Plumbing News

Impressive Skills medal haul for College students
Gower College Swansea is celebrating after scooping an amazing 20 medals at the recent Skills Competition Wales suite of events.
Skills Competition Wales aims to raise the profile of skills in Wales and offers students, trainees and apprentices a chance to challenge, benchmark and raise their skills by taking part in competitions across a range of sectors.

A warm welcome to Hannah
There have been some exciting developments at Gower College Swansea lately with the introduction of a new Learning Area called Built Environment, which encompasses courses in plumbing, construction, electrical and energy.
And overseeing this new department is a brand new Learning Area Manager - Hannah Pearce.

Togetherall – a safe, anonymous community for 24/7 mental health support
Our students' health, safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we're always looking for new ways to support them. We are delighted to announce that we are now offering an excellent online support service called Togetherall.
Apprentices set for national finals
Gower College Swansea is getting ready to host the national finals of a prestigious Apprentice of the Year competition on 24 January.
Among the competitors are three Gower College Swansea students who are hoping to secure a place in the Grand UK Final in Cheltenham in March.

Grand Finals beckon for College apprentices
Two students from Gower College Swansea will represent Wales on the national stage at upcoming electrical and plumbing competitions.
Jay Popham was named the winner of the recent regional heat of the SPARKS UK Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition which was held at the College’s Jubilee Court campus.

Electrical / mechanical firm welcomes students to site
Students from Gower College Swansea were treated to a recent site visit to Swansea University Bay Campus’ residential development thanks to Swansea-based RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services, who are helping the students to plan their futures for a career in the electrical and mechanical services industry.

Apprentices represent college at regional heats
Two students have represented Gower College Swansea at prestigious national apprentice competitions.
Mariusz Gawarecki, who is studying towards a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, was put forward for the HIP UK Heating Apprentice of the Year by his lecturer Mike Morris.
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