NPTC Group of Colleges
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Welsh: Grŵp Colegau NPTC | |
| Motto | More Than Just an Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Further education college |
| Established | 1931 |
| Chief executive | Mark Dacey |
| Students | 20,000 |
| Location | , |
| Website | nptcgroup |
The NPTC Group of Colleges (Welsh: Grŵp Colegau NPTC) is a further education college in Wales, with campuses throughout Neath Port Talbot and Powys. It was formed following the merger of Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) and Coleg Powys on 1 August 2013.[1]
The college offers a programme of full-time, part-time, and higher education courses across its 8 campuses.[2]
Provision
NPTC Group offers a wide range of further education courses including A levels, BTECs and other vocational courses; the college offers higher education and part-time courses, including certificates, diplomas, BSc and BAs.[3] NPTC Group of Colleges is a collaborative partner of the University of South Wales, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Wrexham Glyndŵr University, and Pearson.
Former students
Some notable former students include Michael Sheen,[4] Dan Lydiate,[5] Ashley Beck,[6] James Hook,[7] Justin Tipuric,[8] Duncan Jones[9] and Paul James.[10]
References
- ^ "Three new bodies created as six colleges merge in Wales". BBC News. August 2013.
- ^ "NPTC Group of Colleges Prospectuses". Issuu.
- ^ "Welcome to NPTC Group of Colleges". UCAS Progress.
- ^ "Michael Sheen and The Right Honourable Peter Hain receive College Fellowship Awards". NPTC Group of Colleges News.
- ^ "NPTC Group sends Good Luck Message to Dan". NPTC Group of Colleges News.
- ^ "Ashley Beck Player Profile". Ospreys Rugby.
- ^ "Top Squad From NPTC". NPTC Group of Colleges News.
- ^ "Ospreys Degree of Success". NPTC Group of Colleges News.
- ^ "NPTC Group Score a Great Appointment as Duncan Jones Returns to College". NPTC Group of Colleges News.
- ^ "Top Squad From NPTC". NPTC Group of Colleges News.