Part-time courses (January-July 2014)

Part-time courses January to July 2014 Take life or work in a new direction...

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MORE CHOICES OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIE N C E S

Take life or work in a new direction…

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

Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions Pick up new talents and new friends thanks to our short leisure courses Learn on your doorstep at locations throughout the local area Study around your busy lifestyle with day, evening or weekend courses Study now, pay later through a range of payment options and financial support Develop real-world skills that fit into work, using industry-class kit and facilities Get the professional edge, thanks to expert tutors with industry experience Your success, guaranteed – get your money back if you don’t pass*

Part-time works The success rate for our adult students is a huge 85% – well above the national average (79%) – which means part-time study with Bedford College could be your key to unlocking amazing new opportunities in life and work. In fact, nearly half of adult students who took a college qualification now have a better job or have received a promotion as a result of their course.** What’s more, after completing a part-time course… … the average salary increased by almost 3% – worth over £400 if you earn £15,000 per year! … almost two-thirds of adult students were more satisfied at work … four out of five adult students gained more self-confidence in their daily life. * We’re so confident our teaching and support will help you pass your course that if you meet all 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, we will refund your fees in full. ** Source: all figures from Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Research Paper 104: ‘The Impact of Further Education Learning’, January 2013.

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Agriculture

11

Animal Sciences

12

Arboriculture

12

Art & Design

13

Business, Management & Personal Development

13

Care & Childcare

16

Computing & IT

17

Construction & Building Services

18

Counselling

20

Countryside Management

20

Electrical Installation

20

English & Maths

21

English for Speakers of Other Languages

22

Equality & Diversity

22

First Aid

22

Fish Management

22

Floristry

23

Foreign Languages

23

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

23

Health & Safety

24

Horse Management

24

Horticulture & Gardening

25

Hospitality & Catering

25

Logistics & Warehousing

26

Motor Vehicle

26

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media

27

Retirement Planning

27

Sport & Fitness

28

Teacher Education & Training

28

Access Courses

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The Learning Centres

31

Apprenticeships

32

Employer Training Services

32

Training for Job Hunters

33

The Mansion House

33

Trinity Arts & Leisure

33

Higher Education

34

Full-Time Courses

34

Index

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Course fees and financial help 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 11) and includes the cost of tuition plus the cost of any exam and registration fee charged by the exam board (if applicable).

Are there any other costs I may have to pay?

Some courses may 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 the course information online by entering the course code at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime or call 01234 291000.

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.

My employer is funding my course – what do I need to do?

You’ll need to provide a signed letter or purchase order from your employer and we will invoice them accordingly. Call our Employer Training Services team on 01234 291747 to find out more.

How 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* to help spread the cost of your course. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance *an additional £20 charge applies if you choose to pay

by Direct Debit instalments.

Financial help Are any discounts available for my course?

If you meet one of the following rules you won’t have to pay any tuition fees for your chosen course – in other words, your course could be free (other costs may apply, see left).

To qualify you must be…

• Aged 16-18 on 31 August 2013, not currently in full-time education and the displayed in the 16-18 fee column, OR

16-18

symbol is

• Aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course, looking to study your first full Level 2 qualification (see page 7 for details) and the L2 symbol is displayed next to the course title, OR • Aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course, looking to study your first full Level 3 qualification (see page 7 for details) and the L3 symbol is displayed next to the course title, OR

• Unemployed, receiving one of the benefits listed below and the  symbol is displayed next to the course title.

Need more help?

Childcare support

Use our easy-to-follow guide on page 6 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/courses and launch our new fee calculator to find out what you’ll pay.

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. To find out more visit our financial support section online at www.bedford.ac.uk/support

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Don’t let money be a worry There are lots of easy to access ways to spread the cost of your course – which means a big investment in your future doesn’t have to mean a big hit on your bank balance.

Low-interest loans – study now, pay later 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

Higher education loan

If you’re aged 24 or over on the start date of your chosen course, you can now 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 new way to make part-time study more affordable.

Low-interest loans are also available to pay the cost of the tuition fee for higher education courses (e.g. HNC/Ds and Foundation Degrees), with repayments starting after your studies are finished and only when your salary rises above £21,000.

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

Look out for the 24+ 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 about the loans available to you and how to apply.

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

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance to find out more.

Check out our

online fee calculator The easiest way to find out what you’ll pay for your chosen course…

We know the different rules on whether a discount may apply to you or your course can be confusing, which is why we’ve launched our online fee calculator to make finding out the cost of your course simple.

To use it, just find your chosen course at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses and launch the fee calculator – you’ll work through a short set of questions to find out the price you’ll pay for your chosen course.

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What fees will I pay?

Who will be paying for your course?

Me

My employer

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

No

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 2013?

No

Yes Are you in full-time education?

No

Are you unemployed, looking for work and receiving one or more of the means-tested benefits listed on page 4?

No

Your chosen course is free* to study if the 16-18 symbol is displayed.

Yes

Yes

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

You may be able to study your chosen course for free* if the ďƒ‹ symbol is displayed. Call us on 01234 291000 to find out more.

Are you aged 19-23 on the start date of your chosen course and looking to study your first full Level 2 qualification?

Not sure what this means? Check the list on the next page.

No

Yes

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 on the next page.

No

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 5 to find out more.

Your chosen course may be free* to study if the L2 symbol is displayed.

Yes

Your chosen course may be free* to study if the L3 symbol is displayed. * 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/parttime

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

Qualification levels

Qualification types

Qualifications are split by different levels that relate to how advanced the course subject is – to take a course at a particular level, you may need to already have certain qualifications at lower levels…

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

You can study at…

You have…

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

Level 2 qualifications, for example GCSEs at grades A*-C, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQ at Level 2

Level 3 qualifications, for example A-Levels, Access to Higher Education courses, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQ at Level 3

Entry Level

1

2

3

4/5

BTEC Awards, 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 Diplomas: HNDs (Level 5) – work-related higher education qualifications, providing a practical alternative to degree-level learning. You can also convert a HND to a Bachelor’s Degree at university with extra study.

English for Speakers of Other Languages: ESOL (Entry Level & Level 1) – designed to improve language skills for those who don’t speak English.

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

Professional Qualifications (Levels 1-5) – 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 3-Level 2) – designed to help you develop the reading, writing or maths skills you use in everyday life.

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/parttime

L2

What are ‘full’ qualifications?

L3

L4

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 an Access to Higher Education course

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

Bedford & Kempston Campus Cauldwell Street, Bedford Situated right in the heart of Bedford on the banks of the River Great Ouse, our Cauldwell Street Campus provides some of the most up-to-date facilities around, for work and play – including industry-class construction and engineering training workshops, our modern Learning Resources Centre (LRC), £2.5 million Springs Sports & Leisure Centre, cutting edge South Bank Arts Centre and mix of restaurants and cafes – so everything you need to succeed is right on your doorstep.

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

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

Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston Fully kitted out with 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.

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

The Learning Centres

Car parking

Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes & Rushden

There’s ample free parking at Shuttleworth College and our Technology Centres in Kempston. For Cauldwell Street, there is 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).

Our Learning Centres offer a friendly training environment for some of our short Business, Management & Personal Development courses, with modern IT facilities and easy to access town centre locations. They also offer a range of IT courses – turn to page 31 to find out more.

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

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

Wellbeing

Financial advice

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 staff are here to help.

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.

Careers advice

Additional support

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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?

No

Yes

You can book a place on to your course using one of the following methods:

You’ll need to complete an application 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 your place online – just find your course using the Course Search at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and click ‘Enrol Online’.

Enrolment opening hours

Phone

Bedford College

Shuttleworth College

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.

Monday-Thursday: 9.00am-6.40pm (9.00am-5.00pm during College holidays – see dates on page 3)

Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm

Drop-in Or feel free to enrol in person at reception at our Cauldwell Street Campus or Shuttleworth College site. Opening times are listed opposite.

How to use this guide Our part-time courses are grouped by subject area in tables containing information on each course.

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

Date of first class.

Some courses have alternative dates listed.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

Performing Engineering Operations Level 2

33 weeks 07/02/14

START DATE

Number of hours, days, weeks or years.

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Start and finish time of the class.

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 8.

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

16-18

£310

£620

CSC

D1270

Day(s) when the course runs.

The total cost of your course, depending on your age and the amount of government funding you can access.

See pages 4-5 for more information on discounts.

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

Courses

Courses Key to locations

Key to symbols

BKS CSC GPC LLC MLC PKI SC VTC

16-18

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

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

L3

24+ HE



If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

Based at Shuttleworth College, our agriculture courses cover everything from short courses for smallholders to industry-accredited machinery training and BTEC qualifications for professionals.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

SC

B885

Agriculture

Agriculture

L2

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free.

If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

Agriculture Agriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate

8 weeks 28/04/14

Mon

9.00am-4.45pm

£1,744

Smallholder Skills: Habitat Management (Woodlands & Lakes)

1 day

01/03/14

Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£68

SC

B1092S4

1 day

05/04/14

Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£68

SC

B1092S5

Smallholder Skills: Hedge Laying & Coppice Work

2 days

24/01/14

Fri & Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£165

SC

B1109S1

Smallholder Skills: Lambing & Calving Training

1 day

01/02/14

Sat

9.30am-4.00pm

£68

SC

B1092S3

Smallholder Skills: Vegetable Plot Creation & Design

5 hours

22/03/14

Sat

9.30am-2.30pm

£40

SC

B1109S2

1 day

01/02/14

Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

£110

SC

B602S3

1 day

15/03/14

Sat

9.00am-4.30pm

£110

SC

B602S4

Competence in Brushcutting Operations Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

1 day

28/02/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1192S3

Competence in Fork Lift Truck Operations Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

2 days

30/01/14

Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£375

SC

B1193S2

Forklift Truck: Novice (Lantra Awards)

2 days

Various – see website

£265

SC

B537

Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra Awards)

1 day

Various – see website

£195

SC

B538

Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day

18/02/14

Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1195S2

1 day

13/06/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1195S3

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

1 day

17/02/14

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1194S2

1 day

12/06/14

Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1194S4

Tractor Driving (Lantra Awards)

2 days

24/03/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£280

SC

B563S2

2 days

14/07/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£280

SC

B1203

2 days

03/03/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£325

SC

B564S4

2 days

22/04/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£325

SC

B564S1

2 days

19/05/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£325

SC

B564S2

1 day

28/04/14

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

SC

B1235S3

1 day

10/07/14

Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

SC

B1235S2

Machinery Basic Welding

Tractor Driving (NPTC)

Strimmer & Brushcutter Operations: Experienced Level 2 (Lantra Awards)

Pest Control Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day

Various – see website

£195

SC

B554

Pesticide Application PA2: Ground Crop Sprayer Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day

Various – see website

£195

SC

B583

Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day

Various – see website

£156

SC

B555

You can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.

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

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

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Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

If you love animals or you’re looking for a qualification to help move into a career working with animals, we can offer you a range of courses to develop your knowledge based at Shuttleworth College.

Animal Sciences

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Animal First Aid

3 hours

11/05/14

Sun

10.00am-1.00pm

Care & Management of Snakes

3 hours

08/02/14

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

Care & Management of Exotic Pets

2 days

29/03/14

Sat & Sun

2 days

21/06/14

Sat & Sun

Introduction to Keeping Chickens

3 hours

17/05/14

Introduction to Keeping Goats

4 hours

14/06/14

Improving Pet Welfare

3 hours

08/03/14

COURSE TITLE

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£30

SC

B822S2

£30

SC

B1103

9.30am-4.30pm

£120

SC

B1104S1

9.30am-4.30pm

£120

SC

B1104S2

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

SC

B1225

Sat

1.00pm-5.00pm

£40

SC

B1226

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

SC

B821

19-23

24+

Animal Care & Welfare

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

Arboriculture

The stunning parkland and woodland of Shuttleworth College is the perfect location to develop practical machinery and inspection skills with industry-accredited qualifications.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Basic Tree Inspection (Lantra)

1 day

20/03/14

Thu

9.00am-4.30pm

Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

1 day

12/03/14

Wed

Professional Tree Inspection (Lantra)

3 days

12/05/14

Mon-Wed

COURSE TITLE

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£185

SC

B550S2

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B1196S2

9.00am-4.30pm

£450

SC

B592S2

£385

SC

B539

£195

SC

B1204S2

19-23

24+

Arboriculture

We also offer refresher courses – to find out more call 01234 291747.

Chainsaw & Related Operations CS30: Maintain & Operate the Chainsaw Level 2 Award (NPTC)

2 days

CS30: Prepare & Maintain the Chainsaw Refresher Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day

Various – see website 05/02/14

CS31: Fell & Process Small Trees Level 2 Award (NPTC) 3 days

Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£485

SC

B540

CS31: Felling Refresher Level 2 Award (NPTC)

2 days

06/02/14

Various – see website Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£285

SC

B1205S2

CS32: Fell & Process Medium Trees Level 2 Award (NPTC)

3 days

03/02/14

Mon-Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£485

SC

B541S1

3 days

16/07/14

Wed-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£495

SC

B541S3

CS38: Climb Trees & Perform Aerial Rescue Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

5 days

12/05/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£690

SC

B543S3

5 days

28/07/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£690

SC

B543S4

CS39: Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness Level 2 Award (NPTC)

2 days

19/05/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£385

SC

B542

2 days

16/06/14

Mon & Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£385

SC

B542S3

We also offer refresher courses for all competency tickets (CS30-CS41) – to find out more call 01234 291747.

Pruning Power Pole Pruners (NPTC)

1 day

29/04/14

Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£220

SC

B565S2

Pruning Shrubs, Vines & Fruit Trees

3 hours

15/02/14

Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£30

SC

B586

Safe Use of Hedge Trimmers (NPTC)

1 day

05/03/14

Wed

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

SC

B566S4

1 day

16/05/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

SC

B566S3

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Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

Art & Design

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus, our art and design courses will help you explore and develop your creative side for work or as a hobby.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

6 weeks 04/02/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

FEE 16-18 19-23

SITE

COURSE CODE

£30

CSC

L1114

£70

CSC

L775S3

24+

Drawing & Painting Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of drawing from life.

They can be studied individually or in sequence.

6 weeks 01/04/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L775S4

Drawing Landscape Workshop

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

SCC

L1115

Painting Landscape Workshop Painting & Drawing Workshop

1 day

15/06/14

Sun

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

SCC

L1116

6 weeks 03/02/14

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L779S3

6 weeks 31/03/14

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L779S4

Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of drawing from painting and drawing. They can be studied individually or in sequence.

6 weeks 03/02/14

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L1482S3

Jewellery Workshop

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

CSC

L1119

Printed Textiles Workshop

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

CSC

L1113

Textiles Workshop

6 weeks 04/02/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L733S3

Surface Pattern Workshop

1 day

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

CSC

L1120

21/06/14

Graphic Design 3 weeks 08/03/14

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

CSC

L689S2

Digital Artworking Workshop using Photoshop & InDesign

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£30

CSC

L1118

Photoshop: Introductory

6 weeks 04/02/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L728S2

3 weeks 08/03/14

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

CSC

L791S2

Interior Design Colour: Introductory

3 weeks 08/03/14

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

CSC

L693S1

Interior Design: Introductory Workshop

6 weeks 04/02/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L780S3

Digital Photography: Creative Studio Photography

6 weeks 06/02/14

Thu

6.30pm-9.30pm

£30

CSC

L1070

Digital Photography: Introductory

6 weeks 03/02/14

Mon

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L730S3

6 weeks 01/04/14

Tue

6.30pm-9.30pm

£70

CSC

L730S4

Interior Design

Photography

Digital Photography & Imaging for All

3 weeks 08/03/14

Sat

10.00am-3.30pm

£70

CSC

L691S2

Digital Photography Workshop

1 day

21/06/14

Sat

9.30am-4.30pm

£70

CSC

L1117

17 weeks 13/02/14

Thu

6.30pm-9.30pm

CSC

L1222

Photography NCFE Level 2 Certificate

L2

£298

16-18

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

Business, Management & Personal Development COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

Whatever your business specialism, our comprehensive range of industry-accredited qualifications will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects, with long and short courses built to fit around you.

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

E2014

CSC

E1896

Business, Management & Personal Development

Adobe InDesign

Art & Design

Fashion Production Workshop

Arboriculture

Fashion & Textiles

Animal Sciences

Life Drawing Life Drawing: Introductory

Accountancy & Finance Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualifications You will need to join the AAT and pay your membership fee directly.  Accounting Level 2 Certificate (Fast-Track) L2 23 weeks 10/01/14 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm

£347

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping City & Guilds Level 1 Award 

15 weeks 05/02/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

16-18

£298

This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

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

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Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Accountancy & Finance – continued Sage Accounting Software

These courses may also be available to study at our Learning Centres – contact us to find out more.

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 1 Award 

8 weeks

22/01/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

16-18

£298

CSC E1891

This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

8 weeks

23/04/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

16-18

£298

CSC E1892

6 weeks

09/01/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

16-18

£149

CSC E1893

6 weeks

24/04/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

16-18

£149

CSC E1894

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 2 Award 

Administration Qualifications Business & Administration NVQ Level 2 Certificate

L2

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1930

Business & Administration NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L3 24+

Up to 9 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1933

Business & Administration NVQ Level 4 Diploma

24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1957

Short Courses Minute Taking Lunch is provided with this course.

The Effective Administrator

1 day

11/02/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W013S3

1 day

06/05/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W013S4

3½ hours

09/04/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

MLC W247S3

3½ hours

21/05/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

LLC

06/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

W247S4

Business Higher Education £

Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 4.

Business BTEC HND (top-up from HNC)

30 weeks

N/A

£3,600

CSC E2021

You must already hold a HNC or sufficient unit qualifications to start this course – enquire at interview.

You can also study individual units from our HNC/D course including Common Law, Contracts & Negligence, Human Resources Management, Managing Financial Resources, Organisations & Behaviours and Small Business Enterprise. Call 01234 291000 for further information.

Business Skills Qualifications Business Skills NVQ Level 2 Certificate Business Skills NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L2

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E2030

L3 24+

Up to 9 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A W319

Short Courses Developing Self Confidence at Work Lunch is provided with this course.

How To Talk So People Listen Lunch is provided with this course.

Introduction to Social Media Lunch is provided with this course.

Modern Business & Report Writing Lunch is provided with this course.

Project Management Lunch is provided with this course.

Stress Management Lunch is provided with this course.

Time Management

2 days

25/02/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W048S1

2 days

08/04/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W048S2

1 day

11/02/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

CSC W208S2

1 day

18/06/14

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

CSC W208S3

1 day

21/01/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W276S2

1 day

22/04/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W276S3

1 day

13/03/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W043S2

1 day

12/06/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W043S3

1 day

11/02/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W275S2

1 day

13/05/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W275S3

3½ hours

15/01/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

MLC W315S3

3½ hours

05/06/14

Thu

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

LLC

W315S4

1 day

21/01/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W011S2

1 day

13/05/14

Tue

9.30am-4.30pm

£99

PKI

W011S3

Human Resources Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Qualifications Human Resource Practice CIPD Level 3 Certificate

35 weeks

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

25/02/14

Tue

5.00pm-9.00pm

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16-18

£659 £1,318 CSC E2028S1

Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

COURSE TITLE

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

20 weeks

10/01/14

Fri

1.15pm-4.30pm

16-18

£362 £724 CSC E2256

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Management & Leadership Coaching and Mentoring CMI Level 3 Award

24+

This course consists of 6 taught sessions with the remainder delivered via online learning and tutorials.

Management NVQ Level 3 Certificate

24+

Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Certificate



L2

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1932

Up to 8 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1964

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1929

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications Management & Leadership (Commerce & Finance specialisms) Level 5 Certificate

8 weeks

08/01/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£648

CSC E1493S2

8 weeks

05/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

N/A

£648

CSC E1493S3

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate

15 weeks

07/03/14

Fri

2.30pm-4.30pm

16-18

£362

CSC E2019S2

L2



First Line Management Level 3 Certificate Individual Units Developing Individuals & Teams Level 3 Award

4 weeks

08/05/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£238

CSC E1500

Management & Communication Information Level 3 Award

4 weeks

20/03/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£238

CSC E1499

Meeting Stakeholder Needs Level 3 Award

4 weeks

13/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£238

CSC E1498

Resource Planning Level 3 Award

4 weeks

16/01/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£238

CSC E1496

Management & Leadership Level 5 Certificate Individual Units Financial Control Level 5 Award

4 weeks

12/03/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

CSC E1509

Information Based Decision Making Level 5 Award

4 weeks

04/06/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

CSC E1504

Marketing Planning Level 5 Award

4 weeks

08/01/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

CSC E1510

Managing Recruitment & Selection Level 5 Award

4 weeks

30/04/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

CSC E1511

Resource Management Level 5 Award

4 weeks

05/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£298

CSC E1506

Being a Team Leader Level 2 Award

4 weeks

23/05/14

Fri

2.30pm-4.30pm

£238

CSC E2244

Improving Team Performance Level 2 Award

4 weeks

04/04/14

Fri

2.30pm-4.30pm

£238

CSC E2243

Personal Development as a Team Leader Level 2 Award

4 weeks

07/03/14

Fri

2.30pm-4.30pm

£238

CSC E2242

Business, Management & Personal Development

Management NVQ Level 5 Diploma

Up to 7 months

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate Individual Units

Short Courses Appraisal Skills

1 day

19/02/14

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W015S1

Lunch is provided with this course.

1 day

14/05/14

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£185

PKI

W015S2

Assertiveness Skills

3½ hours

29/01/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

MLC W317S2

3½ hours

18/06/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

LLC

W317S4

Conflict Management

3½ hours

04/03/14

Tue

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

LLC

W245S2

3½ hours

10/06/14

Tue

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

MLC W245S3

Introduction to Supervising & Leading a Team

2 days

18/02/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W017S2

Lunch is provided with this course.

2 days

10/06/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W017S3

Managing Change in the Workplace

3½ hours

26/02/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

LLC

W252S4

3½ hours

05/03/14

Wed

9.30am-1.00pm

£47

MLC W252S3

Managing People & Performance

2 days

11/03/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W047S2

Lunch is provided with this course.

2 days

08/07/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£420

PKI

W047S3

Managing Poor Performance

4 hours

23/04/14

Wed

9.30am-1.30pm

£47

MLC W253S3

4 hours

14/05/14

Wed

9.30am-1.30pm

£47

LLC

W253S4

Retail & Customer Service Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 2 Certificate

Up to 8 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A W226

Up to 10 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A W227

L2

Up to 8 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1931

Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L3 24+

Up to 9 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1934

Customer Service NVQ Level 4 Diploma

24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A E1956

Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 3 Diploma Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Certificate

L2

L3 24+

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

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Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

10 weeks 26/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

1 day

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£298

CSC

E1865

£185

PKI

W060S2

19-23

24+

Sales & Marketing Marketing Marketing: An Introduction Sales Best Practice for Account Managers

12/03/14

Lunch is provided with this course.

Care & Childcare

If you want to start a career in care and childcare, or update your professional skills in the sector, we have a course that’s right for you.

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

K1370

Health & Social Care Clinical Healthcare Support City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma L2

30 weeks

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

L2

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1284

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1285/ K1395

10 weeks

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1194

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1394

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W324

Flexible – delivered through workplace assessments and workshops at College

Call for details

N/A

K1349

Flexible – delivered via a series of workshops

Call for details

N/A

K1350

L3 24+

Health Trainer’s City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

24+

Inducting Others in Moving & Handling Individuals CACHE Level 3 Award

Introduction to Health, Social Care & Childcare and Up to 12 months Young People’s Settings City & Guilds Level 1 Award This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & 18 months Young People’s Services City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma

Up to 2 years

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE/NCFE 19 weeks Level 1 Award  2 weeks This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

4.15pm-6.45pm

16-18

£358

CSC

K1391

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

16-18

£108

CSC

W237S1

4 weeks

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

16-18

£108

CSC

W237S2

Up to 8 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W296

Flexible – delivered via distance learning in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W135

Up to 5 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

Community Volunteering ASDAN Level 3 Award

Up to 3 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1508

Volunteering NCFE Level 2 Award

Up to 3 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1509

Children & Young People’s Workforce CACHE Level 2 Certificate L2

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1256

Children & Young People’s Workforce CACHE Level 3 Diploma L3 24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1257

Children’s Play, Learning & Development BTEC Level 3 Award L3 

16 weeks

24/02/14

Mon & Fri 9.30am-3.00pm

16-18

£438

CSC

K1527

Introduction to Working in Early Years Settings CACHE Level 1 Award 

15 weeks

14/01/14

Tue

16-18

£694

CSC

K1521

Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate

L2

Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate Up to 6 months 24+

Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines NCFE Level 2 Certificate L2

16/01/14

Thu

Volunteering Awards

Working with Children & Young People

5.00pm-7.30pm

This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

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Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

24+ HE



COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Working with Children & Young People – continued Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Award Playwork CACHE Level 3 Certificate

24+



2 weeks

03/02/14

Mon & Tue 5.00pm-8.00pm

£176

CSC

K1510S1

2 days

07/04/14

Mon & Tue 9.30am-4.00pm

£176

CSC

K1510

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1525

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 3 24+ Diploma L3

L2

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1337

Up to 9 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1336

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

Computing & IT

Looking to improve your personal computer ability or enhance your career prospects within IT? Our range of computing courses offers something for everyone, from everyday Microsoft applications to industry-accredited qualifications.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

16 weeks

27/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

CSC F1772

06/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

CSC F1526S2

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Computer Maintenance Basic PC Maintenance & Networking Level 1 (CompTIA Strata external exam optional)

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

16 weeks

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

Computer User Qualifications IT User Skills Level 2 Certificate

Up to 9 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A F1605

IT User Skills Level 3 Diploma

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A W325

Microsoft Office Applications Microsoft Excel: Introductory

27/02/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

CSC F2158S3

1 day

01/05/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

CSC F2158S4

Microsoft Excel: Automating Spreadsheets with Forms & Macros

3 hours

13/06/14

Fri

9.30am-12.30pm

£80

CSC F2153

Microsoft Excel: Advanced Programming Using VBA

6 weeks

16/01/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£120

CSC F2143

Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables

3 hours

04/03/14

Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

CSC F2152

Microsoft Excel: What If Analysis

3 hours

04/03/14

Tue

9.30am-12.30pm

£80

CSC F2151

3 hours

13/06/14

Fri

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

CSC F2154

Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks

3 hours

13/05/14

Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

CSC F2148

Microsoft Outlook: Managing Your Time

3 hours

17/01/14

Fri

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

CSC F2144

3 hours

13/05/14

Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

£80

CSC F2146

1 day

07/02/14

Fri

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

CSC F2155

1 day

16/06/14

Mon

9.30am-4.30pm

£160

CSC F2156

Microsoft ADM Windows Server 2012 (70-411)

16 weeks

27/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

CSC F1799S1

Microsoft MTA Mobile Development Fundamentals (98-373)

6 weeks

14/01/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£120

CSC F2138

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate Lunch is provided with this course.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate/Advanced Lunch is provided with this course.

Computing & IT

1 day

Lunch is provided with this course.

Care & Childcare

Cisco IT Essentials Level 2 (CompTIA A+ external exam optional)

Business, Management & Personal Development

Up to 12 months

Youth Work

Microsoft Professional Courses

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

17

Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

FEE 16-18

TIME(S)

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Networking CISCO Academy: Network Fundamentals (CCNA Part 1)

16 weeks

This course is offered as a combination of distance learning and workshops, and you can start at any time.

£320

N/A F1793

CISCO Academy: Routing Protocols & Concepts (CCNA Part 2)

16 weeks

27/01/14

£320

CSC F784S1

16 weeks

This course is offered as a combination of distance learning and workshops, and you can start at any time.

£320

N/A F1794

CISCO Academy: Switching & Wireless (CCNA Part 3)

16 weeks

This course is offered as a combination of distance learning and workshops, and you can start at any time.

£320

N/A F1795

CISCO Academy: Accessing the WAN (CCNA Part 4)

16 weeks

06/02/14

£320

CSC F1638S1

16 weeks

This course is offered as a combination of distance learning and workshops, and you can start at any time.

£320

N/A F1796

Networking Home & Small Business (CompTIA Network+ external exam optional)

16 weeks

06/02/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

CSC F2131

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

Programming Advanced Programming in C# (MTA 98-372 Microsoft.Net Fundamentals optional)

10 weeks

11/03/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£200

CSC F2141

Client-Side Scripting Using Javascript with jQuery

5 weeks

15/01/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

CSC F2132

£150

N/A F1804

£190

CSC F1803S1

Website Design Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Internet Business Foundations

Flexible – via distance learning

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 7 weeks Network Technology Foundations 10 weeks

06/03/14

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 7 weeks Site Development Foundations 10 weeks

09/01/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

Flexible – via distance learning

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 30 weeks Web Foundations Associate

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£150

N/A F1806

£190

CSC F1802S1

Flexible – via distance learning

£150

N/A F1805

Flexible – via distance learning

£400

N/A F1804

Designing Websites with CSS3 (including Mobile Web Design)

15 weeks

07/05/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

CSC F2135

Dynamic Web Scripting: An Introduction

12 weeks

04/03/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£240

CSC F1913

HTML 5: Introduction

5 weeks

19/03/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£100

CSC F2134

Introduction to Creating Wordpress Websites

4 weeks

19/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

£80

CSC F2133

Website Design Level 3 (City & Guilds Certificate optional)

16 weeks

20/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

£320

CSC F743S2

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

Construction & Building Services

We offer core industry qualifications for a range of trades plus the latest training for new environmental technologies – so you can develop the skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive industry. See also Electrical Installation on page 20.

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Bricklaying Brickwork NVQ Level 2 Diploma

L2

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1446

Brickwork NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L3 24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1450

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

Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Construction Construction & Maintenance Construction Site Management NVQ Level 6 Diploma Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1445

Maintenance Operations NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1474

L2

Up to 12 months

Heritage Construction Ascentis Level 2 Award

12 weeks

10/01/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£438

CSC C1800S2

12 weeks

25/04/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£438

CSC C1800S3

Carpentry & Joinery Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1454

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to 12 months NVQ Level 3 Diploma L3 24+

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1462

Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 2 Diploma

L2

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1468

Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L3 24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A C1608

Health & Safety ConstructionSkills Health & Safety Test (CSCS)

1 day

Various – see website

£120

CSC C988

5 days

Various – see website

£190

GPC C419

Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances (CKR1) Certificate 5 days

Various – see website

£190

GPC C424

Various – see website

£190

GPC C420

£190

GPC C422S2

Various – see website

£190

GPC C421

5 days

Various – see website

£620

GPC C1091

4 days

Various – see website

£500

GPC C418

2 days

Various – see website

£240

GPC C684

Call for details

N/A C1044

GPC C428S3

This fee includes the CSCS card application.

Plumbing & Gas Gas Elements Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters (CENWAT) Certificate

Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters (HTR1) Certificate 5 days Domestic Gas Meters (MET1) Certificate

1 day

16/06/14

Warm Air Heating System Design (WAH1) Certificate 5 days

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

Construction & Building Services

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to 12 months NVQ Level 2 Diploma L2

Computing & IT

Heritage Construction

Gas Safety Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate This course consists of 3 days training and 2 days assessment.

Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate This course consists of 2 days training and 2 days assessment.

Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate 2 day assessment only.

Plumbing Qualifications Plumbing NVQ Level 2 Workplace Diploma (City & Guilds 6189-74) L2

33 weeks

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Plumbing Short Courses Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate

1 day

07/01/14

Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

Half day training and half day assessment.

1 day

11/03/14

Tue

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C428S4

Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate (re-assessment only)

3½ hours

07/01/14

Tue

9.00am-12.30pm

£120

GPC C1427S3

3½ hours

11/03/14

Tue

9.00am-12.30pm

£120

GPC C1427S4

Water Regulations Training Certificate

1 day

06/01/14

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C429S3

1 day

10/03/14

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

£190

GPC C429S4

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

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

19

Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

MLC PKI SC VTC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

Counselling

Help use a range of talking therapies to bring about real change in people’s wellbeing with a career in counselling – we offer a range of courses to develop your knowledge.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

10 weeks

06/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-8.30pm

16-18

£179

£358

CSC

K475S5

10 weeks

28/04/14

Mon

6.00pm-8.30pm

16-18

£179

£358

CSC

K475S6

32 weeks

07/01/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

CSC

K461S4

Effective Listening Skills for Frontline Staff Level 2 Award 5 weeks

25/03/14

Tue

2.00pm-4.30pm

£166

CSC

K1425S1

5 weeks

26/03/14

Wed

4.00pm-6.00pm

£166

CSC

K1420S1

5 weeks

10/06/14

Tue

2.00pm-4.30pm

£166

CSC

K1425S2

5 days

21/07/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-4.00pm

£320

CSC

K1106S3

COURSE TITLE

CPCAB Qualifications

Counselling Skills Introduction Level 2 Award  Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate



L2

£347

This course will include 4 full-day Saturdays sessions.

Counselling Young People Counselling Children & Young People

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

Countryside Management

Our Countryside course is taught at the beautiful parkland estate of Shuttleworth College and is ideal if you're passionate about the great outdoors.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Encouraging British Wildlife

3 hours

22/03/14

10.00am-1.00pm

Sat

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

£35

SITE

COURSE CODE

SC

B834

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

Electrical Installation

Our part-time courses in electrical installation will provide you with the nationally-recognised skills and qualifications you need to carry out a range of electrical installation work in the industry.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

Call for details

N/A

D1253

19-23

24+

Electrical Installation Qualifications Electrotechnical Services NVQ Level 3

Up to 2 years

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Short Courses Basic Electrical Course

1 day

07/03/14

Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£340

CSC

C935S3

2 days

13/03/14

Thu & Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£240

CSC

C935S1

2 days

12/06/14

Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

C935S2

Various – see website

£875

CSC

D1479

06/03/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£875

CSC

D1502S2

5 days

27/01/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

D1412S2

5 days

28/04/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

D1412S3

Domestic Electrical Installer's Certificate (Part P)

1 day

16/05/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£300

CSC

C447S2

Domestic Electrical Installer's EMTA Level 2 Certificate (Part P)

5 days

12/05/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

£750

CSC

C442S2

£750

N/A

C4442S5/S3

Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2919-01-02)

2 days

11/03/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£390

CSC

D1524S1

2 days

10/06/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£390

CSC

D1524S2

Combined Electrical Inspection & Test Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2394-01 and 2395-01)

5 days

Combined Electrical Inspection & Test Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2394-01 and 2395-01)

8 weeks

Design & Verification of Electrical Installations Level 4 Award (City & Guilds 2396-01)

5 days

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

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

Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£240

CSC

D1414S2

£240

CSC

D1414S3

£620

CSC

D1408S6

START DATE DAY(S)

TIME(S)

19-23

24+

In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment 2 days (PAT) Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2377-22) 2 days

23/01/14

Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

24/04/14

Thu & Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2394-01)

2 days

11/03/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

2 days

10/06/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£620

CSC

D1408S7

Lighting Design Course (CIBSE)

1 day

07/03/14

Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£350

CSC

D1526S3

1 day

06/06/14

Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£350

CSC

D1526S4

Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2377-32)

2 days

21/01/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S2

2 days

22/04/14

Tue & Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

CSC

D1413S3

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

5 days

10/02/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£620

CSC

D1410S1

5 days

24/03/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£620

CSC

D1410S2

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

4 days

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

£620

N/A

D1410S1

Requirements for Electrical Installations Level 3 Award: 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-12)

3 days

Various – see website

£400

CSC

D1406S6

Requirements for Electrical Installations Level 3 Award: 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-12)

6 weeks

07/01/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.10pm

£400

CSC

D1407S3

6 weeks

25/02/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£400

CSC

D1407S4

6 weeks

22/04/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

£400

CSC

D1407S5

Electrical Installation – continued Short Courses – continued

Skills for Life

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

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

Brush Up Your English: Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2

You can enrol for a February start, but you can enquire throughout the year. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week. We also have a Summer School – enquire to find out more.

Free – subject to eligibility CSC

P1984

Brush Up Your Maths: Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2

You can enrol for a February start, but you can enquire throughout the year. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week. We also have a Summer School – enquire to find out more.

Free – subject to eligibility CSC

P1991

Sounds-Write English for Adults Entry Level 1

You can enrol for a February start, but you can enquire throughout the year. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Free – subject to eligibility CSC

P2022

Sounds-Write English for Adults Entry Level 2

You can enrol for a February start, but you can enquire throughout the year. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Free – subject to eligibility CSC

P2023

Sounds-Write English for Adults Entry Level 3

You can enrol for a February start, but you can enquire throughout the year. You will need to attend College for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Free – subject to eligibility CSC

P2024

English & Maths

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

Electrical Installation

These courses will help you to develop the essential skills and confidence in English and Maths that you need for everyday life and to further your education and career prospects.

Countryside Management

English & Maths

Counselling

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

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

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

21

Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

English for Speakers of Other Languages COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

If you’re an international student visiting the country or if you’re resident here and looking to learn or improve your language skills, our English courses are designed just for you.

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

Call for details

CSC

P836

£450

CSC

P1026

19-23

24+

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for international students visiting England.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

You will need to study a minimum of 3 hours per week, during the morning, afternoon or evening.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Summer School

2 weeks 21/07/14

Mon

9.30am-12.45pm

The summer school aims to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing in a relaxed atmosphere and learn more about British culture through outings and trips.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation

9 weeks

£160

CSC

P1025S2

5 weeks 22/04/14

Flexible – delivered in the workplace Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£160

CSC

P1025S4

2 weeks 07/07/14

Mon

10.00am-12.00pm

£160

CSC

P1025S5

Call for details

CSC

P611

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

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

You will need to study a minimum of 4 hours per week (2 days), during the morning, afternoon or evening.

Preparing for Life in the UK Preparation for the Life in the UK Test

4 weeks 14/01/14

Tue

2.15pm-4.15pm

£100

CSC

P2026S2

4 weeks 25/02/14

Tue

2.15pm-4.15pm

£100

CSC

P2026S3

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

Equality & Diversity

Our course in Equality & Diversity are designed to help raise cultural awareness and improve understanding of prejudice, discrimination and other equality and diversity issues in the workplace.

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

Equality & Diversity NCFE Level 2 Certificate

L2

Up to 4 months

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

Flexible – delivered via distance learning in the workplace.

19-23

24+

Call for details

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

W137

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

First Aid

Our Emergency First Aid course is essential for the personal safety of your family, friends and colleagues. We also offer refresher courses and classes for groups or individuals.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Certificate

1 day

20/02/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

1 day

10/07/14

Thu

9.30am-4.30pm

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£76

CSC

K916S1

£76

CSC

K916S2

19-23

24+

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

Fish Management COURSE TITLE

Our marine fish course will introduce you to the art of this immensely rewarding hobby, covering knowledge of fish species, equipment and environments.

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

SC

B849

Short Courses Aquatics: Caring for Marine Fish

6 weeks 05/03/14

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

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£90

Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

Floristry

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

Explore your creativity by making beautiful flower displays including contemporary and seasonal options designed for professional florists plus those looking to explore floristry as a new hobby.

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Beautiful Flower Arrangements from Supermarket Flowers

3 hours

13/03/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

Diverse Floral Arrangements & Contemporary Style

6 weeks 25/02/14

Tue

Introduction to Floristry Skills – Funeral & Sympathy Designs

3 hours

10/01/14

3 hours

28/02/14

Introduction to Floristry Skills – Wedding Designs & Accessories

3 hours 3 hours

Intermediate Floristry Skills – Funeral & Sympathy Designs

FEE 16-18

COURSE CODE

£25

SC

B1095

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

SC

B1029S3

Fri

10.00am-1.00pm

£282

SC

B1231S3

Fri

10.00am-1.00pm

£282

SC

B1231S4

25/04/14

Fri

10.00am-1.00pm

£282

SC

B1231S5

30/05/14

Fri

10.00am-1.00pm

£282

SC

B1231S6

3 hours

09/01/14

Thu

10.00am-1.00pm

£298

SC

B1232S3

3 hours

27/02/14

Thu

10.00am-1.00pm

£298

SC

B1232S4

Intermediate Floristry Skills – Wedding Designs & Accessories

3 hours

24/04/14

Thu

10.00am-1.00pm

£298

SC

B1232S5

3 hours

29/05/14

Thu

10.00am-1.00pm

£298

SC

B1232S6

Wedding Designs: Beginners

5 weeks 22/04/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

SC

B1029S4

Wedding Designs: Intermediate

3 weeks 03/06/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£60

SC

B1029S5

Wedding Designs: Advanced

3 hours

17/05/14

Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£40

SC

B1009

Wedding Designs Workshop: Beginners

3 hours

19/04/14

Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£45

SC

B829

24+

First Aid

SITE

19-23

Equality & Diversity

START DATE

ESOL

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

For more information about your course simply enter the course code or title at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime Whether you want to prepare for your holiday overseas or learn a foreign language just for fun, these courses will give you all the practical skills you need to talk the talk!

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

Arabic Beginners

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£120

CSC

M451S2

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

M405S2

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N362S1

19-23

24+

10 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

French Beginners

10 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

French Beginners Plus

10 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

10 weeks 27/03/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N362S2

French Intermediate

10 weeks 25/03/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N432

Italian Beginners

10 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

M435S2

Italian Beginners Plus

10 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N364S1

10 weeks 27/03/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N364S2

Italian Intermediate

10 weeks 25/03/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N433

Spanish Beginners

10 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

M408S2

Spanish Beginners Plus

10 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N365S1

10 weeks 27/03/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N365S2

10 weeks 25/03/14

Tue

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

N434

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

Based at BROOKS, our commercial salon on Bedford High Street, our range of Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies courses let you learn new style and therapy skills in a fantastic real-world working environment.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

16 weeks 05/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£224

£403

BKS

J942

3 hours

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

BKS

J769S2

START DATE

Beauty Qualifications Nail Technology City & Guilds Level 2 Award



Short Courses Asian Bridal Make Up Workshop

09/06/14

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

£60

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

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

Foreign Languages

TIME(S)

Floristry

DAY(S)

Spanish Intermediate

START DATE

Fish Management

Foreign Languages

23

Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

 14 weeks 26/02/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£149

£298

BKS

J940

9 weeks 16/04/14

Wed

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£164

£283

BKS

J946

16 weeks 20/01/14

Mon

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£224

£403

BKS

J855

1 day

Sat

9.30am-3.30pm

BKS

J467

START DATE

Hairdressing & Barbering Qualifications Cutting Men's Hair City & Guilds Level 2 Award Threading Hair & Removal City & Guilds  Level 2 Award

Holistic Therapies Qualifications Indian Head Massage City & Guilds Level 3 Award Short Courses Massage Techniques Workshop: An Introduction (Back, Neck & Shoulder)

15/03/14

£78

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

Health & Safety

Gain qualifications that can help minimize your risk of litigation and reduce insurance premiums thanks to courses accredited

by The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

1 day

13/02/14

Thu

9.00am-5.00pm

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

CSC

H1033S2

Health & Safety Principles of Risk Assessment Level 2 (CIEH)

£78

Lunch is provided with this course.

1 day

15/05/14

Thu

9.00am-5.00pm

£78

CSC

H1033S3

Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate (CIEH)

1 day

05/02/14

Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£78

CSC

K444S3

Lunch is provided with this course.

1 day

14/05/14

Wed

9.00am-5.00pm

£78

CSC

K444S4

Fire Safety Principles Level 2 Award (CIEH)

1 day

05/02/14

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£75

CSC

W134S2

Lunch is provided with this course.

1 day

23/04/14

Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

£75

CSC

W134S3

Fire Safety Principles

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

Horse Management

Our British Horse Society (BHS) and horse welfare courses provide training and guidance on everything you need to know about riding, caring for your horse and working in the industry.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

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

15 weeks

06/02/14

Thu

7.00pm-9.15pm

£300

SC

B803S2

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

10 weeks

10/03/14

Mon

7.00pm-9.15pm

£200

SC

B804

Horse's Lower Leg – Dissection

3 hours

01/03/14

Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£30

SC

B1228

Practical Horse Massage: An Introduction

3 hours

17/05/14

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

SC

B814

Practical Horse Massage: Next Steps

3 hours

07/06/14

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

SC

B1100

6 weeks

01/03/14

Sat

9.30am-12.30pm

£120

SC

B1227

3 hours

17/05/14

Sat

10.00am-1.00pm

£30

SC

B1090

Horse Care & Welfare

Horse Management Horse Owner's Certificate Level 1

Grassland Management Grassland Management for Horse Owners

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

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Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

24+ HE



Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

Based at the stunning Shuttleworth College, our horticulture courses allow you to take your passion for plants and gardening a step further, developing your green-fingered skills while meeting like-minded people at the same time.

Horticulture & Gardening

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Horticulture & Gardening 6 weeks 03/02/14

Mon

6.30pm-8.30pm

£90

SC

B932

Practical Garden Design, Planting & Care Part 2

5 weeks 21/04/14

Mon

6.30pm-8.30pm

£74

SC

B933

16 weeks 06/02/14

Thu

9.30am-3.30pm

16-18

£269

SC

B789

20 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

1.30pm-4.30pm

16-18

£269

SC

B786

Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) Qualifications Plant Growth, Propagation & Development  Level 2 Certificate L2 Practical Horticulture Level 2 Certificate

L2



For more information about your course simply enter the course code or title at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime Whether you cook for business or just for fun, you’re bound to find something that suits your palate with our diverse range of cookery courses – with professional qualifications and leisure courses to suit a variety of culinary abilities.

Hospitality & Catering

COURSE LENGTH

H1583S1

4.00pm-7.00pm

£120

CSC

H1583S2

4.00pm-7.00pm

£120

CSC

H1583S3

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

CSC

H1590S7

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

CSC

H1590S6

18/06/14

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

CSC

H1590S8

3 hours

12/02/14

Wed

5.30pm-8.30pm

£35

CSC

H1590S3

3 days

18/06/14

Wed-Fri

10.00am-1.00pm

£90

CSC

H1407S2

3 weeks 08/05/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£90

CSC

H920

Curries From Around the World

3 weeks 15/01/14

Wed

7.00pm-9.00pm

£78

CSC

H916

Indian Cookery

3 weeks 13/01/14

Mon

7.00pm-9.00pm

£90

CSC

H1360

Junior Cookery Club (suitable for those aged 10-15 years)

6 weeks 11/01/14

Sat

10.00am-12.00pm

£95

CSC

H1355S2

7 weeks 12/04/14

Sat

10.00am-12.00pm

£95

CSC

H1355S3

Food Safety Award (Food Hygiene) Level 2

1 day

Various – see website

£78

CSC

H477

Supervising Food Safety in Catering Level 3 Award

3 days

22/01/14

Wed-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£500

CSC

H486S2

Food Safety (Food Hygiene) CIEH Level 4 Award

5 days

17/02/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£750

CSC

H470S2

5 days

14/07/14

Mon-Fri

9.00am-5.30pm

£750

CSC

H470S1

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1291

Food Preparation & Cookery NVQ Level 1 Certificate

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1361

General Cookery NVQ Level 1 Certificate

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1278

Hospitality Services NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1290

6 weeks 06/01/14

Mon

4.00pm-7.00pm

7 weeks 24/02/14

Mon

6 weeks 28/04/14

Mon

Cupcakes for All Occasions – Easter Theme

3 hours

02/04/14

Cupcakes for All Occasions – Mother's Day Theme

3 hours

26/03/14

Cupcakes for All Occasions – Summer Theme

3 hours

Cupcakes for All Occasions – Valentine’s Theme Novelty Cakes: An Introduction Sugar Flowers: An Introduction

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

Barista Skills Barista Skills City & Guilds Level 2 Award

Cake Decorating

Cookery Courses

Food Safety

Hospitality & Catering Professional Courses Food & Beverage NVQ Level 2 Diploma

L2

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

Hospitality & Catering

CSC

TIME(S)

Horticulture & Gardening

£120

DAY(S)

Horse Management

COURSE CODE

START DATE

Health & Safety

SITE

COURSE TITLE

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

Practical Garden Design, Planting & Care Part 1

25

Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Hospitality & Catering Professional Courses – continued Hospitality Supervision & Leadership NVQ Level 3 Diploma L3 24+

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1281

Kitchen Services NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1294

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1189

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1194

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H1295

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace months or you can attend College 1 day per week.

Call for details

N/A

H767

£174

CSC

H1586

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3 Diploma

L2

L3 24+

Personal Licence Holders Personal Licence Holders (BIIAB) Level 2 Award

1 day

Various – see website

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

Logistics & Warehousing

Delivered in the workplace, these courses will help you to become more effective at your job and provide you with a recognised industry qualification.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

International Trade & Logistics Operations NVQ Level 2 Certificate L2

Up to 6 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Up to 9 months

Logistics Operations NVQ Level 3 Certificate

24+

Warehousing & Storage NVQ Level 2 Certificate

L2

Warehousing & Storage City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma L3 24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Call for details

N/A

W223

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W163

Up to 8 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

E2022

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W231

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

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

Motor Vehicle

Based at our Vehicle Technology Centre in Kempston we offer professional courses accredited by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) plus courses to top up your car maintenance skills.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

1 day

17/02/14

Mon

9.00am-4.30pm

1 day

07/04/14

Mon

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£238

VTC

D1207S2

9.00am-4.30pm

£238

VTC

D1207S3

19-23

24+

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

Car & Motorcycle Maintenance Basic Motorcycle Maintenance

6 weeks 27/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£134

VTC

D833S2

Car Maintenance for All

6 weeks 27/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£134

VTC

D832S2

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

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Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

24+ HE



Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

Based in the modern South Bank Arts Centre at our Cauldwell Street Campus we offer a range of performance, dance and music courses to help fulfil your creative potential for work or just for fun.

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

10 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

7.00pm-8.00pm

10 weeks 24/04/14

Thu

7.00pm-8.00pm

 10 weeks 14/01/14

Tue

5.30pm-8.30pm

FEE 16-18

SITE

COURSE CODE

£60

CSC

L810S2

£60

CSC

L810S3

CSC

L1442S2

19-23

24+

Dance Tap Dance for Beginners

Qualifications Interactive Media Production BTEC Level 1 Award

£238

16-18

This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

Short Courses 6.00pm-8.00pm

£190

CSC

L1489S2

Thu

6.00pm-8.00pm

£190

CSC

L1490S2

Introduction to Mac

8 weeks 07/01/14

Tue

6.00pm-8.00pm

£190

CSC

L1485S2

Guitar Group: Beginners

8 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£80

CSC

L1166S2

Guitar Group: Improvers

8 weeks 24/04/14

Thu

6.30pm-8.30pm

£80

CSC

L1167S2

Play Rock Guitar

8 weeks 13/01/14

Mon

6.30pm-8.30pm

£80

CSC

L1267S1

10 weeks 09/01/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£134

CSC

L1573S2

10 weeks 17/04/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

£134

CSC

L1573S3

Introduction to DJing

8 weeks 15/01/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£120

CSC

L1570

Recording Studio: An Introduction

2 weeks 15/02/14

Sat

9.00am-2.00pm

£120

CSC

L1354S3

Sequencing: Advanced

8 weeks 23/04/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£100

CSC

L1171S1

Sequencing: Intermediate

8 weeks 08/01/14

Wed

6.30pm-8.30pm

£100

CSC

L1170S1

Music

Music Technology Qualifications Music Technology NCFE Level 2 Award Short Courses

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

Retirement Planning

Retirement marks a big change in your life – make sure you’re prepared with our Planning Ahead course, covering how to manage the change, money matters and more.

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

Planning Ahead

2 days

28/01/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

Lunch is provided with this course.

2 days

08/04/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

2 days

03/06/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

Our Looking Ahead course is perfect if you’re not ready to retire yet but want to think about the steps to take when you do. We offer the course for individuals or for groups (delivered in the workplace), so if you’d like to make a head start on your next steps call us on 01234 291000 and quote W314 for further details.

SITE

COURSE CODE

£375

PKI

A562S2

£375

PKI

A562S3

£375

PKI

A562S4

19-23

24+

Retirement Planning

Have you thought about your retirement?

FEE 16-18

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media

Thu

4 weeks 27/02/14

Motor Vehicle

4 weeks 16/01/14

Final Cut Pro: Intermediate

Logistics & Warehousing

Final Cut Pro: Introduction

Hospitality & Catering

Media

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

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

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Courses

Key to locations BKS CSC GPC LLC

Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, Bedford Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, Kempston Luton Learning Centre, Luton

MLC PKI SC VTC

Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton Keynes Park Inn Hotel, Bedford Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade) Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/travel for maps and more

Sport & Fitness

We offer a range of professionally-accredited courses including qualifications to help you qualify as either a fitness instructor or personal trainer – based in our modern Springs Sports & Leisure Centre.

COURSE LENGTH

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

13 weeks 04/02/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£179

£358

CSC

H1591

13 weeks 06/02/14

 17 weeks 04/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£179

£358

CSC

H1593

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£347

CSC

H1133S2

17 weeks 06/02/14

Thu

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£347

CSC

H1133S6

Personal Trainer Level 3 Certificate (YMCA)

18 weeks 31/01/14

Fri

9.00am-4.30pm

16-18

£659

£1,318 CSC

H1134S3

Sports Conditioning Level 3 Award

9 weeks 03/06/14

Tue

6.00pm-9.00pm

16-18

£67

£134

CSC

H1592

4 days

Tue-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

SC

B870S1

COURSE TITLE

Exercise & Fitness Circuit Training Level 2 Award



Fitness Instructor Level 2 Certificate (YMCA)

L2

START DATE

Paddlesport Paddlesport Coaching Level 1 (UKCC/BCU)

18/02/14

£190

4 days

27/05/14

Tue-Fri

9.00am-5.00pm

£190

SC

B870S3

Paddlesport Coaching Certificate Level 2 (UKCC/BCU) 4 days

14/04/14

Mon-Thu

9.00am-5.00pm

£240

SC

B983

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

Whatever you need to help enhance your teaching career we offer a diverse range of courses, from training for school support staff to qualifications for teaching adults and continued professional development for teachers.

Teacher Education & Training

COURSE LENGTH

COURSE TITLE

START DATE

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

N/A

W225

Advice & Guidance Advice & Guidance NVQ Level 3 Certificate

Up to 9 months

24+

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

Coaching & Mentoring Coaching and Mentoring CMI Level 3 Award

20 weeks 10/01/14

Fri

16-18

£362

£724

CSC

E2256

Up to 12 months

Flexible – call for details

16-18

£539

£1,078 N/A

W320

3 weeks 14/01/14

Tue

3 weeks 06/05/14

Tue

5.00pm-7.00pm

£60

CSC

E2103S2

5.00pm-7.00pm

£60

CSC

E2103S3

Introduction the Role of the Teaching Assistant

2 weeks 16/01/14

Thu

5.00pm-7.00pm

£100

CSC

K1526

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate L2

Up to 7 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1253

Supporting Teaching & Learning of the Bilingual Learner CACHE Level 2 Certificate L2

33 weeks

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1393

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Certificate 24+

Up to 18 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1255

Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma L3 24+

1 year

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

K1453

24+

1.15pm-4.30pm

This course consists of 6 taught sessions with the remainder delivered via online learning and tutorials.

Professional Development Learning & Development Level 3 Certificate

24+

Professional Formation for Teachers and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning and FE Sector (QTLS/ATLS)

Teaching Assistant

Teaching & Training Adults Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS) Level 3

12 weeks 27/01/14

Mon

5.45pm-9.00pm

£438

CSC

E1236S1

12 weeks 29/01/14

Wed

9.15am-12.30pm

£438

CSC

E1236S2

2 weeks 23/06/14

Mon

9.30am-4.30pm

£438

CSC

E1237S2

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Courses

Key to symbols 16-18

L2 L3

If you’re aged 16-18 and not in full-time education your course will be free. If you are currently in full-time education please call 01234 291000.

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

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

COURSE TITLE

COURSE LENGTH

24+ HE



START DATE

Course requires an interview before you can start. See page 10.

You can book on to your course online now. See page 10.

Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page 5.

Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page 5.

If you’re unemployed and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 4 your course will be free.

DAY(S)

TIME(S)

FEE 16-18

19-23

24+

SITE

COURSE CODE

Training in the Workplace Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W191

Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Level 3 Award

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W192

Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate Up to 12 (TAQA) months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W162

Up to 12 This course is delivered in the workplace and months you will need to attend tutorials at the College.

Call for details

CSC

E1973

Internal Quality Assurance City & Guilds Level 4 24+ Certificate (TAQA)

Up to 12 This course is delivered in the workplace and months you will need to attend tutorials at the College.

Call for details

CSC

E1977

Internal Quality Assurance for Assessment Processes & Practice Level 4 Award 24+

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W194

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance for Assessment Up to 12 Processes & Practice Level 4 Certificate (TAQA) months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W195

£420

PKI

W049S2

Assessment City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate (TAQA) 24+

Training Skills for the Trainer

2 days

06/05/14

Tue & Wed

9.30am-4.30pm

Lunch is provided with this course.

Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Level 4 Award

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W193

Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award

Up to 12 months

Flexible – delivered in the workplace

Call for details

N/A

W190

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

Teacher Education & Training

Up to 12 months

Sport & Fitness

Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award

24+ Advanced Learning Loans Study without upfront fees If you’re aged 24 or above and looking to study one of our Level 3 or 4 qualifications, you can now apply for a low-interest loan to cover your tuition fees, so you don’t have to worry about paying for your course upfront.

And as an added benefit, you’ll only have to start repaying your loan after you complete your course and you’re earning over £21,000 per year!

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

Look out for the 24+ symbol next to the course title to see if your chosen course is eligible for a loan.

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/loans to find out more and how to apply.

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Computer training for everyone... at Bedford College’s Learning Centres With locations in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden, it’s easy to access a range of IT based courses at one of our Learning Centres.

Take a look at what’s on offer below…

Flexible learning to suit you

Great value learning

Our Learning Centres are open up to 60 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays. You can enrol all year, with flexible course start dates.

Our wide range of courses don’t cost the earth, with concessions available depending on your circumstances plus FREE IT Tasters.

Build skills, build confidence

IT courses at all levels

We also offer short online courses in Personal Finance, Healthy Living and Environmental Sustainability that can help to make a real difference to your life.

Whether you are completely new to computers or want to brush up your existing IT skills, we’re sure to have a course that suits you.

Where to find us…

Bedford Learning Centre 88 High Street, Bedford MK40 1RG Tel: 01234 269137 Luton Learning Centre 3rd Floor, Sceptre House, 7/9 Castle Street, Luton LU1 3AJ Tel: 01582 414178 Milton Keynes Learning Centre 402-420 Silbury Court East, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2AF Tel: 01908 666929 Rushden Learning Centre Rectory Road, Rushden, Northants NN10 0PW Tel: 01933 358684

Visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk for maps of each location.

Courses we offer…

Computer Training

Microsoft Software

Accountancy

Using ICT Entry Level 3 Award IT Users: ITQ Entry Level 3 Certificate IT Users: ITQ Level 1 Award/Certificate IT Users: ITQ Level 2 Certificate/Extended Certificate IT Users: ITQ Level 3 Certificate Touch Typing (e-type) Level 1 & Level 2

Single units in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Access (Level 1 & 2)

SAGE Computerised Accounts Level 1 Award & Level 2 Award (Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden Learning Centre only)

IT Tasters IT Tasters in Photo Editing, Web Design, PC Maintenance, Email, Social Media, Touch Typing, Advanced Outlook and PC Health Check

Skills for Job Hunters Level 1 Award in Job Search and Interview Skills FREE!

For more information about The Learning Centres and our courses visit www.thelearningcentres.co.uk or call the numbers above.

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• Get the job specific skills you need to work to industry standards • Work alongside experienced staff to achieve sought-after qualifications • Progress your career while earning a wage.

Choose your path…

We offer apprenticeship programmes in over 30 industries, from Accountancy and Agriculture to Engineering and IT – discover them all and find out more online.

Traineeships – getting young people ready for work Traineeships are a new training programme to help you gain the skills you need to secure employment in an apprenticeship or other form of work. Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/traineeships for all the latest information.

Find out more... Apply for apprenticeship vacancies, get help and advice or for more information on our programmes…

Visit: www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships Email: apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk Call: 01234 291000

Employer Training Services at Bedford College Invest in your workforce – gain the competitive edge!

We live in a fast-paced, skill-hungry world – in today’s competitive workplace you have to embrace change, adapt quickly and keep your professional knowledge up-to-date.

Bedford College Employer Services are here to help.

• 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.

If you’re looking for a bespoke training solution, right on your doorstep... look no further.

Call our Employer Training Services team today on 01234 291747 or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/employers

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

Training for job hunters Are you unemployed and looking for work?

Bedford College offers training and qualifications that can help you to find that job. We offer a FREE Job Search and Interview Skills Level 1 qualification to build the skills and confidence you need to succeed when applying for jobs.

The training includes: • Careers guidance • Improving your job-hunting skills • Training in English, Maths and IT

Look out for Traineeships Traineeships are designed to give young people the skills they need to get ready for work.

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/traineeships to find out more.

For more information contact us on 01234 291063 or email nsampla@bedford.ac.uk

The Mansion House, Old Warden Park near Biggleswade

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

With over 130 years of history, 500 acres of beautiful parkland estate, and an award-winning catering team, The Mansion House is the perfect location for weddings and corporate events, and is available to hire for any other celebration.

• • • • • • • • •

Conference room for hire Dance for adults & kids Exercise classes Gym Multi-function room School of Fish swimming for kids Sports hall Swimming Theatre

Talk with our Sales Team today: Tel: 01767 626200 Email: enquiries@themansionhouse.org Web: www.themansionhouse.org

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

Take a look online at our facilities and timetables at www.trinityleisure.co.uk or call us on 01234 291777 or email us at enquiries@trinityleisure.co.uk

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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 cheaper 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 • Be flexible – part-time study options mean it's easy to balance work or family life with your course.

What’s on offer...

Foundation Degrees (FdA/FdSc) Higher National Certificates & Diplomas (HNC & HND) Teaching Qualifications (PGCE/Cert. Ed. and more) University Access Courses

Interested? Get the full story...

Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/highereducation for full details of all the higher education courses on offer at Bedford College or download a copy of our Higher Education Prospectus.

We also offer a fantastic range of full-time courses...

If part-time learning isn’t right for you, with over 100 courses and apprenticeships 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...

Learn more and discover your potential...

• award-winning student support in everything from money matters to personal wellbeing

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/fulltime to browse the huge range of full-time subjects and courses we offer at Bedford College.

• modern study spaces, industry-standard facilities and the latest equipment to deliver real-world skills • an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’-rated learning experience to give you the high quality education you need to succeed

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A-Z index Looking for a specific course? Find it fast with our A-Z index below‌

A Accountancy & Finance Administration Advice & Guidance

D 13-14 14

Dance

27

Drawing & Painting

13

11

Animal Care & Welfare

12

Animal Sciences

12

Arboriculture

12

Art & Design

13

Automotive Air Conditioning

26

B

E Electrical Installation English & Maths

22

Equality & Diversity

22

Exercise & Fitness

28

18

F

British Horse Society (BHS)

24

Fashion & Textiles

C Cake Decorating Car & Motorcycle Maintenance Care & Childcare

25 26 16-17

Carpentry & Joinery

19

Chainsaw & Related Operations

12

Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)

14

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Coaching & Mentoring Computer Maintenance

28 17 17-18

Computer User

17

Construction & Maintenance Cookery Counselling – CPCAB

13

18-19 19 25 20

Counselling Young People

20

Countryside Management

20

15

Teaching & Training Adults

28

Marketing

16

Teaching Assistant

28

Media

27

Training in the Workplace

29

Microsoft Office Applications

17

Microsoft Professional

17

Motor Vehicle

26

Music

27

Music Technology

27

Floristry

23

Food Safety

25

P

Foreign Languages

23

Paddlesport

28

Painting & Decorating

19

Networking

Gas Safety

19

Personal Licence Holders

26

Graphic Design

13

Pest Control

11

Grassland Management

24

Photography

13

Plumbing & Gas

19

Preparing for Life in the UK

22

Professional Development

28

Programming

18

Pruning

12

19

Horse Care & Welfare

24

Horse Management

24

Horticulture & Gardening

25

Hospitality & Catering Human Resources

W Website Design

Youth Work

27

Heritage Construction

16

18 16-17

Y

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media

16

Volunteering

18

19

Health & Social Care

28-29

V

Working with Children & Young People

N

Gas Elements

19, 24

28

Management & Leadership

22

Health & Safety

Sport & Fitness

Teacher Education & Training

Fish Management

23-24

21

11

22

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

Skills for Life

Machinery

First Aid

H

16

T M

24

G

Sales

26

Fire Safety Principles

15

Computing & IT

Construction & Building Services

21

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Bricklaying

14

13

20-21

22

25

Business Skills

Logistics & Warehousing

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Barista Skills

13-16

Interior Design

S

L

28

Agriculture

Business, Management & Personal Development

I

17

R Retail & Customer Service

15

Retirement Planning

27

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

25

25-26 14

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

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Bedford College Tel: 01234 291000 Cauldwell Street Campus Bedford MK42 9AH Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre Triumph Way Woburn Road Industrial Estate Kempston MK42 7QB Vehicle Technology Centre Triumph Way Woburn Road Industrial Estate Kempston MK42 7QB BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon 85 High Street Bedford MK40 1NE

Shuttleworth College Tel: 01767 626222 Old Warden Park Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 9DX

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.