Part-time Course Guide 2015-16 by The Bedford College Group

August 2015 – July 2016

PART-TIME COURSES Take life or work in a new direction

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Welcome to an exciting new year of opportunities If you’re looking for a new challenge this year, then look no further than our new part-time course guide. Inside this guide you will find hundreds of part-time courses, both professional – whether it’s developing an existing role or beginning a whole new one – and for fun – from improving your painting skills to learning how to keep livestock. Many of our qualifications are accredited by leading industry bodies and class times are designed to fit around your life and work. So take a look and discover why thousands of students choose to study with us every year.

Also inside is information on our full-time courses, Apprenticeship programmes and higher education qualifications – take a look from page 13 to find out more.

Term Dates

Open Evening 2015

Autumn Term 2015 Monday 14 September 2015 to Friday 18 December 2015

Our part-time open evening is 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 26 October 2015 to Friday 30 October 2015 Spring Term 2016 Monday 4 January 2016 to Thursday 24 March 2016 Half-term: Monday 15 February 2016 to Friday 19 February 2016 Summer Term 2016 Monday 11 April 2016 to Friday 17 June 2016 Half-term: Monday 30 May 2016 to Friday 3 June 2016

The local community is a big part of Bedford College and we’re pleased to say that many of our state-of-the-art facilities are open to the public for your enjoyment. From theatrical performances and fitness solutions at Trinity Arts & Leisure, to beautiful weddings and events at The Mansion House in Old Warden, turn to page 46 to discover how Bedford College can offer you more.

Our next event will take place at our Cauldwell Street Campus on... Tuesday 8 September 2015 5.00pm-7.00pm We also have general College Open Days throughout the year, find out more or pre-register now at www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays

Contents Getting started with part-time study

How to use this guide

How to enrol

Guide to qualiﬁcations and levels

Locations and facilities

Course fees and payment options

What fees will I pay?

Financial support

A helping hand back into work

Support with your course

Looking for an alternative to part-time study? 13 • Full-time courses

• Higher Education

• Employer Training Services

• Apprenticeships

Courses A-Z

Come and see us

A-Z Index

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Getting started with part-time study

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 Pick up new talents and friends thanks to our short leisure courses Learn on your doorstep at locations throughout the local area

Study to fit around your busy lifestyle with day, evening or weekend and workplace courses

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

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

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

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.

The total cost of your course, depending on your age and the amount of government funding you can access. See pages 8-11 for more information on fees, discounts and financial support available.

Day(s) when the course runs.

Hospitality & Catering COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

33 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

Cake Decoration Level 1 Award

The level of the course. (See page 4)

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

6.00pm-9.00pm

Start and finish time of the class.

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

19-23

24+

£347

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

H1351S2

Where the course is held. See the ‘Key to locations’ on each page to find out what the location code means, plus more information about our locations on page 6. You will need this for your application form and to search for more information on our website.

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.

* 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.

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How to enrol

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 (available 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 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 Cauldwell Street Campus 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 You can enrol at Bedford College during the times opposite or call Shuttleworth on 01767 626222 to arrange a convenient time to come in.

Guide to qualifications and levels

Are you ready to get started? 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. Professional courses To find out which level you should start at, take a look at the following table:

You have...

You can study at...

Leisure courses Some of our courses, such as those offered just for fun or as a hobby, are split into the levels below: Level...

No formal qualifications, but can demonstrate a commitment to, and interest in, your chosen subject

Beginner – courses require no previous experience or knowledge of the subject

Generally no formal qualifications – some courses may require you to have an Entry Level qualification in your chosen subject

Intermediate – courses require some knowledge of the subject or completion of the beginner-level course

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 Level 5 qualifications – for example a Foundation Degree, HND, or an NVQ at Level 5

Advanced – 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 in the following table: Level...

Qualifications offered at this level... • BSc Degree • NVQ Level 6 • Professional qualifications • • • •

Foundation Degree Higher National Diploma (HND) NVQ Level 5 Professional qualifications

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) • NVQ Level 4 • Professional qualifications • • • •

A-Levels BTEC Certificates or Diplomas NVQ Level 3 Professional qualifications

• • • •

GCSEs NVQ Level 2 Professional qualifications Skills for Life (English & Maths) Level 2

• • • •

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level 1 NVQ Level 1 Professional qualifications 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. BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas: HNCs and HNDs (Levels 4 & 5) – work-related higher education qualifications, providing a vocational alternative to degree-level learning. You can also convert a HNC/D to a bachelor’s degree at university with extra study. New for September 2015, we are offering an Engineering BSc Top-up programme validated by the University of Northampton – so you can top up your Engineering HND to a full degree here at Bedford College.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Entry Level & Level 1) – designed to improve English language skills for those for whom English isn’t their first language. Foundation Degrees (Levels 4/5) – higher education qualifications that can lead to improved career prospects or automatic progression on to the final year of a bachelor’s degree at a university. GCSEs (Level 2) – we offer GCSE English and Maths for anyone who wants to improve their skills or existing grades.

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...

Bedford 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, 25 Restaurant (see page 46) and Munch & Mocha Restaurant and Coffee Shop – so everything you need to succeed is right on your doorstep.

Learning Resources Centre

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, for hairdressing, beauty treatments and therapies.

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon

Kempston Campus 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 industry-standard equipment and training areas. Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston Fully kitted out with a range of cars, up-to-date 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.

Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre

Vehicle Technology Centre

South Bank Arts Centre

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

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 restaurant serves up snacks, meals and more throughout the day.

BEDFORD CAMPUS

MK42 9AH

KEMPSTON CAMPUS

MK42 7QB

Shuttleworth College

Equine Centre

SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE

SG18 9DX

Car parking There’s ample free parking at our Shuttleworth College Campus and free on-road parking at our Technology Centres in Kempston. For Cauldwell Street Campus, 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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Course fees and payment options Find out what you’ll pay for your course and what support is available to help with the cost. 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 15) and includes the cost of tuition plus the cost of any exam and registration fee charged by the exam board (if applicable). For certain professional qualifications you may also need to join membership organisations such as the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). 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 relevant 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 11 to see if it could apply to you.

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 +44 (0)1234 291000 to find out more. How do 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’ on this page to help spread the cost of your course. Low interest loans are also available for courses with the or symbol. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance 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.

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. See page 10 for further information. 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. 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. See page 10 for further information. 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.

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.

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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 include… • five GCSEs at grades A*-C • two AS-Levels • one A-Level • a BTEC Diploma at Level 2 • a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2 Examples of full Level 3 qualifications include… • four or more AS-Levels • two or more A-Levels • a BTEC Diploma at Level 3 • a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3

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

YES

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

Are you aged 16-18 on 31 August 2015? YES

Are you unemployed, looking for work and receiving one or more of the means-tested benefits listed on page 11? YES

Are you in full-time education?

Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course and looking to study a 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.

YES

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.

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

You will have to pay for your part-time course. To find out the cost, search for 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 8 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 Part-time Accounting student Alexandra took out a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan for her Level 3 course... “It was very easy to apply. There wasn’t a lot of paperwork and the repayments aren’t that demanding either – they’re small and reasonable. The loan definitely helped me pay for the course, in fact I wouldn’t be able to afford it without the loan as I’m not getting any funding from my work. I’d recommend other people wanting to take out the loan to not leave it to the last minute, as you need to make sure you get all the right documents together when you apply for the first time.”

Loans and financial support Loans

Courses funding applicable to

Available to part-time students?

Further details

24+ Advanced Learning Loan

Courses with the symbol

Yes (from £300 up to the cost of tuition)

A low interest, repayable loan to pay for tuition fees designed for students aged 24 or over. The amount is paid directly to Bedford College on your behalf. You’ll only need to start repaying the loan from April 2016, after you’ve completed your course and you’re earning more than £21,000 per year. Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/loans for more information.

24+ Advanced Learning Loan Bursary

Courses with the symbol

Yes

A non-repayable cash bursary paid directly to you, available if your household income is £26,000 or less and you’ve taken out a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan (see above). This bursary is designed to provide financial support towards costs such as childcare, travel or accommodation (Shuttleworth students only) associated with your course.

Adult Support Fund

Some professional qualifications Level 1-6

Yes

This bursary is designed to help with a contribution towards course-related costs, childcare (if you are aged 20 or over), travel and tuition fees. Funds are limited and conditions apply.

Childcare Support

Some professional qualifications Level 1-6

Yes

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 may be able to get help towards childcare costs through our Adult Support Fund (see details above). Please note that funds are limited and applications should normally be submitted by the end of August.

Higher Education Tuition Fee Loan

Courses with the symbol

Yes (up to £6,750 per year) Part-time students must complete a minimum of 25 per cent of the full-time course content each year.

A low interest, repayable loan from Student Finance England to pay for the tuition fees of your higher education courses – the amount is paid directly to Bedford College on your behalf. You’ll only need to start repaying the loan after you’ve completed your course and you’re earning more than £21,000 per year. Visit www.gov.uk/student-finance for more details.

Professional & Courses with the Career Development symbol Loan

Yes (between £300 and £10,000 in total)

A loan from a participating high street bank to pay for the cost of your course. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays the interest while you study. Visit www.gov.uk for more information.

Teaching Bursary & Scholarship

Yes

In 2014/15 there were government training bursaries and scholarships available for some subjects. Please visit www.bedford.ac.uk/teaching or www.talent.ac.uk for the latest information.

Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education

To find out more and apply, 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 as funds are limited.

Please note the information on this page is correct for the academic year 2014/15 and may be subject to change.

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

A helping hand back into work If you are aged 19-23, 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 on one of the following benefits:

ü Council tax benefit ü Employment and Support Allowance (work-related activity group)

ü Housing Benefit ü Income support ü Jobseekers Allowance ü Working Tax Credit (subject to income)

For more information, visit www.bedford.ac.uk/concessions 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 • Cake Decoration ABC Level 1 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 Traineeships are training programmes 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 you to make yourself known within a company, which could lead to further opportunities. For more information visit www.bedford.ac.uk/traineeships for all the latest vacancies.

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Support with your course

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

Academic support

Wellbeing

Careers advice

Financial advice

We know that assignments or exams can seem intimidating, which is why our course tutors ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible when 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 10 for more on financial help.

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

Additional support

The Job Shop

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.

Based at our Cauldwell Street Campus, The Job Shop is open to all Bedford College students seeking to progress into employment or looking for part-time work during their studies. Help and advice on applications and interview techniques is always readily available.

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

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

Looking for an alternative to part-time study? WE ALSO OFFER A FANTASTIC RANGE OF FULL-TIME COURSES... If part-time learning isn’t right for you, with hundreds of courses in over 20 different subject areas available, studying full-time with Bedford College is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Our full-time students benefit from... • award-winning student support in everything from money matters to personal wellbeing • modern study spaces, industry-standard facilities and the latest equipment to deliver real-world skills • a huge range of full-time subjects to choose from Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/fulltime

Degree-level learning with a difference IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN A HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION, BEDFORD COLLEGE CAN OFFER YOU A HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT’S TRULY DIFFERENT... • Save money – our higher education courses offer the same level of learning as university at a much lower price • Stay local – no expensive moves, travel or accommodation keeps your costs down even more • Get skills for work – our employer-designed degrees develop the specific skills your industry demands

What’s on offer... BSc Degree Foundation Degrees (FdA/FdSc) Higher National Certificates & Diplomas (HNC & HND) Teaching Qualifications (PGCE/Cert. Ed. and more) University Access Courses

• Be flexible – part-time study options mean it’s easy to balance work or family life with your course. Many of our higher education qualifications can be studied on a part-time basis – just look out for the symbol within the course listings. Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/highereducation

Are you an employer? Our Employer Training Services team specialise in helping organisations like yours improve their performance and productivity by delivering tailored training solutions to develop the skills of your staff. We offer a wide range of industry specific training, from NVQs and Apprenticeships delivered in the workplace to short courses and industry recognised qualifications that develop specialist skills. • Flexible & convenient delivery – whenever, wherever • Bespoke courses – because each customer is different • Experienced industry specialists – learn from the best • Cost effective training – access top expertise without the corporate price tag

Call our Employer Training Services team today on 01234 291747 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/employers Confused by course costs? Use our brand new online fee calculator at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

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

Access to Higher Education COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Access to Higher Education Diplomas Business Studies

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,511 £3,022

CSC

E2283

Combined Sciences

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,692 £3,384

CSC

E2290

Computing

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,964 £3,928

CSC

E2280

Nursing and Healthcare Professions (Midwifery)

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,692 £3,384

CSC

E2289

Social Care Professions

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,692 £3,384

CSC

E2281

Social Sciences

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,511 £3,022

CSC

E2288

Teacher Education

33 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study 13 hours per week Mon-Fri 9.15am-4.40pm. This will be discussed at interview.

N/A

£1,692 £3,384

CSC

E2287

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.

Discover more about our range of Access courses online at www.bedford.ac.uk/access Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

Agriculture COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

Call for details

B1278

19-23

24+

Agriculture and Smallholder Skills Work-based Agriculture City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Breeding Livestock (Sheep, Cattle & Pigs)

3.5 hours 07/11/2015 Sat

9.30am-1.00pm

£55

B1092S2

Hedge Laying & Coppice Work

7 hours

9.30am-1.00pm

£85

B1109S1

Lambing & Calving Training

3.5 hours 30/01/2016 Sat

9.30am-1.00pm

£55

B1092S3

Habitat Management (Woodlands)

3.5 hours 27/02/2016 Sat

9.30am-1.00pm

£55

B1092S4

Handling & Keeping Livestock

1 day

03/10/2015 Sat

9.30am-3.00pm

£68

B1246S1

1 day

26/01/2016 Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£248

B1314S1

£249

B1299

22/01/2016 Fri & Sat

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Sit Astride ATV Handling NPTC Level 2 Award

Brushcutting Safe Use of Brushcutters & Strimmers NPTC Level 2 Award Strimmer & Brushcutter Operations Level 2 Lantra Awards

Strimmer & Brushcutter Use: An Introduction

1 day

Various – see website

1 day

13/10/2015 Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1285

1 day

29/10/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1235S1

1 day

10/03/2016 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1235S2

1 day

07/07/2016 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1235S3

3 hours

17/10/2015 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£54

B1275S1

3 hours

27/02/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£54

B1275S2

£395

B1300S1

Forklifts Land Based Forklift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain, Mast & Telescopic) NPTC Level 2 Award

2 days

Various – see website

Hedge Cutters Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters NPTC Level 2 Award

Safe Use of a Power Pole Pruner NPTC Level 2 Award

1 day

13/11/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1310S1

1 day

15/02/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1310S2

1 day

02/03/2016 Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1310S3

1 day

13/05/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1310S4

1 day

06/08/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£270

B1309S1

1 day

09/10/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1195S1

1 day

08/02/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1195S2

1 day

10/06/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1195S3

1 day

09/10/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1194S1

1 day

08/02/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1194S2

1 day

10/06/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1194S3

1 day

04/03/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1298S1

3 hours

05/03/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£54

B1276S1

3 hours

11/06/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£54

B1276S2

Mowers Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers NPTC Level 2 Award

Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers NPTC Level 2 Award

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

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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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3. You can book and pay for your course online now. See page 3.

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free (for some courses you may also need to study English and Maths). To find out more, or if you are currently in full-time education, please call 01234 291000.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

1 day

09/10/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

1 day

08/02/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

1 day

10/06/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

DAY(S)

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

SITE

COURSE CODE

£228

B546S1

£228

B546S2

£228

B546S3

19-23

24+

Mowers – continued Mowers: Pedestrian & Ride-On (Lantra)

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

£228

B1311

1 day

Various – see website

£228

B1312

1 day

Various – see website

£228

B1307

SITE

COURSE CODE

We can deliver Tractor Driving courses to groups and companies – call 01234 291000 for more details.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

1 day

07/11/2015 Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

£175

B602S1

1 day

13/02/2016 Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

£175

B602S2

1 day

16/04/2016 Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

£175

B602S3

DAY(S)

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

19-23

24+

Welding Basic Welding

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Agriculture. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Animal Management COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

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

£633

£2,176

B1223

B869

Animal Management Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Certificate Higher Education Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)

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.

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

4 years

21/09/2015

6.30pm-9.00pm

You will need to study 6 hours per week, Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

N/A

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

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Level 6

Level 2

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Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

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

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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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Arboriculture

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting NPTC Level 2 Award Refresher (CS30) Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting NPTC Level 2 Award (CS30) Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue NPTC Level 2 Award (CS38)

1 day

03/02/2016 Wed

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

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

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£228

B1204S1

£410

B1302

19-23

24+

Chainsaw & Related Operations 2 days

9.00am-4.30pm

Various – see website 9.00am-4.30pm

£720

B1306S1

5 days

09/05/2016 Mon-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£720

B1306S2

Felling & Processing Trees NPTC Level 2 Award Refresher (CS31) Felling & Processing Trees up to 380mm NPTC Level 2 Award (CS31) Felling & Processing Trees Over 380mm NPTC Level 3 Award (CS32)

2 days

04/02/2016 Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£345

B1205S1

£540

B1303

Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall Techniques NPTC Level 3 Award (CS39)

Aerial Cutting of Trees using Free-Fall Techniques Refresher NPTC Level 3 Award (CS39) Chainsaw Use: An Introduction

3 days

Various – see website

4 days

01/02/2016 Mon-Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£700

B1304S1

4 days

27/06/2016 Mon-Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£700

B1304S2

2 days

06/08/2015 Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£485

B1305S1

2 days

09/11/2015 Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£485

B1305S2

2 days

16/05/2016 Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£485

B1305S3

1 day

17/06/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B687S1

1 day

12/09/2015 Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£145

B1274S1

1 day

20/02/2016 Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£145

B1274S2

1 day

14/05/2016 Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£145

B1274S3

1 day

05/11/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B550S1

1 day

17/03/2016 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B550S2

3 days

11/08/2015 Tue-Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£540

B592S3

3 days

02/11/2015 Mon-Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£540

B592S1

3 days

09/05/2016 Mon-Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£540

B592S2

1 day

24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1301S1

1 day

21/10/2015 Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1301S2

1 day

21/03/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£228

B1301S3

Arboriculture

26/10/2015 Mon-Fri

Apprenticeships

5 days

Tree Inspection Basic Tree Inspection Lantra Awards Professional Tree Inspection Lantra Awards

Woodchippers Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers NPTC Level 2 Certificate

We also offer an Apprenticeship programme in Trees & Timber. To find out more see advert opposite on page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

For other machinery, see Agriculture, page 16.

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Art & Design COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

L1320

CSC

L1323

3D Design Higher Education 3D Design 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 at interview.

3D Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

Drawing Each 4 week course focuses on a different aspect of life drawing. They can be studied individually or in a sequence. Life Drawing: Workshop 1

4 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S1

Life Drawing: Workshop 2

4 weeks 20/10/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S2

Life Drawing: Workshop 3

4 weeks 24/11/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S3

Life Drawing: Workshop 4

4 weeks 19/01/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S4

Life Drawing: Workshop 5

4 weeks 23/02/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S5

Life Drawing: Workshop 6

4 weeks 19/04/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S6

Life Drawing: Workshop 7

4 weeks 17/05/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L775S7

18 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£299

CSC

L1482S1

18 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£299

CSC

L1482S3

16 weeks 22/02/2016 Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£289

CSC

L1482S2

16 weeks 23/02/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£289

CSC

L1482S4

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

CSC

L1319

CSC

L1324

CSC

L1321

CSC

L1322

Fashion Production Fashion Production: Pattern Cutting Fashion Production Workshop Higher Education Fashion & Textiles BTEC HNC

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

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.

Fashion & Textiles BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

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

£5,040

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 at interview.

Fine Art BTEC HND (top up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

Graphic Design Photoshop: Introductory Photoshop: Intermediate

4 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L728S1

4 weeks 02/02/2016 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L728S2

4 weeks 10/11/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£99

CSC

L1071

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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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

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 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

L1318

CSC

L1325

CSC

L1580

CSC

L1579

£450

CSC

L1222

£99

CSC

L730

£99

CSC

L1069S1

CSC

L1496

CSC

L1497

19-23

24+

Graphic Design – continued Higher Education Graphic Design 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 at interview.

Graphic Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

Higher Education Interactive Media 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 at interview.

Interactive Media BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

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

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

Art & Design

Interactive Media

Photography Photography NCFE Level 1 Certificate

24 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

Digital Photography: Introductory

6 weeks

Digital Photography: Studio Portraits

4 weeks 11/11/2015 Wed

6.30pm-9.30pm

Various – see website 6.30pm-9.30pm

Higher Education Photography BTEC HNC

2 years

23/09/2015

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

30 weeks 23/09/2015

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

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.

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

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

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LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Electrical Installation Long Qualifications Electrical Installations (Access to Building Services Engineering) City & Guilds 2000-12 Level 1 Certificate Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Thu

7.00pm-9.00pm

£697

CSC

D1473

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£797

CSC

D1535

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£797

CSC

D1467

You need to have completed Level 1 to progress onto Level 2

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Thu

6.30pm-9.00pm

£797

CSC

D1474

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

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-6.30pm

£1,287 £3,345

CSC

D1468

You need to have completed Level 2 to progress onto Level 3

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£1,287 £2,574

CSC

D1469

Electrotechnical Services City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma Short Courses Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings City & Guilds 2393-10 Level 3 Certificate Combined Electrical Inspection & Test City & Guilds 2395-01 Level 3 Award

Up to 2 years

Call for details

N/A

D1253

Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2394-01 Level 3 Award In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds 2377-22 Level 3 Award

5 days

EAL Exam option also available. The appropriate pathway will be discussed at interview.

Installation & Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems City & Guilds 2399-12 Level 3 Award Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment City & Guilds 2377-32 Level 3 Award

Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2395-01 Level 3 Award

1 day

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

22/03/2016 Tue & Thu

9.00am-1.00pm

£250

CSC

C941S1

5 days

Various – see website

9.00am-5.00pm

£875

CSC

D1479

10 weeks

Various – see website

6.00pm-9.00pm

£875

CSC

D1502

18/01/2016 Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£620

CSC

D1408S1

2 days

15/10/2015 Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1414S1

2 days

17/12/2015 Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1414S2

2 days

25/02/2016 Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1414S3

2 days

21/04/2016 Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1414S4

5 days

06/06/2016 Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

D1415S1

2 days

13/10/2015 Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S1

2 days

15/12/2015 Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S2

2 days

23/02/2016 Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S3

2 days

19/04/2016 Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S4

5 days

16/05/2016 Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£620

CSC

D1410S1

EAL Exam option also available. The appropriate pathway will be discussed at interview.

Requirements for Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2382-15 Level 3 Award: 17th Edition Wiring Regulations

Please note the one day option is designed as an update for those who had already taken the course before the change to wiring regulations took place.

1 day

Various – see website

9.00am-5.00pm

£135

CSC

D1632

3 days

Various – see website

9.00am-5.00pm

£450

CSC

D1406

£450

CSC

D1407

6 weeks

Various – see website

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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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

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 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

1 week

16/11/2015 Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

1 week

08/02/2016 Mon-Fri

1 week

09/05/2016 Mon-Fri

1 day

04/12/2015 Fri

DAY(S)

SITE

COURSE CODE

£750

CSC

D1412S1

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

D1412S2

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

D1412S3

9.00am-5.00pm

£300

CSC

D1526S1

Call for details

N/A

D1515

SITE

COURSE CODE

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Electrical Installation – continued Design & Verification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2396-01 Level 4 Award

Lighting Design Course (CIBSE)

1 day

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Gas Gas Elements Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters (CENWAT) BPEC Certificate Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances (CKR1) BPEC Certificate Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters (HTR1) BPEC Certificate Domestic Gas Meters (MET1) BPEC Certificate

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C419

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C424

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C420

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C422

£250

GPC

C1085

£190

GPC

C421

SITE

COURSE CODE

Gas Flue Analysis (CPA1) BPEC Certificate

1 day

Warm Air Heating System Design (WAH1) BPEC Certificate

1 day

21/09/2015 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

Various – see website

Building Services

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

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+

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

2 days

Various – see website

£400

GPC

C684

4 days

Various – see website

£664

GPC

C418

5 days

Various – see website

£830

GPC

C1091

We can also provide the following gas training to help you achieve the CCN1 certificate: half day £100 (quote C1436S1) and full day £200 (quote C1435S1). You can also enrol on to the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) BPEC Certificate including CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 for just £1,060 (quote C1439). Call 01234 291000 to find out more.

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

2 years

23/09/2015 Tue

DAY(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

SITE

COURSE CODE

GPC

C1666

Call for details

N/A

C1619

19-23

24+

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

Plumbing Studies City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Up to 1 year 2 years

9.00am-7.00pm

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

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

22/09/2015 Tue & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

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

GPC

C1798

Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma (Gas Pathway)

Up to 3 years

24/09/2015 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

Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma (Environmental Pathway)

Up to 3 years

24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-8.00pm

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

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

GPC

C1692

Short Courses Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems BPEC Level 2 Certificate Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems BPEC Level 2 Certificate: re-assessment only Water Regulations Training BPEC Level 2 Certificate Efficiency & Energy for Domestic Heating BPEC Level 3 Certificate Rainwater Harvesting & Grey Water Installation Systems City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C428

½ day

Various – see website

£120

GPC

C1427

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C429

1 day

Various – see website

£250

GPC

C426

3 days

21/10/2015 Wed-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£600

GPC

C1686S1

3 days

10/02/2016 Wed-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£600

GPC

C1686S2

3 days

26/04/2016 Tue-Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£600

GPC

C1686S3

We also offer an Electro-technical and Plumbing Apprenticeship programmes. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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

Stephen Hill

Plumbing & Heating City & Guilds Level 3 “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.”

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

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 Bookkeeping City & Guilds Level 1 Award

15 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

E1895

15 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

E1896

8 weeks 04/11/2015 Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

E1890

8 weeks 13/04/2016 Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

E1892

6 weeks 06/01/2016 Wed Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 2 Award Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualifications 32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon Accounting (AAT) Level 2 Certificate

6.30pm-8.30pm

£320

CSC

E1893

9.00am-4.30pm

£633

CSC

E1739

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

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon & Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£633

CSC

E1863

Accounting (AAT) Level 2 Certificate (Fast-Track)

23 weeks 08/01/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£633

CSC

E2014

Accounting (AAT) Level 3 Diploma

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1885

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

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

1.15pm-9.00pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1886

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1887

Accounting (AAT) Level 4 Diploma

34 weeks 16/09/2015 Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1730

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

34 weeks 16/09/2015 Wed & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1728

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

1.15pm-9.00pm

£994

£1,987

CSC

E1729

25/08/2015 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£120

CSC

E1790

3 hours

26/08/2015 Wed

1.30pm-4.30pm

£60

CSC

E1791

2 years

21/09/2015 Mon & Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

CSC

E2020

33 weeks 04/01/2016 Mon & Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

CSC

E2021

Accounting

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

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Short Courses 1 day AAT Resit Masterclass

Business Higher Education Business 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 at interview.

Business BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

£5,040

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

Building Services Business Management & Personal Development

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 1 Award

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 Diploma Business Administration City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate Business Administration NVQ Level 3 Diploma Business Administration NVQ Level 4 Diploma

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 31 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon 9.15am-12.30pm

Call for details

N/A

W406

£724

CSC

E1738

Up to 12 months Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W407

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W401

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

1 day

16/11/2015 Mon

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W013S1

1 day

17/05/2016 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W013S2

1 day

03/11/2015 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W043S1

1 day

09/06/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W043S2

1 day

13/10/2015 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W011S1

1 day

19/01/2016 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W011S2

1 day

10/05/2016 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£175

Bedford W011S3

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Business Skills Minute Taking

Lunch is provided with this course.

Modern Business & Report Writing

Lunch is provided with this course.

Time Management

Lunch is provided with this course.

Customer Service Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Diploma Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Diploma Customer Service NVQ Level 4 Diploma

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

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W408

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W409

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W411

Human Resources Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Qualifications 34 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu Human Resource Practice CIPD Level 3 Certificate 34 weeks 23/02/2016 Tue You will need to join the CIPD and pay your membership

5.00pm-9.00pm

£633

£1,265

CSC

E2028

5.00pm-9.00pm

£633

£1,265

CSC

E2028S1

CSC

E2262

Call for details

N/A

W389

Call for details

N/A

W390

Call for details

N/A

W347

Call for details

N/A

W391

fee directly.

Human Resource Management CIPD Level 5 Certificate

34 weeks 25/02/2016 Thu

5.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£1,920

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

Management & Leadership Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Diploma Management NVQ Level 3 Diploma Management NVQ Level 4 Diploma Management & Leadership NVQ Level 5 Diploma Introduction to Supervising & Leading a Team

Lunch is provided with this course.

Managing People & Performance

Lunch is provided with this course.

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 9 months Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 2 days 29/09/2015 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W017S1

2 days

16/02/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W017S2

2 days

07/06/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W017S3

2 days

10/11/2015 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W047S1

2 days

08/03/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W047S2

2 days

28/06/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£350

Bedford W047S3

We also offer Conflict Management, Managing Change in the Workplace and Managing Poor Performance courses to groups and companies. Call 01234 291000 for further information.

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

LEVEL

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

START DATE

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Management & Leadership – continued Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications 8 weeks 14/09/2015 Mon First Line Management CMI Level 3 Certificate

£720

CSC

E1490

6.00pm-9.00pm

£720

CSC

E2285

First Line Management CMI Level 3 Diploma

24 weeks 19/11/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£994

CSC

E1491

Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate

8 weeks 16/09/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£724

CSC

E1493

8 weeks 13/04/2016 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£724

CSC

E1493S2

Management & Leadership Level 5 Diploma

20 weeks 18/11/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£1,987

CSC

E2286

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

£1,987

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

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Business Administration, Accountancy, Customer Service, Team Leading and Management. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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

Alexandra Diamant Accounting Level 3 Diploma

“I work for a Bedford accountancy firm and wanted to progress my career but continue to work full-time. This part-time AAT course fits in well because it’s two evenings a week. Although I work for an accountancy firm, I’m doing an administration job at the moment, so this AAT qualification will help advance my career. I’m planning to go on and complete the Level 4 AAT – that’s my goal. Once I have the Level 4 qualification it will open up a lot of different opportunities for me. The course has definitely helped me gain a greater understanding of what goes on at work, particularly the financial terminology the accountants use, so it has significantly increased my confidence at work.”

Business Management & Personal Development

6.00pm-9.00pm

8 weeks 14/04/2016 Thu

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

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 Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 Diploma Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate Working in Care Services Skillsfirst Level 2 Diploma 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 Higher Education Health & Social Care BTEC HNC

Up to 12 months Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W360

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W385

Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 6 months Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W382

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W363

Flexible – Call for details

Call for details

N/A

W359

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W403

CSC

K1518

2 years

21/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-4.45pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

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

Working in Early Years The Early Years Educator CACHE Level 2 Certificate The Early Years Educator CACHE Level 3 Diploma Playwork CACHE Level 3 Diploma Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services Skillsfirst Level 5 Diploma Higher Education Child & Family Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)

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 fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Disability Studies Foundation Degree (FdA) 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 fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Early Years Studies Foundation Degree (FdA) 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 fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

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

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1530

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1531

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1525

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W403

Up to 3 years

21/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-4.45pm

N/A

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

N/A

K1247

Up to 3 years

29/09/2015 Tue

4.00pm-8.00pm

N/A

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

N/A

K1515

Up to 3 years

29/09/2015 Tue

4.00pm-8.00pm

N/A

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

N/A

K1533

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.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Health & Social Care and Childcare, Learning & Development. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Computing & IT COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Computer Maintenance 16 weeks 14/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1894

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

16 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1772

IT Essentials CISCO Level 2

16 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1526S1

16 weeks 25/01/2016 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1526S2

Call for details

N/A

F1605

£170

CSC

F2159S1

As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA A+ exam for approximately £150.

Computer User IT User Skills OCR Level 2 Certificate Microsoft Excel: Introduction

Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft Word: Time Saving Tips & Tricks

Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate

1 day

25/02/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2159S2

1 day

14/10/2015 Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2163S1

1 day

04/02/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2163S2

1 day

24/11/2015 Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2160S1

1 day

28/04/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2160S2

Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate/Advanced

1 day

12/11/2015 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2161S1

Lunch is provided with this course.

1 day

13/06/2016 Mon

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2161S2

Microsoft Word: Creating & Formatting Long Documents

1 day

11/03/2016 Fri

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2162S1

1 day

13/05/2016 Fri

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2162S2

Microsoft Excel: Managing & Analysing Lists & Tables (including Pivot Tables)

1 day

23/06/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£170

CSC

F2150

Lunch is provided with this course.

Computing & IT

Lunch is provided with this course.

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 9 months 1 day 10/11/2015 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm

Care & Child Care

Basic PC Maintenance & Networking

Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft Professional Courses Microsoft Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411)

16 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F2179

Microsoft Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (70-412)

16 weeks 01/02/2016 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1915

Networking Home & Small Business

16 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F2130

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

16 weeks 03/02/2016 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F2131

As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft 70-411 at an additional cost.

As part of this course you can also take the Microsoft 70-412 at an additional cost.

Networking

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.

CISCO Academy CCNA Part 1: Introduction to Networks CISCO Academy: CCNA Part 2: Routing & Switching Essentials CISCO Academy CCNA Part 3: Scaling Networks CISCO Academy CCNA Part 4: Connecting Networks CISCO Academy: CCNP Routing & Switching ROUTE 301-101 CISCO Academy: CCNP Routing & Switching SWITCH 300-115

16 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F783S1

16 weeks 01/02/2016 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F784S1

16 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1637S1

16 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F1638S1

16 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£480

CSC

F2210

16 weeks 02/02/2016 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£480

CSC

F2211

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Programming JavaScript Client-Side Scripting Using Javascript with jQuery C# Programming in C#: Introduction

6 weeks 05/01/2016 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£165

CSC

F2132

10 weeks 07/10/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£300

CSC

F2139

10 weeks 13/01/2016 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£300

CSC

F2140

Designing Websites using HTML 5 & CSS3: 12 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue Introduction Creating Database Driven Websites Using 12 weeks 23/02/2015 Tue PHP & MySQL Certified Internet Web Professional Qualifications (CIW) CIW Web Design Specialist IDO-520 16 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

CSC

F2134

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

CSC

F1626

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F2208

CIW E-Commerce Specialist IDO-525

6.00pm-9.00pm

£350

CSC

F2209

C# Creating Web Applications Using Visual Studio

Website Design

16 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

As part of these courses you can also take the CIW Specialist exams for approximately £55 each. If you pass both exams, you will be awarded the advanced CIW Web Design Professional certification in addition to the individual qualifications.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in IT Application Specialist and IT Software & Web Professionals. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Construction COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Bricklaying Bricklaying CSkills Awards Level 1 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 28/09/2015, 05/10/2015, 02/11/2015, 09/11/2015, 16/11/2015, 04/01/2016, 11/01/2016, 22/02/2016, 29/02/2016, 18/04/2016, 25/04/2016

£600

CSC

C1112

Bricklaying CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 14/09/2015, 21/09/2015, 23/11/2015, 30/11/2015, 18/01/2016, 25/01/2016, 07/03/2016, 14/03/2016, 02/05/2016, 09/05/2016, 16/05/2016

£750

CSC

C1113

Brickwork CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Call for details

N/A

C1446

Bricklaying CSkills Awards Level 3 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 12/10/2015, 19/10/2015, 07/12/2015, 14/12/2015, 01/02/2016, 08/02/2016, 21/03/2016, 11/04/2016, 23/05/2016, 06/06/2016, 13/06/2016

CSC

C1114

Brickwork CSkills Awards NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Call for details

N/A

C1450

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

£900

£1,800

Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery CSkills Awards Level 1 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 14/09/15, 05/10/2015, 02/11/2015, 23/11/2015, 14/12/2015, 04/01/2016, 25/01/2016, 22/02/2016, 14/03/2016, 18/04/2016, 09/05/2016

£600

CSC

C1118

Bench Joinery CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 21/09/2015, 12/10/2015, 09/11/2015, 30/11/2015, 11/01/2016, 01/02/2016, 29/02/2016, 21/03/2016, 25/04/2016, 16/05/2016, 06/06/2016

£750

CSC

C1121

Site Carpentry CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 21/09/2015, 12/10/2015, 09/11/2015, 30/11/2015, 11/01/2016, 01/02/2016, 29/02/2016, 21/03/2016, 25/04/2016, 16/05/2016, 06/06/2016

£750

CSC

C1119

Timber Frame Erection CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Up to 12 months Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1823

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1454

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

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

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Carpentry & Joinery – continued £900

£1,800

CSC

C1122

Site Carpentry CSkills Awards Level 3 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 28/09/2015, 19/10/2015, 16/11/2015, 07/12/2015, 18/01/2016, 08/02/2016, 07/03/2016, 11/04/2016, 02/05/2016, 23/05/2016, 13/06/2016

£900

£1,800

CSC

C1120

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) CSkills Awards NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1462

4½ hours

Various – see website

£120

CSC

C988

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 33 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm

Call for details

N/A

C1474

CSC

C1389

Occupational Work Supervision CSkills Awards NVQ Level 3 Diploma Site Supervision CSkills Awards Level 4 NVQ Diploma Construction Site Management CSkills Awards NVQ Level 6 Diploma Higher Education

Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Up to 2 years

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1471

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1817

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1445

Construction HNC

2 years

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

CSC

C1809

19-23

SITE

COURSE CODE

Construction & Maintenance Health & Safety Test CSkills Awards Level 1 (CSCS) Maintenance Operations CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma Construction BTEC Level 3 Diploma

£1,274 £2,548

Construction & The Built Environment, Building Services Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-6.00pm

N/A

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.

Construction

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 28/09/2015, 19/10/2015, 16/11/2015, 07/12/2015, 18/01/2016, 08/02/2016, 07/03/2016, 11/04/2016, 02/05/2016, 23/05/2016, 13/06/2016

Computing & IT

Bench Joinery CSkills Awards Level 3 Diploma

Do you work on construction sites? There is an increasing requirement for those who carry out basic site skills on construction sites, such as Labourers, to possess a CSCS Construction Site Operative card. Our Construction Skills Health & Safety Test (CSCS) is the first and most important step to obtaining this card. Interested? Call 01234 291000 for further information.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

24+

Floor Coverings Floor Covering CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1807

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

C1792

Heritage Construction Heritage Skills CSkills Awards NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating CSkills Awards Level 1 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 28/09/2015, 05/10/2015, 02/11/2015, 09/11/2015, 16/11/2015, 04/01/2016, 11/01/2016, 22/02/2016, 29/02/2016, 18/04/2016, 25/04/2016

£600

CSC

C1115

Painting & Decorating CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 14/09/2015, 21/09/2015, 23/11/2015, 30/11/2015, 18/01/2016, 25/01/2016, 07/03/2016, 14/03/2016, 02/05/2016, 09/05/2016, 16/05/2016

£750

CSC

C1116

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

C1468

CSC

C1117

N/A

C1608

SITE

COURSE CODE

Painting & Decorating – continued Painting & Decorating CSkills Awards NVQ Level 2 Diploma Painting & Decorating CSkills Awards Level 3 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details £900

You will need to attend College for 11 weeks. Attendance is w/c 12/10/2015, 19/10/2015, 07/12/2015, 14/12/2015, 01/02/2016, 08/02/2016, 21/03/2016, 11/04/2016, 23/05/2016, 06/06/2016, 13/06/2016

Painting & Decorating CSkills Awards NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

£1,800

Call for details

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Wood Occupations Bench Joinery and Site Carpentry, Decorative Finishing, Construction Technical & Professional and Trowel Occupations Bricklaying. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Counselling COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

5 days

18/07/2016 Mon-Fri

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

CPCAB Qualifications Counselling Children & Young People CPCAB Level 2 Certificate Counselling Skills Introduction CPCAB Level 2 Award

9.30am-4.00pm

£350

CSC

K1544

10 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

K475S2

10 weeks 07/10/2015 Wed

1.30pm-4.30pm

£298

CSC

K475S8

10 weeks 04/01/2016 Mon

6.00pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

K475S5

10 weeks 11/04/2016 Mon

6.00pm-8.30pm

£298

CSC

K475S6

Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 Certificate

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

9.30am-12.30pm

£355

CSC

K461S1

The 20 week intensive course will include 4 Saturday sessions.

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£355

CSC

K461S2

20 weeks 04/01/2016 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£355

CSC

K461S4

Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 Certificate

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£362

£811

CSC

K818S3

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

9.30am-12.30pm

£362

£811

CSC

K818S1

Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 Diploma

2 years

9.30am-4.30pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,085 Year 2: £2,085 Total: £4,170

Year 1: £2,335 Year 2: £2,335 Total: £4,670

CSC

K608

Psychotherapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 5 Diploma

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

N/A

CSC

K1431

21/09/2015 Mon

£2,001

CPCAB Qualifications

You must complete the Level 2 Skills Certificate (minimum age 18 years) before you can progress on to the Level 3 Studies Certificate (minimum age 19 years). The Level 3 Studies must be obtained before you can move up to Level 4.

Which course is right for me?

Level 2

Get started in counselling

Counselling Skills Introduction

Develop recognised counselling skills in the workplace

Counselling Skills

Develop a career in counselling

Level 3

Counselling Studies

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

Level 4

Level 5

Therapeutic Counselling

Psychotherapeutic Counselling

KEY TO SYMBOLS Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Countryside Management COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

B1292

B925

Countryside Management Environmental Conservation NPTC Level 2 Diploma Countryside BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 32 weeks 14/9/2015 You will need to attend a minimum of two

Call for details £1,287 £4,425

days per week. This will be discussed at interview.

For Machinery, Chainsaw and Smallholder Skills see Agriculture, page 16 and Arboriculture, page 19.

Construction

We also offer an Apprenticeship programme in Conservation & Environment. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Counselling Countryside Management

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

General Engineering Performing Engineering Operations EMTA Level 2 NVQ Diploma

32 weeks 25/09/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£994

CSC

D1270

23 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

9.00am-8.00pm

£9,000

CSC

D1637

2 years

9.00am-6.30pm

CSC

D999

Engineering

Higher Education Engineering BSc Top Up from HND Validated by and leads to award from the University of Northampton. You will study from September to December at Bedford College and January to April at the University of Northampton.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma

21/09/2015 Mon

Year 1: £1,355 Year 2: £1,355 Total: £2,710

Year 1: £2,711 Year 2: £2,710 Total: £5,421

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

9.00am-6.30pm

30 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-8.00pm

2 years

21/09/2015 Mon

9.00am-6.30pm

2 years

23/09/2015 Wed

9.00am-6.30pm

N/A

9.00am-8.00pm

N/A

START DATE

DAY(S)

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

Year 1: £3,150 Year 2: £1,890 Total: £5,040

CSC

D365

N/A

£3,780

CSC

D344

CSC

D1000

Year 1: £3,150 Year 2: £1,890 Total: £5,040

CSC

D342

£3,780

CSC

D347

19-23

Electrical & Electronic Engineering – continued Higher Education Electrical & Electronic Engineering BTEC HNC

2 years

23/09/2015 Wed

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 & Electronic Engineering BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

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

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Year 1: £1,355 Year 2: £1,355 Total: £2,710

Year 1: £2,711 Year 2: £2,710 Total: £5,421

Higher Education Mechanical Engineering 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 at interview.

Mechanical Engineering BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

30 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

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

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Support, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Performing Engineering Operations and Fabrication & Welding. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

English & Maths COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

English & Maths for Adults You will need to make an appointment for an initial assessment. Please call Enquiries & Guidance on 01234 291000 CSC

P1984

Brush up your Maths: Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2

You can enrol in either September or January. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week during the morning, afternoon or evening.

Free – subject to eligibility

CSC

P1991

English Language GCSE

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

N/A

Free – subject to eligibility

CSC

P2055S1

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

N/A

Free – subject to eligibility

CSC

P2055S2

Mathematics GCSE

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

N/A

Free – subject to eligibility

CSC

P2056S1

English and Mathematics GCSEs will be free if you have not yet achieved GCSE Levels A*-C and you meet the entry requirements. If you already have grade A*-C GCSEs in these subjects the fee will be £362.

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

N/A

Free – subject to eligibility

CSC

P2056S2

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

P836

CSC

P2025

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

W381

English for Speakers of Other Languages COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

24+

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for international students visiting the UK Call for details

You will need to attend College for a minimum of 4 hours per week during the morning, afternoon or evening.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for residents where English is not your first language English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Call for details

You will need to attend College for a minimum of 4 hours per week during the morning, afternoon or evening.

Equality & Diversity COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Equality & Diversity Equality & Diversity NCFE Level 2 Certificate

Up to 6 months

We offer Dementia Awareness for Frontline Staff to groups and companies. Interested? Call 01234 291000 for further information.

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Free – subject to eligibility

English & Maths

You can enrol in either September or January. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week during the morning, afternoon or evening.

Engineering

Brush up your English: Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2

Equality & Diversity Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Equine COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

The British Horse Society (BHS) Qualifications Horse Knowledge, Care & Riding: An Introduction (BHS Stage 1)

15 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

7.00pm-9.15pm

£342

B803S1

15 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

7.00pm-9.15pm

£342

B803S2

Horse Knowledge, Care & Riding: An Introduction (BHS Stage 2)

15 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

7.00pm-9.15pm

£342

B804S1

15 weeks 01/02/2016 Mon

7.00pm-9.15pm

£342

B804S2

We also offer an Equine Apprenticeship programme. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

First Aid COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

1 day

18/02/2016 Thu

9.30am-4.00pm

2 day

Various- see website

9.30am-4.30pm

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£76

CSC

K916S1

£176

CSC

K1543S3

19-23

24+

First Aid Emergency First Aid in the Workplace QNUK Level 2 Certificate Paediatric First Aid QNUK Level 3 Award

Paediatric first aid training – the law is changing By September 2016, new government proposals will mean that all new nursery and pre-school staff will be required to undertake paediatric first aid training. The new proposals will mean newly qualified staff with a childcare Level 2 and 3 qualification must have an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate. We offer courses for groups and individuals throughout the year. Call 01234 291000 for further information.

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Floristry COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

B795

B1018

Floristry Qualifications £679

9.30am-4.45pm

2 hours

08/10/2015 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£28

B1095S1

3 hours

03/10/2015 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£45

B825

4 weeks 29/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£150

B1029S1

Christmas Cheer

3 hours

26/11/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£45

B828

Christmas Wreaths & Door Designs

3 hours

19/11/2015 Thu

6.30pm-9.30pm

£45

B1096S1

Mother’s Day Beautiful Flower Arrangements

2 hours

03/03/2016 Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£28

B1296

Pedestal Arrangement Floristry Masterclass

3 hours

12/03/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£55

B1295

Summer Basket - Flower Arrangement and Design

2 hours

21/05/2016 Sat

9.30am-11.30am

£28

B1297

Wedding Designs Workshop: Beginners

3 hours

16/04/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£45

B829

Wedding Designs Workshop: Advanced

3 hours

14/05/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£45

B1009

£740

£1,480

Short Courses Beautiful Flower Arrangements From Supermarket Flowers Floristry Essentials Workshop: An Introduction Floristry Workshop for Beginners Special Occasion Flowers

Floristry

33 weeks 17/09/2015 Thu

Floristry Level 3 City & Guilds Certificate You will also need to pay £630 for flowers when you enrol. This can be paid monthly by direct debit. After completing the certificate you will have an option to continue studying for another year to gain the Floristry City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma.

First Aid

9.30am-4.45pm

You will also need to pay £580 for flowers when you enrol. This can be paid monthly by direct debit. After completing the certificate you will have an option to continue studying for another year to gain the Floristry City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma.

Equine

33 weeks 14/09/2015 Mon

Floristry Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate

“

Carol Whitehouse Floristry Level 2

“I previously worked as an administrator in education, but when I came back from living abroad I took the opportunity to retrain and do something I really love. I was 53 when I started the course. I was worried about being the eldest in the class and about learning all the botanical names for the flowers, because my memory is like a sieve! But there are three of us in our fifties, and others in their forties and thirties, and the tutor has broken down the course into bite sized pieces so it’s not too daunting. I’ve surprised myself with how much information I’ve been able to retain. I’m very busy with my flower arranging business. I’ve set myself up in the shed and on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day I had a lot of orders and I’ve already got two weddings booked for this year. I’m absolutely loving the course and I can give my customers the confidence that I’ve got some formal training, in fact, I’m going to enrol on to the second year of the course in September.”

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies COURSE TITLE

Beauty Therapy

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Depending upon your qualifications/experience, you may need to study the City & Guilds Health & Safety Award as part of your course. The cost of this will be £45. This excludes the Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma (Intensive) and Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate.

Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma (Intensive)

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£633

BKS

J629

£1,287

BKS

J791

Make-Up City & Guilds Level 2 Award

12 weeks 05/11/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

BKS

J795

Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Award Artificial Nail Structures City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate

16 weeks 03/02/2016 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£340

BKS

J942

20 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

9.15am - 4.00pm

£362

£941

BKS

J1057

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Mon & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£633

£1,645

BKS

J947

Advanced Epilation Techniques City & Guilds Level 4 Award

8 weeks 11/01/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.00pm

£600

BKS

J1058

Barbering City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-8.15pm

£1,287

BKS

J438

Hairdressing City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue & Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£1,287

BKS

J624

Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

9.15am-9.00pm

£1,287 £3,345

BKS

J789

24 weeks 04/11/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£450

BKS

J758

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

10.00am-9.00pm

£823

BKS

J1072

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm

Please note this course will include 6 Saturday sessions.

N/A

You will study 2 days per month for 4 months.

Hairdressing

Holistic Therapies Body Massage City & Guilds Level 3 Award Depending upon your qualifications/experience, you may need to study the City & Guilds Health & Safety Award as part of your course. The cost of this will be £45.

Massage Therapies City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate

£1,645

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

For Theatrical Make-Up see page 42.

Health & Safety COURSE TITLE

Occupational Health & Safety City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

Up to 9 months

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

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

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Call for details

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

W345

KEY TO SYMBOLS Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Horticulture & Gardening COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Garden Design & Landscaping 13 weeks 18/09/2015 Fri

9.15am-12.15pm

£633

B1273

6 weeks 01/02/2016 Mon

6.30pm-8.30pm

£118

B932

Practical Planting, Establishment and Propagation

5 weeks 11/04/2016 Mon

6.30pm-8.30pm

£118

B933

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

B1317

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

B1245

Horticulture Work-based Horticulture NPTC Level 2 Diploma Work-based Horticulture NPTC Level 3 Diploma

Up to 18 months Up to 2 years

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Courses 16 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.30am-3.30pm

£600

B790

30 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£600

B790S1

Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development RHS Level 2 Certificate Principles of Garden Planning, Construction & Planting RHS Level 3 Certificate Practical Horticulture

16 weeks 04/02/2016 Thu

9.30am-3.30pm

£600

B789

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

9.30am-12.30pm

£980

B793

Practical Horticulture RHS Level 1 Award

12 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

£260

B785

12 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.30am-12.30pm

£260

B785S1

20 weeks 05/01/2016 Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

£396

B786

20 weeks 07/01/2016 Thu

9.30am-12.30pm

£396

B786S1

20 weeks 09/01/2016 Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£396

B786S2

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

1.30pm-4.30pm

£480

B1001

3 hours

9.30am-12.30pm

£45

B586

Practical Horticulture RHS Level 2 Certificate

Practical Horticulture RHS Level 3 Certificate

£960

Pruning Pruning Shrubs, Vines & Fruit Trees

13/02/2016 Sat

Gavin Thomas

Practical Horticulture Level 2 Certificate “I’m self-employed and work in London as a Personal Trainer but I’ve been in the fitness industry for 18 years and I’m now looking for a change and to do something different. I also want a more self-sufficient lifestyle so this RHS qualification seemed like a good stepping stone to achieve both of these goals. The reason I chose this RHS qualification is because it’s well respected in the industry and I can keep my options open as I don’t know what area of horticulture I want to specialise in yet.

Horticulture & Gardening

For Machinery see Agriculture, page 16, and Arboriculture, page 19. See also Smallholder Skills on page 16.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Horticulture. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Health & Safety

Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance RHS Level 2 Certificate

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

Design & Landscape Skills NOCN Level 2 Certificate Practical Garden Design

Shuttleworth College is not like other colleges, it’s located in lovely grounds and on this course we have access to a historic walled garden on the 500 acre Shuttleworth Estate, where we can develop our practical skills. We have everything we need here on site including laboratories and horticulture equipment. Our tutor is great. He’s very passionate, knows his stuff and is very good at communicating and passing on his knowledge to us. It’s fantastic having a tutor who you like and who you can see is really interested in his subject and knows what he’s talking about.” Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000

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

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

Hospitality & Catering COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Cake Decorating Cake Decoration ABC Level 1 Award

Wired Sugared Flowers ABC Level 1 Award

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£347

CSC

H1351S2

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

9.30am-12.30pm

£347

CSC

H1351S4

32 weeks 23/09/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£347

CSC

H1351S1

33 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

CSC

H1352S1

£625

Food Safety Food Safety Award (Food Hygiene) Level 2

1 day

£78

CSC

H477

Supervising Food Safety in Catering CIEH Level 3 Award Food Safety (Food Hygiene) CIEH Level 4 Award

3 days

20/01/2016 Wed-Fri

Various – see website 9.00am-5.00pm

£500

CSC

H486

5 days

04/07/2016 Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

H470S1

Hospitality & Catering Professional Qualifications Food & Beverage City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma General Patisserie & Confectionery ABC Level 2 Certificate Hospitality Services City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma Professional Cookery City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma Hospitality Supervision & Leadership City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma Professional Cookery City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 30 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu 10.30am-3.00pm

Call for details

N/A

H1291

£1,050

CSC

H1595

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon 12.30pm-5.00pm

Call for details

N/A

H1290

£706

CSC

H1189

Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue 10.00am-3.00pm

Call for details

N/A

H1194

CSC

H1281

33 weeks

Call for details

N/A

H1295

£1,287 £3,345

CSC

H767

£994

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

£2,583

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

1.00pm-5.00pm

2 years

28/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-5.00pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

CSC

H788

2 years

28/09/2015 Mon

9.30am-5.00pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

CSC

H787

Higher Education Hospitality Management 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 at interview.

Hospitality Management BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

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.

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Professional Cookery and Front of House Services. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend an interview before you can start. See page 3.

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

Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Logistics & Warehousing COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Logistics & Warehousing Managing the Supply Chain SFEDI Level 2 Certificate Warehousing & Storage City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Certificate Warehousing & Storage City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma

Up to 9 months Up to 8 months Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W383

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

E2022

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W231

Media COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

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

CSC

L1545

19-23

SITE

COURSE CODE

Higher Education Media Production Foundation Degree (FdA)

Up to 3 years

You will need to study a minimum of 3 hours per week, Mon-Fri. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

N/A

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

TIME(S)

1 day

07/09/2015 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£238

VTC

D1207S1

1 day

15/02/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£238

VTC

D1207S2

1 day

04/04/2016 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£238

VTC

D1207S3

32 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£1,000

CSC

D1417

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£1,000

CSC

D1199

32 weeks 25/09/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£2,000 £5,421

CSC

D1201

6 weeks 05/11/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£250

VTC

D833S1

6 weeks 14/04/2015 Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£250

VTC

D833S2

Motor Vehicle COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

DAY(S)

FEE 16-18

24+

Automotive Air Conditioning Automotive Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handling (IMIAL) Level 3 Award

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMIAL Level 1 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMIAL Level 2 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair IMIAL Level 3 Diploma

Motor Vehicle

28/09/2015 Mon & Wed

Media

COURSE CODE

24+

Logistics & Warehousing

SITE

19-23

Hospitality & Catering

Forklift Truck courses can be delivered to companies with their own forklift at their own site. Call 01234 291000 for further details.

We also offer an Apprenticeship programme in Warehousing & Storage. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Motorcycle Maintenance Basic Motorcycle Maintenance

Courses

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Vehicle Accident Repair Vehicle Accident & Repair (Paint Principles) IMIAL Level 2 Diploma Vehicle Accident & Repair (Body Repair Principles) IMIAL Level 3 Diploma Vehicle Accident & Repair (Paint Principles) IMIAL Level 3 Diploma

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£1,000

VTC

D1196

32 weeks 24/09/2015 Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£2,000 £5,421

VTC

D1198

32 weeks 25/09/2015 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£2,000 £5,421

VTC

D1197

19-23

SITE

COURSE CODE

We also offer Apprenticeship programmes in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) and Body & Paint Operations. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Performing Arts & Music COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

24+

DJing DJing: Beginners

8 weeks 07/10/2015 Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£190

CSC

L1570

DJing: Improvers

8 weeks 13/01/2016 Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£190

CSC

L1584

SITE

COURSE CODE

We also offer Radio Production courses in Bedford – call 01234 291000 for information.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Music Technology Higher Education Music Technology Foundation Degree (FdA) 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 fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

Up to 3 years

28/09/2015 Mon & Wed

N/A

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

CSC

L1546

2 years

14/09/2015

You will need to study a minimum of 3 hours per week, Mon-Fri. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

N/A

Year 1: £2,520 Year 2: £2,520 Total: £5,040

CSC

L1605

30 weeks 14/09/2015

You will need to study a minimum of 3 hours per week, Mon-Fri. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

N/A

CSC

L1603

SITE

COURSE CODE

You will need to study a minimum of 3 hours per week, Mon-Fri. The days and times will depend upon the units you choose to study.

Theatrical Make-Up Higher Education Specialist Make-Up HNC 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.

Specialist Make-Up HND (top up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview.

£5,040

Retirement Planning COURSE TITLE

Planning Ahead

Lunch is provided with this course.

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

2 days

20/10/2015 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£375

Bedford A562S1

2 days

26/01/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£375

Bedford A562S2

2 days

12/04/2016 Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£375

Bedford A562S3

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

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

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

KEY TO SYMBOLS Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 2 qualification. See page 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8.

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

COURSE CODE

£358

CSC

H1622

£347

CSC

H1133

24+

Exercise & Fitness Instructing Circuit Training Sessions CYQ Level 2 Award

7 weeks 11/12/2015 Fri

Fitness Instructing CYQ Level 2 Certificate (YMCA) Personal Training CYQ Level 3 Certificate (YMCA)

17 weeks

9.00am-4.30pm

Various – see website 6.00pm-9.00pm

£709

£1,417

CSC

H1134S1

17 weeks 12/02/2016 Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£709

£1,417

CSC

H1134S3

Paddlesport Coaching British Canoe Union Level 1 Certificate (UKCC/BCU)

4 days

15/02/2016 Mon-Thu

9.00am-5.00pm

£190

B870S1

4 days

31/05/2016 Tue-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£190

B870S3

Paddlesport Coaching British Canoe Union Level 2 Certificate (UKCC/BCU)

4 days

05/04/2016 Tue-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

B983

Paddlesport

Instructing Circuit Training Sessions CYQ Level 2 Award is available with a 10% discount if you are studying the Fitness Instructing Level 2 Certificate and a 20% discount if you are studying the Personal Training Level 3 Certificate

Teacher Education & Training COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

COURSE CODE

Call for details

N/A

W225

Call for details

N/A

W410

24+

Advice & Guidance Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 9 months Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace 12 months 30 weeks 21/09/2015 Taught online

N/A

£750

N/A

A634

CPD in Teaching Learners with Additional Needs Level 5 University Certificate

30 weeks 01/10/2015 Thu

N/A

£1,125

CSC

E1027

Mentoring in Education Level 5 Certificate

30 weeks 21/09/2015

N/A

£750

CSC

A633

Advice & Guidance NVQ Level 3 Certificate Advice & Guidance NVQ Level 4 Diploma Tutoring, Support and Guidance in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 5 University Certificate This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

Professional Development 6.00pm-7.30pm

This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. You will need to attend College for 10 sessions, with the remainder of the course delivered by distance learning (online).

Teacher Education & Training

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

Sport & Outdoor Adventure

SITE

19-23

Retirement Planning

33 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

Performing Arts & Music

SITE

19-23

Motor Vehicle

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

Sport & Outdoor Adventure COURSE TITLE

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

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

COURSE TITLE

KEY TO LOCATIONS BKS CSC GPC LLC RLC SC VTC

LEVEL

KEY TO QUALIFICATION LEVELS

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

Entry

Level 5

Level 1

Level 6

Level 2

Beginner

Level 3

Intermediate

Level 4

Advanced

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Teaching & Training Adults E-Teaching & Learning Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award

15 weeks 02/10/2015 Fri

2.00pm-4.00pm

N/A

£300

CSC

E2276

Education & Training City & Guilds Level 3 Award (formerly PTLLS)

12 weeks 21/09/2015 Mon

6.00pm-9.15pm

N/A

£484

CSC

E1234S1

12 weeks 25/01/2016 Mon

6.00pm-9.15pm

N/A

£484

CSC

E1234S2

3 weeks 20/06/2016 Mon-Fri

9.30am-4.30pm

N/A

£484

CSC

E1237S2

2 years

23/09/2015 Wed

6.00pm-9.15pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,600 Year 2: £2,600 Total: £5,200

CSC

E1341

2 years

25/09/2015 Fri

9.00am-12.15pm

N/A

Year 1: £2,600 Year 2: £2,600 Total: £5,200

CSC

E926

Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education (CertEd/PGCE) Certificate

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

Teaching Assistants Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Award

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Certificate Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma Higher Education Educational Practice Foundation Degree (FdA)

20 weeks 29/09/2015 Tue

9.30am-12.00pm

£430

CSC

E1897

10 weeks 06/10/2015 Tue

10.00am-3.00pm

£430

LLC

E1897S3

10 weeks 08/10/2015 Thu

10.00am-3.00pm

£430

RLC

E1897S5

20 weeks 19/04/2016 Tue

9.30am-12.00pm

£430

CSC

E1897S6

10 weeks 26/04/2016 Tue

10.00am-3.00pm

£430

LLC

E1897S1

10 weeks 28/04/2016 Thu

10.00am-3.00pm

£430

RLC

E1897S2

31 weeks 02/10/2015 Fri

9.30am-12.00pm

£350

CSC

E1923

20 weeks 06/10/2015 Tue

10.00am-3.00pm

£350

LLC

E1923S3

20 weeks 08/10/2015 Thu

10.00am-3.00pm

£350

RLC

E1923S5

20 weeks 26/04/2016 Tue

10.00am-3.00pm

£350

LLC

E1923S2

20 weeks 28/04/2016 Thu

10.00am-3.00pm

£350

RLC

E1923S1

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1253

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1255

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1453

Up to 7 months Up to 18 months Up to 18 months

29/09/2015 Tue

4.00pm-8.00pm

N/A

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

CSC

K1516

Literacy & Language Teaching City & Guilds Level 3 Award Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching City & Guilds Level 3 Award Teaching English (Literacy CPD) in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 5 University Certificate

26 weeks 29/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-7.30pm

N/A

£475

CSC

E2215S2

26 weeks 29/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-7.30pm

N/A

£475

CSC

E2214S1

30 weeks 01/10/2015 Thu

6.00pm-7.30pm

N/A

£1,125

CSC

A613

Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy CPD) in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 5 University Certificate

30 weeks 01/10/2015 Thu

6.00pm-7.30pm

N/A

£1,125

CSC

A611

Up to 3 years

Teaching Literacy & Numeracy

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

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 8.

Course requires you to complete an application form and attend 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 8.

Course is eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 8.

COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

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

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 8. If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 11 your course will be free.

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Training in the Workplace Up to 12 months Up to 10 months Up to 10 months Up to 12 months Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W162

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W191

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W192

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W334

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W198

We also offer a fast-track Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education (Cert Ed/PGCE) Certificate Intensive qualification. This is a one year full-time course. Call 01234 291000 for details. “

We also offer Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programmes. To find out more see page 18 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Lisa Gavin

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 “I chose this part-time course because I wanted to train to be a Teaching Assistant and as a single parent I needed flexible study options to fit around my family commitments.

There’s no doubt that the course has helped me in my day to day life. Without completing this course I would not have got my new job as a Teaching Assistant as I had no previous experience in this area. The Headteacher was observing a lesson that I was supporting and offered me the job based on the skills I demonstrated in the classroom. My tutor was absolutely brilliant and so supportive, she went above and beyond what was required to help me and make sure I had a good experience on the course – in fact I’ve already recommended the College to others.”

Travel & Tourism

I was offered a place on the course on the condition that I gained a work placement of at least 10 hours a week in a school. I then had 10 weeks of part-time study and then another 10 weeks supporting a Year 2 teacher at a local primary school.

Teacher Education & Training

Assessing Vocational Achievement Edexcel Level 3 Certificate Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Edexcel Level 3 Award Assessing Vocational Related Achievement Edexcel Level 3 Award Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice City & Guilds Level 4 Award Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment City & Guilds Level 4 Certificate

Travel & Tourism COURSE TITLE

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

£620

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

H1380

CSC

H1440

CSC

H1438

Aviation Operations on the Ground NCFE Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Cabin Crew NCFE Level 2 Certificate

16 weeks 02/02/2016 Tue

1.15pm-3.15pm

32 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-8.00pm

Resort Representatives NCFE Level 2 Certificate

30 weeks 22/09/2015 Tue

6.00pm-8.00pm

2 years

9.00am-4.30pm

Year 1: £2,520, Year 2: £2,250 Total: £5,040

CSC

H614

1.15pm-4.30pm

N/A

CSC

H1400

£362

You will also need to pay a trip fee of £80.

£450

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed an interview with Thomas Cook.

Higher Education Travel & Tourism Management BTEC HNC

02/10/2015 Fri

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. You will also need to pay a trip fee of £100 per year.

Travel & Tourism Management BTEC HND (top up from HNC)

30 weeks 01/10/2015 Thu & Fri

£5,040

The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed at interview. You will also need to pay a trip fee of £100.

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/contact Speak to us 01234 291000

Come and see us

There’s a lot more to Bedford College than meets the eye. We have many facilities across Bedford and the surrounding areas that are open for the local community to come and enjoy. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to keep fit or indulge in a little ‘me’ time, we’d love to welcome you at one of our sites soon.

25 Restaurant, Bedford College’s prestigious training restaurant, is situated on the fifth floor of the College’s tower block at Cauldwell Street Campus. Our award-winning Catering and Hospitality students help provide a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, as you enjoy excellent food, great wine and fantastic service. To find out more visit www.25restaurant.co.uk 25 Restaurant

BROOKS offers a wide range of hair and beauty treatments at competitive prices, from hair styling, barbering and various body and facial treatments. Find out more at www.brooksspa.com

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon

If you are looking for a magnificent venue that is truly unique and will ensure your event is always remembered, then look no further than The Mansion House, Old Warden Park. Over 130 years of age and located in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, The Mansion House is the perfect setting for your wedding, corporate event or any other celebration. Visit www.themansionhouse.org The Mansion House

Trinity Arts & Leisure on Bromham Road is Bedford’s newest leisure and sports facility and includes a theatre, 25 metre six-lane swimming pool, growing gym facilities and a multi-function room for our fitness classes. Visit www.trinityleisure.co.uk Trinity Arts & Leisure

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

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BEDFORD COLLEGE PART-TIME INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 8 September 2015, 5.00pm-7.00pm

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Disclaimer While every effort is made to ensure the information within this guide is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change. Bedford College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if student numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course, we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.