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3 Visit the College

4 #findyours

6 All about Glynllifon

7 On the Farm

8 Hostel Life

9 Here to Help

9 Health and Happiness

10 Your Course

Programme Information11 Agriculture

11 Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing

12 Equine Studies

12 Forestry and Countryside Management

13 Independent Living Skills

13 Land-based Engineering

14 Short Courses

How to Apply15 How to Apply

15 Compliments, Comments or Complaints

15 Equal Opportunities

15 Changes & Cancellations

16 How to Contact Us

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Open Events and Taster Sessions give you the opportunity to find out more about the courses on offer at Glynllifon.

You will be able to ask about courses, college life, find out about the facilities and resources, and meet staff and students.

Set in Glynllifon’s historic grounds and Country Park, Glynllifon campus has fantastic learning resources within a magnificent location.

#Findyours at Glynllifon, view our show reel on YouTube...

open events 2016-201816/2/2017 - 17/2/2017 Taster Courses Year 11 —

28/6/2017 Open Day 13.00 - 16.00

26/10/2017 - 27/10/2017 Taster Sessions Year 11 —

4/11/2017 Open Day 10.00 - 15.00

8/2/2018 - 9/2/2018 Taster Courses Year 11 —

27/6/2018 Open Day 13.00 - 16.00

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“I came to Glynllifon to improve my understanding of the agricultural industry. I’d definitely recommend the course because I’ve learned a lot since being here.”

Sallie-Ann Roberts, Agriculture Level 3

“I decided to come to college instead of staying on at school because I wanted to pursue a career which was animal-orientated. The course is really varied and interesting, and has given me a broad understanding of animal management. When I finish my studies, I’m hoping to follow an apprenticeship at a veterinary clinic, and become a veterinary nurse.”

Chloe Rayfield, Animal Management Level 3

“I’ve loved my course – it’s given me a great mix of the practical and the theory, so that I can go on to university with a solid foundation. It’s helped build my confidence, and given me a better idea of exactly what I want to do.”

Joseff Davies, Countryside Management Level 3

Have you found your course? Are you now looking forward to starting college?

Use the hashtags #findyours #foundmine on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share your experience!

#findyours

Watch Sallie’s story online

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“If you love horses like me, then you’ll really enjoy the Equine Studies course – I’ve learnt so much!

Because I live in Aberystwyth I stay at Glynllifon’s Hostel. I was nervous to begin with, but I’ve made lots of new friends and had a great time.”

Alwenna Jenkins, Equine Studies Level 3

“The tutors on my course were so helpful, and nothing was ever too much trouble. I’m going on to study at Level 3 and, after that, will be going back home to the farm where I’ll be using my new skills to develop the family business.”

Aaron Roberts, Agriculture Level 2

Watch Alwenna’s story online

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The Glynllifon campus boasts a wide range of facilities especially designed for land-based courses.

Animal Studies Centre

The Animal Centre includes the animal park and exotics facility. The Centre houses a wide variety of small animals, poultry, aquatic and reptile facilities, together with an aviary.

Engineering Centre

The purpose-built facilities allow students to gain experience working on a wide range of machinery. The college has recently invested in new welding bays, a virtual reality welder and has extended the workshop area.

The £7.4 million Llifon teaching block opened in September 2011, providing:

• contemporary classrooms• IT rooms• library & resource centre• a large lecture theatre• a well-stocked exotic

animal facility• kitchens

The Equestrian Centre

The college owns its own horses and has stables for fourteen animals. It includes indoor and outdoor riding arenas, both designed to British Horse Society (BHS) specifications, and an on-site cross-country training course.

Forest & Sawmill

Recently refurbished and extended, the sawmill gives students experience of commercial forestry within their course. The 300 hectares of farm and forestry land offers a practical insight into countryside management.

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The Glynllifon farm, including the woodland, extends to 300 hectares, and is a great environment for studying countryside management and agricultural studies

Agriculture students will gain hands-on experience on Glynllifon’s working farm which has:

• A crossbred Autumn calving dairy herd• A Spring calving Stabiliser and Welsh Black beef herd• A lowland flock of 500 Llŷn ewes • 50 Continental terminal sire flock• A pig herd of 50 Welsh and Hybrid sows

For regular updates about life on ‘Fferm Glynllifon’ visit and Like: facebook.com/FfermGlynllifonon the

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Students and staff are involved in shaping new developments in farming.

‘Fferm Glynllifon’ is an innovation hub for beef and pork. Recent investments at the farm include the cattle roundhouse and a state-of-the-art pig unit.

The farm works closely with Farming Connect on innovative schemes and pilot projects, that it is hoped will lead to developments in the wider farming sector.

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For students from further afield Glynllifon’s hostel, situated on campus, offers comfortable accommodation during the week.

Hostel wardens provide evening and overnight support and supervision.

Residents can make use of the TV room, pool tables, table tennis and gym equipment, as well as self-catering kitchens and lounge areas.

Regular evening activities include cooking sessions, fitness sessions and clay pigeon shooting. Additional activities are arranged by hostel wardens.

Hostel Fees

For information about hostel fees contact enquiries.glynllifon@gllm.ac.uk or 01286 830 261.

No charge is made for half-terms, Christmas and Easter breaks. The fees include breakfast (Monday – Friday) and evening meal (Monday – Thursday).

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We want your college experience to be a positive one, which is why we offer a number of support systems designed to keep you healthy, happy and safe.

The Learning Support Team can help you with:

• short or long-term support with your studies

• accessing specialist equipment for specific difficulties, such as dyslexia

• specialist support if you have visual or hearing impairments

• notifying exam boards of any special requirements

Your Personal Tutor can help you with:

• disability support• finding a Mentor• problems with your

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Learner Services

We have friendly teams in each college, who can give you advice on:

• planning a personalised learning programme

• applying for courses• course fees• transport to and from college• gaining extra help with Welsh,

English or Maths• careers guidance

Money Matters

As a student, you may be entitled to some financial support, and our Learner Services teams can help you look into and apply for:

• Education Maintenance Grant (EMA) – if you’re aged 16-18 and study for more than 12 hours per week

• Welsh Government Learning Grant FE – if you’re aged 19+ and need help with your costs whilst studying

• Learner Support Fund (LSF) – if you’re studying full-time, and need help with costs associated with your course, such as studio fees, uniforms, etc.

Any questions? Please contact:

Glynllifion Campus:• 01286 830 261• enquiries.glynllifon@gllm.ac.uk

For more, visit our website:www.gllm.ac.uk/learner-information

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>>If you study with us, you will follow your own Programme for Learning, made up of:

• A vocational qualification (e.g. NVQ, BTEC),

Your programme may also include:

• The Welsh Baccalaureate

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications

• Additional vocational qualifications

For more information about Programmes for Learning, contact our Learner Services team at Glynllifon on enquiries.glynllifon@gllm.ac.uk or 01286 830 261

The Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your full-time course.

Worth up to 120 UCAS points, and equipping you with transferable personal and business skills, it is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Wales, Europe and the World, and take part in community engagement and work experience.

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Programme Title

Foundation Level 1

Land-based Studies (Agriculture & Horticulture) Level 1

Intermediate Level 2

Agriculture Level 2

Advanced Level 3

Agriculture Level 3

*For information about Appreticeships 08445 460 460 or busnes@gllm.ac.uk

animal studies& veterinarynursingAs an Animal Studies student, you’ll develop skills and knowledge in a range of associated subjects such as Animal Health & Welfare, Training, Breeding, Nutrition, Grooming and Business Management.The college works in partnership with a group of affiliated training and assessment Veterinary practices to deliver the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, which is approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Programme Title

Foundation Level 1

Land-based Studies (Animal Studies & Equine) Level 1

Intermediate Level 2

Animal Studies Level 2

Advanced Level 3

Animal Management Level 3

Veterinary Nursing Level 3

These Agricultural courses will help you to develop skills and knowledge in a range of associated subjects such as Livestock, Grassland and Crop Production and Farm Management.

While the farm is managed on a commercial basis, we also work in conjunction with institutions such as Bangor University to establish projects and farm trials.

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The Equestrian Centre’s facilities include two arenas – one indoor and one outdoor – both designed to BHS specifications, alongside a stable block for fourteen horses and a cross-country training course.

As a student, you’ll develop skills and knowledge in a range of associated subjects such as Equitation, Fitness, Training, Health, Breeding and Business Management.

Programme Title

Foundation Level 1

Land-based Studies (Animal Studies & Equine) Level 1

Intermediate Level 2

Equine Studies Level 2

Advanced Level 3

Equine Studies Level 3

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Intermediate Level 2

Countryside Management (including Forestry) Level 2

Advanced Level 3

Countryside Management (including Forestry) Level 3

forestry & countryside managementThese practical courses will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge in a range of associated subjects such as Conservation, Habitat Management, Pest Control and Chainsaw Use, with opportunities to take further technical certificates of competence.

The forest is managed within the ‘Glastir’ Woodlands Management Scheme. Areas of the farm are also within Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and European Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), which offer further opportunities for learners.

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independent living skillsGlynllifon runs a number of courses for students with moderate or severe learning difficulties which are tailor-made to meet individual needs. Support for the learning is discussed and agreed with students, parents or guardians and relevant professional agencies.

The emphasis of the provision is to develop life skills and essential skills, including numeracy and communication. Students develop self-confidence by participating in teamwork and enterprise activities. Working closely with Careers Wales and other agencies enables students to progress to sheltered work or to other courses at the college.

Students have the opportunity to experience a range of activities including: Care of Animals, Conservation, Cookery, Craftwork, Gardening, Equine Studies and Personal Care.

Facilities include purpose-built engineering workshops and machinery used on the college’scommercial farm.

Learners gain real-life experience working on land-based machinery in the new welding bays and extended workshop area.

Programme Title

Foundation Level 1

Land-based Engineering Level 1

Intermediate Level 2

Land-based Engineering Level 2

Advanced Level 3

Land-based Engineering Level 3

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Glynllifon also offers a range of short courses for the agricultural and land-based sector.To book a course or to find out more information, please contact 01286 830 261 alternatively for up-to-date course listings visit: facebook.com/CyrsiauByrGlynllifonShortCourses

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• Abrasive Wheels

• ATV (Quad Bike)

• Brushcutter/Strimmer

• Cattle Hoof Trimming

• Chainsaw Maintenance and Operation

• Dry Stone Walling

• Emergency First Aid for Land-based Industries

• Fencing

• Health & Safety

• Hedge Laying

• Lambing Techniques

• Lawn Mowing

• Mini Digger

• Mole Control

• Pest Control

• Pesticide Application

• Riding & Road Safety

• Safe Use of Sheep Dips

• Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines

• Shearing

• Tractor Driving

• Tree Climbing/Using a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness

• Welding

• Welfare of Animals in Transit

• Wood Chipper

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Don’t leave it too late before applying - courses at college fill up fast!

Ready to Apply?If you know which course you want to apply for, you can use the application form enclosed, apply online, download an application form from the website or collect one from any of our Campuses. When you’vecompleted it, please return it tothe Glynllifon Campus.

Resource FeeThere is an annual Resource Fee for students joining the college each September. For information about the fee for September 2017 or 2018 contact enquiries.glynllifon@gllm.ac.uk. This payment will provide you with a personal email account,

or complaintscompliments, comments

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai prides itself on its attention to customer care and the procedures that support this. Please contact us if you wish to make any comments about any of our services.

Equal OpportunitiesGrŵp Llandrillo Menai challenges discrimination in all its forms and monitors the effectiveness of its Equality & Diversity policies, which can be found on the Grŵp website.

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internet access, curriculum resources and library access, as well as a college ID Card and the printing of your work in the classroom or in the IT workshop.

You will be required to pay your Resource Fee when you enrol in your first week at college.

The Board of Governors and staff wish to ensure that all those who are part of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai are fairly treated. Each college is pleased to provide specialist advice and support to enable students and visitors with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to access our facilities and services.

Changes & CancellationsThe details in this brochure are believed to be correct at the time of publication. Grŵp Llandrillo Menai cannot be held responsible for changes to courses or cancellations which are unavoidable. Some courses will only run if sufficient student numbers are achieved in advance. Please check the details of your course prior to enrolment.

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