About Us
Our mission is : “Raising aspirations and maximising potential’.
The college will make a major impact on the economy of the heads of the valleys region by increasing the acquisition of basic and higher level skills and qualifications for employment or higher education; and so support the development of healthy and sustainable communities.
The college will be recognised across the region as a centre of excellence for all learners from 16 onwards. The college will provide first class education and training both on campus and in the workplace, making full use of the Welsh Baccalaureate, at levels one to three, and foundation degrees at levels four and five.
Merthyr Tydfil College was established on the present site in 1955. Courses are managed under three faculties: Business & Lifelong Learning, Services to People and Technology.
About 850 students follow full time courses and a further 3500 enrol part-time. The College holds a large Work based Learning contract, has a vibrant Commercial Services unit and has achieved more Enterprise Scholarships that any other FEI in Wales. Recent years have seen a steady increase in student numbers, an improving quality profile and a strengthening of the institution’s financial position. The College holds Investors in People status, the Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark and the Careers Wales Quality Award. Some 280 individuals are employed at the College, of whom about 190 are lecturers. A major programme of improvement to the College estate is in progress with approximately £1.8 million spent in the current academic year.
The College is committed to equality of opportunity and increasing access and participation rates. To this end it operates a flexible admissions policy and provides for individual needs in the design of learning programmes. Free childcare is available in the College Nursery as is considerable financial assistance for eligible students.
Our vision is that:
“We will be a true community college integral to the fabric of Merthyr Tydfil; this will be achieved through our reputation for being innovative and responsive to the needs of individuals, community groups and business. Merthyr Tydfil College will be at the heart of community life, not only in relation to education but also playing a role in leisure, entertainment, the arts and healthy living.
We will raise the aspirations and exceed the expectations of everyone involved with us through the excellent quality and range of our services.
Our staff and students will be proud to be part of Merthyr Tydfil College, will be valued in a friendly and supportive environment and will share the rewards of our success”.
