We also offer… Higher Education & Professional Accreditation
Apprenticeships
A wide range of accredited training courses and qualifications from industry-leading bodies including…
An apprenticeship is a training programme where employees work for your business and study part-time alongside their employment – with government funding on offer to help pay for the cost of training, as well as a range of benefits for businesses, our apprenticeships could be ideal for you.
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) • Chartered institute of Marketing (CiM) • Chartered institute of Personnel & development (CiPd) • Chartered Management institute (CMi) • institute of Leadership & Management
Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships or call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747 to find out more.
• Microsoft Professional
We offer apprenticeships in...
PLUS Foundation degrees validated by the university of Bedfordshire.
• Accountancy
For a full list of part-time courses download a copy of our new part-time guide at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime
• Business Administration
• Cisco Academy
Work-based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) We have a wide range of nVQs which can be delivered in the workplace to improve the competency of your staff across a range of business sectors.
Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH Tel: 01234 291747 training@bedford.ac.uk www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
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To find out more call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747.
• Agriculture • Conservation & Environment • Horticulture • Marketing • IT • Trees & Timber • Plus many more…
if you’re looking for a bespoke training solution, right on your doorstep... look no further.
Computer training for everyone...
Flexible learning to suit you
Great value courses
We’re open up to 60 hours per week.
With discounts available depending on your circumstances.
Build skills, build confidence
IT courses at all levels
We also offer short courses in personal finance, healthy living and more.
From beginners to advanced level, we’re sure to have a course that suits you.
With locations in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden, it’s easy to access a range of IT based courses at one of our Learning Centres.
TrAining guide September to december 2013
For more information about The Learning Centres and our courses visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk
HorTiCuLTure & gArdening
AgriCuLTure CourSe TiTLe
Smallholder Skills: Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs) Smallholder Skills: Handling & Keeping Livestock
Keep your business on the edge
AniMAL WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
In today’s competitive workplace you have to embrace change, adapt quickly and keep your professional knowledge and expertise up-to-date. Regular training is the key to moving your employees and your business forward.
Bedford College Employer Training Services can offer you… • Flexible and convenient training delivery whenever and wherever you need it. • Bespoke courses designed around the specific requirements of your business. • Highly experienced industry specialists with the expert knowledge to give you the edge. • Value for money training that gives you access to the best expertise without the corporate price tag. • Expert advice, support and guidance with a dedicated sector specialist from our employer Training Services Team on hand to help.
How to book a course or find out more... Call 01234 291747 email training@bedford.ac.uk Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
Animal First Aid Care & Management of Lizards
CourSe TiTLe
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/11/13 05/10/13
Sat Sat
9.30am-4.00pm 9.30am-4.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours
26/10/13 09/11/13
Sat Sat
10.00am-1.00pm 10.00am-1.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
19-23
24+
£68 £68 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£30 £30 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
SiTe
SC SC
B1092S2 B1092S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B822S1 B1102
SiTe
CourSe Code
4 weeks 05/08/13
Mon-Fri
9.00am-4.00pm
£3,100
SC
B1233
Basic Tree inspection (Lantra) Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Professional Tree inspection (Lantra)
1 day 1 day
07/11/13 23/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£185 £210
SC SC
B550S1 B1196S1
3 days
04/11/13
Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.30pm
£450
SC
B592S1
This course includes chainsaw use, felling, aerial rescue and operating a chainsaw from a harness with tree recognition and woodland management.
CHAinSAW & reLATed oPerATionS CourSe TiTLe
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting Level 2 Certificate (Lantra) Competence in Brushcutting operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Strimmer & Brushcutter operations: experienced Level 2 (Lantra) CS30: Maintain & operate the Chainsaw Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS31: Fell & Process Small Trees Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS33: Specialist Tree Felling Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS38: Climb Trees & Perform Aerial rescue Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) CS39: operate a Chainsaw from a rope & Harness Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS40: Carry out Pruning operations Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS41: undertake Sectional Felling operations Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Our employer training courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Certificate
CourSe TiTLe
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma
Where the course is held. See below for information on our locations.
dAy(S)
CourSe Code
Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (intensive)
CounTrySide MAnAgeMenT
date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.
STArT dATe
Fee 16-18
ArBoriCuLTure
How to use this guide includes course name, level, and qualification type. if a discount may be available for the courses you’ll see the symbol.
CourSe LengTH
Practical Willow Work
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
2 days
14/10/13
Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm
£285
SC
B548S1
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days 2 days
09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Various – see website
£220 £220 £105 £280 £385
SC SC SC SC SC
B1192S1 B1192S2 B1235S1 B1234S1 B539
3 days
Various – see website
£485
SC
B540
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
2 days 5 days 5 days 2 days
19/08/13 02/09/13 28/10/13 10/09/13
Mon & Tue Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Tue & Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£385 £690 £690 £385
SC SC SC SC
B596S1 B543S1 B543S2 B542S1
2 days 5 days
29/08/13 05/08/13
Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm
£365 £680
SC SC
B593S1 B597S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
TiMe(S)
17 weeks 16/09/13 you can study this course via distance
learning or in College (min 3 hours p/Wk) 33 weeks 16/09/13 you will need to study 12 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and times depend on the units you choose to study.
3 hours
19/10/13
Sat
9.30am-12.30pm
19-23
£1,748
24+
SC
B1027
£2,234
SC
B925
£45
SC
B833
SiTe
CourSe Code
Fire SAFeTy PrinCiPLeS CourSe TiTLe
Animal First Aid
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours
26/10/13
Sat
10.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£30
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B822S1
CourSe TiTLe
Fire Safety Principles Level 2 Award (CieH)
day(s) Start and when the finish time of course the class. runs.
Our locations Key to sites CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford PKi Park inn Hotel, Bedford SC Shuttleworth College, old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Bedford College Cauldwell Street Campus Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH
Park Inn Hotel 2 St Mary's Street Bedford MK42 0Ar
Shuttleworth College old Warden Park Biggleswade Sg18 9dX
The total cost of the course, depending on the age of the employee.
Quote this code when speaking to our employer Training Services team.
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day
20/11/13
Wed
9.30am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
Tue
6.30pm-8.30pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£75
CSC W134S1
FiSH MAnAgeMenT CourSe TiTLe
number of hours, days, weeks or months.
CourSe LengTH
Tropical Fish Keeping: An introduction
FLoriSTry CourSe TiTLe
Christmas Cheer Christmas Wreaths & door designs Floristry essentials Workshop: An introduction Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements introduction Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements intermediate Floristry Workshop for Beginners
6 weeks 08/10/13 CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 6 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks
21/11/13 28/11/13 05/10/13 05/11/13 27/09/13 08/11/13 26/09/13 07/11/13 17/09/13
Thu Thu Sat Tue Fri Fri Thu Thu Tue
6.00pm-9.00pm 6.30pm-9.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 6.30pm-8.30pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 6.30pm-8.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
17/10/13 30/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-5.00pm 9.00am-5.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£90 Fee 16-18
19-23
£45 £45 £45 £120 £282 £282 £298 £298 £120
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B1089
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC
B828 B1096 B825 B1029S2 B1231S1 B1231S2 B1232S1 B1232S2 B1029S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
HeALTH & SAFeTy CourSe TiTLe
Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate (CieH) Principles of risk Assessment Level 2 (CieH)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£78 £78
CSC K444S2 CSC H1033S1
HorSe CAre & WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
introduction to Clipping Horses Lungeing & Long reining
CourSe TiTLe
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
4 hours 4 hours
02/11/13 19/10/13
Sat Sat
9.00am-1.00pm 9.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£35 £40
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B1229 B811
SiTe
CourSe Code
£30 £298 £347 £694 £538
SC SC SC SC
B61 B785 B1001 B790
9.30am-12.30pm
£694
SC
B793
Tue
6.30pm-9.00pm
£538
SC
B787
18/09/13
Wed
6.00pm-9.00pm
£694
SC
B918
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days
09/08/13 09/11/13 16/11/13 24/10/13
Fri Sat Sat Thu & Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£140 £110 £110 £375
SC SC SC SC
B569S1 B602S1 B602S2 B1193S1
2 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
19/09/13 24/10/13 20/09/13 25/10/13 11/10/13 11/10/13
Thu & Fri Thu & Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£265 £265 £195 £195 £190 £105
SC SC SC SC SC SC
B537S1 B537S2 B538S1 B538S2 B546S1 B1194S1
1 day
11/10/13
Fri
9.00am-4.30pm
£105
SC
B1195S1
2 days 2 days
26/09/13 21/10/13
Thu Mon
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£280 £325
SC SC
B563S1 B564S1
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 3 hours 3 hours
22/10/13 26/11/13 06/11/13 06/11/13
Tue Tue Wed Wed
9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm
£160 £160 £80 £80
CSC CSC CSC CSC
F2158S1 F2158S2 F2149 F2150
3 hours 3 hours
09/10/13 09/10/13
Wed Wed
1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm
£80 £80
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
growing your own Vegetables 3 hours rHS Practical Horticulture Level 1 Award 12 weeks rHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 16 weeks rHS Principles of garden Planning, establishment & Maintenance Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of garden Planning, 32 weeks Construction & Planting Level 3 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Propagation 30 weeks & development Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Health & 32 weeks Applied Propagation Level 3 Certificate
Fee 16-18
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
28/09/13 17/09/13 18/09/13 19/09/13
Sat Tue Wed Thu
9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-3.30pm
18/09/13
Wed
17/09/13
19-23
24+
MACHinery CourSe TiTLe
Abrasive Wheels Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Basic Welding Competence in Fork Lift Truck operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Forklift Truck: novice (Lantra) Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra) Mowers: Pedestrian & ride-on (Lantra) Safe use of ride-on Self Propelled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Safe use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Tractor driving (Lantra) Tractor driving Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
MiCroSoFT oFFiCe APPLiCATionS CourSe TiTLe
Microsoft excel: introductory Microsoft excel: intermediate Microsoft excel: Managing data using Pivot Tables Microsoft excel: Automating your Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros Microsoft outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks Microsoft outlook: Managing your Time
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC F2147 CSC F2145
PeST ConTroL CourSe TiTLe
Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award (nPTC) Pesticide Application PA2: ground Crop Sprayer Level 2 Award (nPTC)
1 day
Fee 16-18
Various – see website
1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 08/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 10/12/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators 1 day Various – see website Level 2 Award (nPTC) you can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.
SiTe
CourSe Code
£195
SC
B554
£195 £195 £195 £156
SC SC SC SC
B583S1 B583S2 B583S3 B555
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B565S1 B566S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
PKi
A562S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
19-23
24+
Pruning CourSe TiTLe
Power Pole Pruners (nPTC) Safe use of Hedge Trimmers (nPTC)
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/08/13 15/11/13
Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
2 days
22/10/13
Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£190 £190
reTireMenT PLAnning CourSe TiTLe
Planning Ahead
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£375
SKiLLS For LiFe Course is Free (subject to availability) CourSe TiTLe
Brush up your english: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Brush up your Maths: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Sounds-Write english for Adults entry Level 1
CourSe LengTH
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC P1984 CSC P1991 CSC P2022
you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
you can enrol at any time before easter. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
WeBSiTe deSign CourSe TiTLe
Website design Level 2 CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
10 weeks
07/10/13
Mon
6.00pm-9.00pm
Fee 16-18
– discounts may be available for this course. To find out more call us on 01234 291747.
19-23
£240
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
CSC F411S1
HorTiCuLTure & gArdening
AgriCuLTure CourSe TiTLe
Smallholder Skills: Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs) Smallholder Skills: Handling & Keeping Livestock
Keep your business on the edge
AniMAL WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
In today’s competitive workplace you have to embrace change, adapt quickly and keep your professional knowledge and expertise up-to-date. Regular training is the key to moving your employees and your business forward.
Bedford College Employer Training Services can offer you… • Flexible and convenient training delivery whenever and wherever you need it. • Bespoke courses designed around the specific requirements of your business. • Highly experienced industry specialists with the expert knowledge to give you the edge. • Value for money training that gives you access to the best expertise without the corporate price tag. • Expert advice, support and guidance with a dedicated sector specialist from our employer Training Services Team on hand to help.
How to book a course or find out more... Call 01234 291747 email training@bedford.ac.uk Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
Animal First Aid Care & Management of Lizards
CourSe TiTLe
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/11/13 05/10/13
Sat Sat
9.30am-4.00pm 9.30am-4.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours
26/10/13 09/11/13
Sat Sat
10.00am-1.00pm 10.00am-1.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
19-23
24+
£68 £68 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£30 £30 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
SiTe
SC SC
B1092S2 B1092S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B822S1 B1102
SiTe
CourSe Code
4 weeks 05/08/13
Mon-Fri
9.00am-4.00pm
£3,100
SC
B1233
Basic Tree inspection (Lantra) Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Professional Tree inspection (Lantra)
1 day 1 day
07/11/13 23/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£185 £210
SC SC
B550S1 B1196S1
3 days
04/11/13
Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.30pm
£450
SC
B592S1
This course includes chainsaw use, felling, aerial rescue and operating a chainsaw from a harness with tree recognition and woodland management.
CHAinSAW & reLATed oPerATionS CourSe TiTLe
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting Level 2 Certificate (Lantra) Competence in Brushcutting operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Strimmer & Brushcutter operations: experienced Level 2 (Lantra) CS30: Maintain & operate the Chainsaw Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS31: Fell & Process Small Trees Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS33: Specialist Tree Felling Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS38: Climb Trees & Perform Aerial rescue Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) CS39: operate a Chainsaw from a rope & Harness Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS40: Carry out Pruning operations Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS41: undertake Sectional Felling operations Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Our employer training courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Certificate
CourSe TiTLe
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma
Where the course is held. See below for information on our locations.
dAy(S)
CourSe Code
Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (intensive)
CounTrySide MAnAgeMenT
date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.
STArT dATe
Fee 16-18
ArBoriCuLTure
How to use this guide includes course name, level, and qualification type. if a discount may be available for the courses you’ll see the symbol.
CourSe LengTH
Practical Willow Work
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
2 days
14/10/13
Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm
£285
SC
B548S1
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days 2 days
09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Various – see website
£220 £220 £105 £280 £385
SC SC SC SC SC
B1192S1 B1192S2 B1235S1 B1234S1 B539
3 days
Various – see website
£485
SC
B540
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
2 days 5 days 5 days 2 days
19/08/13 02/09/13 28/10/13 10/09/13
Mon & Tue Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Tue & Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£385 £690 £690 £385
SC SC SC SC
B596S1 B543S1 B543S2 B542S1
2 days 5 days
29/08/13 05/08/13
Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm
£365 £680
SC SC
B593S1 B597S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
TiMe(S)
17 weeks 16/09/13 you can study this course via distance
learning or in College (min 3 hours p/Wk) 33 weeks 16/09/13 you will need to study 12 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and times depend on the units you choose to study.
3 hours
19/10/13
Sat
9.30am-12.30pm
19-23
£1,748
24+
SC
B1027
£2,234
SC
B925
£45
SC
B833
SiTe
CourSe Code
Fire SAFeTy PrinCiPLeS CourSe TiTLe
Animal First Aid
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours
26/10/13
Sat
10.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£30
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B822S1
CourSe TiTLe
Fire Safety Principles Level 2 Award (CieH)
day(s) Start and when the finish time of course the class. runs.
Our locations Key to sites CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford PKi Park inn Hotel, Bedford SC Shuttleworth College, old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Bedford College Cauldwell Street Campus Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH
Park Inn Hotel 2 St Mary's Street Bedford MK42 0Ar
Shuttleworth College old Warden Park Biggleswade Sg18 9dX
The total cost of the course, depending on the age of the employee.
Quote this code when speaking to our employer Training Services team.
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day
20/11/13
Wed
9.30am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
Tue
6.30pm-8.30pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£75
CSC W134S1
FiSH MAnAgeMenT CourSe TiTLe
number of hours, days, weeks or months.
CourSe LengTH
Tropical Fish Keeping: An introduction
FLoriSTry CourSe TiTLe
Christmas Cheer Christmas Wreaths & door designs Floristry essentials Workshop: An introduction Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements introduction Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements intermediate Floristry Workshop for Beginners
6 weeks 08/10/13 CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 6 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks
21/11/13 28/11/13 05/10/13 05/11/13 27/09/13 08/11/13 26/09/13 07/11/13 17/09/13
Thu Thu Sat Tue Fri Fri Thu Thu Tue
6.00pm-9.00pm 6.30pm-9.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 6.30pm-8.30pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 6.30pm-8.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
17/10/13 30/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-5.00pm 9.00am-5.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£90 Fee 16-18
19-23
£45 £45 £45 £120 £282 £282 £298 £298 £120
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B1089
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC
B828 B1096 B825 B1029S2 B1231S1 B1231S2 B1232S1 B1232S2 B1029S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
HeALTH & SAFeTy CourSe TiTLe
Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate (CieH) Principles of risk Assessment Level 2 (CieH)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£78 £78
CSC K444S2 CSC H1033S1
HorSe CAre & WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
introduction to Clipping Horses Lungeing & Long reining
CourSe TiTLe
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
4 hours 4 hours
02/11/13 19/10/13
Sat Sat
9.00am-1.00pm 9.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£35 £40
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B1229 B811
SiTe
CourSe Code
£30 £298 £347 £694 £538
SC SC SC SC
B61 B785 B1001 B790
9.30am-12.30pm
£694
SC
B793
Tue
6.30pm-9.00pm
£538
SC
B787
18/09/13
Wed
6.00pm-9.00pm
£694
SC
B918
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days
09/08/13 09/11/13 16/11/13 24/10/13
Fri Sat Sat Thu & Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£140 £110 £110 £375
SC SC SC SC
B569S1 B602S1 B602S2 B1193S1
2 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
19/09/13 24/10/13 20/09/13 25/10/13 11/10/13 11/10/13
Thu & Fri Thu & Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£265 £265 £195 £195 £190 £105
SC SC SC SC SC SC
B537S1 B537S2 B538S1 B538S2 B546S1 B1194S1
1 day
11/10/13
Fri
9.00am-4.30pm
£105
SC
B1195S1
2 days 2 days
26/09/13 21/10/13
Thu Mon
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£280 £325
SC SC
B563S1 B564S1
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 3 hours 3 hours
22/10/13 26/11/13 06/11/13 06/11/13
Tue Tue Wed Wed
9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm
£160 £160 £80 £80
CSC CSC CSC CSC
F2158S1 F2158S2 F2149 F2150
3 hours 3 hours
09/10/13 09/10/13
Wed Wed
1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm
£80 £80
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
growing your own Vegetables 3 hours rHS Practical Horticulture Level 1 Award 12 weeks rHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 16 weeks rHS Principles of garden Planning, establishment & Maintenance Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of garden Planning, 32 weeks Construction & Planting Level 3 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Propagation 30 weeks & development Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Health & 32 weeks Applied Propagation Level 3 Certificate
Fee 16-18
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
28/09/13 17/09/13 18/09/13 19/09/13
Sat Tue Wed Thu
9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-3.30pm
18/09/13
Wed
17/09/13
19-23
24+
MACHinery CourSe TiTLe
Abrasive Wheels Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Basic Welding Competence in Fork Lift Truck operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Forklift Truck: novice (Lantra) Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra) Mowers: Pedestrian & ride-on (Lantra) Safe use of ride-on Self Propelled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Safe use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Tractor driving (Lantra) Tractor driving Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
MiCroSoFT oFFiCe APPLiCATionS CourSe TiTLe
Microsoft excel: introductory Microsoft excel: intermediate Microsoft excel: Managing data using Pivot Tables Microsoft excel: Automating your Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros Microsoft outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks Microsoft outlook: Managing your Time
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC F2147 CSC F2145
PeST ConTroL CourSe TiTLe
Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award (nPTC) Pesticide Application PA2: ground Crop Sprayer Level 2 Award (nPTC)
1 day
Fee 16-18
Various – see website
1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 08/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 10/12/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators 1 day Various – see website Level 2 Award (nPTC) you can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.
SiTe
CourSe Code
£195
SC
B554
£195 £195 £195 £156
SC SC SC SC
B583S1 B583S2 B583S3 B555
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B565S1 B566S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
PKi
A562S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
19-23
24+
Pruning CourSe TiTLe
Power Pole Pruners (nPTC) Safe use of Hedge Trimmers (nPTC)
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/08/13 15/11/13
Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
2 days
22/10/13
Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£190 £190
reTireMenT PLAnning CourSe TiTLe
Planning Ahead
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£375
SKiLLS For LiFe Course is Free (subject to availability) CourSe TiTLe
Brush up your english: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Brush up your Maths: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Sounds-Write english for Adults entry Level 1
CourSe LengTH
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC P1984 CSC P1991 CSC P2022
you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
you can enrol at any time before easter. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
WeBSiTe deSign CourSe TiTLe
Website design Level 2 CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
10 weeks
07/10/13
Mon
6.00pm-9.00pm
Fee 16-18
– discounts may be available for this course. To find out more call us on 01234 291747.
19-23
£240
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
CSC F411S1
HorTiCuLTure & gArdening
AgriCuLTure CourSe TiTLe
Smallholder Skills: Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs) Smallholder Skills: Handling & Keeping Livestock
Keep your business on the edge
AniMAL WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
In today’s competitive workplace you have to embrace change, adapt quickly and keep your professional knowledge and expertise up-to-date. Regular training is the key to moving your employees and your business forward.
Bedford College Employer Training Services can offer you… • Flexible and convenient training delivery whenever and wherever you need it. • Bespoke courses designed around the specific requirements of your business. • Highly experienced industry specialists with the expert knowledge to give you the edge. • Value for money training that gives you access to the best expertise without the corporate price tag. • Expert advice, support and guidance with a dedicated sector specialist from our employer Training Services Team on hand to help.
How to book a course or find out more... Call 01234 291747 email training@bedford.ac.uk Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
Animal First Aid Care & Management of Lizards
CourSe TiTLe
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/11/13 05/10/13
Sat Sat
9.30am-4.00pm 9.30am-4.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours
26/10/13 09/11/13
Sat Sat
10.00am-1.00pm 10.00am-1.00pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
19-23
24+
£68 £68 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£30 £30 Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
SiTe
SC SC
B1092S2 B1092S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B822S1 B1102
SiTe
CourSe Code
4 weeks 05/08/13
Mon-Fri
9.00am-4.00pm
£3,100
SC
B1233
Basic Tree inspection (Lantra) Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Professional Tree inspection (Lantra)
1 day 1 day
07/11/13 23/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£185 £210
SC SC
B550S1 B1196S1
3 days
04/11/13
Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.30pm
£450
SC
B592S1
This course includes chainsaw use, felling, aerial rescue and operating a chainsaw from a harness with tree recognition and woodland management.
CHAinSAW & reLATed oPerATionS CourSe TiTLe
Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting Level 2 Certificate (Lantra) Competence in Brushcutting operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Strimmer & Brushcutter operations: experienced Level 2 (Lantra) CS30: Maintain & operate the Chainsaw Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS31: Fell & Process Small Trees Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS33: Specialist Tree Felling Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS38: Climb Trees & Perform Aerial rescue Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) CS39: operate a Chainsaw from a rope & Harness Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS40: Carry out Pruning operations Level 2 Award (nPTC) CS41: undertake Sectional Felling operations Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Our employer training courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Certificate
CourSe TiTLe
Countryside BTeC Level 3 Subsidiary diploma
Where the course is held. See below for information on our locations.
dAy(S)
CourSe Code
Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (intensive)
CounTrySide MAnAgeMenT
date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.
STArT dATe
Fee 16-18
ArBoriCuLTure
How to use this guide includes course name, level, and qualification type. if a discount may be available for the courses you’ll see the symbol.
CourSe LengTH
Practical Willow Work
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
2 days
14/10/13
Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm
£285
SC
B548S1
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days 2 days
09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 31/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Various – see website
£220 £220 £105 £280 £385
SC SC SC SC SC
B1192S1 B1192S2 B1235S1 B1234S1 B539
3 days
Various – see website
£485
SC
B540
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
2 days 5 days 5 days 2 days
19/08/13 02/09/13 28/10/13 10/09/13
Mon & Tue Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Tue & Wed
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£385 £690 £690 £385
SC SC SC SC
B596S1 B543S1 B543S2 B542S1
2 days 5 days
29/08/13 05/08/13
Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm
£365 £680
SC SC
B593S1 B597S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
TiMe(S)
17 weeks 16/09/13 you can study this course via distance
learning or in College (min 3 hours p/Wk) 33 weeks 16/09/13 you will need to study 12 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and times depend on the units you choose to study.
3 hours
19/10/13
Sat
9.30am-12.30pm
19-23
£1,748
24+
SC
B1027
£2,234
SC
B925
£45
SC
B833
SiTe
CourSe Code
Fire SAFeTy PrinCiPLeS CourSe TiTLe
Animal First Aid
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours
26/10/13
Sat
10.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£30
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B822S1
CourSe TiTLe
Fire Safety Principles Level 2 Award (CieH)
day(s) Start and when the finish time of course the class. runs.
Our locations Key to sites CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford PKi Park inn Hotel, Bedford SC Shuttleworth College, old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Bedford College Cauldwell Street Campus Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH
Park Inn Hotel 2 St Mary's Street Bedford MK42 0Ar
Shuttleworth College old Warden Park Biggleswade Sg18 9dX
The total cost of the course, depending on the age of the employee.
Quote this code when speaking to our employer Training Services team.
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day
20/11/13
Wed
9.30am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
Tue
6.30pm-8.30pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£75
CSC W134S1
FiSH MAnAgeMenT CourSe TiTLe
number of hours, days, weeks or months.
CourSe LengTH
Tropical Fish Keeping: An introduction
FLoriSTry CourSe TiTLe
Christmas Cheer Christmas Wreaths & door designs Floristry essentials Workshop: An introduction Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements introduction Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral Arrangements intermediate Floristry Workshop for Beginners
6 weeks 08/10/13 CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 6 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks
21/11/13 28/11/13 05/10/13 05/11/13 27/09/13 08/11/13 26/09/13 07/11/13 17/09/13
Thu Thu Sat Tue Fri Fri Thu Thu Tue
6.00pm-9.00pm 6.30pm-9.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 6.30pm-8.30pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 10.00am-3.00pm 6.30pm-8.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
17/10/13 30/10/13
Thu Wed
9.00am-5.00pm 9.00am-5.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£90 Fee 16-18
19-23
£45 £45 £45 £120 £282 £282 £298 £298 £120
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC
B1089
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC
B828 B1096 B825 B1029S2 B1231S1 B1231S2 B1232S1 B1232S2 B1029S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
HeALTH & SAFeTy CourSe TiTLe
Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate (CieH) Principles of risk Assessment Level 2 (CieH)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£78 £78
CSC K444S2 CSC H1033S1
HorSe CAre & WeLFAre CourSe TiTLe
introduction to Clipping Horses Lungeing & Long reining
CourSe TiTLe
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
4 hours 4 hours
02/11/13 19/10/13
Sat Sat
9.00am-1.00pm 9.00am-1.00pm
Fee 16-18
19-23
£35 £40
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B1229 B811
SiTe
CourSe Code
£30 £298 £347 £694 £538
SC SC SC SC
B61 B785 B1001 B790
9.30am-12.30pm
£694
SC
B793
Tue
6.30pm-9.00pm
£538
SC
B787
18/09/13
Wed
6.00pm-9.00pm
£694
SC
B918
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days
09/08/13 09/11/13 16/11/13 24/10/13
Fri Sat Sat Thu & Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£140 £110 £110 £375
SC SC SC SC
B569S1 B602S1 B602S2 B1193S1
2 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day
19/09/13 24/10/13 20/09/13 25/10/13 11/10/13 11/10/13
Thu & Fri Thu & Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£265 £265 £195 £195 £190 £105
SC SC SC SC SC SC
B537S1 B537S2 B538S1 B538S2 B546S1 B1194S1
1 day
11/10/13
Fri
9.00am-4.30pm
£105
SC
B1195S1
2 days 2 days
26/09/13 21/10/13
Thu Mon
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
£280 £325
SC SC
B563S1 B564S1
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
SiTe
CourSe Code
1 day 1 day 3 hours 3 hours
22/10/13 26/11/13 06/11/13 06/11/13
Tue Tue Wed Wed
9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm
£160 £160 £80 £80
CSC CSC CSC CSC
F2158S1 F2158S2 F2149 F2150
3 hours 3 hours
09/10/13 09/10/13
Wed Wed
1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm
£80 £80
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
growing your own Vegetables 3 hours rHS Practical Horticulture Level 1 Award 12 weeks rHS Practical Horticulture Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 16 weeks rHS Principles of garden Planning, establishment & Maintenance Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of garden Planning, 32 weeks Construction & Planting Level 3 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Propagation 30 weeks & development Level 2 Certificate rHS Principles of Plant growth, Health & 32 weeks Applied Propagation Level 3 Certificate
Fee 16-18
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
28/09/13 17/09/13 18/09/13 19/09/13
Sat Tue Wed Thu
9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-3.30pm
18/09/13
Wed
17/09/13
19-23
24+
MACHinery CourSe TiTLe
Abrasive Wheels Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Basic Welding Competence in Fork Lift Truck operations Level 2 Certificate (nPTC) Forklift Truck: novice (Lantra) Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra) Mowers: Pedestrian & ride-on (Lantra) Safe use of ride-on Self Propelled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Safe use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers Level 2 Award (nPTC) Tractor driving (Lantra) Tractor driving Level 2 Award (nPTC)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
MiCroSoFT oFFiCe APPLiCATionS CourSe TiTLe
Microsoft excel: introductory Microsoft excel: intermediate Microsoft excel: Managing data using Pivot Tables Microsoft excel: Automating your Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros Microsoft outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks Microsoft outlook: Managing your Time
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC F2147 CSC F2145
PeST ConTroL CourSe TiTLe
Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award (nPTC) Pesticide Application PA2: ground Crop Sprayer Level 2 Award (nPTC)
1 day
Fee 16-18
Various – see website
1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 08/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm 1 day 10/12/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators 1 day Various – see website Level 2 Award (nPTC) you can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.
SiTe
CourSe Code
£195
SC
B554
£195 £195 £195 £156
SC SC SC SC
B583S1 B583S2 B583S3 B555
SiTe
CourSe Code
SC SC
B565S1 B566S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
PKi
A562S1
SiTe
CourSe Code
19-23
24+
Pruning CourSe TiTLe
Power Pole Pruners (nPTC) Safe use of Hedge Trimmers (nPTC)
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
1 day 1 day
09/08/13 15/11/13
Fri Fri
9.00am-4.30pm 9.00am-4.30pm
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
2 days
22/10/13
Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£190 £190
reTireMenT PLAnning CourSe TiTLe
Planning Ahead
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
£375
SKiLLS For LiFe Course is Free (subject to availability) CourSe TiTLe
Brush up your english: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Brush up your Maths: entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 Sounds-Write english for Adults entry Level 1
CourSe LengTH
TiMe(S)
Fee 16-18
19-23
24+
CSC P1984 CSC P1991 CSC P2022
you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week you can enrol at any time. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
you can enrol at any time before easter. Attendance is at a minimum of 2.5hrs/week
WeBSiTe deSign CourSe TiTLe
Website design Level 2 CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
CourSe LengTH
STArT dATe
dAy(S)
TiMe(S)
10 weeks
07/10/13
Mon
6.00pm-9.00pm
Fee 16-18
– discounts may be available for this course. To find out more call us on 01234 291747.
19-23
£240
24+
SiTe
CourSe Code
CSC F411S1
We also offer… Higher Education & Professional Accreditation
Apprenticeships
A wide range of accredited training courses and qualifications from industry-leading bodies including…
An apprenticeship is a training programme where employees work for your business and study part-time alongside their employment – with government funding on offer to help pay for the cost of training, as well as a range of benefits for businesses, our apprenticeships could be ideal for you.
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) • Chartered institute of Marketing (CiM) • Chartered institute of Personnel & development (CiPd) • Chartered Management institute (CMi) • institute of Leadership & Management
Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships or call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747 to find out more.
• Microsoft Professional
We offer apprenticeships in...
PLUS Foundation degrees validated by the university of Bedfordshire.
• Accountancy
For a full list of part-time courses download a copy of our new part-time guide at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime
• Business Administration
• Cisco Academy
Work-based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) We have a wide range of nVQs which can be delivered in the workplace to improve the competency of your staff across a range of business sectors.
Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH Tel: 01234 291747 training@bedford.ac.uk www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
Land-Based TrAining TAiLored To your BuSineSS needS...
To find out more call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747.
• Agriculture • Conservation & Environment • Horticulture • Marketing • IT • Trees & Timber • Plus many more…
if you’re looking for a bespoke training solution, right on your doorstep... look no further.
Computer training for everyone...
Flexible learning to suit you
Great value courses
We’re open up to 60 hours per week.
With discounts available depending on your circumstances.
Build skills, build confidence
IT courses at all levels
We also offer short courses in personal finance, healthy living and more.
From beginners to advanced level, we’re sure to have a course that suits you.
With locations in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden, it’s easy to access a range of IT based courses at one of our Learning Centres.
TrAining guide September to december 2013
For more information about The Learning Centres and our courses visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk
We also offer… Higher Education & Professional Accreditation
Apprenticeships
A wide range of accredited training courses and qualifications from industry-leading bodies including…
An apprenticeship is a training programme where employees work for your business and study part-time alongside their employment – with government funding on offer to help pay for the cost of training, as well as a range of benefits for businesses, our apprenticeships could be ideal for you.
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) • Chartered institute of Marketing (CiM) • Chartered institute of Personnel & development (CiPd) • Chartered Management institute (CMi) • institute of Leadership & Management
Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships or call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747 to find out more.
• Microsoft Professional
We offer apprenticeships in...
PLUS Foundation degrees validated by the university of Bedfordshire.
• Accountancy
For a full list of part-time courses download a copy of our new part-time guide at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime
• Business Administration
• Cisco Academy
Work-based National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) We have a wide range of nVQs which can be delivered in the workplace to improve the competency of your staff across a range of business sectors.
Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH Tel: 01234 291747 training@bedford.ac.uk www.bedford.ac.uk/employers
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To find out more call our Employer Training Services Team on 01234 291747.
• Agriculture • Conservation & Environment • Horticulture • Marketing • IT • Trees & Timber • Plus many more…
if you’re looking for a bespoke training solution, right on your doorstep... look no further.
Computer training for everyone...
Flexible learning to suit you
Great value courses
We’re open up to 60 hours per week.
With discounts available depending on your circumstances.
Build skills, build confidence
IT courses at all levels
We also offer short courses in personal finance, healthy living and more.
From beginners to advanced level, we’re sure to have a course that suits you.
With locations in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden, it’s easy to access a range of IT based courses at one of our Learning Centres.
TrAining guide September to december 2013
For more information about The Learning Centres and our courses visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk