If studying full-time is not for you, then an apprenticeship with NPTC Group of Colleges could be exactly what you are looking for.
Pathways Training part of NPTC Group of Colleges is a proud provider that delivers personalised, industry-recognised qualifications across Mid and South-West Wales. All our assessors have a vast amount of industry experience and knowledge to support learners with their qualifications and employers along their journeys.
We have very successful apprenticeship programmes with some exceptional companies, such as: DVLA: Neath Port Talbot Council, Welsh Rugby Union (WRU); Swansea City FC and Powys Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health board.
An apprenticeship or work-based learning gives you the chance to gain valuable experience in a real job and get nationally recognised qualifications, all whilst earning a wage!
You can find a career in lots of areas including:
Accountancy, Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanics, Business Administration, Care/ Clinical healthcare, Construction, Childcare & Playwork, Customer Service, Engineering Hospitality, Motor Vehicle, Body Shop Repair, Retail Management and Team Leading & Management.
For more information, please contact us:
pathwaystraining@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Phone
Pathways Neath College: 0330 818 8002
Pathways Newtown College: 0330 818 9442
Apprenticeship Ambassador Catrin Dreams of One Day Opening a Nursery
Welsh-speaking apprentice, Catrin Morgan, is fulfilling her career ambition of working with young children and would like to open her own nursery in the future.
Catrin, 18, from Pontarddulais, is working towards a bilingual Apprenticeship Level 3 in Children’s Care, Play and Learning Development (Practice) through City & Guilds, delivered by Pathways Training, part of NPTC Group of Colleges. She hopes to progress to a Higher Apprenticeship to support her career ambition.
Due to her passion for the Welsh language and apprenticeships, Catrin has been appointed an Apprenticeship Ambassador by Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (CCC).
“I am really enjoying my apprenticeship at Cylch Meithrin Pontarddulais,” said Catrin, who is also a part-time retail assistant for Primark. “I have always wanted to work with children because I love seeing them develop and being able to help them.
“Hopefully, I can work myself up to a higher level and a full-time job in Cylch. My aim is to open my own nursery one day.”
Speaking about her Apprenticeship Ambassador role, she said she is keen to promote the benefits of being an apprentice and bilingualism.
“Doing an apprenticeship is far better because I am able to learn more in one day than in a week in college,” said Catrin. “Being an ambassador, I can help advise others about the benefits of learning in the workplace with an apprenticeship if they are not sure what they want to do.
Claire Quick, Catrin’s tutor and assessor from Pathways Training at NPTC Group of Colleges, said: “Catrin is in the early stages of her apprenticeship and has done really well in her assessments. She is working with children aged two and three years and is developing her skills and confidence.’’
