Swansea College
About the Centre
Swansea College is one of the largest colleges in the region of south west Wales. It places the concepts of widening participation, lifelong learning and equal opportunities at the forefront of its operations, and continues to strive for excellence and quality in the development and delivery of its complete portfolio.
Mission statement
We will strive to achieve excellence by providing innovative education and training that enables individuals and communities to realise their economic and social potential.
Staff involved in delivering the WBQ
A level and the Arts
| Caryn Morgan | WBQ Coordinator, |
| Jenn Barnes | Mentor |
| Jess Thomas | Mentor |
| Sport Lifestyle and Business | |
| Emma Vincent | WBQ coordinator |
| Vicky Frampton | Mentor |
| Leah Furlong | Mentor |
A strong team of staff in both faculty work areas work together to deliver the WBQ programme.
Students
Students following the WBQ Advanced Diploma:
A level and the Arts
Students follow a two-year programme alongside a range of AS/A2 subjects.
Sport, Lifestyle and Business
National Diploma in business
National Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Students studying these courses have the opportunity to follow the WBQ.
Delivering the Bac
In the Faculty of A level and the Arts, the WBQ core will be delivered over three hours per week with additional time allocated to mentors to bring together the other elements of the programme.
Taught language sessions occur during the first year with a range of languages on offer including French, Spanish and Mandarin. Many students follow an AS programme in MFL.
In the Faculty of Sport, Lifestyle and Business, the WBQ core is fully integrated into the BTEC Nationals on offer. The language module is delivered in Year 2 of the programmes. Strong links with local schools allow community participation hours to be gained.
In Travel and Tourism, the Individual Investigation is undertaken as part of a residential study visit to Spain where their Spanish language skills are also put into practice.
Enterprise students have taken part in GE Global Challenge and reached the final round. Students have also taken part in a Social Enterprise Day at Swansea University.
Guest speakers are invited for key presentations including Major Rees from Army Careers Wales.
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