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Part-time courses

August to December 2013

www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime | T: 01234 291000

Take life or work

in a new direction...

MORE CHOICES

OPPORTUNITIES

EXPER I ENCES

Additional formats

This publication is alsoavailable in large printand audio formats.Call 01234 291000to order your copy.


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* Were so confident our teaching and support will help you pass your course that if you meet all the entry requirementsfor your course, attend at least 90% of your lessons (or 95% for courses less than 23 weeks long), complete all of yourcoursework and/or exams on time but still do not pass your course, we will refund your fees in full.

**Source: all figures from Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Research Paper 104:The Impact of Further EducationLearning, January 2013.

Take life or workin a new direction

Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to moveon at work, or start training for a whole new career howeveryoure looking to spend your spare time, turn it into time wellspent with part-time study at Bedford College.

Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions

Pick up new talents and new friends thanks to our short leisure courses

Learn on your doorstep at locations throughout the local area

Study around your busy lifestyle with day, evening or weekend courses

Study now, pay later through a range of payment options and financial supportDevelop real-world skills that fit into work, using industry-class kit and facilities

Get the professional edge, thanks to expert tutors with industry experience

Your success, guaranteed get your money back if you dont pass*

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Part-time worksThe success rate for our adult students is a huge 85% well abovethe national average (79%) which means part-time study with BedfordCollege could be your key to unlocking amazing new opportunities in life andwork. In fact, nearly half of adult students who took a college qualificationnow have a better job or have received a promotion as a result of their course.**

Whats more, after completing a part-time course

the average salary increased by almost 3% worth over 400if you earn 15,000 per year!

almost two-thirds of adult students were more satisfied at work

four out of five adult students gained more self-confidencein their daily life.

To find out more and to apply visit www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime2


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Contents

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AutumnTermMonday23September2013Friday20December2013Half-termholiday: Monday28October2013Friday1November2013SpringTerm

Monday6January2014Friday4April2014Half-termholiday: Monday17February2014Friday21February2014SummerTermTuesday22April2014Friday20June2014Half-termholiday: Monday26May2014Friday30May2014

Termandholidaydates 2013/14

Course fees and financial help 4

Guide to qualifications 7

Locations and facilities 8

Student support 9

How to enrol 10

How to use this guide 10

CoursesAgriculture 11

Animal Sciences 12

Arboriculture 12

Art & Design 13

British Sign Language 15

Business, Management & Personal Development 15

Care & Childcare 18

Computing & IT 19

Construction & Building Services 21

Counselling 24Countryside Management 25

Electrical Installation 25

Engineering 26

English & Maths 27

English for Speakers of Other Languages 27

Equality & Diversity 28

First Aid 28

Fish Management 28

Floristry 28

Foreign Languages 29GCSEs 29

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies 29

Health & Safety 30

Horse Management 30

Horticulture & Gardening 30

Hospitality & Catering 31

Logistics & Warehousing 32

Motor Vehicle 32

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media 33

Psychology & Crime 34

Retirement Planning 35

Returning to Education 35

Sport & Fitness 35

Teacher Education & Training 36

Travel & Tourism 38

The Learning Centres 39

Apprenticeships 40

Employer Training Services 40

Training for Job Hunters 41

The Mansion House 41

Trinity Arts & Leisure 41

Higher Education 42

Full-Time Courses 42

Index 43

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Are any discounts available formy course?

If you meet one of the following rules you wonthave to pay any tuition fees for your chosencourse in other words, your course could be free(other costs may apply, see left).

To qualify you must be

Looking to study GCSE English or Maths anddont already have an A*-C grade in one ofthese subjects, OR

Aged 16-18 on 31 August 2013, not currentlyin full-time education and the symbol isdisplayed in the 16-18 fee column, OR

Aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosencourse, looking to study your first full Level 2qualification (see page 7 for details) and thesymbol is displayed next to the course title, OR

Aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosencourse, looking to study your first full Level 3qualification (see page 7 for details) and the

symbol is displayed next to the course title, OR

Unemployed, receiving one of the benefitslisted below and the symbol is displayednext to the course title.

Need more help?

Use our easy-to-follow guide on page 6 orvisit www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime andlaunch our new fee calculator to find outwhat youll pay.

Adult Support Fund

If youre aged 19 or over and facing particularhardship or financial difficulty that may preventyou from pursuing your course, we may be able tooffer you financial help through our Adult SupportFund. Support may include:

Course fees

Additional course costs e.g. books, equipment etc.

Travel costs

Childcare costs.

To find out more visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance orcall our Student Services team on 01234 291934.Please note: the level of support you receive willdepend on your household income and thecourse you are studying. Conditions apply andearly application is recommended.

Childcare support

If youre a parent aged 16-19 thegovernments Care to Learn scheme couldpay up to 160 per week towards yourchildcare costs while youre learning.If you are aged 20 or over you can gethelp towards childcare costs through ourAdult Support Fund (see details above).

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Find out what youll pay for your course and what support is available to help with the cost.

Course fees and financial help

How do I find out what thefee for my course is?

The fee for your chosen course is listed in thecourse entries (from page 11) and includesthe cost of tuition plus the cost of any examand registration fee charged by the examboard (if applicable).

Are there any other costsI may have to pay?

Some courses may require you to pay extracosts for things such as course books, trips,

and specialist equipment or clothing. To findout if your course has any additional costs,check online at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttimeusing the course code or call 01234 291000.

Im an international student are my course fees different?

If you have not been resident in the UK,EU or EEA for more than three years beforethe start of your course (excluding any timespent in full-time education), differentcourse fees may apply to you please call+44 (0)1234 291000 to find out more.

My employer is funding mycourse what do I need to do?

Youll need to provide a signed letter orpurchase order from your employer and wewill invoice them accordingly. Call ourEmployer Training Services team on01234 291747 to find out more.

How do I pay for my course?

You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debitcard. And for courses over 100 we offer an

affordable Direct Debit instalments option* tohelp spread the cost of your course. Find outmore at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance*an additional 20 charge applies if you choose to payby Direct Debit instalments.

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24+ Advanced Learning Loan

New for 2013, if youre aged 24 or over on the

start date of your chosen course, you can nowapply for a loan to cover the tuition fees for someLevel 3 or 4 qualifications. And with nothing topay back until youve completed your course andyoure earning over 21,000 per year, a 24+Advanced Learning Loan is a fantastic new wayto make part-time study more affordable.

Look out for the symbol next to the coursetitle to see if your chosen course is eligible forthe loan.

Higher education loan

Low-interest loans are also available to pay the

cost of the tuition fee for higher education courses(e.g. HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees), withrepayments starting after your studies are finishedand only when your salary rises above 21,000.

Look out for the symbol next to the coursetitle to see if your chosen course is eligible forthe loan.

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There are lots of easy to access ways to spread the cost of yourcourse which means a big investment in your future doesnthave to mean a big hit on your bank balance.

Low-interest loans study now, pay later

Taking out a loan isnt the only way to pay for yourcourse for courses over 100 Bedford College alsooffers an affordable Direct Debit instalments optionto help make part-time study more affordable andspread the cost of tuition fees. Please note: anadditional 20 charge applies if you choose to payby instalments.

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance to findout more.

The easiest way to find out what youll payfor your chosen course

We know the different rules on whether a discountmay apply to you or your course can be confusing,which is why weve launched our online fee calculatorto make finding out the cost of your course s imple.

To use it, just find your chosen course at

www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and launch the feecalculator youll work through a short set ofquestions to find out the price youll pay for yourchosen course.

Pay by instalments

Check out our

online fee calculator

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/loans to find out more about the loans available toyou and how to apply.


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What feeswill I pay?

* Please note: additional costs such as books, uniform or equipment may bepayable depending on your chosen course. To find out, check online atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

Who will be paying for your course?

Have you been living in the UK, EU orEEA for more than three years before the

start date of your course?

Your employer may qualify for somefunding. Please call our Employer TrainingServices team on 01234 291747 to find

out more.

Me My employer

No Yes

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Please call our Enquiries & Guidanceteam on +44 (0)1234 291000.

Are you aged 16-18 on 31 August 2013?

Are you in full-time education?

Are you unemployed, looking for work andreceiving one or more of the means-tested

benefits listed on page 4?You will have to pay for your

part-time course. To find out thecost, search your course online atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

and launch our online feecalculator.

You may be able to study your chosen

course for free* if the symbol isdisplayed. Call us on 01234 291000

to find out more.

Are you looking tostudy GCSE English

or Maths?

Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen courseand looking to study your first full Level 2 qualification?

Not sure what this means? Check the list on the next page.

Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen courseand looking to study your first full Level 3 qualification?

Not sure what this means? Check the list on the next page.

Your chosen course maybe free* to study if the

symbol is displayed.

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You will need to pay the fee listed for your chosencourse. Low-interest loans and a Direct Debit

instalments option may be available for yourcourse check page 5 to find out more.

Your chosen course may be free* to studyif the symbol is displayed.L3

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Qualification typesWe offer a range of different qualifications through part-time study find out what they are andthe levels theyre offered at

AS Levels (Level 3) these qualifications are traditionally taken after completing GCSEs butare available to anyone interested in studying a subject at a more advanced level. Full A-Levelsare made up from two standalone parts: the AS qualification and the A2 qualification.

BTEC Certificates and Diplomas (Levels 1, 2 or 3) work-related qualifications designedto link closely with industry, widely taken and recognised by universities and employers.

BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas: HNCs and HNDs (Levels 4 & 5) work-related higher education qualifications, providing a practical alternative to degree-levellearning. You can also convert a HNC/D to a Bachelors Degree at university with extra study.

English for Speakers of Other Languages: ESOL (Entry Level & Level 1) designed toimprove language skills for those who dont speak English.

Foundation Degrees (Level 5) higher education qualifications that can lead to improvedcareer prospects or automatic progression on to the final year of a Bachelors degree at theUniversity of Bedfordshire.

GCSEs (Level 2) available to anyone who would like to study a subject that interests them orimprove their existing grade.

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificates and Diplomas (Levels 1-5) designed to develop your knowledge and skills in a specific job, covering the vast majority ofbusiness sectors.

Professional Qualifications (Levels 1-5) designed to provide you with the specialist skills

and knowledge to help develop your career, accredited by industry-leading bodies such as City &Guilds, Lantra, RHS, CMI and many more.

Skills for Life (Entry Level 3-Level 2) designed to help you develop the reading, writingor maths skills you use in everyday life.

Qualification levelsQualifications are split by different levels that relate tohow advanced the course subject is to take a course ata particular level, you may need to already have certainqualifications at lower levels

To find out if there are any additional entry requirementsfor your chosen course, check online using the course codeat www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

Guide to qualificationsHeres a simple explanation of what the levels and qualification types in this guide mean

What are full qualifications?

Examples of full Level 2 qualifications include

five GCSEs at grades A-C

two AS-Levels

one A-Level

a BTEC Diploma at Level 2

a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2

Examples of full Level 3 qualifications include

four or more AS-Levels

two or more A-Levels

a BTEC Diploma at Level 3a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3

an Access to Higher Education course

You have

No formal qualifications, but youmay need to demonstrate acommitment and interest to yourchosen subject

Generally no formal qualificationsbut some courses may require anEntry Level qualification in yourchosen subject

Level 1 qualifications, for exampleGCSEs at grades D-E, or a BTECDiploma or NVQ at Level 1

Level 2 qualifications, for exampleGCSEs at grades A*-C, or a BTECDiploma or NVQ at Level 2

Level 3 qualifications, for exampleA-Levels, Access to Higher Education

courses, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQat Level 3

You canstudy at

Entry Level

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Situated right in the heart of Bedford on thebanks of the River Great Ouse, our CauldwellStreet Campus provides some of the mostup-to-date facilities around, for work and play including industry-class construction and

engineering training workshops, our modernLearning Resources Centre (LRC), 2.5 millionSprings Sports & Leisure Centre, cutting edgeSouth Bank Arts Centre and mix of restaurantsand cafes so everything you need to succeedis right on your doorstep.

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon,Bedford

Develop your hair and beauty skills in a real-lifeworking environment at our commercial salon onBedford High Street, with modern hairdressing,beauty treatment and therapy facilities. Find out

more at www.brooksspa.com

Gas & Plumbing TechnologyCentre, Kempston

Learn in an environment that mirrors the gasand plumbing industry at our dedicated technicalfacility in Kempston, which features industry-standard equipment and training areas alongsidesome of the most advanced renewabletechnology in the UK.

Vehicle Technology Centre,

KempstonFully kitted out with up-to-date vehiclediagnostic equipment and repair bays, ourVehicle Technology Centre is the ultimateenvironment to learn technical vehicle repairskills, with facilities that mirror a working garage.

Our self-contained, leafy campus atShuttleworth College is set within 500 acresof beautiful, protected parkland and lakes,with a newly-refurbished Learning ResourcesCentre, British Horse Society-accreditedEquine Centre, dedicated Animal Centre

joining our working Kingshill Farm,sports facilities to offer a fantastic range ofland-based courses. Plus if you need a bite toeat, our Garden Restaurant serves up snacks,meals and more throughout the day.

Locationsand facilitiesNo matter which direction you choose,great courses deserve great study spaces

Car parking

Theres ample free parkingat Shuttleworth College andour Technology Centres inKempston. For CauldwellStreet, there is a limitednumber of student parkingspaces charged at 1 per day(2 per day at weekends)with a student parkingpermit (available fromthe College).

8 Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000

Bedford & KempstonCampus

Cauldwell Street, Bedford

ShuttleworthCollegeOld Warden, near Biggleswade

Our Learning Centres offer a friendly trainingenvironment for some of our short Business,Management & Personal Development courses,with modern IT facilities and easy to access towncentre locations. They also offer a range of ITcourses turn to page 39 to find out more.

The Learning CentresBedford, Luton, Milton Keynes& Rushden


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Academic support

We know that things such as assignments or examscan seem intimidating, which is why our coursetutors ensure that you feel as comfortable aspossible preparing for and completing anyacademic assessments on your chosen course.

WellbeingYour wellbeing can affect your learning. Shouldyou ever need to talk to someone confidentiallyabout issues in your private or College life wehave a dedicated counselling service where ourtrained staff are here to help.

Careers advice

A part-time course can help you to change yourcareer or enhance your current job prospects and our expert careers advisers will provide you

with all the information and impartial guidanceyou need to make choices about your trainingand work.

Why wait? Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/careersnow for online careers chat and advice.

Financial adviceMoney matters shouldnt stop you comingto College, which is why our student financeteam are available to advise you on sources offinancial help including any grants, bursaries orsupport funds that might be available to you.See page 4 for more on financial help.

Additional support

Our additional support team are on hand toensure that your individual learning needs are

met they can help you with everything fromdeveloping assignment skills and providingspecialist equipment, to access tospecialist support staff for those withdyslexia, hearing or visual impairments.Call our team on 01234 291905 tofind out how they can help.

Student support

Whether youre used to education or returning after a break,well support you all the way.

Formoreinformationonthehelp

andsupportofferedbyourStudent

Servicesteam,ortospeaktoone

ofouradvisers,callourhelpdesk

[email protected]

Help and advice

you can trustThe Student Services team at Bedford Collegeare proud to have held the Matrix qualitystandard since 2004 awarded in recognitionof the professionalism and quality of oursupport and guidance.

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You can book a place on to your course using one of thefollowing methods:

Online

If your course shows the symbol you can book your placeonline just find your course using the Course Search atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and click Enrol Online.

Phone

You can also give us a call on 01234 291000 to speak witha member of our Enquiries & Guidance team. Lines are openat the times listed opposite.

Drop-in

Or feel free to enrol in person at reception at our CauldwellStreet Campus or Shuttleworth College site. Opening timesare listed opposite.

No

Does your course have the symbol next to it?

Youll need to complete an application online or print a form and returnit to us (available at www.bedford.ac.uk/downloadsor by calling01234 291000). We will then invite you to a short interview to ensurethat your chosen course is the right match for your skills and experience.

Yes

How to enrol

How to use this guide

Found your perfect course? Heres how to book your place

Our part-time courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.

Enrolment opening hoursBedford College

Monday-Thursday: 9.00am-6.40pm(9.00am-5.00pm during Collegeholidays see dates on page 3)

Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm

Shuttleworth College

Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Number of

hours, days,

weeks or

years.

Day(s) when

the course

runs.

The total cost of your course,

depending on your age and

the amount of government

funding you can access.

See pages 4-5 for more

information on discounts andfinancial support available.

Where the course is held. See the

key to locations on each page to

find out what the location code

means, plus more information

about our locations on page 8.

Includes course name, level, and

qualification type. See the key to

symbols on each page to find

out what the different symbols

here mean.

Date of first class.

Some courses have

alternative dates

listed.

Start and

finish time

of the class.

You will need this for

your application form

and to search for

more information on

our website.

COURSE FEE COURSECOURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE CODE

Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 33 weeks 28/09/2012 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 310 620 CSC D127016-18



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CoursesKey to locations

BKS Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford

CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford

GPC Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston

LLC Luton Learning Centre, LutonMLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes

PKI Park Inn Hotel, Bedford

SC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)

VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

Key to symbols

If youre aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free.If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

Tuition is free if youre aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2qualification. See

page 4.

Tuition is free if youre aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If youre unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 yourcourse will be free.

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Based at Shuttleworth College, our agriculture courses cover everything from short courses for smallholders to industry-accreditedmachinery training and BTEC qualifications for professionals.


Agriculture

Agriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate 33 weeks 16/09/13 1,748 SC B1020

Smallholder Skills: Breeding Livestock 1 day 09/11/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm 68 SC B1092S2(Sheep, Cattle & Pigs)

Smallholder Skills: Handling & Keeping Livestock 1 day 05/10/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm 68 SC B1092S1

Machinery

Abrasive Wheels Level 2 Certificate (NPTC) 1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 140 SC B569S1Basic Welding 1 day 09/11/13 Sat 9.00am-4.30pm 110 SC B602S1

1 day 16/11/13 Sat 9.00am-4.30pm 110 SC B602S2

1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 220 SC B1192S1

1 day 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 220 SC B1192S2

Competence in Fork Lift Truck Operations 2 days 24/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 375 SC B1193S1Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Forklift Truck: Novice (Lantra) 2 days 19/09/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 265 SC B537S1

2 days 24/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 265 SC B537S2

Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra) 1 day 20/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 195 SC B538S1

1 day 25/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 195 SC B538S2

Mowers: Pedestrian & Ride-on (Lantra) 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 190 SC B546S1Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 105 SC B1194S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 105 SC B1195S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 150 SC B1235S1

2 days 31/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 280 SC B1234S1

Pest Control

Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award 1 day Various see website 195 SC B554(NPTC)

1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 195 SC B583S1

1 day 08/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 195 SC B583S2

1 day 10/12/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 195 SC B583S3

Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators 1 day Various see website 156 SC B555Level 2 Award (NPTC)You can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.

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Agriculture

For more information about your course simply enter the course code or title at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

You will need to study 3 hours perweek, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm.The days and times wil depend onthe units you choose to study.

Strimmer & Brushcutter Operations:Experienced Level 2 (Lantra)

Pesticide Application PA2: Ground Crop SprayerLevel 2 Award (NPTC)

Competence in Brushcutting OperationsLevel 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Agriculture


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LLC Luton Learning Centre, Luton


MLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes




Confused by course costs? Use our brand new online fee calculator at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime2

If you love animals or youre looking for a qualification to help move into a career working with animals, we can offer youa range of courses to develop your knowledge based at Shuttleworth College.


Animal Care & Management

Animal Management Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm 874 SC B1223

Higher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available see page 5.

4 years 23/09/13 N/A Yr1 3,000 SC B869Yr2 3,000Yr3 3,000Yr4 3,000

Total 12,000

Animal Welfare (suitable for those aged 16 or over)

Animal First Aid 3 hours 26/10/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm 30 SC B822S1

Care & Management of Lizards 3 hours 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm 30 SC B1102

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Animal Sciences

You will need to study 6 hoursper week, Mon-Wed, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and timeswill depend upon the unitsyou choose to study.


The stunning parkland and woodland of Shuttleworth College is the perfect location to develop practical machinery andinspection skills with industry-accredited qualifications.Arboriculture


ArboricultureArboriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate 17 weeks 27/09/13 1,748 SC B1112

Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (Intensive) 4 weeks 05/08/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm 3,100 SC B1233This course includes chainsaw use, felling, aerial rescue and operating a chainsaw from a harness with tree recognition and woodland management.

Basic Tree Inspection (Lantra) 1 day 07/11/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 185 SC B550S1

Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers 1 day 23/10/13 Wed 9.00am-4.30pm 210 SC B1196S1Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Professional Tree Inspection (Lantra) 3 days 04/11/13 Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.30pm 450 SC B592S1

We also offer refresher courses to find out more call 01234 291747.

Chainsaw & Related OperationsChainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting 2 days 14/10/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 285 SC B548S1Level 2 Certificate (Lantra)

2 days 02/09/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 385 SC B539S1



3 days 04/09/13 Wed-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 485 SC B540S1



CS33: Specialist Tree Felling Level 2 Award (NPTC) 2 days 19/08/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 385 SC B596S1

5 days 02/09/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 690 SC B543S1

5 days 28/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 690 SC B543S2CS39: Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness 2 days 10/09/13 Tue & Wed 9.00am-4.30pm 385 SC B542S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

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CS31: Fell & Process Small Trees Level 2 Award(NPTC)

CS38: Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue

Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

You will need to study 3 hours perweek, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm.The days and times will depend onthe units you choose to study.

Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary

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Course requires an interview before you can start.See page XX.

You can book on to your course online now. See page XX.

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Chainsaw & Related Operations continued

CS40: Carry out Pruning Operations Level 2 Award (NPTC) 2 days 29/08/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 365 SC B593S1

CS41: Undertake Sectional Felling Operations 5 days 05/08/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 680 SC B597S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

We also offer refresher courses for all competency tickets (CS30-CS41) to find out more call 01234 291747.

Pruning

Power Pole Pruners (NPTC) 1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 190 SC B565S1

Safe Use of Hedge Trimmers (NPTC) 1 day 15/11/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 190 SC B566S1


You will need to study 6 hours perweek, Thu-Fri, 9.15am-4.30pm.The days and times will depend on

the units you choose to study.

Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus, our art and design courses will help you exploreand develop your creative side for work or as a hobby.


3D Design


2 years 26/09/13 N/A Yr1 2,480 CSC L1320Yr2 2,480Total 4,960

3D Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC L1323The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits youstudy, this will be discussed during your interview.

A-Levels

Art & Design AS Level 32 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.15pm-9.30pm 724 CSC L1571

Photography AS Level 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.15pm-9.30pm 724 CSC L1572

Drawing & Painting

6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L775S1


6 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L779S16 weeks 11/11/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L779S2

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Fashion & Textiles BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC L1324

The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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You will need to study 6 hours perweek, Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm.The days and times will depend onthe units you choose to study.


Life Drawing: IntroductoryEach 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of drawing from life.They can be studied individually or in sequence.

Painting & Drawing WorkshopEach 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of painting anddrawing. They can be studied individually or in sequence.

Fashion Production WorkshopEach 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of basicgarment production. They can be studied individually or in sequence,the first workshop introduces the basics of pattern cutting.

Textiles WorkshopEach 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of textile designand production. They can be studied individually or in sequence.

3D Design BTEC HNCThe advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will

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Fine Art BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC L1322The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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Graphic Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC L1325The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

Short Courses

Adobe InDesign3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm 70 CSC L689S1

Photoshop: Introductory 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L728S1

3 weeks 16/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm 70 CSC L791S1

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Photography AS Level 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.15pm-9.30pm 724 CSC L1572


2 years 26/09/13 N/A Yr1 2,480 CSC L1496

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Photography BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC L1497The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of credits youstudy, this will be discussed during your interview.

Short Courses

Digital Photography: Introductory 6 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L730S1

6 weeks 11/11/13 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm 70 CSC L730S2

Digital Photography & Imaging for All 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm 70 CSC L691S1

Photography Certificate NCFE Level 1 17 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm 298 CSC L1222This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

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Interior Design: Introductory WorkshopEach 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of interior design.They can be studied individually or in sequence.

Fine Art BTEC HNCThe advertised fee and the fee for subsequent yearsmay vary depending upon the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language of deaf people in the UK learn how to use it with ourLevel 1 evening course on a day to suit you.


British Sign Language

British Sign Language Level 1 33 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-8.00pm 694 CSC P1740

33 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-8.00pm 694 CSC P1960

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Whatever your business specialism, our comprehensive range of industry-accreditedqualifications will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects, with longand short courses built to fit around you.


Accountancy & Finance

Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualifications. You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership fee directly.

Accounting Level 2 Certificate 31 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm 474 CSC E1739

32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 474 CSC E1863

Accounting Level 3 Diploma 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 947 1,894 CSC E1885

32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 1.15pm-9.00pm 947 1,894 CSC E1886

32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm 947 1,894 CSC E1887

Accounting Level 4 Diploma 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 9.00am-4.30pm N/A 1,894 CSC E1730

32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 1.15pm-9.00pm N/A 1,894 CSC E1729

32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 1,894 CSC E1728

AAT Masterclass 1 day 01/08/13 Thu 9.30am-4.30pm 100 CSC E1790

3 hours 01/08/13 Thu 1.30pm-4.30pm 50 CSC E1791

You can also study individual units for AAT Diploma courses to find out more call us on 01234 291000 and quote E1190.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping City & Guilds Level 1 Award 15 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm 298 CSC E1895

This Bookkeeping course may also run at other venues. Please call 01234 291000 for further information.

Sage Accounting Software

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 1 Award 8 weeks 29/10/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm 298 CSC E1890

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 2 Award 6 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 6.30pm-8.30pm 149 CSC E2036

We also offer Computerised Accounts courses at other venues. Please call 01234 291000 for further information.

Administration

Business Administration City & Guilds Level 2 30 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm 347 CSC E1737Certificate

Business Administration City & Guilds Level 3 30 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm 347 694 CSC E1738Certificate

Business & Administration NVQ Level 2 Up to 6 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1930Certificate

Business & Administration NVQ Level 3 Up to 9 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1933Diploma

Business & Administration NVQ Level 4 Up to 12 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1957Diploma

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Short Courses

Minute Taking 1 day 10/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 99 PKI W013S1Lunch is provided with this course. 1 day 19/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 99 PKI W013S2

The Effective Administrator 3 hours 02/10/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm 47 LLC W247S1

3 hours 27/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm 47 MLC W247S2

Business

Business & Finance Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm 1,117 2,234 CSC E2184Higher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available see page 5.

Business BTEC HNC 2 years 23/09/13 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A Yr1 2,480 CSC E2020Yr2 2,480

Total 4,960

You can also study individual units for the HNC course, for example, Business Decision Making, Contracts & Negligence, and Managing Financial Resources.Call 01234 291000 for further information and quote code E1475.

Business Skills

Business Skills NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 6 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E2030

Business Skills NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 9 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W319

How to Talk So People Listen 1 day 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm 99 CSC W208S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Introduction to Social Media 1 day 10/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 185 PKI W276S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Modern Business & Report Writing 1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.30am-4.30pm 99 PKI W043S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Project Management 1 day 15/10/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 185 PKI W275S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Time Management 1 day 17/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 99 PKI W011S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Human Resources

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Qualifications. You will need to join the CIPD and pay for your membership fee directly.

Human Resource Practice Level 3 Certificate 35 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 5.00pm-9.00pm 659 1,318 CSC E2028

Management & Leadership

Management NVQ Level 3 Certificate Up to 7 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1932

Management NVQ Level 5 Diploma Up to 8 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1964

Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 6 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1929

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One of the best things about the course is the teaching staff theyre patient,supportive and they make the classes interactive. They also bring expertise

from industry, so they arent just technically able but have the practicalbackground to show how what theyre teaching applies to the real world.

Raymond Whyte

Hear more from Raymond and other part-time students at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

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Management & Leadership continuedChartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications

First Line Management Level 3 Certificate 12 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 310 620 CSC E1490

First Line Management Level 3 Diploma 30 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 947 1,894 CSC E1491

Management & Leadership Level 5 Certificate 8 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 648 CSC E1493

Management & Leadership Level 5 Diploma 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 2,594 CSC E1494

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate 15 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 362 CSC E2019S1

First Line Management Level 3 Certificate Individual Units

Personal Development as a Team Leader Level 3 Award 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E1692

Improving Team Performance Level 3 Award 4 weeks 24/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E1693

Being a Team Leader Level 3 Award 4 weeks 28/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E2237

Management & Leadership Level 5 Certificate Individual Units

Personal Development as a Manager Level 5 Award 4 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 298 CSC E1697

Meeting Stakeholder & Quality Needs Level 5 Award 4 weeks 27/11/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 298 CSC E1507

Being a Leader Level 5 Award 4 weeks 23/10/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 298 CSC E1698

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate Individual Units

Personal Development as a Team Leader Level 2 Award 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E2239

Improving Team Performance Level 2 Award 4 weeks 24/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E2240

Being a Team Leader Level 2 Award 4 weeks 28/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 238 CSC E2241

Short Courses

Assertiveness Skills 3 hours 17/10/13 Thu 9.30am-1.00pm 47 MLC W317S1

3 hours 13/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm 47 LLC W317S3

Conflict Management 3 hours 02/12/13 Mon 9.30am-1.00pm 47 MLC W245S1

Introduction to Supervising & Leading a Team 2 days 01/10/13 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm 420 PKI W017S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Managing Change in The Workplace 3 hours 25/09/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm 47 MLC W252S1


Managing People & Performance 2 days 12/11/13 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm 420 PKI W047S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Managing Poor Performance 4 hours 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm 47 LLC W253S1

4 hours 04/12/13 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm 47 MLC W253S2

Stress Management 3 hours 03/10/13 Thu 9.30am-1.00pm 47 MLC W315S1


Retail & Customer Service

Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W226

Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 10 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W227

Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1931

Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 9 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1934

Customer Service NVQ Level 4 Diploma Up to 12 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1956

Sales & Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). You will need to join the CIM and pay your membership fee directly.

Professional Certificate in Marketing Level 4 32 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A 874 CSC E2112Professional Diploma in Marketing Level 5 32 weeks 28/09/13 Sat 10.00am-4.00pm N/A 1,078 CSC E2114

Sales

Best Practice for Account Managers 1 day 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm 185 PKI W060S1Lunch is provided with this course.

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If you want to start a career in care and childcare, or update your professional skills in the sector, we have a course thatsright for you.


Health & Social Care

Clinical Healthcare Support City & Guilds Level 2 30 weeks Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1370Diploma

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Up to 6 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1284

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Up to Call for details N/A K1285/12 months K1395

Health Trainers City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate 10 weeks Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1194

Inducting Others in Moving & Handling Individuals Up to Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1394CACHE Level 3 Award 6 months

Introduction to Health, Social Care & Children and Up to Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W234Young Peoples Settings City & Guilds Level 1 Award 12 months

Leadership in Health & Social Care City & Guilds Up to Flexible delivered via a Call for details N/A K1350Level 5 Diploma 2 years series of workshops

Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W296

Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate Up to Flexible delivered via Call for details N/A W1356 months distance learning in the workplace

Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 6 months 04/11/13 Mon 6.00pm-8.00pm 219 CSC K1457

Level 2 AwardUnderstanding Safe Handling of Medicines NCFE Up to Flexible delivered via Call for details N/A W136Level 2 Certificate 5 months learning in the workplace

Working in the Health Sector NCFE Level 2 30 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm 174 CSC K1519Certificate

We also offer Dementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity, Infection Control, Safe Handling of Medicines and Supporting Person Centred Planningfor groups and companies. To find out more call 01234 291747.

Volunteering Awards

Community Volunteering ASDAN Level 3 Award Up to 3 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1508

Volunteering NCFE Level 2 Award Up to 3 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1509

Working with Children & Young People

Childrens Play, Learning & Development 2 days 30/09/13 Mon 9.30am-3.30pm 219 438 CSC K1520BTEC Level 3 Award & Tue

Children & Young Peoples Workforce CACHE Up to 6 months Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1256Level 2 Certificate

Children & Young Peoples Workforce CACHE Up to Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1257Level 3 Diploma 12 months

Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & 18 months Call for details CSC K1349Young Peoples Services City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma


3 years 25/09/13 Wed 1.00pm-8.00pm N/A Yr1 4,000 CSC K1247Yr2 4,000Yr3 4,000

Total 12,000

Up to 09/10/13 Wed 4.00pm-7.30pm N/A Yr1 4,000 CSC K15153 years Yr2 4,000

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Flexible delivered through workplaceassessments and workshops at College

Disability Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview.

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Child & Family Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this willbe discussed during your interview.

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Up to 09/10/13 Wed 4.00pm-7.30pm N/A Yr1 4,000 CSC K15163 years Yr2 4,000

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Youth Work

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 2 Award 14 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 1.00pm-4.00pm 219 438 CSC K1304

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A K13376 months the workplace

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma 27 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 1.00pm-4.00pm 659 1,318 CSC K1411

Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details CSC K13369 months the workplace

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Looking to improve your personal computer ability or enhance your career prospects within IT? Our range of computingcourses offers something for everyone, from everyday Microsoft applications to industry-accredited qualifications.


Computer Maintenance

Basic PC Maintenance & Networking Level 1 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F1894(CompTIA Strata external exam optional)As part of this course you can also take CompTIA Strata exam for approximately 100.

16 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F1526S1

16 weeks This course is offered as a combination 320 N/A F1792of distance learning and workshops,and you can start at any time.

Computer User Qualification

IT User Skills Level 2 Certificate Up to Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A F16059 months

IT User Skills Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W32512 months


Up to 23/09/13 N/A Yr1 2,480 CSC F19232 years Yr2 2,480

Total 4,960

Computing & Systems Development BTEC HND 32 weeks 23/09/13 N/A 4,960 CSC F1924(top up from HNC)The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number ofcredits you study, this will be discussed during your interview.

3 years 23/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A Yr1 4,000 CSC F1085& Wed Yr2 4,000

Yr3 4,000Total 12,000

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You will need to attend College fora minimum of 8 hours per week.You will be required at attend onefull day a week, or a combinationof days and evening sessions.

You will need to attend College fora minimum of 8 hours per week.You will be required at attend onefull day a week, or a combinationof days and evening sessions.

Educational Practice Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is subject to validation by the University of Bedfordshire.Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire. The advertisedfee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending uponthe number of credits you study, this will be discussed during yourinterview.

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Cisco IT Essentials Level 2(CompTIA A+ external exam optional)As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA A+exam for approx 150.

Computing & Systems Development BTEC HNC

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview.

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IT Networking & Security Foundation Degree (FdSc)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, theUniversity of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University ofBedfordshire. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequentyears may vary depending upon the number of credits you study,this will be discussed during your interview.

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Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Programming Using VBA 6 weeks 17/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 120 CSC F2142

Microsoft Excel: Introductory 1 day 22/10/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 160 CSC F2158S1

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate 1 day 26/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 160 CSC F2158S2

Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm 80 CSC F2149

Microsoft Excel: Automating Your Spreadsheets 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm 80 CSC F2150with Forms & Macros

Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm 80 CSC F2147

Microsoft Outlook: Managing Your Time 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm 80 CSC F2145

Microsoft Professional CourseMicrosoft MTA HTML5 Application Development 6 weeks 19/11/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 120 CSC F2137Fundamentals (98-375)

Microsoft MTA Web Development Fundamentals 6 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 120 CSC F2136(98-363)

Microsoft Installing & Configuring Windows Server 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F1915(70-410)

Networking

CISCO Academy: Networking Fundamentals 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F783S1(CCNA Part 1) 16 weeks 320 N/A F1793

CISCO Academy: Routing Protocols & Concepts 16 weeks 320 N/A F1794(CCNA Part 2)

CISCO Academy: Switching & Wireless 16 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F1637S1(CCNA Part 3) 16 weeks 320 N/A F1795

CISCO Academy: Accessing the WAN 16 weeks 320 N/A F1796(CCNA Part 4)

16 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm 320 CSC F2130

ProgrammingIntroduction to Programming in C# (MTA 98-361 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 200 CSC F2139Software Development Fundamentals Optional)

Intermediate Programming in C# (MTA 98-362 10 weeks 10/12/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 200 CSC F2140Windows Development Fundamentals Optional)

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Programming 6 weeks 17/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 120 CSC F2142Using VBA

This course is offered as a combination ofdistance learning and workshops, and youcan start at anytime.




Lunch is provided with this course.

Lunch is provided with this course.

Networking Home & Small Business(CompTIA Network+ external exam optional)As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA Network+exam for approx 100.


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Website Design

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 7 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 190 CSC F1801S1Internet Business Foundations 10 weeks Flexible via distance learning 150 N/A F1804

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible via distance learning 150 N/A F1806Network Technology Foundations

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible via distance learning 150 N/A F1805Site Development Foundations

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 18 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 500 CSC F1808S1

Web Foundations Associate 30 weeks Flexible via distance learning 400 N/A F1809Creating Database Driven Websites Using PHP 12 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm 240 CSC F1626& MySQL

Website Design Level 2 10 weeks 07/10/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 240 CSC F411S1


We offer core industry qualifications for a range of trades plus the latest training for newenvironmental technologies so you can develop the skills you need to succeed in todayscompetitive industry. See also Electrical Installation on page 25.


BricklayingBricklaying Construction Skills Level 1 Diploma 874 CSC C1112

Bricklaying Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma 437 CSC C1113

Bricklaying Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma 437 874 CSC C1114

Brickwork NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C144612 months the workplace

Brickwork NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C145012 months the workplace

Building Services & Construction

Construction & Maintenance

2 years 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm Yr1 437 Yr1 874 CSC C1389Yr2 437 Yr2 874Total 874 Total 1,748

Construction Site Management NVQ Level 6 Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C1445Diploma 12 months the workplace

Maintenance Operations NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C1474

12 months the workplaceHeritage Construction

Heritage Construction Ascentis Level 2 Award 12 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 438 CSC C1800S1

Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C179212 months the workplace

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You will need to attend College for 11 weeks.Attendance is w/c 16/09/13, 23/09/13, 11/11/13,18/11/13, 13/01/14, 20/01/14, 24/02/14, 03/03/14,21/04/14, 28/04/14 and 02/06/14.



Construction BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

There are 3 routes you can follow: Construction & the BuiltEnvironment,Building Services Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

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Heritage Skills Construction SkillsNVQ Level 3 DiplomaThere are 5 routes you can follow: Brickwork, Bench Joinery,Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, and Plastering (Solid & Fibrous).

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This course may be free if you do notalready have a Level 1 qualification.

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3 years 03/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm N/A Yr1 4,000 GPC C1039Yr2 4,000Yr3 4,000

Total 12,000

3 years 03/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm N/A Yr1 4,000 GPC C1040

Yr2 4,000Yr3 4,000Total 12,000

Carpentry & Joinery

Carpentry & Joinery Construction Skills Level 1 Diploma 874 CSC C1118

Bench Joinery Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma 437 CSC C1121

Bench Joinery Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma 437 874 CSC C1122

Site Carpentry Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma 437 CSC C1119

Site Carpentry Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma 437 874 CSC C1120

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C1454NVQ Level 2 Diploma 12 months the workplace

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C1462NVQ Level 3 Diploma 12 months the workplace

Health & Safety

4 hours 25/09/13 Wed 1.30pm-6.00pm 120 CSC C988S1



Painting & Decorating

Painting & Decorating Construction Skills 874 CSC C1115Level 1 Diploma

Painting & Decorating Construction Skills 437 CSC C1116Level 2 Diploma

Painting & Decorating Construction Skills 437 874 CSC C1117Level 3 Diploma

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Construction Skills Health & Safety Test (CSCS)This fee includes the CSCS card application.

Building Services & Sustainability Foundation Degree(FdSc)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending on the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview..

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Sustainable Construction Foundation Degree (FdSc)

This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending on the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview.

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Painting & Decorating continued

Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C146812 months the workplace

Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible delivered in Call for details N/A C160812 months the workplace

Plumbing, Gas & Environmental Technologies

Building Services & Environmental Technologies

Access to Building Services Engineering 33 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm 1,594 GPC C1720

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate & Thu

Solar Thermal Hot Water Installation & Maintenance 5 days 07/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 750 GPC C1685S1Level 3 Certificate (City & Guilds 2399)

Solar Thermal Hot Water Installation & Maintenance 5 days 07/10/13 Mo

bedford college part-time guide aug-dec 2013.pdf

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