Coleg Gwent ( en, Gwent College) is

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' largest

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college at various locations in the former county of Gwent,

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. It has 24,000 students ranging from

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leavers to mature students. A wide range of part-time and full-time academic and vocational courses are on offer at the college.

Campuses

The college operates from five campusesColeg Gwent Campuses
/ref> – City of Newport,

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, Usk and

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. The college's administrative headquarters are located at the Usk campus. There are also two 'Learn-IT' centres, based in

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and Cwmbrân. These offer flexible, drop-in courses on a range of

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subjects as well as

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and

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Collaboration

The college works in collaboration with the five

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in South East Wales to provide an extensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages.

Student support

Coleg Gwent has a range of learner services to help support students. These include a library and computer and information resources and a

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Vocational training

The college also has a range of vocational training facilities. These include a training restaurant and hair and beauty salons at the Crosskeys campus
virtual tour available
, Ebbw Vale, Newport and Pontypool. There are also workshops for students studying engineering and construction. In addition, Usk campus offers agricultural courses and has a working farm
virtual tour available
, equestrian centre and animal care centre on its premises.

References

External links

Coleg Gwent website
{{authority control Further education colleges in Blaenau Gwent Further education colleges in Caerphilly Further education colleges in Monmouthshire Further education colleges in Newport, Wales Further education colleges in Torfaen Organisations based in Newport, Wales