YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME

We offer study programmes at Level 2 and Level 3 (with Level 3 being equivalent to three A-Levels). Dependant on which subject you choose you will study a mixture of both theory and practicals. You will also undertake work placements as part of your study programme.

ADDITIONAL VOCATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNICATION SKILLS EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS ENGLISH AND MATHS QUALIFICATIONS FLEXIBILITY RESILIENCE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY SELF-MOTIVATION STUDY SKILLS TEAMWORK SKILLS TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

ENGLISH MATHS&

Love them or hate them, English and maths are essential for work, education, and day-to-day life. Whether it’s problem solving, communicating effectively or just being confident with numbers, these skills are needed for wherever your life leads you. Many jobs and courses require their applicants to have GCSE English and maths at grades 9-4. Our English and maths courses are built around the principle that no one is born able to pass English and maths; it’s all learned. There may be obstacles to overcome; perhaps from bad experiences studying English and maths in the past, maybe you’re just tired of trying and anxious about failing, or maybe you just don’t see the point. Our team has vast experience in both delivering the key content of these subjects and motivating our students to show them what they can achieve if they work hard and commit to giving it their best.

THE NEXT LEVEL QUALIFICATION WILL BE RECOGNISED BY UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS Shuttleworth College offers T Levels in Agriculture, Land Management and Production

WHAT ARE T LEVELS

T Levels are a brand new, two-year qualification that will give you a head start towards the future you want. T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment, an Apprenticeship or Higher Education. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a high quality placement with an employer to give you the knowledge and skills companies look for.

CREATED WITH BUSINESSES

T Levels have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT COUNT

When you pass your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certificate showing the overall grade you achieved – Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. It will also give details of what you learned on the course.

LEARN YOUR WAY

T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies. Like BTECs and A-Levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if you start before you are 19 as of the 31st August 2023.

GET AHEAD IN YOUR CAREER

T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies. Your industry placement will last for at least 45 days over the duration of your course.

AWARDED UCAS POINTS

Your T Level will be worth a number of UCAS points – a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as three A-Levels at A*– and will be recognised by universities and other education providers.

Find out more about T Level courses on our website:

www.bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/t-levels

We are committed to helping you and guarantee your progression on to the next level of study with us. We can support you to progress all the way from Level 2 up to Level 6.

LEVEL 2

EQUIVALENT LEVEL GCSEs

(9-4)

When I finish College I want to get into garden design and landscaping; I’m currently doing some landscaping work for a company outside of College. I’ve also designed a garden in College for the Woburn Garden Show and am now working on the build with my team.

Sid

Typical Entry Requirements* One year programme

• 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 OR equivalent

Two year programme

• 3 GCSEs grades 9-1 OR equivalent, and a keen interest in the subject • Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered

LEVEL 3

EQUIVALENT LEVEL A-LEVELS

Typical Entry Requirements*

• 4 GCSEs grades 9- 4 OR equivalent

Study Programmes available

• BTEC Certificate and Diploma • Access to University

Apprenticeships available

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Study Programmes available

• BTEC Certificate and Diploma

Apprenticeships available

• Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

* Some of our study programmes have additional entry requirements, visit the specific study programme pages on our website to find out more.

LEVEL

EQUIVALENT LEVEL 4 I didn’t even consider university because I knew the tutors at Shuttleworth and how everything worked here. I knew studying the Foundation Degree would help me on my way to a career change and I’m also considering topping up to LEVEL 6 the full BSc degree at the end of the course.

BACHELOR DEGREE

Kimberlee

EQUIVALENT LEVEL BA/ BSc

(YEAR 1)

Typical Entry Requirements*

• A–Levels OR • Level 3 qualification OR • Related industry experience

Qualifications available

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) OR • Higher Level Apprenticeship

LEVEL 5

EQUIVALENT LEVEL BACHELOR DEGREE

(HONS)

Typical Entry Requirements*

• Level 5 qualification OR • Related industry experience

Qualifications available

• Top-up Degree Level 6

(YEAR 2)

Typical Entry Requirements*

• Level 4 qualification OR • Related industry experience

Qualifications available

• Higher National Diploma (HND) • Foundation Degree (FD) • Higher Level Apprenticeship