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Adult Training & Skills 2016/17

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Welcome to the Bridgwater College Adult Training & Skills Guide 2016/17.As you will see when you look through the Guide, there is a wonderful range of courses available, which may help you to train for your work, to progress your career, to gain a new qualif ication, or to learn new skills and hobbies.

As well as the variety of course subjects, there are also various levels for differing abilities, with different places and ways of delivery, so learning might not necessarily be at the College itself.

If there is something you want to do which isn’t included in this Guide, please contact us to discuss your requirements, as we can often arrange for courses to be run if there is demand – we just need to know about it!

Please also visit our website, as that is where our most up-to-date course information is published, with new courses which didn’t make it in time for this Guide, or which are responding to demand throughout the year.

For further information on any of our courses or training, you can come to our open events, contact our Information and Guidance team, or pop in to the College to speak with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Welcome

3Visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk for all course details! For course advice, call 01278 441234.

Applying and SupportWe look forward to meeting you at Bridgwater College, and are here to support you and to let you know the options, opportunities and support available to you as a student.

Our Information and Guidance team offers an impartial, confidential service to help you decide which type or level of course is most appropriate for you. Our Student Support team offers guidance on funding, health and wellbeing, and support for those with learning diff iculties and disabilities.

To join one of our courses, call the Information and Guidance team on 01278 441234 or visit our website and follow the links on the course information page.

Applying and Support . . . . . . 1Diary Dates . . . . . . . . . . 2About Us . . . . . . . . . . . 3Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Traineeships and Apprenticeships . 6Levels and Listings . . . . . . . . 7

Access to Higher Education . . . 8Art, Design and Media . . . . . 8Animation . . . . . . . . . . . 8Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . 8Photography . . . . . . . . . . 8Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 9ATA Assessment . . . . . . . . 9Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 9Body and Paint . . . . . . . . . 9Cycle and Motorcycle . . . . . . 9Heavy Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 9Light Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 9

Motorsport . . . . . . . . . . 9Business, Administration, Professional and Management . 10Accountancy . . . . . . . . . 10Administration and Office Skills . 10Business . . . . . . . . . . 10Human Resource Management . 10Management . . . . . . . . . 10Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Teaching and Training . . . . . 10Civil Construction Engineering 12Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) . . . . . . . 12Health and Safety . . . . . . . 12Computing and Information Technology (IT) . . . . . . . 13Construction and Building Services . . . . . . . . . . 14Electrical Installation . . . . . . 14Furniture . . . . . . . . . . 14Training in the Workplace . . . . 14

Counselling and Personal Development . . . . . . . . 14Customer Service, Information and Hospitality . . . . . . . 15Advice and Guidance . . . . . . 15Customer Service and Hospitality 15Security . . . . . . . . . . . 15Early Years and Childcare . . 15Engineering . . . . . . . . . 16Short Courses . . . . . . . . 16Classroom Based . . . . . . . 16Higher Education . . . . . . . 16Training in the Workplace . . . 16English, French, Maths and Science . . . . . . . . . 17English. . . . . . . . . . . . 17English as a Foreign Language (EFL) 17French . . . . . . . . . . . 17Maths . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Science . . . . . . . . . . . 17Food and Drink . . . . . . . 17

Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary Therapies . . 18Barbering . . . . . . . . . . 18Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . 18Complementary Therapies . . . 18Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . 18Make-up . . . . . . . . . . 18Health and Safety . . . . . . 19Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . 19Managing and Working Safely . . 19Health and Social Care . . . . 19Land-based Studies . . . . . 20Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . 20Animal Management . . . . . . 20Arboriculture . . . . . . . . 20Countryside and Environmental Management . . 20Equine . . . . . . . . . . . 21Fisheries . . . . . . . . . . . 21Floristry . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Horticulture, Gardening and Landscape Design . . . . . . . 21Pesticides . . . . . . . . . . 21Music and Performing Arts . . 22Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Music Technology . . . . . . . 22Production Arts . . . . . . . . 22Dance . . . . . . . . . . . 22Nuclear . . . . . . . . . . . 22Short Courses . . . . . . . . 22Training in the Workplace . . . . 22Sport and Public Services . . . 23Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Public Services . . . . . . . . 23

Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 24 A - Z Guide . . . . . . . . . 28

Subject Listing

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Diary Dates

College Calendar 2016/2017Autumn term

Starts: Monday 5 September 2016

Half Term: Monday 24 October – Friday 28 October 2016

Ends: Thursday 15 December 2016

Spring term

Starts: Tuesday 3 January 2017

Half Term: Monday 13 February – Friday 17 February 2017

Ends: Friday 31 March 2017

Summer term

Starts: Tuesday 18 April 2017

Half Term: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2017

Ends: Friday 30 June 2017

Please note: There are no classes scheduled to take place at the Bridgwater Centre on the evenings of 13 October 2016, 23 November 2016, 17 January 2017, 9 March 2017, or 14 June 2017 because our Open Evenings are taking place on these dates.

Open Evening for EveryoneFor further information or to enrol* on your chosen course, you are invited to attend our Open Evening for Everyone on Wednesday 8 June 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at our main site on Bath Road, Bridgwater. You will be able to view our fantastic facilities, ask staff questions about courses, tour our College and enrol* on a course.

Many of our courses are very popular and fill up quickly, so we strongly recommend that you enrol as soon as you can to secure your place.

If you are required to pay fees for your enrolment you will have to either pay the full fee or the first payment (if paying by instalments) when you enrol. If you are claiming a fee remission you will be required to sign the appropriate declaration on the enrolment form.

* Enrolment for School Leaver and Higher Education programmes will take place on a different date; you will be notified of this once you have submitted a successful application.


About UsBridgwater College is a dynamic, forward-thinking community of over 20,000 students and staff, with high achievements and a host of prestigious awards, being named FE College of the Year 2016 by the Times Educational Supplement (TES).

Awarded ‘Outstanding’ status in the last Ofsted inspection, Bridgwater College has also received 14 Association of Colleges (AOC) National Beacon Awards as well as prestigious accolades for its work with employers, including a highly prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

As a provider of Higher Education (Degree-level) courses, the College also has strong links with partner universities, including: Oxford Brookes University;

Plymouth University; the University of the West of England.

Teaching and training is delivered throughout the College’s centres, at community locations, and in the workplace. The College’s excellent facilities and resources mean that we have the widest curriculum of any college or training provider in the area.

To find out more about the College, visit our website: www.bridgwater.ac.uk or see the Facilities pages in this Guide.


FacilitiesAs well as our main Centre in Bridgwater, we have specialist centres and facilities across the region, providing teaching and training in a variety of courses. We also offer training and assessment in the workplace, so there may be no need to attend the College itself.

Substantial investment has been made to ensure the facilities we provide are of industry-standard with state-

of-the-art equipment, giving you the best opportunities to learn and develop. Many of these facilities are open to the public, giving students valuable work experience in the business, but also benefitting the local community who have access to a range of services and facilities at discounted prices.

As well as these dedicated facilities, the College also

supports learners through its modern IT equipment and huge computer network, its IT Helpdesk, and multi-media services. There are also a number of eating outlets throughout the College’s centres, which offer value-for-money food and refreshments, and a College shop which is ideal for drinks and snacks, cards, stationery, stamps etc.

The McMillan Theatre

Automotive Skills Centre

Construction Skills and Innovation CentreConstruction Skills Centre Hair & Beauty Zone

Sports Zone

Energy Skills Centre

Conference Facilities

Childcare Centre


Land-based CentresLand-based areas of study include agriculture, animal care/management, animal conservation, arboriculture, countryside management, equine studies, fisheries management, floristry, horticulture, public services, sports, sports turf management and veterinary nursing.

The College’s Land-based Centres are in Cannington, Paignton and Yeovil, with £10 million having been invested in the Cannington Centre facilities which are now considered to be among the most exceptional in the South West.

Agriculture Innovation Centre Dog Grooming Salon

Cannington Equestrian Centre

The Walled Gardens of Cannington Rodway Farm

Animal Management Centre

Cannington Activity Centre

Cannington Golf Centre


Traineeships and ApprenticeshipsTraineeshipsTraineeships are short training programmes for young people who want to work in a specific industry and prepare for a future career, or progression to an Apprenticeship.

Traineeships offer young people the chance to see if an Apprenticeship is the route for them, and employers the opportunity to take on an extra pair of hands at little or no cost, for a short period of time, with a view to seeing whether an Apprenticeship could work for their business.

It is also an opportunity for employers to shape young people’s training and experience, which will benefit the business, and provide those young people with skills and attributes which they can put to use in employment.

ApprenticeshipsMore and more young people are looking to Apprenticeships as their career route, and employers are keen to employ apprentices to fill specific skills gaps and adapt to new opportunities and technologies.

An Apprenticeship is a training programme – available at a number of levels, including and beyond Degree level - which operates in the workplace, where employees work alongside experienced staff to gain specific skills, whilst also receiving tuition from a training provider, such as Bridgwater College.

Employability research conducted with 500 companies by ICM Research on behalf of the government, revealed that employers rate apprentices’ skills and experience way above candidates who have followed other career paths.

MAISIE BEETON, ThalesBridgwater College Apprentice of the Year Award


We have taken care to ensure that the information in this Guide is as accurate as possible at the time of going to print, but occasionally changes need to be made. We therefore reserve the right to change any of the courses listed, any of the fees/eligibility quoted, and to cancel courses if insufficient numbers have enrolled.

Levels and ListingsThe following pages detail the courses available for learners for the academic year 2016/17. You will see as you read through the Guide, that alongside each of our courses there is a level and sometimes a symbol, to inform you of the level of qualif ication you will be studying, and whether the course is eligible for fee remission, reduced fees or a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan.

E Entry Level programmes

1 Level 1 courses, including NVQs, pre-Apprenticeship programmes and others

2 GCSEs, NVQs, Diplomas, Certif icates, other Level 2 programmes

F2 Level 2 courses which qualify as a Legal Entitlement Qualif ication at Level 2 (see page 26 for more information)

3 NVQs, Certif icates and Diplomas, other Level 3 programmes

F3 Level 3 courses which qualify as a Legal Entitlement Qualif ication at Level 3 (see page 26 for more information)

4 Higher National Certif icates (HNC), other Level 4 programmes

5 Foundation Degrees (FdA, Fd Eng, FdSc), Higher National Diplomas (HND), Professional Diplomas/Certif icates, other Level 5 programmes

6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degrees, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees

7 Postgraduate Diplomas/Certif icates, Advanced Professional Diplomas/Certif icates

N/A Does not lead to a formal qualif ication

▲ There may be no course fees for eligible applicants. Terms and conditions apply. See page 24 for more information.

● This course is eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. See page 25 for more information.

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Photoshop Intermediate Level 2

Studio Lighting for Fashion and Portraiture Level 1

TEXTILES

Get to know your Sewing Machine Level 1

Basic Sewing Machine Skills Level 1

Intermediate Sewing Machine Skills Level 1

Creative Sewing Machine Techniques Level 1

Dressmaking Level 1

Advanced Dressmaking Level 1

Drum Lampshade Making Level 1

Vintage/Shabby Chic Textiles Level 1Access to Higher Education Diploma Business Studies Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Computing Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Education Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Forensic Science Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Health and Social Care Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Humanities Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Journalism and Media Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Science Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Science and Engineering Level 3 F3 ●

Access to Higher Education Diploma Social Science Level 3 F3 ●

ANIMATION

Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Extended Diploma in Digital Media Design (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 ●

DRAWING

Introduction to Drawing Level 1

Developing Drawing Level 1

Life Drawing Level 1

JEWELLERY

Jewellery Level 1

PHOTOGRAPHY

Basic Digital Photography Level 1

Photography Diploma Level 1

Advanced Diploma in Photography Level 3

Alternative Processes one day course Level 1

Photoshop for Beginners Level 1

ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

The art, design and media industry encompasses a diverse range of subjects. The programmes we offer provide you with the chance to explore a broad suite of creative arts including Jewellery, Drawing, Fine Art, Media, Photography and Textiles to name but a few.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATIONThe Access Diploma is a fast-track course to give you the skills to gain a place at university, even if you have no existing qualif ications and have not been in education for some time. Take out an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the Access fees and if you complete a university course, the Loan will be written off (subject to terms and conditions).

“I came to the adult learning evening classes to learn more about my Digital SLR camera and fell in love with learning again. My experience keeps getting better and better and I’m achieving goals that I never thought were possible. The teaching staff and facilities are second to none. I’m really glad I chose Bridgwater College and I’m now looking forward to the future.”

Base GamblePhotography

11▲/F2/F3 Course may be free for eligible applicants. ● Eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan!

Familiarisation IMI Assessed Outcome Modules Level 1

Resistance Spot and MAG Welding IMI Assessed Outcome Module Level 1

AUTOMOTIVE

Advanced Automotive Studies for Master Technicians Certificate Level 4 ●

Automotive Refrigerant Handling IMI Award Level 3

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation and Maintenance IMI Award Level 2

BODY AND PAINT

Aluminium Repair Bonding and Welding Techniques Level 1

Automotive Bonding and Riveting Techniques Level 1

Body Repair and Refinishing Techniques Level 1

BS4872 MIG and BS1140 Spot Welding Accreditation Level 1

Safety in Oxy/Fuel Welding Cutting and Similar Processes Level 1

CYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE

Cycle Maintenance and Repair Award Level 1

Motorcycle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 ▲

HEAVY VEHICLE

Inspection Technician Large Commercial Vehicle Level 1

Road Haulage Certificate of Professional Competence (Distance Learning) Level 3

LIGHT VEHICLE

Steering Geometry and Four Wheel Alignment Level 1

ATA ASSESSMENT

ATA Senior Fitter (MET) Familiarisation Level 1

ATA Assessment Senior Fitter (MET) Technician Level 1

ATA Senior Paint Familiarisation Level 1

ATA Assessment Senior Paint Technician Level 1

ATA Senior Panel Familiarisation Level 1

ATA Assessment Senior Panel Technician Level 1

ATA Assessment Service Maintenance Technician Level 1

ATA Diagnostic Technician Level 1

ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Level 1

ATA Senior MET IMI Assessed Outcome Module Level 1

ATA Senior Paint IMI Assessed Outcome Module Level 1

ATA Senior Panel IMI Assessed Outcome Module Level 1

AUTOMOTIVEWe have invested heavily in our Automotive provision, with a dedicated training centre in Wylds Road, Bridgwater supplementing the excellent facilities already available within the College. The College holds many awards as a result of its excellent automotive training, and is also a long-standing training provider to Ford Motor Company and delivery partner for Oxford Brookes University.

Tyre Fitting Course Level 1

MOTORSPORT

Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree Level 6

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Motorsport Level 3 ●

“Undertaking work experience within the motorsport industry can be difficult. Fortunately, the College has their own race team where they race and maintain a Radical PR-6. Being named as the Race Team Manager and winning the championship as well as Student of the Year fills me with a great sense of achievement and pride. These skills have enabled me to secure interviews with several Formula 1 teams in readiness for my future career.”

Warren MaleMotorsport Technology BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree


ACCOUNTANCY

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 ▲

AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3

AAT Accounting Diploma Level 4 ●

Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting Level 3

Computerised Bookkeeping (SAGE) Level 1



ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE SKILLS

Administration and IT Level 1 ▲

Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Business Administration Level 3 ●

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration Level 2 ▲

BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION, PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT

Business and related subjects such as accounting, office skills, human resources and management are among the most popular fields of study worldwide, with these business-related skills always in high demand.

BUSINESS

Delivering Excellent Customer Service Over the Phone Level 1

Diploma in Customer Service Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Customer Service Level 3 ●

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 2 F2 ▲

Event Planning Certificate Level 2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Customer Service Level 2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage Level 2 ▲

Warehousing and Storage Certificate Level 2 ▲

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CIPD Human Resource Management Foundation Certificate Level 3 ●

CIPD Human Resource Management Intermediate Certificate Level 5

CIPD Human Resource Management Advanced Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 7

Conflict Management Level 1

MANAGEMENT

Advanced Apprenticeship in Management Level 3

Business, Management and Communications Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Business, Management and Communications Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 3) Level 5

Certificate in Team Leading Level 2 ▲

Certificate in Management Level 3 ●

Diploma in Management Level 3 ●

Diploma in Management Level 4 ●

Diploma in Management and Leadership Level 5

Diploma in Team Leading Level 2 ▲

Diversity in the Workplace Level 1

Finding the Right Person Level 1

First Line Management Certificate Level 3

ILM Award in Coaching Level 3

ILM Leadership Development Programme Level N/A

ILM Team Development Programme Level N/A

ILM Executive Team Development Programme Level N/A

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Team Leading Level 2 ▲

Managing Absence Level 1

Managing Team Performance Level 1

Prince2 Foundation Level 1

Prince2 Practitioner Level 1

Project Management Introductory Certificate Level N/A

Role of the Manager Level 1

RETAIL

Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations Level 2 ▲

Extended Diploma in Commercial Fashion Level 3 F3 ●

TEACHING AND TRAINING

Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3

Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 ●

Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Level 3

Education and Training Award Level 3


Education and Training Award (Blended Learning) Level 3

Education and Training Award Express Level 3

Education and Training Certificate Level 4 ●

Education and Training Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4

“I feel proud to have achieved this qualification, especially as I haven’t been in an educational setting in over three decades! I had been delivering leadership to the HR function within my role but was made redundant and decided that this was a good time to get the HR qualification to back up my practical experience. With 30 years’ business experience I feel that I can bring HR and business together at senior management level.”

Amanda BrentHuman Resource Management Level 7 Advanced Diploma

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Mobile Elevating Work Platform Scissor Practical Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Scissor Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Vehicle Mounted Practical Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Vehicle Mounted Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Self-Propelled Practical Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Self-Propelled Theory Test Level 1

Plant and Vehicle Marshaller Level 1

Ride-on Roller Practical Test Level 1

Ride-on Roller Theory Test Level 1

Slinger/Signaller Practical Test Level 1

Slinger/Signaller Theory Test Level 1

Telescopic Handler Practical Test Level 1

Telescopic Handler Theory Test Level 1

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Construction Health and Safety NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

Health and Safety Test Level 1

Plant Management Safety Training Scheme Level 1

Site Management Safety Training Scheme Level 1

Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher Level 1

Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Level 1

Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher Level 1

Dump Truck Articulated Chassis All Sizes Practical Test Level 1

Dump Truck Articulated Chassis All Sizes Theory Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis up to 50 Tonne Practical Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis up to 50 Tonne Theory Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis All Sizes (Wheeled) Practical Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis All Sizes (Wheeled) Theory Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis Tracked Practical Test Level 1

Dump Truck Rigid Chassis Tracked Theory Test Level 1

Forward Tipping Dumper Practical Test Level 1

Forward Tipping Dumper Theory Test Level 1

Industrial Forklift Truck Practical Test Level 1

Industrial Forklift Truck Theory Test Level 1

Introduction to Forward Tipping Dumper Level 1

IPAF 3A & 3B MEWP Operator Training Level 1

Lifting with Excavators Level 1

Lifting Operations Theory Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Hook Practical Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Hook Theory Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Bucket Practical Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Bucket Theory Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Clamp Practical Test Level 1

Lorry Loader Clamp Theory Test Level 1

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

360 Degree Excavator above 10 Tonne Theory Test Level 1

360 Degree Excavator above 10 Tonne Onsite Assessment Level 1

360 Degree Excavator above 10 Tonne Practical Test Level 1

Abrasive Wheels in a Civil Engineering and Construction Environment Level 1

Construction Site Management Diploma Level 6

Introduction to 360 Excavator Below 10 Tonne Level 1

Lifting Operations Practical Test Level 1

Lifting Operations Theory Test Level 1

CONSTRUCTION PLANT COMPETENCE SCHEME (CPCS)

CPCS Training Day Level 1

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

With major infrastructure projects throughout the whole area, Bridgwater College is being progressive in the delivery of relevant, practical, transferable skills designed to ensure that local people can access the training they need in order to benefit from the significant investment that is coming to the region.


Mobile Elevating Work Platform Scissor Practical Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Scissor Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Vehicle Mounted Practical Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Vehicle Mounted Theory Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Self-Propelled Practical Test Level 1

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Boom Self-Propelled Theory Test Level 1

Plant and Vehicle Marshaller Level 1

Ride-on Roller Practical Test Level 1

Ride-on Roller Theory Test Level 1

Slinger/Signaller Practical Test Level 1

Slinger/Signaller Theory Test Level 1

Telescopic Handler Practical Test Level 1

Telescopic Handler Theory Test Level 1

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Computing and Systems Development HND (Year 1 of 2) Level 4

Applied Computing Foundation Degree Level 5

Applied Computing BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 6

Applied Computing BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree (Year 1 of 3) Level 6

Absolute Beginners Computing Level E ▲

Beginners Computing Level E ▲

Administration and IT Level 1 ▲

Word Processing Introduction (Workshop) Level 1

Databases Introduction (Workshop) Level 1

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Essentials (Workshop/Online) Level 1 ▲

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Database (Workshop/Online) Level 2

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Extra (Workshop/Online) Level 2 ▲

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Advanced Level 3 ●

Extended Diploma in IT Level 3 F3 ●

Presentations Introduction Level 1

Spreadsheets Introduction (Workshop) Level 1

Website Design using Dreamweaver Introduction Level 1

Website Design using Dreamweaver Intermediate Level 2

COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

Computing and information technology are part of just about everything that touches our lives. At Bridgwater College we offer a wide range of computing and IT programmes at various ability levels, to suit the needs of many.

“After completing my HND in Computing I entered employment at the Met Office, who also supported me in achieving my Degree. While on my course I designed a weather observation system which is now used in countries throughout the world. This was a great experience and as a result, I was awarded Bournemouth University’s Partner College Student Prize.”

Robin JonesApplied Computing BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree


Counselling Concepts Level 2

Counselling Skills Intermediate Certificate Level 2 ▲

Counselling Advanced Certificate Level 3 ●

Counselling Practice Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 4 ●

Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People Level 4

Certificate in Counselling: Approaches to Addictive Behaviour Level 4

Cognitive Behaviour Theory Skills Development Level 4

Introduction to Transactional Analysis Level 4

Psychotherapeutic Counselling Diploma Level 5

COUNSELLING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Counselling is a form of talking therapy which helps individuals to overcome a number of health conditions and insecurities. Counselling skills are particularly relevant for people engaged in teaching, youth work, health care, social care, working with addictions, offering guidance etc., who wish to enhance their ability to communicate with others.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Electrical Installation Level 3 F3 ●

The Requirements for Electrical Installations Level 3

Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations Level 4

Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection Level 3

Portable Appliance Testing Award Level 3

FURNITURE

Furniture Making Level 1 ▲

Furniture Making Level 2 F2 ▲

Furniture Design and Making (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE

Construction Site Management Diploma Level 6

Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 2 ▲

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SERVICES

There are various routes to a career within the construction industry, including Apprenticeships, NVQs and full and part-time courses. With major infrastructure projects developing in Somerset, skilled workers will once again be in demand. Whether you are interested in brickwork, electrical, plumbing or timber work, Bridgwater College can help you to learn the skills and achieve the qualif ications you need.

“My tutor told me about the Learner Loan and, after making a successful application, I was able to continue my studies through to Level 3. These qualifications have meant I am now employed making office furniture, which is a job I would never have got if it hadn’t been for this course”

Andrew BleasdaleLevel 3 Diploma in Furniture Design and Making



Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Level 2 F2 ▲

Early Years Workforce (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Early Years Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Early Years Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 3) Level 5

Learning Support Level 3

Paediatric First Aid Level 2


Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 F2 ▲

Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 ●

Forest School Introduction Level 1

Forest School Skills Intermediate Level 2

Forest School Leaders Advanced Award Level 3

EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE

Working with children is a rewarding and enjoyable career, and helping children to learn and develop is a popular profession. We can help you to gain the skills and qualif ications you need to enter the industry and build your career.

ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance Level 2 ▲

Certificate in Advice and Guidance Level 3 ●

Diploma in Advice and Guidance Level 4 ●

Diploma in Career Information and Advice Level 4

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

Delivering Excellent Customer Service Over the Phone Level 1

Diploma in Customer Service Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Customer Service Level 3 ●

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 2 F2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Customer Service Level 2 ▲

Responsible Alcohol Retailing Level 1

Personal Licence Holders Award Level 2

CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFORMATION AND HOSPITALITY

Good customer service is crucial to a business’ success, starting at the point of a customer enquiring about a product or service and continuing right through to after-sales service. Bridgwater College offers training programmes in Customer Service, Career Guidance, Hospitality and Security.

SECURITY

Door Supervision Award Level 2

Upskilling Door Supervisors Award Level 2

Security Guarding Award Level 2

The childcare

Centre

This wonderful Childcare Centre has places available to the public, for children aged four months to five years. There is also a holiday play scheme for children up to eight years old.

• Flexible sessions

• Cooked lunch & tea

• Fun, safe, friendly

environment

For more information contact the Childcare Centre on 01278 441270 or email [email protected]

Bridgwater College, Bath Road, TA6 4PZ www.bridgwaterchildcare.co.uk


Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Certificate Level 3

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Diploma Level 3

Performing Engineering Operations Diploma Level 2

SHORT COURSES

Abrasive Wheels Level 1

Behavioural Excellence Programme Level 1

CNC Programming and Machining Level 1

Coded Welding Level 1

Machining Milling and Turning Level 1

Mechanical Fault Diagnostics and Maintenance Level 1

Parametric Solid Modelling Level 1

Welding Fast-track Level 1

CLASSROOM BASED

Advanced Manufacturing Diploma Level 4

Aeronautical Engineering (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Engineering Certificate Level 2 ▲

Engineering CNC Production Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

ENGINEERING

Bridgwater College has a thriving Engineering department located in its flagship facility, the Energy Skills Centre, and will soon start work on building the planned Advanced Engineering Centre, to meet industry demand for higher level skills. The College continues to be progressive in the delivery of relevant, practical, transferable skills designed to ensure that local people can access the training they need in order to benefit from the significant investment in the region.

Engineering Electrical Maintenance Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering Level 2 ▲

Manufacturing Engineering (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Welding and Fabrication Award Level 2

Welding and Fabrication Award Level 3

Welding and Fabrication Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

HIGHER EDUCATION

Computer Aided Manufacturing and Automation HNC (Year 1 of 2) Level 4

Electrical/Electronic and Control Engineering HNC (Year 1 of 2) Level 4

Electrical/Electronic Engineering HND Top-up Level 5

Manufacturing Engineering HND Top-up Level 5

Mechanical Engineering HNC (Year 1 of 2) Level 4

Mechanical Engineering HND Top-up Level 5

Production Engineering HNC (Year 1 of 2) Level 4


Business Improvement Techniques Diploma Level 2

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Engineering Maintenance and Installation Diploma Level 2

Engineering Maintenance and Installation Diploma Level 3 F3

Engineering Manufacture Diploma Level 4

Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Award Level 3

“This course was the natural progression on completion of my Apprenticeship as I could still work and learn within a manufacturing environment. Fortunately my employer provided funding to support my learning from which I have benefited massively. My work involves lots of computer aided manufacturing work and Rolls-Royce are investing heavily in automation technology. This course has given me an excellent grounding for future career progression.”

Chris WalkerProduction Engineering HNC


Catering Award HACCP for Catering Level 2

Catering Award HACCP for Manufacturing Level 2

Diploma in Food Technology Level 3 ●

Food Manufacturing/Catering HACCP Level 3

Food Manufacturing/Catering Award HACCP Level 4

Food Safety in Catering Award Level 2

Food Safety in Catering for Retail Level 2

Food Safety in Manufacturing Award Level 2

Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing Award Level 3

Food Safety Management for Manufacturing Award Level 4

Managing Food Safety in Catering Award Level 4

FOOD AND DRINK

The safe production of high quality food that promotes a healthy lifestyle is paramount in today’s world, and yet there is currently an acute global shortage of qualif ied food scientists and technologists. A career in the food and drink industry could, therefore, literally provide a job for life, with our courses providing training to support you in this growing industry.

ENGLISH, FRENCH, MATHS AND SCIENCE

If you would like to refresh your skills in English, French, Maths or Science, then we offer courses at Functional Skills and GCSE level to help you build your confidence, progress at work, gain a recognised qualif ication and even help your children with their homework!

ENGLISH

English Functional Skills Level N/A ▲

English GCSE Level 2 ▲

ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 16-25 International Level 1

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 16-25 International Level 2

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - General Level 1 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - General Level 2 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - General Level 3

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Reading Level 1 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Reading Level 2 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Reading Level 3

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Speaking and Listening Level 1 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Speaking and Listening Level 2 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Speaking and Listening Level 3

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Writing Level 1 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Writing Level 2 ▲

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Writing Level 3

FRENCH

Conversational French Level 1 ▲

MATHS

Maths Functional Skills Level N/A ▲

Mathematics GCSE Level 2 ▲

SCIENCE

Biology GCSE Level 2 F2 ▲



BARBERING

Diploma in Barbering Level 2 F2 ▲

Barbering Level 3 ●

Cutting Men’s Hair Level 3

Male Grooming and Shaving Services Level 3

BEAUTY

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques Level 3 F3 ●

Diploma in Nail Technology Level 2 F2 ▲

Nail Enhancements Level 2

Salon Management in Beauty Therapies Level 4 ●

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Body Massage Award Level 3

Diploma in Complementary Therapies Level 3 ●

Hot Stone Massage Level 3

Indian Head Massage Level 3

Reflexology Diploma Level 3 ●

Sports Massage Level 3

Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 ●

HAIRDRESSING

Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Level 3

Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Hairdressing Level 3 ●

Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing Level 3 F3 ●

MAKE-UP

Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3 ●

Management in Theatrical and Media Make-up Level 4 ●

HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

This dynamic and creative industry offers plenty of opportunities for continuing career development and enhancement. Bridgwater College has fully-equipped, commercially-run salons that allow students to work in a realistic environment, providing treatments to paying members of the public.

“Reflexology is such a fascinating therapy and has been so beneficial to everyone I’ve treated. It’s really opened doors for me and sparked my interest and I can’t wait to start a new career and continue learning more.”

Bryony LettsReflexology

Hair & Beauty ZoneAPPOINTMENTS: [email protected] 01278 441310

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AT BRIDGWATER COLLEGE

Hair treatments • waxing • make-up eye treatments • facials • tanning body toning • barbering • manicures pedicures • massage • reflexology.

Special Offers

Please look out for our special offers in the salon, on our website, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Dementia Care Principles Level 2 ▲

Diploma in Adult Care Level 4 ●

Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●


Health and Social Care (Year 1 of 2) Level 2 F2 ▲

Health and Social Care (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (Year 1 of 2) Level 2 ▲

Higher Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management Level 5

Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children's and Young People’s Services Level 5

Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Level 5 ●

Mental Health Awareness Level 2 ▲


Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 ▲

Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Level 2 ▲

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2 ▲

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThe health and social care industry is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries, with greater demand for well-trained and multi-skilled people across a range of employment opportunities.

FIRE

Fire Safety Award Level 2

Fire Safety Principles Award Level 2

Fire Risk Assessment and Control Award Level 3

FIRST AID

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Device (Defibrillator) Level 2

Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2

First Aid at Work Level 3

First Aid at Work Requalification Level 3



MANAGING AND WORKING SAFELY

Accident Investigation and Reporting Level 1

Asbestos Awareness Level 1

Construction Health and Safety NEBOSH Certificate Level 3

Environmental Awareness at Work NEBOSH Award Level 2

HEALTH AND SAFETY

A good understanding of health and safety issues is critical within each and every business, and our training programmes are designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities in respect of their own safety as well as that of colleagues, customers and contractors.

Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate Level 3

Managing Safely (IOSH) Level 1

Managing Safely Refresher (IOSH) Level 1

Moving People Safely Level 1

Occupational Health and Safety Diploma Level 5

Principles of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Award Level 2

Safe Moving and Handling Award Level 2

Working Safely Level 1

Working Safely (IOSH) Level 1



AGRICULTURE

Rural Business Administration Certificate (E-Learning) Level 1

Livestock Records (E-Learning) Level 1

Crop Records (E-Learning) Level 1

Accounts (E-Learning) Level 1

Certificate in Agriculture Level 3

Extended Diploma in Agriculture (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Subsidiary Diploma in Agriculture Level 3 F3 ●

Agricultural Management Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Agricultural Management Foundation Degree Top-up (Year 1 of 4) Level 5

Organic Principles and Practice Level 5

Safe Use and Maintenance of Mowers NPTC Level 2

All Terrain Vehicle Handling Level 2

Sit Astride All Terrain Level 2

Telescopic Forklift Truck Operations (MO8) Level 2

Tractor Driving and Related Operations Award Level 2

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Animal Care Level 2 ▲

Animal Management Extended Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Animal Conservation Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Animal Conservation BSc Hons (Top-up) Level 6

Applied Animal Management Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Applied Animal Management Bsc (Hons) Top-up Degree Level 6

Diploma in Veterinary Care Assistants Level 2 F2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Environment Level 2 ▲

Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing Level 3

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Dog Grooming Introduction Level 1

Dog Grooming Certificate Level 2 F2 ▲

Dog Grooming Certificate Level 3 ●

ARBORICULTURE

Aerial Cutting of Trees (CS38) Level 2

Aerial Tree Rescue Operations (CS39) Level 2

Brushcutting Operations NPTC Certificate Level 2

Chainsaw and Cross Cutting Refresher Level 2

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting (CS30) Level 2

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting Award Refresher (CS34) Level 2

Forestry and Arboriculture Diploma Level 2 F2 ▲

Forestry and Arboriculture Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Processing and Felling Trees up to 380mm (CS31) Level 2

Processing and Felling Trees over 380mm (CS32) Level 2

Safe Use of Forestry Clearing Saw Level 2

Tractor Driving and Related Operations Award Level 2

COUNTRYSIDE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Diploma in Countryside and Environment Level 2 F2 ▲

LAND-BASED STUDIES

In recent years over £10m has been invested in state-of-the-art facilities at the College’s Cannington Centre, and our training resources are now considered to be exceptional in the South West. With the land-based industries requiring 250,000 new entrants by 2020, the possibilities for employment and career advancement within the sector for skilled and qualif ied entrants are plentiful.

www.canningtonequestriancentre.co.uk�01278 655023

CANNINGTON EQUESTRIAN CENTREA BHS approved riding school with facilities to hire.


Diploma in Countryside Management (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Practical Horticulture Certificate Level 3

Diploma in Horticulture (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

HNC in Horticulture Level 4

HND Diploma in Horticulture Level 5

Foundation Degree in Countryside Management (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Hard Landscaping Principles and Practice Level 5

Safe Use and Maintenance of Mowers NPTC Level 2

Sit Astride All Terrain Level 2

All Terrain Vehicle Handling Level 2

Management of Historic Parks & Gardens Level 5

EQUINE

BHS Progressive Riding Test Course Level 1

BHS Preparation for Stage 1 Exam Level 1

BHS Preparation for Stage 2 Exam Level 2

Extended Diploma in Horse Management (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Work-based Diploma in Horse Care Level 1 ▲

Work-based Diploma in Horse Care Level 2 F2 ▲

Work-based Diploma in Horse Care (Year 1 of 2) Level 3

FISHERIES

Diploma in Fish Husbandry Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Fish Management (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

FLORISTRY

Floristry Introduction Level 1

Floristry Intermediate Level 1

Floristry Diploma Level 2 F2 ▲

Floristry Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 2 F2 ▲

Floristry Diploma Level 3 ●

Floristry Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Higher Diploma in Floristry Level 4

Wedding Floristry Level 1

HORTICULTURE, GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Diploma in Horticulture Level 2 F2 ▲

Diploma in Horticulture (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Hard Landscaping Principles and Practice Level 5

HNC in Horticulture Level 4

HND in Horticulture Level 5

Management of Historic Parks & Gardens Level 5

Principles of Horticulture RHS Certificate Level 2 ▲

Practical Horticulture RHS Certificate Level 2 ▲

Practical Horticulture Certificate Level 3

Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance Level 2 ▲

Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting RHS Certificate Level 3

Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation RHS Certificate Level 3

Principles and Practices of Horticulture RHS Diploma Level 3

Principles and Practices of Horticulture RHS Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3

PESTICIDES

Grandfather Rights (PA1 & PA2) Level 2

Grandfather Rights (PA1 & PA6) Level 2

Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Level 2

Safe Use of Pesticides Granule Applicator (Slug Pellets) (PA4) Level 2

Safe Use of Pesticides Ground Crop Sprayer (PA2) Level 2

Safe Use of Pesticides Hand Held Applicators (PA6) Level 2

THE WALLED GARDENS OF CANNINGTON & TEA ROOMOver 20 areas to explore • Events through the year • Special Offers • Plant Nursery • Gift Shop

www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk�01278 655042


MUSIC

Music Composition Level 1

Diploma in Music (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Introduction to Ableton Live Level 1

Introduction to Pro Tools Level 1

Live Sound Engineering Introduction Level 1

Recording Masterclass at Modern World Studios Level 1

Music Technology (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Music Production HND (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Media Production Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

SHORT COURSES

CCNSG Safety Passport Level 1

CITB Triple Bar New Nuclear Sites Level 1

Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness Level 2

Nuclear Safety Culture Unit Level 3


Nuclear Decommissioning Diploma (E-Portfolio) Level 2

Radiation Protection Diploma (E-Portfolio) Level 2

Radiation Protection Diploma (E-Portfolio) Level 3

Radiation Protection International (E-learning) Level 3

PRODUCTION ARTS

Production Arts (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

DANCE

ATCL Performance Arts Level 4

ATCL Performance Contemporary Dance Level 4

Performing Arts Dance (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Dance Teaching and Learning Children and Young People Diploma Level 6

MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

NUCLEAR

The music and performing arts industry offers a range of employment opportunities in both performing and technical roles, and studying the arts can also be an enjoyable leisure activity. Whether you want to play an instrument, make your own records, learn to sing or teach, we have the course for you! And if you haven’t been already, then a visit to the College’s brand new McMillan Theatre is a must! The McMillan Theatre is a new state-of-the-art, multi-million pound, 350-seat theatre and performing arts centre, located on Bath Road.

It is expected that the nuclear industry will need tens of thousands of new employees over the next decade. Bridgwater College can truly claim to be at the leading edge of vocational nuclear industry training, as the South West hub for The National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN), and the National College for Nuclear in the South - opening in 2017.The College has also been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its work with employers in this sector, and offers a range of high quality, nuclear-specific, practical courses at all levels.

Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ

www.mcmillantheatre.com

Education - Arts - Community

A 350-seat, state-of-the-art theatre, performing arts and conference centre.

BOX OFFICE 01278 556677

F R E E PA R K I N G AVA I L A B L E


SPORT AND PUBLIC SERVICES

Our range of sport and public services training programmes is designed to enable you to enter or advance within the industry via a portfolio of transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, endurance and discipline, together with an enhanced level of personal fitness.

SPORT

1st4Sport Coaching Football Award Level 1 ▲

1st4Sport Coaching Football Award Level 2 ▲

Advanced Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness Level 3

Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management Level 3

Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport Level 3

Fitness Instructing YMCA Certificate Level 2 ▲

Foundation Degree in Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

Instructing Group Indoor Cycling YMCA Award Level 2

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership Level 2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness Level 2 ▲

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Leisure Operations Level 2 ▲

Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) Level 3 F3 ●

Personal Training and Instruction Level 3 F3 ●

Personal Training YMCA Level 3 ●

Sport Coaching and Development (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Sport Coaching Golf and Development (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Sports and Exercise Science Diploma (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

PUBLIC SERVICES

Outdoor Adventure Education and Leadership (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 ●

Public Services (Year 1 of 2) Level 3 F3 ●

Public Services with Outdoor Education Foundation Degree (Year 1 of 2) Level 5

“I used to work as a commercial manager but having enjoyed sport and exercise since I was little, I recently decided to retrain and make it my career.

The CYQ qualification was the ideal foundation, and the College instructors provided me with a range of teaching techniques that I now use with clients. I really enjoy helping others to stay fit and healthy, and hope to gain further qualifications in due course.”

Deborah BrownPersonal Training Level 3 (CYQ Certificate)

JOIN THE FITNESS ZONE!Membership only £17.50 a month!

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ACTIVITY CENTRETeam Building • Action Based Training • Climbing Courses School Groups • Corporate Training • Holiday Activity Days Hen, Stag & Birthday Parties.

01278 655066

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At Bridgwater College, we want to encourage people to learn and develop to the best of their ability, and understand that financial concerns can sometimes prevent them from doing so. We have many FREE courses available, as well as loans and payment plans, to support learners with their studies and training.

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Course Fees The course fees can be viewed on the Bridgwater College website, showing the fees payable depending on age. The fees shown are payable per year if the course duration is for more than one year**. Where courses include an exam fee it is for one sitting only; if students need to re-take an exam, then they will have to pay an additional fee. All fees shown apply to people aged 16 or over, who have been resident in the UK or in another country in the EEA for the last three years or more.

For some courses there are additional fees which are payable later or at enrolment and cover extra costs associated with the course, such as materials, trips etc. These will be discussed with you.

If your total fee is £325 or more, including any additional fees, you may choose to pay by instalments – see ‘Spreading the Cost’ on page 25. The full fee or, where applicable, the first instalment, plus a £25 administration fee is payable upon enrolment. You will need to pay this before you can start the course.

Please note that for courses lasting more than one year, the fees shown represent the first year’s fee only. Further fees are payable in subsequent years**.

** Unless marked with a ●. See 19+ Advanced Learner Loans on page 25.

Free Courses For courses marked with a ▲ the College does not charge any compulsory fees if you are:

• aged 19 years or over and in receipt of Job Seekers’ Allowance (including National Insurance contributions only) or Employment Support Allowance (Work Related Activity Group - WRAG)

• aged 19 years or over and in receipt of Universal Credit and earning less than £330 per month and in the Work Related Requirements Group, the Work Preparation Group or the Work Focused Interview Group

• aged 19+ and earning less than £330 per month, and in receipt of any state benefit not listed above and believe this would help you to enter employment and the College considers this would satisfy a local labour need

• have been released on Temporary Licence (RoTL)

For courses marked with a F2 or F3 the College does not charge any compulsory fees if you are:

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• aged 19 – 23, have not already achieved a full Level 2 or 3 and are studying to achieve a Legal Entitlement Qualif ication at Level 2 or Level 3 (indicated by F2 or F3 respectively throughout the Guide), or you do not currently hold a full Level 2 qualif ication or above and are studying at Entry Level or Level 1 in order to progress to a Legal Entitlement Qualif ication at Level 2

• aged 19+ and studying a Functional Skill or GCSE in Maths or English and you have not already gained a GCSE grade A* – C in the subject.

If you are not sure whether or not you have already achieved a full Level 2 or full Level 3 qualif ication, please call our Information and Guidance team on 01278 441234

19+ Advanced Learner Loans If you are aged 19+ and the course fee for your age group is marked with a ● you are eligible to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. Alternatively you can pay the fee yourself. The amount shown on our website is the loan you would have to take out to pay for the total duration of the course. Where courses are of one year or more duration, the annual fee will be less than this amount if you choose to pay it yourself. Please contact the College for further information.

Help with your Fees If you don’t qualify for a free course or a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan, and you

are on a low income or in receipt of other benefits such as Income Support, Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit or Employment Support Allowance (non-WRAG), you may be able to receive support from our Learner Support Fund to cover some or all of your fees. Contact our Student Support team on 01278 441233 for more information.

Fees for overseas students may vary from those shown on our website.

Refunds All course fees and additional fees are non-returnable from three weeks prior to the course start date, unless it is subsequently cancelled by the College or is oversubscribed. If any course is cancelled or already full, you will receive a full refund.

Spreading the CostIf you do not wish to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan, the College offers the following payment option. Payment by instalments is available, but only if you are paying your own fees, are attending a course of 24 weeks or more and the total fee payable at enrolment is more than £325, inclusive of additional fees. The first instalment, payable at enrolment, will be £300 or 50% of the fee, whichever is greater. The remaining amount is payable in two equal instalments. If you wish to spread the cost in this way there will be an additional


administrative charge of £25, which is payable with the first instalment. You will also be required to complete an instalment agreement form available from our Information and Guidance team or the Finance office.

Are you receiving Job Seekers’ Allowance or Employment Support Allowance (WRAG) or Universal Credit (and earn less than £330 per month and are in the Work Related Requirements Group, the Work Preparation Group or the Work Focused Interview Group)?

If you are in receipt of one of these benefits you will not be charged any compulsory fees for courses where there is a ▲ marked alongside. You must sign a declaration to say you are in receipt of one of these benefits at the time of enrolment.

Are you in receipt of another state benefit and currently earning less than £330 per month?

You will not be charged any additional fees where the course is marked with a ▲ if it is considered that this course will help you to find employment to meet local labour market needs.

Are you on a low income or in receipt of Income Support, Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit or Employment Support Allowance (non-WRAG)?

If you have a low income or are in receipt of any of these benefits, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Fund towards your course fees for courses where there is a ▲ marked alongside the course listing. You

should apply to the College for Learner Support Funds as soon as possible. In exceptional cases these funds may also support travel costs. Demand is very high and we may not be able to meet the needs of everyone who applies, so you should aim to submit your application as early as possible. Student Support can help you with this; call 01278 441233 or email [email protected]

Childcare Fund This helps some students with up to 90% of the cost of childcare for courses listed with a ▲. Apply through Student Support on 01278 441233 or email [email protected] to check availability. To reserve a place for your child at the Bridgwater College Childcare Centre, call 01278 441270

Legal Entitlement Qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3If you are aged 19 – 23 and enrolling on a Legal Entitlement Qualif ication at Level 2 or Level 3, and have not previously achieved a full qualif ication at this level or higher, you will not be charged any compulsory fees for courses marked with F2 or F3. You would also be eligible if you do not currently hold a full Level 2 qualif ication or above and are studying at Entry Level or Level 1 in order to progress to Level 2. Speak to our Information and Guidance team on 01278 441234 for advice on completing your application form, or email [email protected]


Advanced Learner Loan Bursary If you are applying for an Advanced Learner Loan, you may be eligible to apply for help with the costs of accommodation, travel, optional course materials and equipment as well as additional learning support and childcare. This funding is limited, and priority will be given to students with special educational needs. Contact Student Support on 01278 441233 for details or email [email protected]

University Level If you are applying through UCAS, you can apply for loans and grants via Student Finance England at www.gov.uk/student-finance

Contact Student Support on 01278 441233 for details or email [email protected] for more information.

Student Discounts Students are automatically entitled to free membership of the Student Union. The optional purchase of a £12 NUS Extra card will entitle you to discounts on hundreds of products and services throughout the UK. For more information contact a member of our Student Union on 01278 441341

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AAAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Ableton Live . . . . . . . . . . . 22Abrasive Wheels . . . . . . . 12, 16Access to Higher Education . . . . . 8Accountancy . . . . . . . . . 10, 20Addictions . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Administration and IT . . . . . 10, 13Administration and Office Skills . . . . . . . . . . . 10Advice and Guidance . . . . . . . 15Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . 20All Terrain Vehicle Handling . . . 20, 21Animal Management and Conservation. . . . . . . . . 20Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Applied Computing . . . . . . . . 13Arboriculture . . . . . . . . . . 20Art, Design and Media . . . . . . . 8Asbestos Awareness . . . . . . . . 19Assessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ATA Assessment . . . . . . . . . 9Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BBarbering . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Beauty Therapy . . . . . . . . . . 18

BHS (Equine) . . . . . . . . . . . 21Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Body and Paint . . . . . . . . . . 9Body Massage . . . . . . . . . . . 18Bookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . 10Building Services. . . . . . . . . . 14Business . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10Business Improvement Techniques . . 16

CCatering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17CCNSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Chainsaw Use . . . . . . . . . . . 20Childcare and Education . . . . . . 15Civil Construction Engineering . . . . 12CNC Programming . . . . . . . . 16Coaching. . . . . . . . . . . 10, 23Cognitive Behaviour . . . . . . . . 14Communications . . . . . . . . . 10Complementary Therapies . . . . . 18Computing . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 13Conflict Management. . . . . . . . 10Construction . . . . . . . . . . . 14Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) . . . . 12Construction Site Supervision/ Management . . . 12, 14

Control of Substances . . . . . . . 19Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . 14Countryside Management . . . . 20, 21Cross Cutting and Maintenance. . . . 20Customer Service . . . . . . . 10, 15Cycle and Motorcycle . . . . . . . 9

DDance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Databases . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . 22Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Dementia Awareness . . . . . . . 19Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . 8Digital Photography . . . . . . . . 8Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Dog Grooming . . . . . . . . . . 20Door Supervision . . . . . . . . . 15Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Dreamweaver . . . . . . . . . . 13Dressmaking . . . . . . . . . . . 8Dump Truck . . . . . . . . . . . 12

EEarly Years, Childcare and Education . 15

Education and Training . . . 8, 10, 11, 15Electrical . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16End of Life Care . . . . . . . . . . 19Engineering . . . . . . . . 8, 12, 16English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17English for Academic Purposes (EAP) . 17English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). . . . . . 17Environmental Awareness . . . . . . 20Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) . . . . . . 13Event Planning . . . . . . . . . . 10Excavator . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

FFabrication and Welding . . . . . . 16Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 19First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Fish Husbandry and Management . . . 21Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Floristry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Food and Drink . . . . . . . . . . 17Food Safety . . . . . . . . . . . 17Food Technology . . . . . . . . . 17

A-Z Guide

Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Forensic Science . . . . . . . . . . 8Forest School . . . . . . . . . . 15Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 20Forward Tipping Dumper . . . . . . 12French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Furniture Design and Making . . . . 14

GGarden Design . . . . . . . . . . 21Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . 21GCSEs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Grandfather Rights . . . . . . . . . 21

HHACCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Hairdressing . . . . . . . . . . . 18Health and Safety . . . . . . . 12, 19Health and Social Care . . . . . . 8, 19Heavy Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 9Horse Care and Management . . . . 21Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . 21Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Hot Stone Massage . . . . . . . . 18Human Resource Management . . . . 10Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

IIndian Head Massage . . . . . . . . 18Information, Advice and Guidance . . 15Information Technology (IT) . . . . . 13IOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

JJewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LLand-based Studies . . . . . . . . 20Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . 21Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Leadership . . . . . . . 10, 16, 19, 23Learning Support . . . . . . . 15, 23Life Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . 8Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . 12Light Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9Live Sound Engineering . . . . . . . 22Lorry Loader . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MMachining Milling and Turning . . . . 16Make-up . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Management . . . . . . . . . . . 10Managing Safely (IOSH) . . . . . . . 19Manufacturing Engineering. . . . . . 16Marshalling . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Maths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Mechanical Engineering . . . . . . . 16Media Production . . . . . . . . 8, 22Mental Health Awareness . . . . . . 19Mobile Elevating Work Platform . 12, 13Motorcycle and Cycle. . . . . . . . 9Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9Motorsport . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mowers . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NNail Technology . . . . . . . . . . 18 NEBOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Nuclear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OOffice Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Organic Principles . . . . . . . . . 20Outdoor Education . . . . . . . . 23

P Paediatric First Aid . . . . . . . 15, 19Painting and Decorating . . . . . . . 14Parametric Modelling . . . . . . . 16Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . 22Personal Development . . . . . . . 14Personal Licence Holders . . . . . . 15Personal Training . . . . . . . . . 23Pesticides . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Photography . . . . . . . . . . . 8Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Plant Operations . . . . . . . 12, 13Portable Appliance Testing . . . . . 14Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . 13PRINCE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Production Arts . . . . . . . . . . 22Project Management . . . . . . . . 10Public Services . . . . . . . . . . 23

QQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RRadiation Protection . . . . . . . . 22Reflexology . . . . . . . . . . . 18Refrigerant Handling . . . . . . . . 9Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10RHS Horticulture . . . . . . . . . 21Ride on Roller. . . . . . . . . 12, 13Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Road Haulage . . . . . . . . . . 9Rural Business Administration . . . . 20

SSafe Handling of Medicines . . . . . 19Safe Moving and Handling . . . . . . 19Science . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 17Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sewing Machine Skills . . . . . . . . 8Shaving Services . . . . . . . . . . 18Signaller . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13Site Supervision/Management . . . . 12Slinger . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . 8Sound Engineering . . . . . . . . . 22Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Sports Massage . . . . . . . . . . 18Spreadsheets . . . . . . . . . . . 13Studio Lighting . . . . . . . . . . 8

T Teaching and Training. . 10, 14, 15, 22, 23Team Leading . . . . . . . . . . . 10Telescopic Handler. . . . . . . 12, 13Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Theatrical Media Make-up . . . . . . 18Tractor Driving . . . . . . . . . . 20Transactional Analysis . . . . . . . 14Travel and Tourism. . . . . . . 10, 15Tree Felling . . . . . . . . . . . 20Triple Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

V Veterinary Nursing . . . . . . . . 20

W Warehousing and Storage . . . . . . 10Website Design . . . . . . . . . . 13Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16Word Processing . . . . . . . . . 13

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