PART-TIME COURSES
TAKE LIFE OR WORK IN A NEW DIRECTION at Bedford College, Shuttleworth College and Tresham College
2019/20
PART-TIME COURSES
AT THE BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP If you’re looking to turn your spare time into time well spent, enrol onto a part-time course with The Bedford College Group. Whether you’re looking to discover a fascinating new hobby or interest, develop skills to move on at work, or start training for a whole new career, there will be a part-time course to suit you.
LOCATIONS AND FACILITIES BEDFORDSHIRE Bedford College, Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Situated right in the heart of Bedford on the banks of the River Great Ouse, our Cauldwell Street Campus provides some of the most up-to-date facilities around; including industry-class construction workshops and £4.5 million Advanced Engineering Centre, our modern Library, £2.5 million Springs Sports & Leisure Centre, South Bank Arts Centre, and Munch & Mocha Restaurant.
BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Develop your hair and beauty skills in a real-life working environment at our salon Brooks on Bedford High Street.
Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Learn in an environment that mirrors the gas and plumbing industry at our dedicated centre in Kempston; where you will find industry-standard equipment and training areas.
Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston Fully kitted out with a range of cars, up-to-date diagnostic equipment and repair bays, our centre is the ideal environment to learn technical vehicle repair skills, with facilities that mirror a working garage.
Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, Shuttleworth College offers a wide variety of land-based part-time courses, making full use of the natural resources available, including parkland, a commercial farm, equestrian centre, woodland, walled garden, lakes and a brand new Zoological Education Centre.
2 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Tresham College, Corby Campus Our modern £36 million Corby campus boasts a number of specialist engineering and construction workshops, as well as Tresham Studios and beauty salons and The Manor Restaurant, the College’s prestigious training restaurant. Specialist Learning Pods are equipped with learning resources and computer facilities.
Tresham College, Kettering Campus Our campus on Windmill Avenue provides a vibrant and contemporary college environment to learn in. The heart space of the campus is the impressive atrium that includes a Refectory and Coffee Shop, Computer Suites and a multimedia Library. There is a 165-seater Performance Theatre, Dance Studio, Media suite, and ceramics workshop and art rooms, multi-use four-court sports hall, fitness suite, sports fields and Tresham Studios Hair and Beauty salons.
Tresham College, Wellingborough Campuses We are currently redeveloping the existing campus at Church Street, which will open in September 2020. To ensure that training opportunities are still available in the town whilst the campus is being refurbished, we will be running courses from a fully-equipped, temporary town centre location, Croyland Hall, Tithe Barn Road.
For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk 3
COURSE FEES You can find the fee for your chosen course by going to our individual course pages on our websites - www.bedford.ac.uk for Bedfordshire based courses and www.tresham.ac.uk for Northamptonshire based courses. The fees listed on our course pages include the cost of tuition plus the cost of any exam and registration fees charged by the exam board (if applicable). For some courses you may be eligible to receive a discount on the advertised fee – for further information please view our part-time fees flow chart which can be found via www.bedford.ac.uk/part-time-course-fees for Bedfordshire based courses and via www.tresham.ac.uk/part-time-course-fees for Northamptonshire based courses. If you have any queries about course fees you can contact our Enquiries & Admissions teams on 01234 291000 (Bedfordshire) and 01536 413123 (Northamptonshire).
Advanced Learner Loans Advanced Learner Loans help support students aged 19 or above with the cost of course fees for Level 3 courses and above. The loan is designed to pay for part of, or the full cost of, the course fee for your course – the loan cannot be used to pay for individual units or awards. For more information call 01234 219000 (Bedfordshire) and 01536 413123 (Northamptonshire).
Pay by instalments Taking out a loan isn’t the only way to pay for your course – for courses over £200 The Bedford College Group also offers an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help make part-time study more affordable by spreading the cost of tuition fees.
Open Days Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays for Bedfordshire dates or visit www.tresham.ac.uk for Northamptonshire dates.
4 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
THE LEARNING CENTRES Free IT Training
Whether you’re completely new to computers, want to brush up your existing IT skills, or want to improve your Microsoft Office knowledge, we’re sure to have a course that suits you. Attend for 4 hours each week at times convenient to you, including evenings and Saturdays. To find out more call or visit:
> Bedford Learning Centre 88 High Street, Bedford MK40 1NN Tel: 01234 291832 Email: bedfordlearningcentre@bedford.ac.uk
> Corby Learning Centre The Manor House, Cottingham Road, Corby NN17 1TT Tel: 01536 413242 Email: corbylearningcentre@bedford.ac.uk
> Kettering Learning Centre 9-10 Newland Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8JH Tel: 01536 413304 Email: ketteringlearningcentre@tresham.ac.uk For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk 5
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Description
Duration
Preparation for Access to Higher Education (Health Professions) Level 2 Certificate
1 year
Pre-Access to Higher Education
1 year
Access to Higher Education Animal Management
1 year
Access to Higher Education - Business
1 year
Access to Higher Education Combined Science
1 year
Access to Higher Education Computing
1 year
Access to Higher EducationCreative Arts & Media
1 year
Access to Higher Education Engineering
1 year
Access to Higher Education - Healthcare Professions & Applied Sciences
2 years
Access to Higher Education Humanities & Social Sciences
2 years
Access to Higher Education Media Production
1 year
Access to Higher Education Music
1 year
Access to Higher Education Nursing & Healthcare Professions
1 year
Access to Higher Education Psychology
1 year
Access to Higher Education Social Science & Social Work
1 year
Access to Higher Education - Teaching
1 year
Access to Higher Education Teacher Education
1 year
Bedford, Cauldwell
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
6 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Tresham, Corby
Tresham, Kettering
AGRICULTURE Description
Duration
Agriculture Tractor Driving & Related Operations NPTC Level 2 Award
2 days
Land-Based Forklift Truck Operations NPTC Level 2 Award
2 days
Pesticide Application NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Principles of Safe handling & Application of Pesticides Level 2
1 day
Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Safe Use of Brush-Cutters & Trimmers NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Safe Use of Handheld Hedge Cutters NPTC Level 2 NPTC Award
1 day
Safe Use of a Powered Pole Pruner Level 2 NPTC Award
1 day
Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers Level 2 Award
1 day
Safe Use of Stump Grinders NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Use & Maintain Pedestrian Controlled Powered Equipment NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Agriculture Foundation Degree (FdSc)
4 years
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
ANIMAL SCINECES Description
Duration
Competence in the Safe and Responsible use of Veterinary Medicines Level 2 Certificate
1 day
Animal Management UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
31 weeks
Animal Science UoB BSc (top-up)
31 weeks
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
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ARBORICULTURE Description
Duration
Basic Tree Inspection Lantra Awards
1 day
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting NPTC Level 2 Award
2 days
Chainsaw & Related Operations NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm NPTC Level 2 Award
2 days
Safe Use of a Manually Fed Woodchipper NPTC Level 2 Award
1 day
Tree Climbing and Rescue NPTC Level 2 Award
2 days
Cutting Trees with a Chainsaw using Free-Fall Techniques NPTC Level 3 Award
2 days
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
A 12 WEEK PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 16-25 YEARS OLD WHICH GIVES YOU: • a better chance of moving into a job, education or training • an opportunity to use your skills and gain new ones • a nationally recognised qualification • help with job-hunting and writing your CV • the chance to make a difference in your community.
8 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
ART & DESIGN Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Kettering
3D Design 3D Design BTEC HNC
2 years
Animation Digital Design (Games, Art & Animation) BTEC HNC
30 weeks
Digital Design (Games, Art & Animation) BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
32 weeks
Drawing Life Drawing
6 weeks
Fashion Production Fashion Production Skills: Pattern Cutting, Basic to Advanced
18 weeks
Fashion & Textiles BTEC HNC
2 years
Fashion BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Textiles BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Fine Art Arts Practice BTEC HNC
2 years
Arts Practice BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1 years
Graphic Design Photoshop Introduction
4 weeks
Photoshop Intermediate
4 weeks
Graphic Design BTEC HNC
2 years
Graphic Design BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Interior Design Interior Design BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Photography Digital Photography Introduction
6 weeks
Digital Photography Intermediate
10 weeks
Photography BTEC HNC
2 years
Photography BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Product Design Product Design BTEC HND (top-up from HNC) 1-2 years
For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk 9
BASIC SKILLS Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
Tresham, Kettering
Tresham, Wellingborough
Adult English & Maths Functional Skills English
Up to 34 weeks
Functional Skills Maths
Up to 34 weeks
English Language GCSE
33 weeks
English & maths Summer School
2 weeks
Mathematics GCSE
33 weeks
ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Up to 33 weeks
BUSINESS Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualifications Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Award
10 weeks
Accounting AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate Online & On Campus
32 weeks
Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate
20 weeks
Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate Online & On Campus
20 weeks
Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate
32 weeks
Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate
20 weeks
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Tresham, Kettering
Tresham, Wellingborough
Description
Duration
Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Accounting AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma - Online & On-campus
32 weeks
Accounting AAT Level 4 Diploma
60 weeks
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
Tresham, Kettering
Tresham, Wellingborough
Business Minute Taking
1 day
Modern Business & Report Writing
1 day
Time Management
1 day
Business BTEC HNC
2 years
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Award
4 or 8 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Certificate
8 or 12 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Certificate (Top Up)
24 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Award
4 or 8 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate
8 or 12 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Top Up)
24 weeks
Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Diploma
32 weeks
Human Resources Chartered Institure of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Qualifications Human Resources Practice CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate
34 weeks
Human Resource Management CIPD Intermediate Level 5 Certificate
34 weeks
Management & Leadership Introduction to Supervising & Leading a Team
1 day
Managing People & Performance
1 day
Work Based Learning
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CARE, CHILDCARE & DENTAL Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Kettering
Care & Childcare Introduction to Early Years Education & Care Level 2 Certificate
Flexible
Supporting Children & Young Peoples Speech, Language & Communication Level 3 Award
Flexible
Early Years Education & Care Level 3 Diploma
Flexible
Playwork Level 3 Diploma
Up to 18 months
Adult Care Level 4 Diploma
Up to 12 months
Early Years Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)
2 years/2 terms
Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
Special Education Needs and Disability Foundation Degree (FdA)
33 weeks
Dental Care Introduction to Dental Care Level 2 Certificate
6-12 weeks
Dental Nursing Level 3 Diploma
1-2 years
Health and Social Care Understanding Substance Misuse Level 2 Award
10 weeks
Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services Level 5 Diploma
Flexible
For Distance Learning couses see page 15 for details
12 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Workplace
COMPUTING Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Kettering
Computer Maintenance Basic PC Maintenance & Networking
16 weeks
IT Essentials CISCO Level 2
16 weeks
Computing BTEC HNC
60 weeks
Computing BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
120 weeks
Computer User Introduction to Microsoft Excel
1 day
Intermediate Microsoft Excel
1 day
Advanced Microsoft Excel
1 day
Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables & Dashboards
1 day
Database Design Database Fundamentals & Database Programming
16 weeks
IT Service Management ITIL Foundation Certificate
1 week
Networking Cisco Academy Introduction to Networks CISCO Academy CCNA Part 1
16 weeks
Routing & Switching Essentials CISCO Academy CCNA Part 2
16 weeks
Scaling Networks CISCO Academy CCNA Part 3
16 weeks
Connecting Networks CISCO Academy CCNA Part 4
16 weeks
Security Security+
16 weeks
Web Design Introduction to Web Development
12 weeks
Intermediate Server Side Wed Development
12 weeks
Advanced Responsive Web Design
6 weeks
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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Bricklaying Bricklaying CSKILLS Level 1 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Bricklaying CSKILLS Level 2 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Bricklaying CSKILLS Level 3 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry and Joinery CSKILLS Level 1 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Bench Joinery CSKILLS Level 2 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Site Carpentry CSKILLS Level 2 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Bench Joinery CSKILLS Level 3 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Site Carpentry CSKILLS Level 3 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Construction & The Built Environment Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 BTEC Diploma
2 years
Construction (Building Services Engineering) BTEC HNC Diploma
2 years
Construction and the Built Environment BTEC HNC Diploma
2 years
Construction (Civil Engineering) BTEC HNC Diploma
2 years
Building Services & Sustainability UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
Sustainable Construction UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
Construction (Civil Engineering) BTEC HND Diploma (top-up from HNC)
1 year
Construction and The Built Environment HND Diploma (top-up from HNC)
1 year
14 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Bedford, Kempston
Tresham, Corby
Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Bedford, Kempston
Tresham, Corby
Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating CSKILLS Level 1 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Painting & Decorating CSKILLS Level 2 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
Painting & Decorating CSKILLS Level 3 Diploma
Up to 32 weeks
MICHAEL
Construction & the Built Environment HND “I’m really enjoying gaining a broader knowledge of the construction process; things that you don’t necessarily learn being in a trade, such as planning laws and
building regulations. It’s also good to work alongside other students on my course who have come from different areas of the industry. It’s been challenging getting back into education alongside work and I feel it will be well earned when I qualify at the end of the three years!”
COUNSELLING Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
Tresham, Kettering
Tresham, Wellingborough
CPCAB Qualifications Counselling Children & Young People
30 weeks
Introduction to Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 Award
10 weeks
Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 Certificate
10 weeks
Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 Certificate
32 weeks
Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 Diploma
32-96 weeks
Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 5 Diploma
32 weeks
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DISTANCE LEARNING Description
Duration
Awareness of Mental Health Problems NCFE level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Care NCFE Level 2 Diploma
16 weeks
Cleaning and Knowledge & Skills NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Common Health Conditions NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Customer Service for Health & Social Care Settings NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Equality & Diversity NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Falls Prevention Awareness NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Information, Advice & Guidance NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Introducing Caring for Children & Young People NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Lean Organisation Management Techniques NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Business Administration NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Care Planning NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Customer Service NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Dementia Care NCFE level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Team Leading NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Warehousing & Storage NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Autism NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Children & Young Peoples Mental Health NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Nutrition & Health NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding Retail Operations NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
16 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Description
Duration
Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs NCFE Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Adult Care NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma
16 weeks
Principles of End Of Life Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate
16 weeks
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate
16 weeks
Residential Childcare NCFE Level 3 Diploma
16 weeks
Understanding Mental Health NCFE Level 3 Certificate
16 weeks
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate
16 weeks
ELECTRICAL Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Bedford, Kempston
Tresham, Corby
Electrical Installation Basic Electrical Course
1 weeks
Foundation Electrical Installation
32 weeks
Intermediate Electrical Installation
32 weeks
Advanced Electrical Installation
32 weeks
Installation & Maintenance Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Level 3 Award
4 days
Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations Level 3 Award
1 week
Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations Level 3 Award
12 weeks
Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Level 3 Award
2 days
Requirements for Electrical Installation Level 3 Award 18th Edition
3 days
Requirements for Electrical Installations Update Level 3 Award 18th Edition
1 week
Design and Verification of Electrical Installations Level 4 Award
4 days
Building Services & Sustainability UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
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Description
Duration
Sustainable Construction UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
Construction (Building Services Engineering) BTEC HNC Diploma
2 years
Bedford, Cauldwell
Bedford, Kempston
Electrical Systems Safe Isolation of Electrical Systems
1 week
Inspection and Testing Advanced Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing (DAY)
5 days
Advanced Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing
12 weeks
In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment Level 3 Award
2 days
Periodic Inspection Level 3 Award
1 week
Installation, testing & ensuring compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings Level 3 Certificate
15 weeks
ENGINEERING Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Electronic/Electrical Engineering Electronic/Electrical Engineering Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
32 weeks
Electronic/Electrical Engineering Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BTEC HNC
32 weeks
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)
1-2 years
Engineering Electrical/Electrical Engineering BSc (HONS)
32 weeks
Engineering BSc (HONS) Degree Top Up
32 weeks
18 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Tresham, Kettering
Tresham, Corby
Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Kettering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
32 weeks
Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Mechanical Engineering BTEC HNC Diploma
32 weeks
Mechanical Engineering BTEC HND Diploma (top-up from HNC)
32 weeks
FIRST AID & SAFETY Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
Tresham Wellingborough,
First Aid First Aid at Work
3 days
Emergency First Aid at Work QNUK Level 2 Award
1 day
Health & Safety ISOH Managing Safely
4 weeks
NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate
12 weeks
Food Safety Level 2
1 day
Moving & Handling Bespoke Moving & Handling
1 day
Care aware- Manual Handling
1 day
NICKY
Electrical Installation Domestic Installer Level 3 “I am a self employed Plasterer and this course is basically an extension of my current job. Once I become a fully qualified Electrician I’m hoping it will enable me to gain more work as I will be able to quote for electrical work alongside
the plastering work. The tutors not only help me in the classroom but they also offer support while I’m at work; I can call them at College for advice. It’s a good, fun environment and I have met some great people. The facilities are really up to date and the course has provided a great stepping stone to further business opportunities.”
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EQUINE MANAGEMENT Description
Duration
Introduction to Clipping Horses
1 day
Introduction to Practical Horse Massage
1 day
Horse Knowledge, Riding & Care Training Stage 1
10 days
Lungeing & Long Reining
1 day
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
FLORISTRY Description
Duration
Alternative Pedestal Arrangement Floristry Masterclass
1 day
Christmas Wreaths & Door Designs
1 day
Creating Floral Arrangements
3 days
Floristry Essentials Workshop
1 day
Floristry Intermediate
60 weeks
Mothers’ Day Designs
1 day
Wedding Designs Workshop
4 weeks
Floristry Level 3 Certificate
33 weeks
Floristry NPTC Level 3 Diploma
33 weeks
20 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
HAIR & BEAUTY Description
Duration
Bedford, Brooks
Tresham, Corby
Tresham, Kettering
Beauty Therapy Intermediate Beauty Therapy
32 weeks
Make-Up Level 2 Award
16 weeks
Nail Technology Level 2 Award
17 weeks
Beauty Therapy Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Permanent Lashes Level 3 Award
10 weeks
Barbering Barbering Level 2 Certificate
32 weeks
Cutting Mens Hair Level 2 Award
15 weeks
Hairdressing Womens Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate
32 weeks
Bridal Hair Level 3 Award
14 weeks
Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Holistic Therapies Body massage Level 3 Award
25 weeks
Massage Therapies Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
HORTICULTURE Description
Duration
Practical Garden Design, Planting & Care Series 1
6 days
Practical Garden Design, Planting & Care Series 2
5 days
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
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Description
Duration
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Practical Horticulture RHS Level 1 Award
12 weeks
Practical Horticulture RHS Level 2 Award
20 weeks
Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance RHS Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Certificate in Horticulture RHS Level 2 Certificate
17 weeks
Principles of Plant Growth Propagation & Development RHS Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance RHS Level 2 Certificate
16 weeks
Principles of Plant Growth, Health & Applied Propagation RHS Level 3 Certificate
32 weeks
Practical Horticulture RHS Level 3 Certificate
32 weeks
MOTOR VEHICLE Description
Duration
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Level 2 Diploma
2 years
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Vehicle Accident Repair Vehicle Accident Repair Body Principles Level 2 Diploma
2 years
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles Level 2 Diploma
32 weeks
Vehicle Accident Repair Body Principles Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles Level 3 Diploma
32 weeks
22 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Bedford, Kempston
Apprenticeships
The Bedford College Group incorporates Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, the National College for Motorsport and Tresham College, making us one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the South East Midlands.
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CONTACT US TODAY! Tel: 01234 291747 / 01536 413508 Email: apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships@tresham.ac.uk For fees andand further course information visitvisit our our website www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk 25 For fees further course information websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk Web: www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships/www.tresham.ac.uk/apprenticeships
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PERFORMING ARTS Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Stella Mann
Media Media Production Foundation Degree (FdA)
30 weeks
Media Production UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
30 weeks
Media Make-up Media Make-Up & Character Design UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
2 years
Music Technology Music Technology Foundation Degree (FdA)
30 weeks
Music Technology UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
30 weeks
Performing Arts Performing Arts (Stella Mann)
1 year
PLUMBING & GAS Description
Duration
Bedford, Kempston
Gas CCN 1 Gas core + 3 Gas Elements
1 week
Core Domestic Gas Safety
1 week
Core Gas Safety BPEC Certificate
1 week
Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Circulators BPEC Certificate
1 week
Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances
1 week
Domestic Gas Ducted Air Heaters BPEC Certificate
1 week
Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters BPEC Certificate 1 week Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems Reassessment
1 week
Gas Assessment: Core Domestic Safety
1 week
24 For fees and further course information visit our websites www.bedford.ac.uk or www.tresham.ac.uk
Tresham, Corby
Workplace
Description
Duration
Bedford, Kempston
Tresham, Corby
Workplace
Plumbing Intermediate Plumbing & Heating
2 years
Advanced Plumbing and Heating
2 years
BPEC Unvented Hot water Storage Systems Certificate
1 week
BPEC Water Regulations Certificate
1 week
Efficiency & Energy for Domestic Heating BPEC Certificate
1 week
Plumbing and Heating Conversion Course Level 2 NVQ
32 weeks
Building Services and Sustainability UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
Sustainable Construction UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
3 years
SPORT, FITNESS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Description
Duration
Bedford, Cauldwell
Shuttleworth, Old Warden
Tresham, Corby
Workplace
Outdoor Education British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor
2 days
British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader
2 days
Mountain Training climbing Wall Instructor Training
2 days
RYA Dinghy Instructor
1 week
Outdoor Adventure BTEC HNC
4 years
Sport & Fitness Fitness Instructing Level 2 Certificate
15 weeks
Sport Science (Sport Coaching) UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
Up to 4 years
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TEACHER EDUCATION Description
Duration
Supporting Apprenticeships
1/2 day
Introduction to Trainer Skills (formerly Train the Trainer) Level 2
2 days
Support Work in Schools CACHE Level 2 Award
30 weeks
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate
Up to 7 months
Advanced Teaching Assistants
Up to 18 months
Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 AwardÂ
32 weeks
Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate
32 weeks
Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate
32 weeks
Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Level 3 Award
32 weeks
Education & Training Level 3 Award
14 weeks
Education & Training Level 3 Award
3 weeks
Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education (Cert Ed/PGCE) Certificate
32 weeks
Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma
Up to 18 months
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process & Practice Level 4 Award
32 weeks
Education & Training Level 5 Diploma
32 weeks
Teaching Mathematics in Lifelong Learning Sector UoB University Certificate
30 weeks
Teaching English in Lifelong Learning Sector UoB University Certificate
30 weeks
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
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Tresham, Kettering
Workplace
Description
Duration
Teaching Learners with Additional Needs UoB University Certificate
26 weeks
Mentoring in Education (Awarded by the University of Bedfordshire) University Certificate
32 weeks
Educational Practice UoB Foundation Degree (FdA)
Up to 2 years
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 Certificate
31 weeks
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate
Up to 18 months
Bedford, Cauldwell
Tresham, Corby
KYLIE
Teaching in post compulsory education (cert ed/pgce) certificate “Having the balance of teaching experience, and being able to discuss things in the classroom with my PGCE group, has been really valuable. Everyone in my PGCE group is very supportive and we have plenty of discussions into teaching methods and
Tresham, Kettering
Workplace
approaches that we can incorporate into our own lessons. My tutor is very enthusiastic and is always there to support me. I feel I am better supported studying at College compared to university, and my tutor is so invested that he will adapt his lessons to suit our different workplace environments.�
TRAVEL & TOURISM Description
Duration
Taste of Cabin Crew and Airport Operations
1 week
Taste of Working Abroad
1 week
Aviation Operations on The Ground NCFE Level 2 Certificate
14 weeks
Introduction to Cabin Crew NCFE Level 2 Certificate
32 weeks
VA Earth CTH Level 2 Award
14 weeks
International Travel & Tourism BTEC Level 4 HNC
2 years
Bedford, Cauldwell
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FOUND YOUR PERFECT COURSE? Some of our part-time courses require you to complete an application form online and, in some instances, attend an interview, but for other part-time courses you can enrol by phoning our Enquiries and Admissions team on 01234 291000 for Bedfordshire courses or 01536 413123 for Northamptonshire courses or by visiting our Campuses for further advice.
FIND YOUR COURSE Just find your course using the course search at www.bedford.ac.uk/part-time (Bedfordshire based courses) or www.tresham.ac.uk/part-time (Northamptonshire based courses)
HOW TO APPLY You can apply for your chosen course online by visiting the page of the course you're interested in and clicking 'Apply'. Alternatively, you can pop into Reception at one of our Bedford, Corby or Kettering Campuses and speak to our Enquiries and Admissions team.
PAY THE FEES Before your enrolment can be accepted you will need to pay your fee as listed in the course information. You can pay by cash, cheque or credit/debit card, and for any course with a fee higher than £200 you can pay by instalments – just ask when you enrol. Find out more about the financial support that may be available to you by contacting our Enquiries and Admissions Team.
Disclaimer While every effort is made to ensure the information within this guide is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if student numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course, we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
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