Graig Campus

The Graig Campus is the largest of the five campuses of Coleg Sir Gâr and is based close to the village of Pwll on the South West Wales coast in Llanelli. With views over the neighbouring Gower peninsula, the Campus is a great place to study with a range of well-resourced teaching facilities and the Hwb, a contemporary designed, student area for personal support and learning.

Within the Hwb are a range of learner support functions such as learner mentors, a careers office, counselling suite, learning pods and the Student Union. Upstairs houses a social area for students to relax which is adjacent to a Starbucks Coffee Shop and the campus Library which contains a comprehensive range of e-resources, books, magazines, papers, journals and IT equipment.

There is a great feeling of community and vitality at the campus brought about by a mix of enthusiastic students studying different disciplines. They are nurtured, cared for and guided by dedicated and experienced members of staff who help them reach their maximum potential, enabling them to move to their next stage of learning, whether it is at college, university, employment or self-employment.

Also based at the campus is Sir Gâr 6, the College’s A-Level facility which includes the More Able and Talented (MAT) programme and the Sports Academy which provides sporting opportunities for elite athletes in a range of sports. There are specialised facilities to support education, learning and training in a number of Curriculum Areas. These include:

• a computer aided engineering centre utilising industry standard software packages;
• engineering and manufacturing equipment incorporating CNC machines, digital laser scanning technology and 3D printer;
• the Forge Fitness Suite and Sports Hall, available to all learners;
• the Forge Theatre, a flexible professional facility with state-of-the-art sound, video and lighting;
• a sports analysis suite, two gymnasium and a weights facility housing modern training equipment;
• an international standard all-weather sports training pitch and three grass pitches;
• superb hair dressing and beauty salons;
• a professional dance studio;
• a television, film and recording studio;
• Roland Music Academy incorporating the latest electronic musical equipment from Roland;
• Well-equipped science and computing laboratories.

All classrooms are well-equipped with Wi-Fi technology for learning. The campus is the main centre for AS and A level courses as well as, access to higher education, creative industries, sport, public services, engineering, computing, business, travel and tourism, health and social care and hair and beauty.

Graig Campus
Sandy Road
Pwll
Llanelli
SA15 4DN
 
01554 748000

Jobs Well Campus – Carmarthen School of Art

Jobs Well Road is the main campus for art and design at the college and houses the Carmarthen School of Art. The School has a history which dates back to 1854. The campus is a purpose-built art facility and as a consequence has a unique and friendly art school ambience, dedicated to art and design activities. The campus is located next to the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David’s Carmarthen campus and shares resources with the university. The campus provides students with a wide range of facilities for activities such as stone carving, metal forging and casting, wood carving, ceramics, textiles, fashion, painting and drawing, photography, graphics and digital illustration.

There are state of the art facilities for computer-aided art and design; jacquard loom weaving; laser welding and fastening of fashion/textiles garments; and laser cutting.

The campus also houses the Henry Thomas Gallery, which is used for student and public exhibitions throughout the year and in particular is one of the venues for the faculty's large scale end of year student exhibitions. Students may also work outside and in the grounds of the campus where there are wood, stone and steel sculptures on display as well as works in progress, making it an exciting and creative place to study.

Jobs Well Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3HY 

01554 748202

Pibwrlwyd is a friendly campus in a rural setting on the outskirts of the market town of Carmarthen which is also the commercial centre for a large and thriving area. The campus is home to a wide range of curriculum that spans further and higher education. Key activities on the campus include Art and Design, Animal Science, Automotive Engineering, Business and Management, Catering and Hospitality, Equine Studies, Leisure & Tourism, Teacher Training and Veterinary Nursing. All activities are well supported by resources and facilities including:

• a state of the Art Animal and Equine studies building housing reptiles, fish and amphibians
• an indoor and outdoor riding arena with disabled access
• a dedicated Art, Design and Fashion facility
• excellent Automotive workshops
• modern ICT equipment and laboratories
• Merlin’s training restaurant which is open to the public and available for meetings & seminars
• large refectory and café
• a well-stocked Learning Centre / Library

The location, facilities and staff all create a close learning community on the campus where everyone is supportive and caring towards the students’ needs.

Pibwrlwyd
Carmarthen
SA31 2NH 

01554 748261

Ammanford
Carmarthenshire
SA18 3TA

01554 748318 or 748505

Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA32 8NJ 

01554 748578