (Tycoch) 01792 284269 [email protected]

DiversityFayreBelgraveRoadThursday20 Tycoch Tuesday 18Each year around 1,000 people attend this event which celebrates the diversity of our college and local community. Students, staff and community groups organise a vibrant array of displays, activities and performances for the fayre.

Contact: Jane John (Tycoch) 01792 284269 [email protected]

Class Rep Training Belgrave Road Wednesday 19Tycoch Friday 4 NovemberClass reps will have training to enable them to represent their area, develop their skills and establish their role.


September2011

College Events Programme:

Induction Monday 6 - Wednesday 8An opportunity for you to get to know each other, the College, the requirements of the course and the events and activities at the College before you start lectures.

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Global Enterprise Challenge Round OneTycoch Monday 7 - Friday 11Belgrave Road Monday 14 - Friday 18 (Final week commencing 13 February 2011) The students must complete the challenge within the hour and tutors can put forward students from this session to attend the finals in January in the Main Hall.

Contact: Sue Poole (Tycoch) 01792 284164 [email protected] Chris Tubb (Begrave Road) [email protected]

First Student Council MeetingBelgrave Road Wednesday 23 Tycoch Thursday 24 The first opportunity for class reps to represent their curriculum area and you get lunch in the bargain.


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February2012

HealthyLifestyleDay Tycoch Thursday 2 Belgrave Road Wednesday 8Take part in a range of new activities and learn more about healthy living.

Contact: Anne Pitman (Tycoch) 01792 284223 [email protected]

Annual Student Conference Friday10 The event enables you to give your feedback on all aspects of college life. There is cash up for grabs too, with opportunities to bid for up to £1500 from the Student Feedback Fund.


Global Enterprise Challenge Final Week commencing Monday 13 Contact: Sue Poole (Tycoch) 01792 284164 [email protected] Chris Tubb (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Student Progression to the next level DEADLINEforapplications:Friday24 Apply for the next level of your course. Guidance can be offered by both the advice and guidance team and Careers Wales West.

Contact: Beth Hawkins (Tycoch) 01792 284177 [email protected]

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March2012

MisCŵlCymruStudents and staff at Gower College Swansea celebrate the launch of Mis Cwl Cymru [Cool Wales Month] on St David’s Day.

Contact: Rhian Williams (Tycoch) 01792 284287 [email protected]

Money Week Belgrave Road and Tycoch Monday 5 - Friday 9 A series of exciting workshops and exhibitions will be held during tutorial times enabling you to look at making the most of your money.

Contact: Anne Pitman (Tycoch) 01792 284223 [email protected]

KenyaProjectDay Thursday 15 Contact: Pat Reid (A Level and the Arts) 01792 284094 [email protected]

Guarantee Your Future Event (venue and date to be confirmed) Local and national providers of employment and training present at this external event to give information and advice about opportunities in the Swansea area.

Contact: Careers Advisors: (Tycoch) Anna Hill [email protected], Clare Howard [email protected] or Rhian Davies [email protected]

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April2012

Higher Education Fayre Wednesday 13An opportunity to find out more about HE at Gower College Swansea and meet reps from Cardiff, Swansea, Swansea Met, UWIC and Glamorgan Universities.


Student Council Meeting Belgrave Road Wednesday 25 Tycoch Thursday 26 The last Student Council meeting of the year but perhaps the most important when there is an update on the bid activity undertaken at the Student Conference and the Class Reps feedback on their experience this year.


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Broadway Fashion Show (Venue to be confirmed)With a highly successful, roller coaster fashion extravanganza last year Gower College Swansea’s Broadway Hair, Beauty and Holistic Centre is now developing it’s next big event.Contact: Broadway Centre (Tycoch) 01792 284049

June2012

Festival of the Arts June Anyone with an appetite for art, a passion for performance or a flair for fashion should head to Llwyn y Bryn this month. The work of art, design, media, fashion and photography students from Gower College Swansea are on public display during their annual Festival of the Arts.

As well as the exhibits, music and performing arts students will take to the stage and the fashion students feature their work on the catwalk.

Contact: For more information or to book tickets for any of the public performances at Llwyn y Bryn contact 01792 284021.

Progression Enrolment Monday 25 - Friday 29 Those students who applied to the next level of the course in February and achieved their results enrol for next year – no queuing for them in August!

Contact: Beth Hawkins (Tycoch) 01792 284177 [email protected]

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Annual Student Awards (venue and date to be confirmed) Our Annual Awards celebrate the success of our Gower College Swansea students.

There are student categories and a Best Tutor/Lecturer award. Local sponsorship is invited from businesses for each category. Students, parents, sponsors and local dignitaries attend on the night.

Contact: Rebecca Hicks (Tycoch) 01792 284046 [email protected]

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This high quality programme of tutorial sessions gives our students the opportunity to get the most out of their College experience. They also tie into the themes of the Welsh Assembly Government Framework for tutorial.

As a Student

As aTutor

You can select the tutorial sessions or events you want yourtutorgrouptobenefitfrom– just ring the contact person. All we ask is that you support the activity by staying with the group whilst it is delivered.

You can talk to your tutor in a Tutor Group Session to agree whichsessionsyouwouldfindparticularly useful.

Tutorial Sessions

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Emotional Wellbeing

Contact: Jane John (Tycoch)01792 [email protected]

Equality and Diversity workshops are available on request as part of tutorial or course delivery.

Workshops are suitable for full or part time students at different levels and take approximately one hour, but can be longer or shorter as necessary.

Sessions are very interactive, using quizzes, games, scenarios, video clips and the students’ experiences to explore issues and promote awareness.

Contact: Anne Pitman (Tycoch)01792 [email protected]

Contraception* At the end of the session students will be able to:

• Identify all forms of contraception • Understand how each form of contraception works and where they are available from

* Female students are required for this session to be effective. For male only classes, this will be covered under Sexual Health.

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EqualityandDiversityWorkshop This session engages students in a range of activities exploring their own attitudes and beliefs and promoting awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues, including:• Prejudice, stereotyping and labelling• Bullying, harassment and discrimination• Language and terminology • Equality legislation - rights and responsibilities• Diversity in the UK• Cultural awareness• Different religions and beliefs• Equality issues affecting different groups e.g. disabled people, women, men, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender), young people, asylum seekers etc.

Religion and Beliefs Workshops This session engages students in a range of activities to explore their own attitudes and beliefs and promote awareness and understanding of different religions and beliefs, including:• Key practices and beliefs of different religious groups• Major festivals and celebrations• Rules for diet• Dress codes• Differences and similarities between different religions• Experiences of people of different faiths in the UK

Additional Workshops and Events Equality workshops on race, disability, gender, sexual orientation and age are also available as part of tutorial and cross-College events, celebrating equality issues including:• Black History Month (October)• Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January)• LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) History Month (February)• International Women’s Day (8th March) • Refugee Week (18-24 June)

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Sexual HealthAt the end of the session students will be able to: • List the different STI’s, signs and symptoms • Identify if the STI is treatable • State what GUM clinic stands for and what they do • Understand the implications of not practising safe sex

Know Your Limits A tutorial session on the impact of alcohol on students and society. At the end of the session students will be able to:

• Identify the effects on behaviour from drinking too much alcohol • Understand the impact of being introduced to alcohol at an early age • Identify the impact of effective advertising • List reasons why young people drink and identify the facts behind alcohol

Streetwise A very informative and police checked session about personal safety. At the end of the session students will be able to:

• Identify how they can minimise the risks of being mugged by an opportunist • List the practical considerations to take into account if they have been mugged • Be aware of keeping safe when travelling

Staying Safe On-line At the end of the session students will be able to:• Identify the importance of keeping themselves safe while having fun on-line and know how to ensure it • Understand what can happen to digital photo’s which are shared on-line • Identify potential risks of chatting to strangers on-line • Know what to do if they are being bullied online

Healthy Lifestyles At the end of this session a student will be able to identify:

• What is ‘actually’ in a can of Coke• How many teaspoons of sugar are in a Mars bar• How much fat is in a standard bag of crisps• Simple diet changes that could make a big difference to their lives.• The benefits of getting active in a fun way• There will be an (optional) interactive exercise to look at ‘how old their lungs are’ and what is in a cigarette.

High Priority This tutorial session about legal and illegal drugs will give students a broad understanding of the social and personal impact of taking drugs. At the end of the session the students will be able to:

• Identify legal and illegal drugs and list their effects• Identify the changes to the mind and body when drugs have been consumed• Understand the terms ‘possession’ and ‘supply’ • Identify how drugs are manufactured• Identify the classification of key illegal drugs• Understand conviction terms in relation to the class of the illegal drug

The impact of Cyber World (Including cyber bullying)This tutorial focuses on the behaviour of people on line at the of this session the students will be able to : • Identify the impact their behaviour on-line could have on their future career • Understand the impact cyber bullying can have on the victim and their close family and friends • Be clear about their responsibilities, with regards to cyber bullying as a student of Gower College Swansea


Reaching Wider: HE and the Summer UniversityInterested in finding out more about HE? This session explains the advantages of Higher Education [HE] and provides information on the range of supporting programmes offered by some universities e.g. UniGlam’s Target programme.

Students will find out more about the HE Conference in April and the Summer University, an annual initiative organised by Swansea University and Swansea Met. The Summer University gives students a taste of the academic and social aspects of university life.

Visits by previous college students (who have now entered HE or university) can also be arranged to share their knowledge of specific courses at their universities.

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Contact: Rhian Williams (Tycoch) 01792 [email protected]

Welsh Language and CultureThis tutorial session will be interactive with a range of resources. The purpose of this session is to determine, in a light hearted way, what are students’ assumptions and perceptions concerning this topic and gain new knowledge.

The following are some of the topics covered in this session:

• Wales is one of the oldest cultures in the world • Welsh language is spoken in a variety of communities in other countries, including Patagonia in South America. • A brief history of Wales

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Contact:

Careers Advisors (Tycoch) Anna Hill, Lare Howard, Scott Gwynne or Eiry Davies 01792 284130 or 284350(Belgrave Road) Audrey Elliot 01792 890748 [email protected]

Introduction to Careers Wales ServicesSuitable for all students and all courses. The group sessions are aimed at raising student awareness of the range of services offered by Careers Wales West.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Know the range of services Careers Wales offer 2. know who their Careers Adviser is 3. Know how to access services i.e. how to make an appointment

Introduction to UCAS and Completion of Stamford TestSuitable for students considering progression into Higher Education. The session aims to raise student awareness of the opportunities available at Higher Education.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Have an understanding of available HE qualification options 2. Have an understanding of how and when to access UCAS information 3. Understand the UCAS application process 4. Understand what to do if they receive unexpected grades 5. Be aware of year out options 6. Complete the Stamford test and be aware of the courses that match their interests

Applying for HE: Personal StatementsSuitable for students seeking a place in Higher Education. The session aims for students to gain knowledge of the importance of completing Personal Statements:

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Be aware of the importance and significance of the Personal Statement within the UCAS Application form 2. Be able to identify their relevant skills and qualities and know how to provide evidence for them in a Personal Statement 3. Be able to link current skills and knowledge to the course they are applying for 4. Present themselves positively to admissions tutors (selling themselves) 5. Know where to access further help and resources to complete their Personal Statements

Applying for HE: Finance in Higher EducationSuitable for students seeking a place in Higher Education. The session aims to aid decision making and to inform students of various funding issues in HE. It will inform students of potential living costs and helps students to prepare for their HE finance application process. It also gives a basic understanding on budgetary items and an outline of special funding circumstances

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand what funding is applicable to them 2. Awareness of basic budgeting skills 3. Know the amount of available funding 4. Know the timescale of funding applications 5. Where to locate other sources of funding 6. Understand potential earnings after HE 7. Broaden their knowledge of further sources of help

Job Interview Skills and TechniquesSuitable for students seeking employment and training following their course of study. Aimed at raising awareness and developing skills in presenting a positive self-image to employers and training providers at job interviews.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. To raise awareness of the importance of preparation for interview 2. Know of ways in which you can prepare for an interview 3. How to structure your answers during an interview

Mock Interviews Suitable for all students. Mock interview sessions involve the students completing an application form and an employer interviewing the student in relation to their application form. Each interview takes about 15 minutes at the end of which, the employer will give positive, constructive feedback. The feedback can be valuable in preparing the students for attending a real interview for further education, employment or training. Employers are able to influence and help young people to become more confident.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Experience completing an application form and attending an interview 2. Receive personalised feedback on performance at an interview with constructive and supportive suggestions on how to improve and develop techniques 3. Know how to effectively prepare for an interview 4. How to make a good impression at an interview 5. How to structure answers at an interview

Job Search Suitable for students seeking employment and training. Basic job searching techniques on where to search and how to find appropriate vacancies for employment and training.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Be aware of the range of methods employers use to advertise job vacancies 2. Know how to access appropriate websites 3. Be aware of the local and national Employment Agencies 4. Know how to write a speculative letter to an employer

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Curriculum Progression OptionsGroup sessions outlining the progression options (further education, training or employment) appropriate for the career and vocational area of study.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Be aware of the options for further study, employment or training that are available on completion of their current course of study

2. How to access information about the progression options 3. To begin the process of applying for suitable progression options 4. Be aware of the local labour market information (LMI) and trends in local employment patterns

Creating a CV Suitable for students wishing to secure employment and training following their course of study. Group work session aims to enable students to construct and create a CV. Session includes exemple CVs created for students seeking employment and training.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand what a CV is and how to put one together 2. To be aware of what to include in a CV 3. To know the difference between a skill and a quality and how to fit them into a CV 4. List and produce evidence of 3 statements in order to make up the personal profile of a CV

Application Forms Suitable for students seeking employment and training following their course of study. Aimed at raising student awareness of the importance of presenting themselves as an appropriate, positive and effective applicant in written applications to employers and training providers.

Student Learning Outcomes: 1.Know and understand the importance of the application form (secures an interview) process 2. Know standards required for the completion of job application forms

Individual Advice and Guidance with a Careers AdviserImpartial, unbiased and confidential careers guidance for students. Most appointments generate a careers action plan (MFD) for the client.

Individual Help and Support with Interview PreparationIndividual coaching and support with preparation for impending interviews for Further or Higher Education, employment or training. This may or may not involve an individual mock interview of about 15 minutes at the end of which, the adviser will give positive, constructive feedback.

The adviser can help the student become more confident and to promote a positive self-image both in writing and attending interviews.

Contact: Nick Davies (Tycoch) 01792 644444

Individual Advice and Guidance with a Personal AdviserImpartial and confidential information and advice with a Personal Adviser who can assist with barriers to accessing or progression into education, employment and training.

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Contact: Dave Churchill (Tycoch) 01792 644444

Individual Advice and Guidance with the Special Needs Careers AdviserImpartial, unbiased and confidential careers guidance for special needs students. Most appointments generate a careers action plan (MFD) for the client.

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Contact: Priscilla Dawson or Ian Cockrill (Tycoch) 01792 [email protected]@gowercollegeswansea.ac.ukMark Ludlam (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

The Learning Zone UnwrappedA session designed to help students at all levels make the most of the Learning Zone for their independent learning. At the end of the session the students will be able to:

• Carry out a simple Learning Zone catalogue search (WebOpac) • Navigate the Virtual Learning Zone (VLZ) effectively • Distinguish between different information resources and understand the benefits of each

Succeed at UniA session designed for students who are progressing to HE and facing the complex demands of higher-level research and independent study. At the end of the session the students will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of higher-order research demands • Use the Advanced features of the WebOpac • Navigate an online journals database • Recognise the areas in which they need further support and how to get it.

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Contact: Sue Poole (Tycoch) 01792 [email protected] Tubb (Belgrave Road) [email protected]

Start Your Own BusinessThis workshop will look at setting up a business from business planning to marketing and finance. A range of guest speakers, role models and resources from The Welsh Assembly are available to support these sessions and an external company can arrange more detailed industry specific workshops if anyone is interested in setting up their own business.

IndustrySpecificEnterpriseSessionsIndustry specific bespoke Enterprise Days can be organised with industry role models and specific industry related enterprise activities developed for tutor or class groups. Please ask for more details.

TeambuildingA variety of resources and games are used to deliver highly effective teambuilding sessions with students. Careers Wales can also be invited in for an hour, half a day or a whole day to deliver activities to build a strong team ethos within a group. A booklet with the full range of activities is available to view.

Problem SolvingA range of resources are available to look at the many different enterprise skills including problem solving. In 2009 Media and Travel and Tourism students worked for a half day with these resources. This has proved to be very effective in improving problem solving skills.

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Creativity Resources are available to deliver sessions on creativity in enterprise including problem solving, innovation, spotting and creating opportunities, lateral thinking and ideas generation. Previous creative sessions with students have ranged from building a college of the future to developing a new product. These sessions involve working as a team to create an end product.

Students will develop a number of enterprise skills during the Teambuilding, Problem Solving or Creativity sessions including development of:

Attitude: including self-knowledge, belief and confidence, motivation, determination, aspiration and competitiveness.

Relationships: including communicating and networking, working with others, managing difficult situations, negotiation, persuasion and influence and presentation.

Organisation: including planning, managing resources, decision making, managing risk, analysing and researching and vision and goal setting.

Swansea Bay Enterprise Centre Sketty HallDuring 2010 an exciting new facility has been launched to enable students and staff to hold enterprise training, events and activities. This newly refurbished accommodation will offer students and staff the opportunity to hold their enterprise sessions in these high quality rooms which include 2 breakout rooms, conference style facilities and full IT facilities.

Global Enterprise Challenge Round 1: 22 -27 November 2010 Final on Thursday 20th January)Round 1 of the Global Enterprise Challenge can be undertaken during a tutorial session. Each tutorial group will undertake an hour’s enterprise activity during which they will use a number of enterprising skills such as teamwork, creativity, problem solving, working with others and many more.

All materials, power points and any other resources needed will be supplied. Some of these session can be supported if tutors are not comfortable undertaking the event

The students must complete the challenge within the hour and Tutors can put forward students from this session to attend the Finals in January in the Main Hall.

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