Part-time Course Guide 2014-15 by The Bedford College Group

2014 · 2015

Part-time courses Take life or work in a new direction

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Take life or work in a new direction... Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to move on at work, or start training for a whole new career – however you’re looking to spend your spare time, turn it into time well spent with part-time study at Bedford College.

Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions

Study now and pay later through our range of payment options and financial support

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

Develop real-world skills that fit into work, using industry-class kit and facilities

Learn on your doorstep at locations throughout the local area Study to fit around your busy lifestyle with day, evening or weekend courses

Get the professional edge, thanks to expert tutors with industry experience Your success, guaranteed – get your money back if you don’t pass*

Term Dates

Open Days 2014

Autumn Term 2014 Monday 15 September 2014 to Friday 19 December 2014

Our Open Days are a great way to find out more about part-time study at Bedford College – you can chat to tutors about the courses that interest you and have a look around too.

Half-term: Monday 27 October 2014 to Friday 31 October 2014 Spring Term 2015 Monday 5 January 2015 to Friday 27 March 2015 Half-term: Monday 16 February 2015 to Friday 20 February 2015 Summer Term 2015 Monday 13 April 2015 to Friday 19 June 2015

Contents How to use this guide

Course fees and payment options

Financial support

Courses for those seeking employment

Guide to qualifications and levels

Locations and facilities

Support with your studies

Courses

Apprenticeships

The Learning Centres

Brunel Training Centre

Employer Training Services

The Mansion House

Trinity Arts & Leisure

Higher Education

Full-Time Courses

Index

Our next part-time open day is happening at our Cauldwell Street Campus on... Tuesday 9 September 2014 5.00pm-8.00pm We also have general College Open Days throughout the year, find out more or pre-register now at www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays

Half-term: Monday 25 May 2015 to Friday 29 May 2015

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

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

How to use this guide

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

Includes course name and qualification type. See the ‘Key to symbols’ on each page to find out what the different symbols here mean.

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 4-7 for more information on discounts and financial support available.

Art & Design Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Life Drawing

1 day

21/06/14

The level of the course. See pages 8-9.

Sat

Found your perfect course? Here’s how to book your place... Does your course have the

symbol next to it?

Yes

You can book and pay for your course using one of the following methods:

You’ll need to complete an application form online or print a form and return it to us (found at www.bedford.ac.uk/ downloads or by calling 01234 291000). We will then invite you to a short interview to ensure that your chosen course is the right match for your skills and experience.

Online If your course shows the symbol you can book and pay online – just find your course using the Course Search at www.bedford.ac.uk/ courses and click ‘Enrol Online’. Phone You can also give us a call on 01234 291000 to speak with a member of our Enquiries & Guidance team. Lines are open at the times listed opposite. Drop-in Or feel free to enrol in person at reception at our Cauldwell Street Campus or Shuttleworth College Campus. Opening times are listed opposite.

Enrolment opening hours Bedford College Monday-Thursday: 9.00am-6.40pm (9.00am-5.00pm during College holidays – see dates on page 2) Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm Shuttleworth College Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

9.30am-4.30pm

Start and finish time of the class.

Date of first class. Some courses have alternative dates listed.

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

£396

Course Code

CSC L1114

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 pages 10-11. You will need this for your application form and to search for more information on our website.

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Course fees and payment options How do I find out what the fee for my course is? The fee for your chosen course is listed in the course entries (from page 14) and includes the cost of tuition plus the cost of any exam and registration fees charged by the exam board (if applicable). Are there any other costs I may have to pay? Some courses will require you to pay extra costs for things such as course books, trips and specialist equipment or clothing. To find out if your course has any additional costs, check online at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses using the course code or call 01234 291000. I am unemployed and receiving benefits. Is there any help available? Certain benefits may qualify for a discount to fees. See page 7 to see if it could apply to you.

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

Don’t let money be a worry

I’m 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 before the start of your course (excluding any time spent in full-time education), different course fees may apply to you – please call to find out more +44 (0)1234 291000.

Low-interest loans – study now, pay later 24+ Advanced Learning Loan If you’re aged 24 or over on the start date of your chosen course, you can apply for a loan to cover the tuition fees for some Level 3 or 4 qualifications. And with nothing to pay back until you’ve completed your course and you’re earning over £21,000 per year, a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan is a fantastic way to make part-time study more affordable.

My employer is funding my course – what do I need to do? You’ll need to provide a signed letter or purchase order from your employer and we will invoice them accordingly. Call our Employer Training Services team on 01234 291747 to find out more. How can I pay for my course? You can pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. And for courses over £100 we offer an affordable Direct Debit instalments option (see ‘Pay by instalments’). Low interest loans are also available for courses with the or symbols. To find out more check out this website www.bedford.ac.uk/finance

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

Pay by instalments Taking out a loan isn’t the only way to pay for your course – for courses over £100 Bedford College also offers an affordable Direct Debit instalments option to help make part-time study more affordable and spread the cost of tuition fees. Please note: an additional £20 charge applies if you choose to pay by instalments. Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance to find out more.

Check out our online fee calculator The easiest way to find out what you’ll pay for your chosen course... We know the different rules on whether a discount may apply to you or your course can be confusing, which is why we’ve launched our online fee calculator to make finding out the cost of your course simple. To use it, just find your chosen course at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses and launch the fee calculator – you’ll work through a short set of questions to find out the price you’ll pay for your chosen course.

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), with repayments starting after your studies are finished and only when your salary rises above £21,000. Look out for the symbol next to the course title to see if your chosen course is eligible for the loan. Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/loans to find out more.

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

What fees will I pay?

Who will be paying for your course?

MY EMPLOYER

Have you been living in the UK, EU or EEA for more than three years before the start date of your course?

What are ‘full’ qualifications? Examples of full Level 2 qualifications: • five GCSEs at grades A*-C

yes

• two AS-Levels

Your employer may qualify for some funding. Please call our Employer Training Services team on 01234 291747 to find out more.

• one A-Level • a BTEC Diploma at Level 2 • a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2

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

Examples of full Level 3 qualifications: • four or more AS-Levels

Are you aged 16-18 on 31 August 2014? Yes

• two or more A-Levels • a BTEC Diploma at Level 3 • a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 • an Access to Higher Education course

Are you unemployed, looking for work and receiving one or more of the means-tested benefits listed on page 7? yes

Are you in full-time education? yes

No You may be able to study your chosen course for free* if the symbol is displayed. Call us on 01234 291000 to find out more.

Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course and looking to study a full Level 1 or Level 2 qualification and do not already hold a full Level 2 qualification? Not sure what this means? Check the list above.

Your chosen course is free* to study symbol is displayed. if the

You will have to pay for your parttime course. To find out the cost, search your course online at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses and launch our online fee calculator.

yes

Your chosen course may be free* to study if the or symbol is displayed. Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course and looking to study your first full Level 3 qualification? Not sure what this means? Check the list above. No

yes

Your chosen course may be free* to study if the symbol is displayed.

You will need to pay the fee listed for your chosen course. Low-interest loans and a Direct Debit instalments option may be available for your course – check page 4 to find out more.

* Please note: additional costs such as books, uniform or equipment may be payable depending on your chosen course. To find out, check online at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

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Financial support Adult Support Fund If you’re aged 19 or over and facing particular hardship or financial difficulty that may prevent you from studying your course, we may be able to offer you financial help through our Adult Support Fund. Support may include: • Course fees • Additional course costs e.g. books, equipment etc. • Travel costs • Childcare costs.

If you are aged 16-18 other bursaries may be available. Please call for details. To find out more visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance or call our Student Services team on 01234 291934. Please note: the level of support you receive will depend on your household income and the course you are studying. Conditions apply and early application is recommended.

Childcare support If you’re a parent aged 16-19 the government’s Care to Learn scheme could pay up to £160 per week towards your childcare costs while you’re learning. If you are aged 20 or over you can get help towards childcare costs through our Adult Support Fund (see details above).

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

A helping hand back into work

If you are unemployed and receiving benefits then you could learn for free at Bedford College.

Benefits that qualify for a discount You could be eligible for free study if you are unemployed and on one of the following benefits:

ü Council tax benefit ü Employment & Support

Allowance (work-related activity group)

ü Housing Benefit ü Jobseekers Allowance ü Working Tax Credit (subject

to income)

ü Income support Which courses can I study? All courses containing the symbol could be free. Last year, the most popular courses studied included: • Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate • Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate • Counselling Skills Introduction Level 2 Award • Hairdressing City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma For more information and full conditions, visit www.bedford.ac.uk /concessions

Traineeships – getting young people ready for work Introduced in 2013, Traineeships are a training programme to help those aged 16-25 gain the skills they need to secure employment in an apprenticeship or other form of work, including employability skills and Maths and English. They have been developed to bridge the gap between your education and starting your career through work preparation training. Traineeships can help to make yourself known within a company, which could lead to further opportunities. For more info visit www.bedford.ac.uk/traineeships for all the latest vacancies.

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Guide to qualifications and levels Here’s a simple explanation of what the levels and qualification types in this guide mean...

Qualification levels Qualifications are split by different levels that relate to how advanced the course subject is – to take a course at a particular level, you may need to already have certain qualifications at lower levels. See table below to find out which level you can start at: You have...

You can study at...

No formal qualifications, but you may need to demonstrate a commitment to, and interest in, your chosen subject Generally no formal qualifications, but some courses may require an Entry Level qualification in your chosen subject Level 1 qualifications, for example GCSEs at grades D-E, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQ at Level 1 Level 2 qualifications, for example GCSEs at grades A*-C, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQ at Level 2 Level 3 qualifications, for example A-Levels, Access to Higher Education courses, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQ at Level 3

Some of our courses, such as those offered just for fun or as a hobby, fall outside of this qualification framework. We have split these into: Level... Beginner – courses require no previous experience or knowledge of the subject Beginner Plus – courses require an interest in, but not necessarily experience of, the subject. Or completion of the beginner level course Intermediate level – courses require some knowledge of the subject or completion of beginner level course

Advanced level – courses require a good understanding of the subject or experience in the area or completion of the intermediate level course To find out if there are any additional entry requirements for your chosen course, check online using the course code at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

Look for...

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Qualification types We offer a range of different qualifications through part-time study – find out what they are and the levels they’re offered at: Level...

Qualifications offered at this level...

• NVQ Level 6 • Industry recognised qualifications

• Foundation Degree • Higher National Diploma (HND) • NVQ Level 5 • Industry recognised qualifications

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) • NVQ Level 4 • Industry recognised qualifications

• A-Levels • BTEC Certificates, Diplomas or Subsidiary Diplomas • NVQ Level 3 • Industry recognised qualifications

• GCSEs • NVQ Level 2 • Industry recognised qualifications • Skills for Life (English & Maths) Level 2

• NVQ Level 1 • Industry recognised qualifications • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level 1 • Skills for Life (English & Maths) Level 1

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level • Skills for Life (English & Maths) Entry Level

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

Foundation Degrees (Level 5) – higher education qualifications that can lead to improved career prospects or automatic progression onto the final year of a Bachelor’s degree at a university.

BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas: HNCs and HNDs (Levels 4 & 5) – work-related higher education qualifications, providing a vocational alternative to degreelevel learning. You can also convert a HNC/D to a Bachelor’s Degree at university with extra study.

GCSEs (Level 2) – we offer GCSE English and Maths for anyone who wants to improve their skills or existing grades.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Entry Level & Level 1) – designed to improve English language skills for those where English isn’t their first language.

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificates and Diplomas (Levels 1-6) – designed to develop your knowledge and skills in a specific job, in that working environment, covering the vast majority of business sectors.

Professional qualifications (Levels 1-6) – 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, Level 1 & Level 2) – designed to help you develop the reading, writing or maths skills you use in everyday life.

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Locations and facilities No matter which direction you choose, great courses deserve great study spaces...

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Develop your hair and beauty skills in a real-life working environment at our commercial salon on Bedford High Street, with modern hairdressing, beauty treatment and therapy facilities. Find out more at www.brooksspa.com

Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Learn in an environment that mirrors the gas and plumbing industry at our dedicated technical facility in Kempston, which features industrystandard equipment and training areas alongside some of the most advanced renewable technology in the UK.

Bedford & Kempston Campus Cauldwell Street, 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, for work and play – including industry-class construction and engineering training workshops, our modern Learning Resources Centre (LRC), £2.5 million Springs Sports & Leisure Centre, cutting edge South Bank Arts Centre and mix of restaurants and cafes – so everything you need to succeed is right on your doorstep.

Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston Fully kitted out with real cars, up-todate vehicle diagnostic equipment and repair bays, our Vehicle Technology Centre is the ultimate environment to learn technical vehicle repair skills, with facilities that mirror a working garage.

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Shuttleworth College Old Warden, near Biggleswade Our self-contained, leafy campus at Shuttleworth College is set within 500 acres of beautiful, protected parkland and lakes, with a newly-refurbished Learning Resources Centre, British Horse Society-accredited Equine Centre and dedicated Animal Centre joining our working Kingshill Farm and sports facilities to offer a fantastic range of land-based courses. Plus if you need a bite to eat, our Garden Restaurant serves up snacks, meals and more throughout the day.

The Learning Centres Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden Our Learning Centres offer a friendly training environment for some of our short Business, Management & Personal Development courses, with modern IT facilities and easy to access town centre locations. They also offer a range of IT courses – turn to page 31 to find out more, or visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk Car parking There’s ample free parking at our Shuttleworth College Campus and our Technology Centres in Kempston. For Cauldwell Street, there are a limited number of student parking spaces charged at £1 per day (£2 per day at weekends) with a student parking permit (available from the College).

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Support with your studies

Whether you’re used to education or returning after a break, we’ll support you all the way.

Academic support

Wellbeing

Careers advice

Financial advice

We know that things such as assignments or exams can seem intimidating, which is why our course tutors ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible preparing for and completing any academic assessments on your chosen course.

Your wellbeing can affect your learning. Should you ever need to talk to someone confidentially about issues in your private or College life, we have a dedicated counselling service where our trained members of staff are here to help.

A part-time course can help you to change your career or enhance your current job prospects – and our expert careers advisers will provide you with all the information and impartial guidance you need to make choices about your training and work.

Money matters shouldn’t stop you coming to College, which is why our student finance team are available to advise you on sources of financial help including any grants, bursaries or support funds that might be available to you. See page 6 for more on financial help.

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

Additional support If you have an identified learning difficulty, and/or disability, our additional support team are on hand to ensure that your individual learning needs are met – they can help you with everything from developing assignment skills and providing specialist equipment, to access to specialist support staff for those with dyslexia, hearing or visual impairments. Call our team on 01234 291905 to find out how they can help.

Help and advice you can trust The Student Services team at Bedford College are proud to have held the Matrix quality standard since 2004 – awarded in recognition of the professionalism and quality of our support and guidance.

For more information on the help and support offered by our Student Services team, or to speak to one of our advisers, call our help desk on 01234 291934 or email studentservices@bedford.ac.uk

Don’t let your lack of existing qualifications stop you ACCESSing university Bedford College University Access courses are designed to provide a route to degree-level study if you don’t have the right qualifications or experience to take a higher education course. Access courses aim to introduce you to your chosen subject, developing your study skills and increasing your confidence and ability with degree-level study. Access courses are recognised by universities across the UK and allow entry on to their degree programmes, as well as higher education courses right here at Bedford College. We currently offer one-year Access courses in: • Business Management & Travel • Midwifery • Nursing • Science • Social Sciences • Sport • Teacher Education

Get your loan written off! If you’re aged 24 or older and take one of our Access courses, you’ll be able to apply for a low-interest Advanced Learning Loan to pay for your tuition fees – and if you go on to complete a higher education qualification after your Access course any remaining loan amount will be written off! So what are you waiting for?

Discover more about our range of Access courses online at www.bedford.ac.uk/access

Courses Find out more: www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

Key to locations

Key to qualification levels

BKS Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford CSC Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford GPC Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston LLC Luton Learning Centre, Luton MLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes RLC Rushden Learning Centre, Rushden SC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Agriculture

Course Title Level

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Agriculture and Smallholder Skills Grassland Management for Horse Owners Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs) Habitat Management (Woodlands & Lakes) Handling & Keeping Livestock Hedge Laying & Coppice Work Lambing & Calving Training Vegetable Plot Creation & Design Crop Production: An Introduction

3 hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 1 day 7 hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 13 weeks

Livestock Production: An Introduction

11 weeks 09/01/2015 Fri

16/05/2015 08/11/2014 28/02/2015 18/04/2015 04/10/2014 23/01/2015 31/01/2015 21/03/2015 19/09/2014

Sat Sat Sat Sat Sat Fri & Sat Sat Sat Fri

9.30am-12.30pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-3.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.00am-4.45pm

£30 £52 £52 £52 £68 £85 £52 £52 £1,485

SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC

B1090 B1092S2 B1092S4 B1092S5 B1246S1 B1109S1 B1092S3 B1109S2 B1270

9.00am-4.45pm

£1,485

B1271

Brushcutting Strimmer & Brushcutter Use: An Introduction Land Based Forklift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain, Masted & Telescopic Types) NPTC Level 2 Award Safe Use of Brushcutters & Strimmers NPTC Level 2 Award Strimmer & Brushcutter Operations (Experienced) Lantra Award Level 2

3 hours 3 hours 2 days

18/10/2014 Sat 9.30am-12.30pm 28/02/2015 Sat 9.30am-12.30pm Various – see website

£54 £54 £395

SC SC SC

B1275S1 B1275S2 B1193

1 day

Various – see website

£240

B1192

1 day

Various – see website

£195

B1235

Mowers Mowers: Introduction to Use & Maintenance of Ride-on Mowers Mowers: Pedestrian & Ride-On (Lantra) Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers NPTC Level 2 Award Safe Use of Ride-On Self Propelled Mowers NPTC Level 2 Award

3 hours 3 hours 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day

1 day

07/03/2015 13/06/2015 10/10/2014 09/02/2015 12/06/2015

Sat 9.30am-12.30pm Sat 9.30am-12.30pm Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Mon 9.00am-4.30pm Fri 9.00am-4.30pm Various – see website Various – see website

£54 £54 £190 £190 £190 £220

SC SC SC SC SC SC

B1276S1 B1276S2 B546S1 B546S2 B546S3 B1195

£220

B1194

Pest Control Pesticide Application (PA1): Safe Use of Pesticides NPTC Level 2 Award Pesticide Application (PA2): Ground Crop Sprayer NPTC Level 2 Award Pesticide Application (PA6A): Hand Held Applicators NPTC Level 2 Award

1 day

Various – see website

£195

B554

1 day

Various – see website

£195

B583

1 day

Various – see website

£195

B555

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

Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Tractor Driving Agricultural Tractor Driving & Related Operations NPTC Level 2 Award Tractor Driving Lantra Level 2 Award

2 days

Various – see website 25/09/2014 Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£345

B564

£295

B563S1

Welding Basic Welding

1 day

08/11/2014 Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

B602S1

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

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Animal Management Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Certificate

32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£633 £1,265 SC

B1223

Animal Welfare You must be at least 18 years old to do these courses. Animal First Aid 3 hours 25/10/2014 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B822S1 3 hours 09/05/2015 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B822S2 3 hours 07/03/2015 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B821 Improving Pet Welfare 3 hours 16/05/2015 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B1225 Keeping Chickens: An Introduction Higher Education Year 1 £3,000, SC B869 4 years 24/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A Animal Management Foundation Degree Year 2 £3,000, Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and (FdSc) This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

Animal Welfare & Management

Course Title Level

Agriculture

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Agriculture. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

£150

Year 3 £3,000, Year 4 £3,000, Total £12,000

Your fee is set by the University. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Apprenticeships Live the best of both worlds Studying for an apprenticeship with Bedford College enables you to gain first-hand experience in employment, while working towards industry qualifications to put you ahead of the competition. You might already be in employment and looking to gain new skills, or seeking employment as an apprentice. In either case you will: • Get the job specific skills you need to work to industry standards • Work alongside experienced staff to achieve nationally recognised qualifications • Progress your career while earning a wage Over 150,000 employers offer apprenticeships across 170 industries* from childcare and carpentry to hairdressing and marketing. At Bedford College, you can choose the industry you want to excel in from over 30 different areas.

*Figures from www.apprenticeships.org.uk

To find out more about applying for an apprenticeship at Bedford College, and view the current apprenticeship vacancies, call 01234 291000 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Arboriculture

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Arboriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate

12 weeks 26/09/2014 Fri

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

9.00am-4.30pm

£743 £1,485 SC

4 weeks 04/08/2014 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm 1 day Various – see website 1 day 08/09/2014 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm

3 days

Various – see website

Course Code

B1112

£3,100 £195 £240

SC SC SC

B1233 B550 B1196S1

£450

B592

Chainsaw & Related Operations Chainsaw Use: An Introduction 1 day Various – see website 2 days Various – see website Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting NPTC Level 2 Award (previously known as CS30) 1 day Various – see website Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting Refresher NPTC Level 2 Award (previously known as CS30) Various – see website Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue 5 days NPTC Level 2 Certificate (previously known as CS38) 3 days Various – see website Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm NPTC Level 2 Award (previously known as CS31) 2 days Various – see website Felling & Processing Tress up to 380mm Refresher NPTC Level 2 Award (previously known as CS31) 2 days Various – see website Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall Techniques NPTC Level 3 Award (previously known as CS39) Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall 1 day Various – see website Techniques Refresher NPTC Level 3 Award (previously known as CS39) 4 days Various – see website Aerial Tree Pruning NPTC Level 3 Award (previously known as CS40) 4 days Various – see website Felling & Processing Trees Over 380mm NPTC Level 3 Award (previously known as CS32)

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Trees & Timber. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

£145 £385

SC SC

B1274 B539

£195

B1204S1

£690

B543

£485

B540

£285

B1205S1

£385

B542

£195

B687S1

£600

B593

£580

B541

Arboriculture

Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (Intensive) Basic Tree Inspection (Lantra) Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers NPTC Level 2 Certificate Professional Tree Inspection (Lantra)

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

For other machinery, see Agriculture, page 14.

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Art & Design

Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6 Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

3D Design Creative Craft NCFE Level 1 Award: 20 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm £298 CSC L1600 Toys & Automata (Designer Toys) NEW Higher Education Year 1 £2,480, CSC L1320 2 years 25/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A 3D Design BTEC HNC

3D Design BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)

Year 2 £2,480, Total £4,960

Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

30 weeks 25/09/2014

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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

N/A

£4,960

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Drawing & Painting Life Drawing Workshop 1

Each 6 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence.

Life Drawing Workshop 2

Each 6 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence.

Life Drawing Workshop 3

Each 6 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence.

Life Drawing Workshop 4

Each 6 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence.

Life Drawing Workshop 5

Each 6 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence.

Painting & Drawing: Focus on Drawing Painting & Drawing: Aspects of Drawing & Colour Theory Painting & Drawing: Compositions, Format & Colour Painting & Drawing: Advanced Compositions & Larger Scale Work Drawing UAL (University of the Arts London) Level 2 Award NEW

6 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

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6 weeks 11/11/2014 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

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6 weeks 06/01/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

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6 weeks 24/02/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

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6 weeks 21/04/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

CSC L775S5

6 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon 6 weeks 10/11/2014 Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm 6.30pm-9.30pm

£96 £96

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6 weeks 02/02/2015 Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

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6 weeks 13/04/2015 Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£96

CSC L779S4

20 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu

6.30pm-9.30pm

£396

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Fashion Production Garment Manufacture: Basic Sewing 6.30pm-9.30pm £256 CSC L1482S2 16 weeks 23/02/2015 Mon to Full Garment Production Pattern Cutting 6.30pm-9.30pm £288 CSC L1482S1 18 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon Higher Education Year 1 £2,480, CSC L1319 2 years 25/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A Fashion & Textiles BTEC HNC

Fashion & Textiles HND (top-up from HNC)

Year 2 £2,480, Total £4,960

Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

30 weeks 25/09/2014

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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

N/A

£4,960

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Fine Art Higher Education Fine Art BTEC HNC

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

2 years

25/09/2014

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

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N/A

Year 1 £2,480, Year 2 £2,480, Total £4,960

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Fine Art – continued Higher Education – continued Fine Art BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

30 weeks 25/09/2014

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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

N/A

£4,960

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Graphic Design

Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Graphic Design BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)

30 weeks 25/09/2014

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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

Year 2 £2,480, Total £4,960

N/A

£4,960

Art & Design

Photoshop: An Introduction 6 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L728S1 6 weeks 03/02/2015 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L728S2 6 weeks 11/11/2014 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L1071 Photoshop: Intermediate 20 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm £298 CSC L1599 Graphic Design NCFE Level 1 Award NEW Higher Education 2 years 25/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A Year 1 £2,480, CSC L1318 Graphic Design BTEC HNC

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Interactive Media Higher Education 2 years 25/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A Year 1 £2,480, CSC L1580 Interactive Media – Games, Art Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm. The days and Year 2 £2,480, & Animation BTEC HNC NEW times will depend upon the units you

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Interactive Media - Games, Art & Animation BTEC HND (top-up from HNC) NEW

Total £4,960

choose to study.

30 weeks 25/09/2014

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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

N/A

£4,960

CSC L1579

Photography Digital Photography: An Introduction 6 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L730S1 6 weeks 10/11/2014 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L730S2 6 weeks 05/01/2015 Mon 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L730S3 6 weeks 03/03/2015 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L730S4 6 weeks 28/04/2015 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L730S5 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L1069S1 Digital Photography: Studio Portraits 6 weeks 12/11/2014 Wed 6 weeks 04/02/2015 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £96 CSC L1070 Digital Photography: Creative Studio Photography Photography NCFE Level 1 Certificate 22 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm £362 CSC L1222 20 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £396 CSC L1597 Photography UAL (University of the Arts London) Level 2 Award NEW Higher Education 2 years 25/09/2014 You will need to study 6 hours per week, N/A Year 1 £2,480, CSC L1496 Photography BTEC HNC Thu-Fri 9.15am-4.30pm. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Photography BTEC HND (top-up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

30 weeks 25/09/2014

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

Year 2 £2,480, Total £4,960

N/A

£4,960

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Level 5

Level 1

Level 6 Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

British Sign Language Did you know that we offer British Sign Language courses? They are ideal for those who wish to communicate with deaf friends or colleagues, or those who may be involved with deaf people professionally. Interested? Call 01234 291000 for further information.

Building Services

Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Building Services & Environmental Technologies Higher Education Year 1 £4,000, GPC 3 years 29/09/2014 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm N/A C1039 Building Services & Sustainability Foundation Year 2 £4,000 Degree (FdSc) Year 3 £4,000, Total £12,000

This course is validated by, and leads to an award of the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Sustainable Construction Foundation Degree (FdSc)

3 years

29/09/2014 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

N/A

This course is validated by, and leads to an award of the University of Bedfordshire.

Year 1 £4,000, GPC C1040 Year 2 £4,000 Year 3 £4,000, Total £12,000

Your fee is set by the University. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Electrical Installation Long Qualifications 32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue & Thu 7.00pm-9.00pm £697 CSC D1473 Electrical Installations (Access to Building Services Engineering) City & Guilds 32 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £797 CSC D1535 2000-12 Level 1 Certificate Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma

32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue & Thu

6.30pm-9.00pm

32 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon 9.30am-6.30pm 32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm

£747

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You need to have completed Level 1 to progress on to Level 2.

Electrical Installations (Building & Structures) City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma

£1,286 £3,345 CSC D1468 £1,286 £3,345 CSC D1469

You need to have completed Level 2 to progress on to Level 3.

Electrotechnical Services City & Guilds NVQ Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A D1253 2 years Level 3 Diploma Short Courses 1 day Various – Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £250 CSC C447 Domestic Electrical Installer’s EMTA Level 2 Certificate (Part P) see website The 1 day course is for qualified electricians. 5 days Various – Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £750 CSC C442 see website 1 day Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A D1615

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Electrical Installation – continued Various – see website 9.00am-5.00pm Delivered in the workplace Various – Fri 9.00am-5.00pm see website Delivered in the workplace Various – Fri 9.00am-5.00pm see website Various – Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm see website 18/09/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm 23/04/2015 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm Various – Mon-Wed 9.00am-5.00pm see website Delivered in the workplace Various – Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm see website

£480 £480 £300

CSC C938 N/A D1509 CSC D1526

Call for details £250

N/A D1515 CSC C941

£875

CSC D1479

£875 £875

CSC D1502S1 CSC D1502S2 CSC D1524

£400

Call for details £620

N/A D1514 CSC D1408

Various – see website

Wed & Thu 9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC D1414

Various – see website

Mon-Thu

£750

CSC D1415

Various – see website

Mon & Tue 9.00am-5.00pm

Various – see website

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

9.00am-5.00pm

Delivered in the workplace Various – see website 9.00am-5.00pm 15/09/2014 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 03/11/2014 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 05/01/2015 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 23/02/2015 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm 27/04/2015 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm Various – Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm see website

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£620

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£620 £400 £400 £400 £400 £400 £400 £750

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British Sign Language Building Services

Short Courses – continued 4 days Fundamental Inspection & Testing City & Guilds 2392-10 Level 2 Award 4 days 1 day Lighting Design Course (CIBSE) 1 day 1 day Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings City & Guilds 2393-10 Level 3 Certificate 5 days Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing City & Guilds 2395-01 Level 3 Award EAL Exam option also available. The appropiate 8 weeks pathway will be discussed at interview. 8 weeks 3 days Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation City & Guilds 2919 Level 3 3 days Award (Domestic or Industrial) NEW 5 days Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2394-01 Level 3 Award 2 days In-Service Inspections & Testing of Electrical Equipment City & Guilds 2377-22 Level 3 Award 4 days Installation & Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems City & Guilds 2399-12 Level 3 Award 2 days Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment City & Guilds 2377-32 Level 3 Award 5 days Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2395-01 Level 3 Award 5 days 3 days Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671 City & Guilds 2382-12 6 weeks Level 3 Award 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 5 days Design & Verification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2396-01 Level 4 Award

D1616 D1406 D1407S1 D1407S2 D1407S3 D1407S4 D1407S5 D1412

We can also offer bespoke electrical courses for groups and businesses to suit your individual needs – call 01234 291000 for more details.

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Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6 Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Gas Gas Elements 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C419 Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heater (CENWAT) BPEC Certificate 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C424 Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances (CKR1) BPEC Certificate 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C420 Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters (HTR1) BPEC Certificate 1 day 22/09/2014 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C422 Domestic Gas Meters (MET1) BPEC Certificate 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C1085S1 Gas Flue Analysis (CPA1) BPEC Certificate 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C421 Warm Air Heating System Design (DAH1) BPEC Certificate We also offer Gas Elements Re-Assessments for £120. To find out more call 01234 291000 and quote C1437S1. Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Gas – continued Gas Safety Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate: 2 days’ assessment Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate: 2 days’ training and 2 days’ assessment Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate: 3 days’ training and 2 days’ assessment

2 days

Various – see website

9.00am-4.30pm

£240

GPC C684

4 days

Various – see website

9.00am-4.30pm

£500

GPC C418

5 days

Various – see website

9.00am-4.30pm

£620

GPC C1091

We can also provide the following gas training to help you achieve the CCN1 certificate: half day £90 (quote C1436S1) and full day £190 (quote C1435S1). Call 01234 291000 to find out more.

Stephen Hill

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating “I studied carpentry at another college but decided to do plumbing as I was spending a lot of time helping my family who are plumbers and I wanted to get the necessary qualifications. Bedford College was closer to home and the specialist plumbing centre was ideal as it is so well kitted out. I started on a night course doing plumbing and heating and have worked my way to an NVQ in Plumbing & Heating. I have made a lot of friends and quite a few contacts through the courses and the tutors have been amazing. Not only have I gained the necessary skills but I have also been able to secure a job in a plumbing firm with the help of one of my tutors.”

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Plumbing Long Qualifications Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma

2 years

Plumbing Studies City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Up to 1 year 2 years

Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma: Gas Pathway

Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma: Environmental Pathway

9.00am-7.00pm

Delivered in the workplace

Year 1 £1,043, Year 2 £1,043, Total £2,086

GPC C1666

Call for details

N/A C1619

23/09/2014 Tue & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

Up to 3 years

25/09/2014 Thu

9.00am-8.00pm

Year 1 £1,043 Year 2 £1,043, Year 3 £1,043, Total £3,129

Year 1 £2,086, Year 2 £2,086, Year 3 £2,086, Total £6,258

GPC C1679

Up to 3 years

25/09/2014 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

Year 1 £1,043 Year 2 £1,043, Year 3 £1,043, Total £3,129

Year 1 £2,086, Year 2 £2,086, Year 3 £2,086, Total £6,258

GPC

C1692

2 years

23/09/2014 Tue & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

Year 1 £1,043, Year 2 £1,043 Total £2,086

Year 1 £2,086, Year 2 £2,086, Total £4,172

GPC

C1797

1 day

Various – see website

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C426

1 day

Various – see website

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C428

3½ hours Various – see website

9.00am-12.30pm

£120

GPC C1427

1 day

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C429

Plumbing Studies City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Short Courses Efficiency & Energy for Domestic Heating BPEC Level 3 Certificate Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems BPEC Level 2 Certificate: ½ day training and ½ day assessment Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems BPEC Level 2 Certificate: Re-assessment only Water Regulations Training BPEC Certificate

23/09/2014 Tue

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Electrical Installation and Plumbing. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Various – see website

Year 1 £797, Year 2 £797, Total £1,594

GPC C1798

Building Services

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Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Business Management & Personal Development Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Accountancy Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualifications 31 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £360 CSC E1739 Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership 32 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £360 CSC E1863 fee directly.

Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate (Fast-Track)

23 weeks 09/01/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£360

CSC E2014

You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership fee directly.

Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma

32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £994 £1,987 CSC E1885 32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue 1.15pm-9.00pm £994 £1,987 CSC E1886 32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £994 £1,987 CSC E1887 32 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 9.00am-4.30pm N/A £994 £1,987 CSC E1730 Accounting AAT Level 4 Diploma You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership 32 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 1.15pm-9.00pm N/A £994 £1,987 CSC E1729 fee directly. This course may be free if you do not already 32 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £994 £1,987 CSC E1728 a Level 3 qualification. have Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Short Courses 3 hours 05/08/2014 Tue 1.30pm-4.30pm £50 CSC E1791 AAT Masterclass 1 day 05/08/2014 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £100 CSC E1790 You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership fee directly.

Business Higher Education Qualifications Year 1 £3,720, Business BTEC HNC 2 years 22/09/2014 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A CSC E2020 Year 2 £1,240, Total £4,960

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Business BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)

30 weeks 05/01/2015 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£4,960

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The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

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 Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Business & Administration Business Administration NVQ Level 2 Certificate Business & Administration City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Business Administration NVQ Level 3 Diploma Business & Administration City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Business Administration NVQ Level 4 Diploma Minute Taking Lunch is provided with this course. The Effective Administrator

Up to Delivered in the workplace 9 months 30 weeks 26/09/2014 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm

Up to Delivered in the workplace 9 months 30 weeks 26/09/2014 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm Up to Delivered in the workplace 12 months 1 day 09/09/2014 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 1 day 17/11/2014 Mon 9.30am-4.30pm 1 day 10/02/2015 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 1 day 05/05/2015 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm 3½ hours 01/10/2014 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm 3½ hours 26/11/2014 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm 3½ hours 29/04/2015 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm 3½ hours 20/05/2015 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm

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Call for details

N/A E1930

£347

CSC E1737

Call for details

N/A E1933

£347

CSC E1738

Call for details

N/A E2263

£175 £175 £175 £175 £47 £47 £47 £47

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Business Skills

Lunch is provided with this course.

Modern Business & Report Writing

Lunch is provided with this course.

Stress Management Time Management Lunch is provided with this course.

3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 3½ hours 1 day 1 day 1 day

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9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-1.00pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm

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Customer Service Contact Centre Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W226 Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 2 Certificate 8 months Customer Service Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1931 Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Certificate 8 months Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1934 Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Diploma 9 months Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1956 Customer Service NVQ Level 4 Diploma 12 months

Business Management & Personal Development

Assertiveness Skills Conflict Management Developing Self Confidence at Work

Finance Helping You to Make Your Finances Fit Ascentis Level 1 Award

5 weeks 03/11/2014 Mon 5 weeks 06/11/2014 Thu

1.00pm-3.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm

£74 £74

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Human Resources Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Qualifications 35 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu Human Resource Practice CIPD Level 3 Certificate 35 weeks 24/02/2015 Tue

5.00pm-9.00pm 5.00pm-9.00pm

£633 £1,265 CSC E2028 £633 £1,265 CSC E2028S1

You will need to join the CIPD and pay your membership fee directly.

Human Resources Management Level 5 Certificate

32 weeks 26/02/2015 Thu

5.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£1,920

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You will need to join the CIPD and pay your membership fee directly.

Management & Leadership Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Certificate Management NVQ Level 3 Certificate Management NVQ Level 4 Diploma NEW

Up to 6 months Up to 7 months Up to 10 months

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Call for details

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See also Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Short Courses on page 26. Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000

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Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Management & Leadership – continued Management NVQ Level 5 Diploma Appraisal Skills Lunch is provided with this course. Managing Change in the Workplace Managing People & Performance Lunch is provided with this course. Managing Poor Performance

Up to Delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1964 12 months 1 day 18/02/2015 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £175 Bedford W015S1 1 day 13/05/2015 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £175 Bedford W015S2 3½ hours 15/10/2014 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W252S1 3½ hours 04/03/2015 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W252S2 2 days 11/11/2014 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W047S1 2 days 10/03/2015 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W047S2 2 days 07/07/2015 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W047S3 3½ hours 05/11/2014 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W253S1 3½ hours 03/12/2014 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W253S2 3½ hours 15/04/2015 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W253S3 3½ hours 22/04/2015 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W253S4 2 days 30/09/2014 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W017S1 Supervising & Leading a Team: An Introduction 2 days 17/02/2015 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W017S2 Lunch is provided with this course. 2 days 09/06/2015 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £350 Bedford W017S3 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications 15 weeks 27/02/2015 Fri 9.30am-12.00pm £360 CSC E2019S1 Team Leading CMI Level 2 Certificate 12 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £360 £720 CSC E1490 First Line Management CMI Level 3 Certificate First Line Management CMI Level 3 30 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £983 £1,965 CSC E1491 Diploma Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 8 weeks 07/01/2015 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £576 CSC E1493S2 Certificate: Management & Commerce 8 weeks 04/02/2015 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £576 CSC E1493S3 Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate: Management & Finance Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 8 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £576 CSC E1493 Certificate: Management & Leadership Management & Leadership CMI 32 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £1,440 CSC E1494S1 Level 5 Diploma On completion of this course you can apply for CMI Chartered Manager Status.

Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma

32 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£2,594

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On completion of this course you can apply for CMI Chartered Manager Status.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Short Courses 4 weeks 08/05/2015 Fri 2.30pm-4.30pm £240 CSC E2244 Being a Team Leader CMI Level 2 Award 4 weeks 23/10/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC E2240 Improving Team Performance CMI Level 2 Award 4 weeks 27/03/2015 Fri 2.30pm-4.30pm £240 CSC E2243 4 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC E2239 Personal Development as a Team Leader CMI Level 2 Award 4 weeks 27/02/2015 Fri 2.30pm-4.30pm £240 CSC E2242 4 weeks 04/12/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £250 CSC E2237 Being A Team Leader CMI Level 3 Award 4 weeks 07/05/2015 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £250 CSC E1500 Developing Individuals & Teams CMI Level 3 Award Improving Team Performance CMI 4 weeks 06/11/2014 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £250 CSC E1693 Level 3 Award Managing & Communicating Information 4 weeks 19/03/2015 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £250 CSC E1499 CMI Level 3 Award Meeting Stakeholder Needs CMI 4 weeks 12/02/2015 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £250 CSC E1498 Level 3 Award

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

Course Title Level

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Management & Leadership – continued Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£250

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Thu Wed Wed Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£250 £228 £228 £228

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Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£228

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Wed Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£228 £228

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Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£228

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Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

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Marketing Marketing: An Introduction 10 weeks 25/02/2015 Wed Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Qualifications 32 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu Marketing CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

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6.00pm-9.00pm

£875

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£875

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You will need to join the CIM and pay your membership directly.

Marketing CIM Level 5 Professional Diploma

32 weeks 27/09/2014

Attendance is one Saturday in every four, 10am-4pm combined with distance learning.

You will need to join the CIM and pay your membership directly.

See also Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Short Courses on page 26.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Management, Marketing and Team Leading. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Business Management & Personal Development

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Short Courses – continued 4 weeks 25/09/2014 Personal Development as a Team Leader CMI Level 3 Award Resource Planning CMI Level 3 Award 4 weeks 15/01/2015 4 weeks 22/10/2014 Being a Team Leader CMI Level 5 Award 4 weeks 11/03/2015 Financial Control CMI Level 5 Award 4 weeks 03/06/2015 Information Based Decision Making CMI Level 5 Award Managing Recruitment & Selection 4 weeks 29/04/2015 CMI Level 5 Award Marketing Planning CMI Level 5 Award 4 weeks 07/01/2015 4 weeks 26/11/2014 Meeting Stakeholder & Quality Needs CMI Level 5 Award Personal Development as a Manager 4 weeks 24/09/2014 CMI Level 5 Award Resource Management CMI Level 5 Award 4 weeks 04/02/2015

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

Bryony Doughty

Marketing CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate “I was doing the marketing for my company Bodyflight Ltd and having not studied Marketing in any depth before I wanted to find a local course that would teach me more about the subject. Bedford College was very local to my work and I could go straight from work to the evening classes. I enjoyed making new friends on the course, some of whom I am still in touch with.”

Courses Find out more: www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

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Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6 Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Care & Child Care Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Health & Social Care Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE Level 1 Award Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 Diploma Working in the Health Sector NCFE Level 2 Certificate

19 weeks 15/01/2015 Thu

5.00pm-7.00pm

Up to Delivered in the workplace 6 months 30 weeks 07/10/2014 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm

12 hours

£100 Call for details

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£347

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Call for details

N/A K1528

As part of this course you can also study End of Life Care Level 2 Certificate and First Aid.

Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Level 3 Award

Delivered in the workplace

Funding may be available for this course from Skills for Care. Call for more details.

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 Diploma Health Trainer’s Skillsfirst Level 3 Certificate Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services Skillsfirst Level 5 Diploma

32 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm Up to Delivered in the workplace 9 months Up to Delivered in the workplace 6 months Delivered in the workplace and 18 months through workshops at the College

£437 £874 CSC W374 Call for details N/A W363

Call for details

N/A W359

Call for details

N/A W362

Working with Children & Young People Introduction to Working in Early Years Settings CACHE Level 1 Award The Early Years Educator CACHE Level 2 Certificate NEW The Early Years Educator CACHE Level 3 Diploma NEW Playwork CACHE Level 3 Diploma Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services Skillsfirst Level 5 Diploma

15 weeks 13/01/2015 Tue

Leadership in Children and Young People’s Settings CACHE Level 5 Diploma Higher Education Child & Family Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)

Up to 2 years

Up to 12 months Up to 18 months Up to 18 months 18 months

5.00pm to 7.30pm

Call for details

N/A K1530

Delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A K1531

Delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A K1525

Delivered in the workplace and through workshops at the College

Call for details

N/A W362

Delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A K1529

3 years

24/09/2014 Wed

1.00pm-8.00pm

N/A

Year 1 £4,500 Year 2 £4,500 Year 3 £3,000 Total £12,000

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Up to 3 years

09/10/2014 Thu

4.00pm-7.30pm

N/A

Year 1 £4,500 Year 2 £4,500 Year 3 £3,000 Total £12,000

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Up to 3 years

01/10/2014 Wed

4.00pm-8.00pm

N/A

Year 1 £4,500 Year 2 £4,500 Year 3 £3,000 Total £12,000

This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Early Years Studies Foundation Degree (FdA) NEW

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Delivered in the workplace

Disability Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)

£340

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

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Key to symbols Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 4.

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 4. Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 4.

If you’re 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.

We can deliver Dementia Awareness, Equality & Diversity, Infection Control, Safe Handling of Medicines and Supporting Person Centred Planning to groups and companies. To find out more call 01234 291000.

You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 7 your course will be free.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Health & Social Care and Childcare, Learning & Development. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Computing & IT Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Basic PC Maintenance & Networking

As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA Strata exam for approximately £100.

16 weeks 24/09/2014 Wed 16 weeks 04/02/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£320 £320

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16 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 16 weeks 05/02/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£320 £320

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IT Essentials CISCO Level 2 Certificate As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA A+ exam for approximately £150.

Computer User

Up to 9 months 32 weeks 32 weeks 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 3 hours

Various – see website Various – see website 11/11/2014 Tue 26/02/2015 Thu 25/11/2014 Tue 30/04/2015 Thu 03/12/2014 Wed

9.15am-2.45pm 9.15am-2.45pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm

1 day

12/05/2015 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

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1 day 1 day

27/03/2015 Fri 15/06/2015 Mon

9.30am-4.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm

£170 £170

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3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1 day

03/12/2014 03/03/2015 03/03/2015 12/06/2015 12/06/2015 08/10/2014

9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm 9.30am-12.30pm 9.30am-4.30pm

£80 £80 £80 £80 £80 £170

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£994 £170 £170 £170 £170 £80

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Computing & IT

IT User Skills OCR Level 2 Certificate IT User Skills (ITQ) OCR Level 2 Diploma IT User Skills (ITQ) OCR Level 3 Diploma Microsoft Excel: An Introduction Lunch is provided with this course. Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Lunch is provided with this course. Microsoft Excel: Presenting Information Graphically Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts, Tasks & Emails

Care & Child Care

Computer Maintenance

Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate/Advanced

Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft Excel: Automating Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables Microsoft Excel: What If Analysis Microsoft Word: Creating Long Documents

Wed Tue Tue Fri Fri Wed

F2150S1 F2150S2 F2152S1 F2152S2 F2153 F2147

Lunch is provided with this course.

IT Practitioner ICT BTEC Level 2 Certificate NEW ICT BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate NEW ICT Systems & Principles BTEC Level 3 Certificate NEW Higher Education Computing & Systems Development BTEC HNC

33 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon 33 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon 33 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon

Up to 2 years

22/09/2014

The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

Computing & Systems Development BTEC HND (top-up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed during your interview.

30 weeks 22/09/2014

9.15am-12.30pm 9.15am-2.45pm 9.15am-2.45pm

You will need to study a minimum of 8 hours per week. You will be required to attend a combination of days and evening sessions.

£362 £633 £362

N/A

You will need to study a minimum of 8 NA hours per week. You will be required to attend one full day at College per week, or a combination of days and evening sessions.

Year 1 £3,100 Year 2 £3,100 Total £6,200

£3,720

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Courses

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Find out more: www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

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Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Rushden Learning Centre, Rushden Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6 Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 2 Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

IT Practitioner – continued IT Networking & Security Foundation Degree (FdSc)

3 years

23/09/2014 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

Year 1 £4,500, Year 2 £3,750, Year 3 £3,750, Total £12,000

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We also offer IT Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals and IT Application Specialist Apprenticeship programmes. To find out more see advert on page 16 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Microsoft Professional Courses Networking Fundamentals new As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft MTA 98-366 at an additional cost.

Windows Server Administation Fundamentals new

6 weeks 09/10/2014 Thu 6 weeks 05/02/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£120 £120

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6 weeks 27/11/2014 Thu 6 weeks 23/04/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£120 £120

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16 weeks 22/09/2014 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

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16 weeks 02/02/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

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As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft MTA 98-365 at an additional cost.

Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services new As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft 70-412 at an additional cost.

Microsoft Installing & Configuring Windows Server As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft 70-212 at an additional cost.

Networking Networking Home & Small Business

As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA Network+ exam for approximately £80.

16 weeks 15/09/2014 Mon 16 weeks 26/01/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£320 £320

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£320 £320 £320 £320

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CISCO Academy The CISCO CCNA exams are optional and not included in the course fees. The cost of the exams vary and discounts may be available. Please ask on application.

CCNA Part 1: Introduction to Networks CCNA Part 2: Routing & Switching Essentials CCNA Part 3: Scaling Networks CCNA Part 4: Connecting Networks

16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks 16 weeks

15/09/2014 26/01/2015 25/09/2014 05/02/2015

Mon Mon Thu Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

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Programming JavaScript Client-Side Scripting Using JavaScript with jQuery HTML 5: An Introduction VBA Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Programming Using VBA

5 weeks 19/11/2014 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

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5 weeks 08/10/2014 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

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1 day 20/04/2015 Mon 6 weeks 07/05/2015 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£150 £170

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1 day

9.30am-4.30pm

£150

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10 weeks 23/09/2014 Tue 10 weeks 09/12/2014 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£200 £200

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Lunch is provided with the 1 day course.

Microsoft Excel: Advanced Programming Using VBA

18/05/2015 Mon

Lunch is provided with this course.

C# Programming in C#: Introduction Programming in C#: Intermediate

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

Bedford College

Learning Centres Bedford · Luton · Rushden · Milton Keynes

The Bedford College Learning Centres offer top-class computer training with real flexibility. You can study at the level, time and place to suit you.

Computer training for everyone...

There are four Learning Centres located in easy to access venues in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden.

They are professional, adult learning environments where you take control of your own learning. Open Monday to Saturday, you can study when you want with full use of our fantastic facilities, and support from one of our dedicated tutors when needed. If you are looking to get back into work, we also provide courses to develop social and life skills, which can help build your confidence and self-esteem.

Courses start from as little as £20. If you are unemployed and actively seeking work, these courses are FREE.

Most qualifications require attendance for four hours per week. Contact your local Learning Centre for more information. To find out more visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk or call your local Learning Centre on the relevant number below to speak to one of our advisers: Bedford 01234 269137 · Luton 01582 414178 · Milton Keynes 01908 666929 · Rushden 01933 358684

Computing & IT

With IT skills now required in almost every workplace, our professional team of tutors will help you achieve your goals. Whether you’re completely new to computers, or want to brush up your existing IT skills, you’ll find a course to suit you.

Courses Find out more: www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

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Course Title Level

Course Length Start Date Day(s) Time(s)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner/Beginner Plus

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Fee 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE

Course Code

Programming – continued Programming in C#: Advanced

10 weeks 10/03/2015 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£200

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10 weeks 25/09/2014 Thu 10 weeks 11/12/2014 Thu 6 weeks 12/03/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm

£240 £240 £170

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As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft MTA Sofware Development Fundamentals exam (98-361) at an additional cost of £40.

Python Programming in Python: Introduction new Programming in Python: Intermediate new Programming in Python: Using Raspberry Pi new

Website Design Website Design City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Internet Business Foundations Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Network Technology Foundations Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Site Development Foundations Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: Web Foundations Associate Website Design City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate Creating WordPress Websites: An Introduction

10 weeks 06/10/2014 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

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7 weeks 13/11/2014 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£190

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7 weeks 12/03/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£190

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7 weeks 15/01/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£190

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21 weeks 13/11/2014 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£500

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16 weeks 12/01/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

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1 day

16/03/2015 Mon

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

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12 weeks 28/01/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

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5 weeks 13/05/2013 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

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Lunch is provided with this course.

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