New College Swindon sent out a message to all students and parents/carers last night (March 6) to make them aware that a case was confirmed at their Queens Drive campus.
They have taken a number of proactive measures to deal with the situation, including a full deep clean of all relevant areas, and additional ventilation in spaces the learner may have visited.
This was completed overnight to ensure the campus remains safe and fully operational, the college said in their message.
It is not clear exactly which day the case was first reported/identified.
The College said: “Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs.
“It spreads through the air when a person with active TB coughs or sneezes, but it is treatable, preventable and curable.”
The message also asked students and parents/carers to look out for the following symptoms over the coming weeks: a cough lasting more than three weeks, chest pain, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss.
“If any of these occur, please seek medical advice promptly,” the message read.
According to the NHS, TB is an infection that can be treated with antibiotics, but can be serious if not treated.
There is a vaccine for TB, which is recommended for some people who are at higher risk of catching it, or getting ill from it.
More details can be found on the NHS website.