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Why Coleg y Cymoedd?

Coleg y Cymoedd offers a wide range of Full and Part Time courses from Entry to Degree Level together with specialist Apprenticeship and Work Based Learning training. Our facilities are second to none. You will be studying your chosen course in one of our four campuses, each equipped with specialised equipment and training facilities specifically designed to help you prepare for your chosen career. We also provide a range of café’s, restaurants, fitness and wellbeing studios, hair and beauty salons to enhance your college experience.

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Learners study at Coleg y Cymoedd each year
1200
Employers working in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd
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Campuses at Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach
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Courses available across 22 subject areas
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Cymoedd celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards
26 July 2022 Cymoedd celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Awards Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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Cymoedd learners produce eye-catching mural with local artist
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Cymoedd’s learner to swim for Wales
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Plumbing star Ruben Duggan becomes WorldSkills UK finalist
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Cymoedd celebrate learner success
11 July 2022 Cymoedd celebrate learner success Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
Reflexology learner sets up her own business thanks to help from Tafflab
8 July 2022 Reflexology learner sets up her own business thanks to help from Tafflab Read more about the topic this article is pertaining to.
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What Learners Say
“The college is recognised nationally as a fantastic establishment for developing successful athletes, and individuals. The college provided me the opportunity to develop friendships to who I am still friends with 7 years on.”
Aled Evans
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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“Coleg Y Cymoedd supported and encouraged welsh speaking students and this was a huge benefit for me. Studying at the college provided me with practical experience and life skills, which meant I had more confidence and I was more ambitious when I left for New Y...”
Emily Poole
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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“I really enjoyed the bike maintenance. It was great to be given the opportunity to take part in hands on practical work that taught us helpful new skills outside of the classroom environment.”
Kai John Ward
Bike Maintenance /Duke of Edinburgh
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“I am so thankful to Coleg y Cymoedd for introducing me to Future Elite Sports, as well as for my tutors Phil Thomas, Daniel Thomas and the football coaching staff for helping me achieve this goal of mine. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today with reg...”
Owain Jones
Level 3 in Sport
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“It was absolutely amazing to find out I’d won not just one, but three awards. I’m not the most confident person so getting this recognition has been a huge confidence boost for me. As a photographer, the awards have helped to build my credibility professio...”
Tracey Dobbs
Foundation Degree Photography
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“I had always enjoyed doing painting and decorating projects such as renovating my children’s bedrooms or helping friends put up new wallpaper. Seeing the finished work would make me feel really proud and I knew that it was something that I wanted to pursue f...”
Carrie Seymour
Painting & Decorating
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“Coleg y Cymoedd is a fantastic college with amazing tutors. They were so patient and adapted to my individual needs. I am so grateful for my training and I am now following my passion of running my own business as a Reflexologist. It’s never too late to star...”
Adele Elliott
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
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“I chose Coleg y Cymoedd as I attended an Open Event and the tutors were so passionate about the course that I was interested in. I’ve had a great experience and learnt a lot of new skills. One of the highlights has been working alongside a professional photo...”
Megan James
Level 3 Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects
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“I would definitely recommend Coleg y Cymoedd and the courses on offer, it is a nationally-recognised college with excellent facilities. It has good access, knowledgeable and experienced tutors as well as helpful learning resources which are free for all learne...”
Connor Paskell
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
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“The staff are approachable and easy to talk to and made the college a great environment to be in. Having such a practical element in the course also aided me in getting coaching jobs as I had already had a lot of hands-on experience coaching at college.”
Caitlin Morris
BTEC Level 3 in Sport
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Public Facilities
Restaurants
The College has four training restaurants that are run jointly by staff and learners and open to the public to use.
Restaurants
Fitness & Wellbeing
Fitness suites are available to use by students, staff and members of the public.
Fitness Gyms
Day Nurseries
Coleg y Cymoedd has day nurseries at Nantgarw and Ystrad Mynach.
Nurseries
Salons
Our beauty salons offer an extensive range of Hairdressing, Beauty and Complimentary Therapies.
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Aberdare

Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN

01685 887500
Nantgarw

Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY

01443 662800
Rhondda

Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ

01443 663202
Ystrad Mynach

Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR

01443 816888
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