Shuttleworth College Full Time Study Programme Guide 2020/21 by The Bedford College Group

FULL-TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES

2020-21 GUIDE

FIND WHAT YOU LOVE

WELCOME

OPEN DAYS

Deciding what to do after GCSEs is a big decision and it’s important to make the right choice for you.

We can’t wait to meet you and show you around. Choose a date (or two) and come along to an Open Day where you can:

Shuttleworth College is a specialist land-based college, which means that we offer courses in agricultural and environmental education, as well as animal sciences and outdoor adventure.

• Take a tour of our great facilities • Talk to tutors and current students

We are investing £4 million into our campus and continue to make full use of our natural resources, including a commercial farm, equestrian centre, woodland, walled garden and lakes, and a brand new Zoological Education Centre.

• Get careers advice from our Student Services team

We aim to give you the best possible learning experience while you’re with us and the best preparation for when you leave us; whether that is for work, an apprenticeship or to go to university.

• Saturday 25 January 2020, 9.30am-12.30pm

So have a look through and see if Shuttleworth College could be the right fit for you.

If you can’t make any of the Open Day dates, call us on 01234 291000 or email enquiries@bedford.ac.uk to arrange a personal visit.

IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL FIND:

Pre-register your place online now at: www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/opendays • Saturday 9 November 2019, 9.30am-12.30pm • Saturday 14 March 2020, 9.30am-12.30pm • Tuesday 16 June 2020, 5.00pm-8.00pm

BEAT THE QUEUES

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CONTENTS KEY INFORMATION

OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES

Open Days

Access to Higher Education

Top 10 reasons to choose Shuttleworth College

Animal Sciences

Our campus

Equine Management

Zoological Education Centre

Floristry

Land & The Environment: • Agriculture • Countryside • Fisheries • Horticulture

Outdoor Adventure

Getting to College

Student life

Student destinations

Your study programme

Fees and funding

Student support

Qualifications explained

Apprenticeships

What to do next

Our full-time study programmes

Contact details

Undergraduate courses

Bedford College

Study programme index

FOUND WHAT YOU LOVE?

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TOP 10 REASONS to choose Shuttleworth College

1. FIND WHAT YOU LOVE

2. EXCELLENT EDUCATION

Our vast range of study programmes ensures you will find a subject you love, opening up more choices, opportunities and experiences every day at College.

Ofsted rates us ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features, so you’ll receive an excellent education from day one. We have also been judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors who were assessing the experience of our residential students staying in our halls of residence.

5. SUPERB SUPPORT

6. WORK EXPERIENCE

Our award-winning Student Services team are here to help and proudly hold the Matrix Quality Standard. You will also get one-to-one support from your Personal Achievement Tutor.

Get involved on the perfect work placement for you thanks to our links with hundreds of top employers. This real life on-the-job experience will enhance your CV and prepare you for employment.

9. LEARN WITH THE BEST Shuttleworth College is a national leader of animal sciences and land-based education.

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3. GET BETTER PREPARED FOR EMPLOYMENT Our study programmes include lots of great ways to help get you ready for the world of work, including industry placements.

4. FANTASTIC FACILITIES Train in industry-standard environments from our working livestock and arable farm to our mechanisation centre, and equine centre to fish farm – plus there’s our brand new £4 million Zoological Education Centre.

8. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

7. SUCCESS GUARANTEED We’re confident you’ll achieve your qualification with us – and if you don’t we’ll give you £100 or refund any fees paid.*

Many of our tutors work, or have worked, in the industry they teach. What better way to learn about the real working world than from those that have lived it?

10. GUARANTEED PROGRESS All full-time students can progress on to the next level with us, right up to degree-level. * Terms and conditions apply visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk

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OUR CAMPUS Our 500 acre campus is not just a beautiful place to study, its unique working environments will provide you with everything you need to succeed.

SUBJECTS WE OFFER • • • • • • • • •

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Agriculture Animal Sciences Arboriculture & Forestry Countryside Management Equine Management Fisheries & Fish Management Floristry Horticulture & Gardening Outdoor Adventure

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SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE

Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DX You will have access to: • A brand new Zoological Education Centre - turn to page 8 to find out more! • Kingshill Farm (livestock and arable) • Mechanisation Centre of Agricultural Machinery • Mount Pleasant Equine Centre • Fish farm and lakes • Woodland and conservation area • Walled garden, lakes and parkland • Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, pitches and courts • Library • Information Learning Technology suites • Munch & Mocha – our restaurant and coffee shop

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ZOOLOGICAL EDUCATION CENTRE Calling all new Animal Management, Horticulture and Fisheries students! We have some very exciting news for you – a brand new “Eden Project style” Zoological Education Centre (ZEC). The £4m modern standalone Zoological Education Centre offers a tropical rainforest setting, immersive bio-sphere and houses a wide range of species. It will be the first facility of its type in a further education college and the best of its kind in the UK!

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We’re so excited that our College will house a biome – a large indoor habitat that replicates the climate for plants, birds and reptiles of a tropical rain forest in South America. We will have the facilities and expertise to take you from school leaver to graduate so you can progress to careers in animal welfare, conservation and veterinary nursing anywhere in the world! Take a walk through the tropical rainforest and smell a coffee tree whilst listening to the beautiful song of a tropical starling. Or observe a hummingbird darting back and forth whilst feeding from a honeysuckle bush. This is what you can expect to experience everyday without leaving the grounds of the College.

CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS: • Specialist animal care teaching areas • A tropical Biome • Brand new teaching facilities • Species from across the world •P lans to further expand the range of animals in the future. The new Zoological Education Centre offers you an innovative education within a state-of-the-art learning environment. You will develop hands on skills with wildlife and study these species on a day-to-day basis. The ZEC will accommodate species from across the world within habitats that enable you to see how animals and plants interact in their natural surroundings.

PUTTING SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE ON THE WORLD MAP As a student at Shuttleworth College, you’ll be part of an international conservation and educational network, where conservation and care for the animals is the key priority while you learn how to support endangered species. We’ve already won international recognition as a College for breeding programmes including an endangered iguana – and this is just the beginning. Come and join us on our conservation journey!

Find out more about our brand new Zoological Education Centre at www.zoologicalcentre.co.uk

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GETTING TO COLLEGE

Travel Bursary

By bus •W e provide a part-subsidised College-run bus service to local towns and villages in the surrounding area dependent on demand • Find out where our bus service stops at www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/bustimes • The College-run bus service is subsidised depending on your household income*.

By car •W e are located just off of the A1 with easy access from Biggleswade, Sandy, St Neots, Hitchin and Stevenage, as well as Bedford • There is plenty of free car parking on site.

By train •B iggleswade station is a 10 minute bus journey, using our College bus, or taxi ride from our campus • The station is served twice-hourly by the Peterborough to London Kings Cross Northern line, stopping at nearby towns.

* In 2018/19 the cost was £110 per term if you had a household income of £30,000 or less and £225 per term for a household income over £30,000. It is cheaper if you pay for the whole year at £300 or £650 respectively.

If you plan to travel to Shuttleworth College other than by College bus and study a full-time course (Advanced Level or below), you may qualify for a discounted bus pass, or a travel bursary up to £600, as long as you: • are aged 16–18 on 31 August 2020 • l ive more than three miles from the campus you will be studying at •h ave a household income of £30,000 or less •a re not eligible for financial support for travel from your Local Authority.* Contact the Student Services help desk on 01234 291276 or at enquiries@bedford.ac.uk

* Please note these are subject to review and can change, visit our website to get the latest information at www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/travelbursary Aged 19 or over with a household income of £28,000 or less? If you’re not eligible for other transport support and have applied for an eligible study programme, you will also qualify. Visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/travelbursary for more information.

These figures are subject to review and can change, visit our website www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/travelbursary to get the latest information.

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Bus routes to our Shuttleworth Campus: Huntingdon

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Northampton

St Neots

Sharnbrook

Cambridge

Wyboston

Bedford

Olney

Newport Pagnell

Kempston

Bletchley

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Milton Keynes

Woburn Toddington

Silsoe

Flitwick

Leighton Buzzard

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Hitchin

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Letchworth Garden City

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Stevenage

Luton

1 1 Huntingdon

1 Great Barford

1 Leighton Buzzard

1 Luton (Farley Hill)

2 Brampton

2 Bedford (Goldington Green)

2 Eaton Bray

2 Luton (Station Road)

3 Buckden

3 Bedford (Goldington Road)

3 Totternhoe

3 Luton (Stockingstone Road)

4 Little Paxton

4 Bedford (The Crescent)

4 Dunstable

4 Luton (Barton Road)

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5 Bedford (London Road)

5 Houghton Regis

5 Streatley

6 Eaton Socon

6 Shortstown

6 Silsoe

6 Barton

7 Sandy

7 Cotton End

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1 Stotfold (Astwick Road)

2 Harlington

2 Stotfold (Hitchin Road)

1 Stevenage (Bus Station)

9 Henlow Camp 10 Clifton (Shefford Road) 11 Clifton (Church Street)

3 Westoning

3 Arlesey

2 Stevenage (Coreys Mill)

4 Flitwick

4 Henlow

3 Hitchin (Fishponds Road)

5 Flitwick/Ampthill

5 Langford

4 Hitchin (Cambridge Road)

1 Newport Pagnell

6 Ampthill

6 Wrestlingworth

5 Letchworth (A505 Bus Stop)

2 Milton Keynes

7 Houghton Conquest

7 Potton

6 Letchworth (Broadway Bus Stop)

3 Bletchley

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8 Biggleswade (Market Square)

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STUDENT LIFE Our students tell us that they love how Shuttleworth College is so different to studying at school... More subjects to choose from varied day with time for independent study A between lessons Freedom to study in the way that works best for you New friends to make and a new area to explore wap the textbooks for real life working S environments enefit from the industry experience of your B tutors and their connections our own Personal Achievement Tutor alongside Y your subject tutors tudent Ambassador Scheme and Student S Voice Group

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing about studying at Shuttleworth College is that everyone has the same interests, which helps you to excel because you can discuss things with like-minded people. The tutors are brilliant and the atmosphere is more down to earth than it was at school.â&#x20AC;? Robert | Animal Management Level 3 Previous School : Harlington Upper School

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Accommodation Our halls of residence offer you a stepping stone to living independently in a safe and secure environment, and are particularly useful if your study programme involves you getting up early or finishing late. Many of our students say the friends that they make in halls are like a second family, so you are sure to make friends for life. Our halls fill up really quickly, so get your application in early if you are considering living on site. Priority is given to early applicants, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!

The Halls of Residence: •S elf-contained campus in the grounds of Shuttleworth College

Shuttleworth College has been judged ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted for our residential accommodation.

“I really enjoy staying in halls. There’s a nice atmosphere and everyone gets on well. I’ve made lots of friends and there is always something to do, from activities in the sports hall and gym, to cooking at Christmas!” Simon | Fisheries Level 3 Previous School : The Gainsborough Academy

• Five residential halls split according to age and gender •S ingle study bedrooms with access to a modern common room complete with kitchen facilities, dining area, comfy chairs, sofas and plasma screen TV • Laundrette and gym nearby •S tudent Services and Warden teams on site at all times including an out-of-hours warden during the evenings and overnight •T hree meals a day, five days a week, from Munch & Mocha, our restaurant and coffee shop In 2018/19 our accommodation cost was £3,960 per year (usually £1,320 paid termly in advance) including full board during the week.* Help with costs for our halls may be available to you through our residential bursary – visit: www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/accommodation

* Subject to change, check online for the latest information.

•w orks with the College to make sure your voice is heard, your views understood and changes are made

The Bedford College Group Students’ Union The Bedford College Group Students’ Union is run by students for students. It: •w orks in partnership with the College, striving for outstanding teaching, learning, services and facilities • i t is run by an elected team of students who work closely with the College Student Services Team

•p uts on events, both educational and social, keeps you up to speed on national issues of concern to all students and supports a number of student chosen charities over the year. All students are also able to purchase the new NUS Extra student discount card, TOTUM, which gives you great discounts with local and national retailers. The card also secures discounted admission at many theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, music events and festivals. For more information drop into the Students’ Union.

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STUDENT DESTINATIONS At Shuttleworth College we are dedicated to getting our students where they want to be in life. We provide a great education in environments that mirror the working world, alongside training to give you the practical skills you need to get ready for the world of work. We make sure our students are fully on track demonstrating to employers that they’ve got what it takes to succeed. Here’s where some of our former students have gone on to...

SOPHIE Study Programme: Floristry Advanced Level 3 Destination: Sophie May Floral (Own Business) “As a result of studying Floristry Advanced Level 3 at Shuttleworth College I decided I wanted to open my own business. I gained a lot more than floristry experience during my time at College, I also learned about the admin side of floristry, such as organising flower orders in a logical, effective and efficient way. I do a variety of different things from gifts and weddings to preserving flowers in resin.”

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JOEL Study Programme: Animal Management Level 3 Destination: BSc in Zoology and MSc in Ecology at University “After dissapointing results in my AS-Levels, I was genuinely worried that I would never make it to university. I’d heard about Shuttleworth from a friend of mine, so I thought it would be worth visiting an Open Day. I was genuinely astounded. The animal collection at Shuttleworth really is something to get excited about; reptiles, ungulates, arachnids, parrots and hosts of other things I hadn’t even heard of. As a results of going to Shuttleworth College I chose to o a BSc in Zoology and then a MSc in Ecology.”

RACHEL Study Programme: Outdoor Adventure Advanced Level 3 Destination: Bare boat/Flotilla skipper in Greece “I chose to come to Shuttleworth College because I enjoy getting involved in outdoor activities and wanted to pursue a career in the outdoors. I also thought it would be an ideal way to travel and see the world. Outdoor Adventure was so much fun. It has opened up so many different career pathways and opportunities that I never would have had before coming to Shuttleworth College.”

RHIANNON Study Programme: Animal Management Level 3 Destination: Veterinary Nurse Training “Before Shuttleworth College I went to Stratton Upper School, mainly because it had a farm. I studied there for four years focusing my studies on the qualifications I would need to become a veterinary nurse. After Stratton I came to Shuttleworth to do the Level 3 Animal Management course. I did the full two years and came out with high grades, which allowed me to get on the veterinary nurse course. Shuttleworth helped me to get on this course thanks to the lecturers who were extremely helpful and the facilities needed to encourage learning. I am now in my second year of study to become a veterinary nurse and am loving every minute of it.”

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YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME Think of your study programme as building up lots of different skills that will help you to stand out in today’s competitive market. Employers and universities are looking for much more than just a qualification these days, which is why we’ve designed our study programmes to include everything you need to be successful. Your study programme will provide you with: • A nationally-recognised qualification •A dditional industry relevant qualifications, depending on the programme you choose • Work experience •P ersonal development skills such as confidence building • Study skills such as revision techniques • Employability skills such as CV writing •E nglish and maths qualifications if required

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Time Management

Work/ Voluntary Experience

Teamwork

Communication Personal Responsibility

Employability Skills Resilience

Flexibility

Study Skills

YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME Work Ethic

Additional Vocational Learning

Personal Development

How to self-manage

Nationallyrecognised Qualification

Selfmotivation

Self-esteem

Personal Presentation

English & maths

English and maths English and maths are essential for work and education and many employers complain that too many young people lack the literacy (English) and numeracy (maths) skills needed for jobs in today’s workplace. If you’re not yet ready for work, but want to continue in education, you’ll also find that entry on to higher level courses requires grades 9–4 or A*–C in GCSE English and maths. In short, they’re very important, but don’t worry, we’ll help you get the grades you need to excel.

Work experience

“I am doing my work experience on a dressage competition yard, Contact Dressage, and next year we will start to get help with our university applications. I would like to study Equine Physiotherapy – either at university or as an apprenticeship – and qualify as a physiotherapist to work on a competition yard.”

Amber | Equine Management Level 3 Previous School: Cottesloe School

Work experience is a key (and fun!) part of your full-time study programme at College. We have strong links with hundreds of employers in every industry area to ensure we find the best placement for you. Every student has a requirement to do a minimum of 20 hours of external work experience per year. Here’s a little peek at where some of our recent students have spent theirs: • Paradise Wildlife Park – Animal Management • Shepreth Wildlife Park – Animal Management • Woburn Estate – Countryside & Wildlife Management • PGL Activity Centre, Isle of Wight – Outdoor Adventure • Keith Harte Bloodstock at Woburn Stud – Equine Management • Dan Skelton’s [racehorse trainer] Racing Yard – Equine Management • Veterinary practices • Arable and livestock farms • Garden centres • Landscaping companies

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FEES AND FUNDING We don’t believe that money worries should ever be a barrier for people coming to our College.

Aged 16–18 and leaving school on 31 August 2020? The study programmes in this prospectus are FREE.

Are you aged 19 or over? All full-time Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever your age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A-Level), courses are still FREE if you’re aged under 19 or 19–23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. If you’re aged over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. To find out the fees of our Level 3 qualifications visit our website www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/coursefees

If you would like to work out the cost implications of a course, please use our Fee Calculator, which you can access through any course page on our website.

You may have to pay for specialist textbooks, uniforms or equipment, as well as trips and visits that boost your understanding of your subject. You can find out if there are any additional costs by viewing the study programme pages in this prospectus or on our website.

A range of financial support packages are available, which include help with essential costs, travel or meals. Contact our Admissions Team on 01234 291000 or admissions@bedford.ac.uk to find out if these could apply to you.

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STUDENT SUPPORT WE’RE HERE TO HELP ACADEMIC SUPPORT Your Personal Achievement Tutor will support you with personal development, progress on your course and career planning. As a full-time student you are entitled to at least three individual tutorials per year, plus regular group tutorials. Within the first six weeks of your course your personal tutor will meet with you for your initial one-to-one tutorial to make sure you are settling in and on the right course.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT We have specialist support staff for those with an identified learning difficulty and/or disability. Contact our team on 01234 291905 or at additionallearningsupport@bedford.ac.uk to find out how they can help.

CAREERS SERVICE Our professionally qualified careers advisers provide impartial, confidential advice and guidance to help you: • decide what you are going to do next • fi nd out more about your options in education, training and work, both at College and beyond • put your plans into practice •g et support with job searches and with your university application (UCAS). If you are looking for information or have a quick query, you can drop in to the Student Services office where an adviser may be able to help you immediately, or you can book an appointment. Our email address is studentservices@bedford.ac.uk

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL We believe that the unique experiences, abilities and backgrounds of each individual at Shuttleworth College add to the overall learning experience.

FINANCIAL ADVICE Speak to our Student Services Finance Team on 01234 291534 or email studentservices@bedford.ac.uk for all money matters relating to College.

SAFEGUARDING AND WELLBEING We’ll keep you safe at all times and we offer a dedicated counselling service if you need someone to talk to.

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QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED We are committed to helping you achieve your dreams and guarantee your progression on to the next level of study with us. This table shows how we can support you to progress all the way from Level 2 up to Level 6. Level

Study Programme

Typical Entry Requirements

Equivalent

Level 6

• Top-up Degree Level 6

• Level 5 qualiﬁcation OR • Related industry experience

BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

Level 5

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

• Level 4 qualiﬁcation OR • Related industry experience

Bachelor Degree (year 2)

Level 4

• Higher National Certiﬁcate (HNC) • Higher Level Apprenticeship

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

Bachelor Degree (year 1)

Level 3

• BTEC Certificate and Diploma • Access to Higher Education • Advanced Level Apprenticeship

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C ideally including English and maths OR • Level 2 qualiﬁcation OR • Related industry experience

A-Levels

Level 2

• BTEC Certificate and Diploma • Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

ONE YEAR PROGRAMME • 3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D ideally including English and maths OR • Level 1 qualification

GCSEs 9–4 or A*–C

TWO YEAR PROGRAMME • 3 GCSEs grades 9–1 or A*–G ideally including English and maths and a keen interest in a relevant subject OR • Other relevant levels of qualiﬁcation or experience will be considered

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LOOKING AT UNIVERSITY AFTER COLLEGE?

We have high expectations of our students with many going on to institutions across the UK, including:

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY ASTON UNIVERSITY

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY CARDIFF UNIVERSITY DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COLLEGE LONDON (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON) MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON UNIVERSITY OF EXETER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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APPRENTICESHIPS As an apprentice, you’ll get all the benefits of studying with Shuttleworth College for an industry-recognised qualification, while working in your chosen industry. We are one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the South East Midlands, which means whatever career path you are interested in, we will have an apprenticeship to suit you.

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a programme of work-based learning. To be enrolled as an apprentice, an organisation must have offered you a contract of employment and agreed to pay your wage and support you throughout your training. Your job role must be relevant to the apprenticeship qualification you wish to undertake.

90%

of apprentices will stay in employment or go on to further training1

How long does it take? Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete, depending on the type and level undertaken.

Apprentices are 15% more employable than other graduates2

How will I spend my time? For most apprenticeship programmes you will need to attend College either for one day per week (day release) or for a few weeks at a time (block release).

The benefits You’ll need enthusiasm and commitment to study and work in a particular industry, but the rewards will be significant: • Get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn • Choose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs •G ain industry-recognised qualifications, Functional Skills and specialist techniques that could see you progress to high-level jobs in your chosen sector

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stay with the same employer after their qualification ends1

“When I left school two years ago I went to work as an apprentice. I started on this course at College about three months after starting work, and I now study here one day a week. I chose to get into tree surgery because it’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. I love being outdoors and have always wanted an outdoor job. There is a lot more to tree surgery than some people think; it’s not just about using a chainsaw, but about the climbing systems and equipment too, plus it’s a growing industry globally. My tutors are great; they’re very supportive and help to motivate me. They’ve all worked in industry and so their professional contacts are good for networking.”

Connor | Trees and Timber Level 2

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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES Shuttleworth College works with over 1,000 employers each year, and, as one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the South East Midlands, we have the experience to help you excel during your apprenticeship. Our wide range of apprenticeships include: •A griculture •A rboriculture •H orticulture For more information talk to our Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01234 291747.

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To apply for an apprenticeship you must no longer be in full-time education and aged 16 or over before the 31st August 2020. Here are your steps to success! I am looking for an apprenticeship 1. W e have hundreds of vacancies each year, visit our website: www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/apprenticeships to find your perfect job. 2. O nce you have found an apprenticeship you are interested in, check you meet the criteria and complete the online application form. If you need help completing the application form, contact our Recruitment Team on 01234 291747 or email apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk 3. I f you meet the entry criteria, the Recruitment team will invite you to an interview to discuss your application and if you are suitable, we will send it to the employer for consideration. 4. I n order to give you the best opportunity to secure an apprenticeship, the Recruitment team will keep in contact with you regarding other available vacancies and will support you with any queries you may have. 5. If successful in the application process, the employer will offer you the apprenticeship.

I have already been offered an apprenticeship 1. I f you have already been offered an apprenticeship, you or your employer will need to contact our Business Development team on 01234 291747. 2. A member of the Business Development team will then contact the company to confirm that they have offered you an apprenticeship. 3. We will visit your employer to discuss your apprenticeship and carry out health and safety checks. 4. Y ou will then be invited in to the College to discuss your apprenticeship and we will enrol you on to your programme.

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WHAT TO DO NEXT Follow our simple steps to apply for your chosen study programme and get your College journey started… You can apply online at any time! Visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk You don’t need to wait until you get your exam results. Don’t forget to provide your correct contact details so we can keep in touch with you about your application.

Come along to one of our open days!

1. SHORTLIST YOUR FAVOURITE STUDY PROGRAMMES AND ATTEND AN OPEN DAY Visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/subjects for the full list of study programmes, or to pre-register for one of our Open Days visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/opendays

Tour our campus, speak to our tutors and meet our students. Pre-register your place online now at www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/opendays • Saturday 9 November 2019, 9.30am-12.30pm • Saturday 25 January 2020, 9.30am-12.30pm • Saturday 14 March 2020, 9.30am-12.30pm • Tuesday 16 June 2020, 5.00pm-8.00pm

4. ATTEND YOUR WELCOME DAY You will get a taste of College life, meet your tutors and make new friends. Our Welcome Day at Shuttleworth College will be on Tuesday 30 June 2020.

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2. APPLY ONLINE Apply for your chosen study programme. If you don’t have access to a computer, call us on 01234 291000.

3. RECEIVE AN OFFER You will be invited in for a group interview to find out more about your course. You will also have the opportunity to meet your tutor. You will leave with an offer of a place.

6. START YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME!

5. ENROLMENT You will be invited to enrol on to your study programme between Friday 21 August 2020 and Friday 4 September 2020. Don’t worry if you don’t get your grades, you can get advice at our Open Day on GCSE results day.

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OUR FULL-TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES One of the best things about coming to college after school is choosing the subject you are going to study. The following pages are full of all the great subject areas and specific study programmes we offer here at Shuttleworth College. Each section will tell you a bit about: that sector, the different career paths available, how you can progress through the different levels, individual course details â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with everything you need to know from the entry requirements to units of study â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and of course, real life stories from current students!

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Access to Higher Education (HE) courses are a fast-track route to undergraduate study if you have been out of education for some time, or do not have the entry requirements for university. Our Access courses build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to progress on to study in the subject area you’re interested in. These courses are recognised by universities across the UK and allow entry on to higher education courses in your chosen specialist area. You will have an introduction to your chosen subject, develop your study skills and increase your confidence and ability with this level of study. The course takes one year and, on completion, you will gain an Access to Higher Education Diploma. All pathways include compulsory English and maths, as well as research skills units.

COURSE INSIGHTS Animal Management Days in College: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Cost: £5,197 Units include: • Animal Behaviour • Animal Health & Welfare • Animal Management • Animal Nutrition • Animal Science • Conservation • Inheritance, Evolution & Ecology • Principles of Biology You could progress on to our Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSC) or study a range of degrees such as Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary or Zoology at university.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AT BEDFORD COLLEGE DID YOU KNOW? Last year 94% of our Access students went on to study degree-level courses at colleges and universities such as The University of York, University of Brighton and University of Greenwich.

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“Before starting this Access course at Shuttleworth College I had been out of education for ten years. I worked in retail after leaving school and more recently had a cleaning job. Whilst this offered plenty of flexibility while my daughter was young, I wasn’t happy and deep down knew I wanted to get back into education. I love animals and have always had a dream of opening a cat sanctuary. I looked into Animal Care courses after a colleague recommended Shuttleworth College to me. When I spoke to staff they suggested I’d be a good candidate for the Access course, so here I am! I took out the Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course and the College has been fantastic helping with childcare fees and a travel bursary. My plan is to go on to an Animal Science degree here next year, which I would never have believed when I started looking at courses. I’m not very academic so the Access course has been a challenge, particularly the assignments and essays. However, the tutors have been fantastic at keeping us on the right track – and they really bring the love of animals alive! I’ve come to realise that I am more than capable; I’ve just got to keep that self-confidence going inside. Shuttleworth College is such an inspirational place and the Animal Unit is fantastic. We get to work with so many different species and you can’t help but take pride in caring for them.”

Jenna | Access to Animal Management Previous School : Highfield School

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ANIMAL SCIENCES Find what you love with our Animal Science programmes at Shuttleworth College. They will enable you to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a successful career working with animals. The brand new Zoological Education Centre provides high quality learning opportunities in a practical environment. We are proud of our resources, which are divided into specialist zones housing both domestic animals and specialist zoo species from around the globe. This unique collection of animals provides an interesting and varied learning experience. Our animals are housed in a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) approved facility where experienced staff provide care to the highest modern welfare standards, enabling you to observe and develop current industry relevant skills. A work experience placement carried out as part of your study programme enables you to transfer these skills into the workplace.

OUR COURSES AND YOUR FUTURE PROGRESSION Higher Education within The Bedford College Group For more information view our undergraduate prospectus or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/undergraduate Animal Science BSc Hons (top-up from FdSc)* Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)*

Level 3 Advanced Animal Management

Level 2 Intermediate Animal Care

*V alidated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

Course Highlights Depending on your programme, you will have the opportunity to go on local and overseas field trips. Second year Advanced Level students have the opportunity to explore further afield with an educationally enhancing week long study tour. Most recently our students travelled to Holland, with visits to the internationally renowned Royal Burgersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zoo, Bergen Safari Park and Ouwehands Dierenpark.

Student Destinations In 2018 our Animal Sciences students progressed on to universities such as, Nottingham Trent University, Royal Veterinary College (University of London) and University of East Anglia or went into emplyment with companies such as Vets4Pets and Centre Parks. Source: Bedford College Student Destination Data 2018

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“I always had pets growing up, but the science side of animal management interests me as much as actually handling and looking after the animals. My dream is to run my own safari park, so after College I want to work towards a degree in Animal Science and then find employment in a zoo where I can gain more experience. I really enjoy the theory work we do at College, particularly the Biology unit. I like being able to understand how different species function internally, and I also enjoy the theory behind the practical work we do; learning how to care for animals, their feeding requirements etc. We have a practical session in the Animal Unit once a week and there are so many different species, many of which I had never seen in real life before starting at Shuttleworth College, such as the alligators and the different species in the exotic room. It’s very exciting to think that this time next year we will be studying in the brand new Zoological Education Centre here at Shuttleworth.”

Victoria | Animal Management Level 3 Previous School: Oak Bank School

FIND A JOB YOU LOVE BIOLOGIST ANIMAL

TECHNICIAN ANIMAL KEEPER WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST RESEARCH SCIENTIST ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST ANIMAL WELFARE WORKER NATURE CONSERVATION OFFICER LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST

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Animal Care Intermediate (Level 2)

Animal Management Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 year

Duration: 2 years

•3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D including English and maths OR

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR

•L and-based Studies BTEC Level 1 Diploma with Functional Skills

• Animal Care Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills

What will I study?

Duration: 2 years •3 GCSEs grades 9–1 or A*–G including English and maths and a keen interest in animal care Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered.

What will I study? Areas of study on this programme are varied and will allow you to develop the practical skills required to work in the animal care industry, alongside knowledge of animal welfare, animal biology and animal health. The centre has a large animal collection and provides an ideal setting for you to gain valuable, industry-relevant experience.

What qualifications will I gain? • Vocational Studies BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma • Animal Care BTEC Level 2 Diploma

Are there any additional costs? • You will be required to pay £30 for protective clothing •Y ou will also need to pay £50 to attend educational trips that complement your course

What could I do next? You can progress to further full-time study in animal care, such as our Animal Management Advanced Level 3 programme (see next entry).

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What qualifications will I gain? • Animal Management BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma • English and maths qualifications if required

UCAS points available: Up to 168

Are there any additional costs? • You will be required to pay £30 for protective clothing •Y ou will also need to pay £50 to attend educational trips that complement your course, as well as an optional £500 for a study tour

• English and maths qualifications if required

The Extended Diploma is a two year full-time study programme that includes both animal management and science. You will study 15 units, three of which are externally assessed. The programme enables you to gain knowledge and understanding in the areas of animal management and science, alongside development of practical and technical skills.

What could I do next? You can progress on to our Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) (see our Undergraduate prospectus for more information or visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/undergraduate), or into employment within the animal care industry.

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EQUINE MANAGEMENT Find what you love with our Equine Care and Management study programmes at Shuttleworth College, which enable you to develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a successful career working with horses. Our fantastic equine facilities at Mount Pleasant, part of Shuttleworth College campus, are equipped with covered stabling, two indoor arenas, classrooms and a student rest room. You can take advantage of tuition in riding, as well as all aspects of equine care and management. Alongside practical skills, you will develop your knowledge in areas such as equine health and welfare, equine feeding and nutrition, and the anatomy and physiology of horses. Guest speakers often visit Mount Pleasant to give lectures and demonstrations, which complement the clinics and events held at the College. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills through work experience in settings such as competition yards, veterinary centres and riding schools.

Course Highlights There may also be the chance to compete in inter-college competitions across the country. Out of class, you will have the opportunity to go on numerous visits to places of interest, including studs, veterinary centres and competitive events.

Level 3 Advanced Equine Management

Level 2 Intermediate Equine Care *V alidated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

Student Destinations In 2018 our Animal Sciences (including Equine Management) students progressed on to universities such as, Nottingham Trent University, Royal Veterinary College (University of London) and University of East Anglia or went into emplyment with companies such as Vets4Pets and Centre Parks. Source: Bedford College Student Destination Data 2018

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“I’ve ridden since I was three years old and have my own horse at home who I compete with at British Dressage (BD) Elementary Level. Once I’d finished my GCSEs, it was important for me to do something I would enjoy, and this study programme looked like it would open up plenty of opportunities in the industry.”

Amy | Equine Management Level 3 Previous School: Harlington Upper School

FIND A JOB YOU LOVE

VETERINARY NURSE HORSE RIDER YARD OWNER WELFARE CENTRE GROOM COMPETITION

RIDING CENTRE MANAGER RETAIL AND EVENT MANAGER LIVERY

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Equine Care Intermediate (Level 2)

Equine Management Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 year

Duration: 2 years

•3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D including English and maths OR • Equivalent Level 1 Diploma with Functional Skills Other relevant levels of qualifications or experience will be considered. If you want to take the riding option of this programme you will be required to participate in a riding assessment. Please note that the riding centre has a 13 stone weight limit.

What will I study? This study programme will develop your skills in all areas of equine care, including handling, grooming, feeding and fitting and using tack and equipment. There is an emphasis on equine health, welfare and behaviour, along with gaining an understanding of equine anatomy and physiology. There are both riding and non-riding options available. The equine centre has a wide range of horses for you to ride and care for, and our qualified and experienced teaching staff will help you develop your skills and knowledge.

What qualifications will I gain?

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR •H orse Care BTEC Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills If you want to take the riding option of this programme you will be required to participate in a riding assessment. Please note that the riding centre has a 13 stone weight limit.

What will I study? You will gain an in-depth understanding of the equine industry, focusing on; practical horse management, science and business including event management. Practical aspects will include stable management skills, fitting tack and equipment and preparing horses for presentation. Science will include biological systems, health, fitness and nutrition. There are both riding and non-riding options available.

What qualifications will I gain? •E quine Management City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma

• Equine Care City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate

• English and maths qualifications if required

UCAS points available:

Are there any additional costs?

Up to 168

•Y ou may have to pay up to £200 for protective clothing unless you already have them. This will include boots, hat, body protector and gloves etc.

Are there any additional costs?

What could I do next? You can progress on to our Equine Management Advanced Level 3 study programme (see next entry).

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“At home I train young horses and have competed in British Dressage (BD). I have a four-year-old mare who is really well bred, so I’m hoping to compete in BD with her too. I love riding the different horses at College. They all have such different temperaments to get to grips with. We also get to work towards our British Horse Society (BHS) Progressive Riding Tests as part of the course. The practical work out of the saddle, for me, is about polishing up on things I already know and making sure I learn the correct way of doing things. The theory work is also interesting, from biology and anatomy to feeding. I love learning about the muscles of a horse and have always been interested in the work my equine physiotherapist does on my own horse.”

Amber | Equine Management Level 3 Previous School: Cottesloe School

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FLORISTRY As a Floristry student at our Shuttleworth College campus, you will have everything you need to create beautiful floral designs including our specialist floristry workshops and preparation room. Our Floristry tutors pride themselves on keeping up-to-date with new trends, including the use of European and contemporary designs.

OUR COURSES AND YOUR FUTURE PROGRESSION Level 3 Advanced Floristry

Level 2 Intermediate

Past students have gone on to various successes, including a gold medal and title of Chelsea Young Florist of the Year. They have also set up their own thriving businesses, become florists in London and worked with big event organisers.

Floristry

Course Highlights Our students have visited Covent Garden and Holland to view the flower auctions and taken part in master classes and workshops. You will have the opportunity to enter competitions and have regular talks from industry specialists, employers, guest speakers and the option to attend additional workshops with local floristry businesses.

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“I love working on advanced techniques, such as leaf manipulation, as well as unusual designs. I work at a florist in Bedford where we share ideas; I show her the different techniques and skills I learn in College, and she shows me new techniques, so it’s nice to combine the two.”

Rhiannon | Floristry Level 3 Previous School: Shuttleworth College Horticulture

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Floristry Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 year

•3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D including English and maths OR

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR

• Equivalent Level 1 qualification

• Floristry Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills

What will I study? Floristry is a diverse sector that includes private and corporate floristry, sales and marketing, buying for flower companies, creative demonstrations and event work. This study programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of this diverse and challenging industry. You will study a range of topics, including art and design for florists, hand-tied and floral designs, wedding and funeral designs, and much more.

What will I study? You will gain all the advanced skills and vocational knowledge needed for employment in the floristry sector. This course will give you an in-depth knowledge of running a floristry business, in addition to the advanced skills needed to create beautiful and modern floral designs.

What qualifications will I gain? • Floristry NPTC Level 3 Diploma

What qualifications will I gain?

• English and maths qualifications if required

• Floristry NPTC Level 2 Technical Certificate

UCAS points available:

• English and maths qualifications if required

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Are there any additional costs?

•Y ou will be required to pay £950 for flower costs over the year

•T here will also be non-compulsory trips at approximately £300

What could I do next? You can progress to Floristry Advanced Level 3 (see next entry). Alternatively, you could gain employment in the floristry industry.

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What could I do next? You can progress on to higher level courses at university, an apprenticeship or find work in the floristry industry.

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LAND & THE ENVIRONMENT We are very privileged that our Shuttleworth College campus is situated in a large conservation area containing a walled garden, a mechanisation centre, parkland, woodlands, a working farm, lakes and a fisheries centre. Our students spend a lot of time out and about, seeing how things work in the industry, meeting employers and taking part in shows and events.

OUR COURSES AND YOUR FUTURE PROGRESSION Higher Education within the Bedford College Group For more information view our undergraduate prospectus or visit www.bedford.ac.uk/undergraduate Agriculture BSc (Hons) (top-up from FdSc)*

Course Highlights In 2018 our Horticulture students won a silver medal for their garden design at the Ascot Spring Garden Show at Royal Ascot. Horticulture students have visited a range of sites including guided tours of Kew Gardens, RHS Wisley, Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, The Cornish Gardens including The Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project. Our Agriculture students work closely with local employers and industry specialists. They have been to the Paris Agriculture show, competed with our livestock at national events, attended crop walks and taken part in specialist workshops and extended industry placements. Countryside students take part in residential trips including visits to conservation sites in Northumberland and the New Forest.

Agriculture Foundation Degree (FdSc)*

Level 3 Advanced Agriculture Countryside Fisheries Horticulture

Level 2 Intermediate Countryside and Environment Agriculture * Validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

In addition, our close links in Europe have presented opportunities for our Fisheries students to attend advanced aquaculture programmes at Zone College in Holland, sea fishing and trips to tuna fisheries in Malta.

Student Destinations In 2018 our Land and Environment students progressed on to universities such as, Durham University, Harper Adams University and Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester.

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“I got into fishing through my dad when I was younger, and have done it ever since. I mostly fish for carp, pike and perch. I chose to come to Shuttleworth College because of the tutors, who are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the facilities, which are really good and being developed further. I am really enjoying the Fish Farming and Habitat Management units on the course, but I also enjoy the theory work on biology and the chemicals we use. It’s a very hands-on course and, because I live on site in halls, I can come and help out whenever I want. One night, for instance, we had some eggs hatch, which I helped with. We’ve been on two big trips. In the first year we went to Holland to study carp fish farming and this year we went to Malta to see how tuna are farmed. Back at home we often go off site for practical lessons, such as netting, and have been on various day trips, such as to the Environment Agency’s fish farm near Calverton. We also have to do a work experience placement, which I did at Cuttlebrook Koi Farm in Thame. When I finish College I want to go to university to study Fisheries Management & Aquaculture.”

Simon | Fisheries Level 3 Previous School: The Gainsborough Academy

FIND A JOB YOU LOVE AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN FARM MANAGER GARDENER WOODLAND MANAGER TREE

SURGEON RESEARCHER ARBORIST FORESTRY WORKER LIVESTOCK MANAGER RANGER PLANT SPECIALIST CROP TECHNICIAN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER ESTATE MANAGER GAME KEEPER

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Countryside & Environment Intermediate (Level 2)

Agriculture Intermediate (Level 2)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 year

•3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D including English and maths OR

•B TEC Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Skills with Functional Skills

Duration 2 Years

•3 GCSEs grades 9–1 or A*–G including English and maths and a keen interest in Land-Based studies.

What will I study?

This study programme will cover the foundation knowledge and skills needed for you to progress on to a Level 3 qualification, including estate maintenance, machinery maintenance, conservation, animal and plant husbandry, game management and preparation for work.

This study programme will cover the foundation knowledge and skills needed for you to progress on to a Level 3 qualification, including estate maintenance, machinery use, livestock husbandry, crop production, business management and work experience.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Land-based Studies BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma

• Countryside & Environment BTEC Level 2 Diploma

• Agriculture BTEC Level 2 Diploma

• English and maths qualifications if required

Are there any additional costs?

• You will be required to pay up to £60 for materials

•T here will also be non-compulsory trips of approximately £200

•T here will also be non-compulsory trips of approximately £500

What could I do next?

You can progress onto a Level 3 study programme (see next entries), an apprenticeship (see page 22), or find employment in the industry.

You can progress on to the Agriculture Level 3 study programme, or employment in the farming industry as a farm hand or related role.

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Agriculture Advanced (Level 3)

Countryside Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 2 years

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR

• Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills

What will I study?

This study programme consists of a range of units, some of which are externally assessed. Areas of study include plant and soil science, farm livestock husbandry, crop production, machinery operations and estate skills. The programme enables you to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a range of agricultural work including arable and livestock production, machinery operations, business management and agricultural science.

This study programme includes a broad range of units to enable you to develop the knowledge and technical skills required to work this area. The sector is diverse and includes habitat conservation, estate management, conservation and environmental assessment and game management. Areas of study include countryside and estates skills, managing habitats, wildlife ecology, countryside recreation and plant and soil science.

What qualifications will I gain?

• Agriculture BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

•C ountryside Management BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

• English and maths qualifications if required Additional qualifications (at an additional cost) include: • NPTC Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides Award • NPTC Forklift Assessment • Application of Veterinary Medicine Certificate

• English and maths qualifications if required

UCAS points available:

Up to 168 for the Extended Diploma

Are there any additional costs?

• You will be required to pay up to £60 for materials

•T here will also be non-compulsory trips of approximately £500

What could I do next?

You can progress on to our Agriculture Foundation Degree (FdSc), then top-up to a degree with the University of Bedfordshire (see our Undergraduate prospectus or visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/undergraduate). You could also go on to an advanced or higher apprenticeship or move into employment in the agriculture sector.

You can progress on to a degree or our Agriculture Foundation Degree (FdSc) and then top-up to a degree with the University of Bedfordshire. You could also go on to an advanced or higher apprenticeship or move into employment in the sector.

Additional qualifications (at an additional cost) include: • NPTC Level 2 Safe Use of Chainsaws Award • NPTC Level 2 Safe Use of Bushcutters and Trimmers

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Fisheries Advanced (Level 3)

Horticulture Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 2 years

•4 GCSEs grades 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR

• Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills

What will I study?

This study programme includes units designed to prepare you for the diverse fisheries sector. You will study a range of units including aquaculture, fish biology, fIsh management, aquatic ecology, cyprinid fish farming and conservation, and science.

This study programme focuses on the horticulture and arboriculture industries. Areas of study include plant and soil science, plant management, plant propagation and estate skills. Horticulture is a diverse sector and includes nursery work, garden maintenance, landscaping, garden design, plant production, sports turf and groundsmanship and plant research and education.

What qualifications will I gain?

•F ish Management City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma

• Horticulture BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

• English and maths qualifications if required

• English and maths qualifications if required Additional qualifications (at an additional cost) include:

UCAS points available:

• NPTC Level 2 Award Chainsaw & Related Operations

Up to 168 for the Extended Diploma

• NPTC Level 2 Award Safe Use of Pesticides

Are there any additional costs? •T here will be a range of study tours, some of which will be free, and payment plans are available for those that have a cost. (Advanced notice of trips is given) •Y ou will be required to purchase equipment such as waders, gloves, steel toe caps and overalls in order to take part in practical sessions

What could I do next? You can progress on to higher education in a wide range of land-based industries with the UCAS points you earn, from fisheries to aquaculture. (see our Undergraduate prospectus or visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/undergraduate) Alternatively you can gain employment in the fisheries and land-based industry.

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UCAS points available: Up to 168 for the Extended Diploma

Are there any additional costs? •T here will be a range of study tours, some of which will be free, and payment plans are available for those that have a cost. (Advanced notice of trips is given). •Y ou will be required to purchase equipment such as steel toe caps and overalls in order to take part in practical sessions

What could I do next? You can progress on to a degree, or the Agriculture Foundation Degree (FdSc) and then degree top-up with the University of Bedfordshire (see our Undergraduate prospectus or visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/undergraduate), move into an apprenticeship or employment.

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“My dad is a gamekeeper and so being out in the countryside is a natural lifestyle for me. I’ve grown up doing all sorts of countryside pursuits and now enjoy shooting, plus some dog agility! Shuttleworth was recommended to me by a friend who said the Agriculture courses were very good, so I chose to come down here and stay in Halls. I love how hands-on we get to be on the course; we are trusted to be with the cattle and get involved with the lambing, so the environment feels very mature. As I live on site I am able to pop up to the farm and see where I can help at any time. As we cover machinery, maintenance and livestock on the course, it really prepares you for working in the industry, plus we gain lots of industry contacts through the cattle showing and lambing, even with the local butchers. Livestock is my favourite part of the course, although I am going to work on an arable farm over the summer, just to cover all options! I’ve already completed work experience on a pig farm, game farm, turkey farm and fruit farm! After College I would like to go to Harper Adams University, or first travel to New Zealand to work out there for a year on a dairy farm or in lambing. I’d eventually like to get into a career in genetics, but would love to have my own small holding as well.”

Jasmine | Agriculture Level 3 Previous School: Farlingaye High School

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Our Shuttleworth College campus has beautiful, spacious outdoor surroundings, perfect for developing skills in outdoor adventurous activities. The study programmes also use external venues such as Grafham Water Sailing Club, Big Rock Climbing Centre and the local footpaths and waterways. You will be involved in a rotation of practical activities on a weekly basis. These will focus on sailing, kayaking, canoeing and climbing. Alongside this you will study a wide range of theoretical and practical units associated with the principles and practices of outdoor adventure, skills development, coaching and leadership. You will have the opportunity to attend residential trips to centres such as Outward Bound in the Lake District and the United Kingdom Sailing Academy on the Isle of Wight. You will also be required to plan and undertake expeditions; in the past these have included canoeing in Snowdonia and mountaineering in the Lake District. The programmes will help you to develop the skills needed within the industry, as well as offering a range of qualifications that will help you progress your career by gaining employment or moving on to higher education. National governing body qualification opportunities include British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor, RYA Dinghy Instructor and Climbing Wall Award.

Course Highlights You will benefit from the strong industry links the College has with a wide range of outdoor activity providers, which enable us to offer you a diverse selection of work placements both in the UK and across Europe. Past students have also been involved in competing nationally and worldwide for GB squads in canoe slalom and downhill mountain biking, and achieving scholarships as ski instructors.

Level 3 Advanced Sport (Outdoor Adventure) Outdoor Adventure (Active Leisure & Watersports)

Student Destinations In 2018 our Sport and Public Services students (including Outdoor Adventure students) progressed on to universities such as Bournemouth University, Coventry University and University of Derby or went into employment with companies such as Centre Parks, The Royal Navy and SLL Leisure Centre.

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Source: Bedford College Student Destination Data 2018

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“All of the outdoor activities were new to me when I started College. The outdoor industry is so big and will allow me to travel and make a career for myself. I want to progress on to higher education here at College and get as many qualifications as I can, to be the best I can. I’d love to get into tutoring or teaching once I graduate, because my College experience has been so beneficial to me and my tutors have been amazing; I wouldn’t have got the grades I have without their help. The theory work and writing about the industry is my stronger side. We cover everything from health and safety, rules and regulations – such as kit changes – and the history of the various practical activities.”

Willow | Outdoor Education Level 3 Previous School: Stratton Upper School

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Outdoor Adventure Intermediate (Level 2)

Outdoor Adventure Advanced (Level 3)

Location: Shuttleworth College

Duration and Entry Requirements

Duration: 1 year

Duration: 2 years

•3 GCSEs grades 9–3 or A*–D including English and maths OR

• 4 GCSEs 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR

•L evel 1 BTEC Diploma in Sport (Merit grade) with Functional Skills You will also need a keen interest in outdoor related pursuits.

•O utdoor Adventure or Sport Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills You will also need a keen interest in outdoor related pursuits.

What will I study?

What will I study? This study programme combines both theory and practical sessions to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of a range of outdoor education occupations. It is designed to give students detailed knowledge and practical outdoor industry skills.

What qualifications will I gain? • Sport (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC Level 2 Certificate • National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications

The Extended Diploma includes academic content focusing on the outdoor, sport and leisure sectors. You will study 19 units over the two years to gain knowledge and understanding in the areas of the outdoor sector, alongside development of practical and technical skills to become an outdoor instructor. As part of the course you will undertake units including fitness, coaching, leadership, outdoor adventurous activities and expedition skills.

What qualifications will I gain?

• English and maths qualifications if required

•S port (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Are there any additional costs?

• National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications

•C ollege clothing such as wetsuits, costing approximately £200

• English and maths qualifications if required

• Emergency First Aid at Work

• Trips throughout the year £400 • NGB qualifications approximately £200 (optional)

What could I do next? You can progress on to study our Outdoor Adventure Level 3 study programmes (see next entries). Alternatively, you can enter employment at a trainee level in a range of outdoor adventure occupations, including becoming an outdoor instructor.

UCAS points available: Up to 168

Are there any additional costs? •C ollege clothing such as wetsuits, costing approximately £200 • Trips throughout the year £400 • NGB qualifications approximately £200 (optional)

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Outdoor Adventure (Active Leisure & Watersports) Advanced (Level 3) Location: Shuttleworth College Duration and Entry Requirements Duration: 2 years • 4 GCSEs 9–4 or A*–C including English and maths OR • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Sport with Functional Skills You will also need a keen interest in outdoor related pursuits.

What will I study? This study programme offers a fantastic combination of theoretical and vocational training and is ideal for students looking for a practical course with excellent career prospects. It is designed to give students detailed knowledge and practical skills associated with the principles and practices behind outdoor learning, expeditions and skills development.

What qualifications will I gain? •Y ear 1: Skills & Activities for Sports & Active Leisure (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC Level 3 • Year 2: Sailing & Watersports BTEC Level 3 Diploma • National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications • Emergency First Aid at Work • English and maths qualifications if required

UCAS points available: Up to 112

Are there any additional costs? •C ollege clothing such as wetsuits, costing approximately £200 • Trips throughout the year £400 • NGB qualifications approximately £200 (optional)

What could I do next? You could progress on to our Sport (Outdoor Adventure) HNC/HND (see our Undergraduate prospectus or visit www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/undergraduate) or into employment in a range of outdoor related occupations.

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AT BEDFORD, CORBY, KETTERING AND SHUTTLEWORTH Honours top-up Our close partnerships with regional universities give you the option to top-up to a full honours degree in many subjects.

Stay local Save thousands of pounds by studying locally and living at home.

Flexible study options A variety of flexible study options from as little as six hours per week to fit around your work and other life commitments.

Strong links with employers We work with over 1,500 organisations across the region to ensure you are more employable.

Careers Providing you with professional careers advice and the latest job opportunities.

Competitive tuition fees Take advantage of our lower course fees and save thousands on your degree.

More support Smaller class sizes and more one-to-one support.

Industry experts Many of our tutors are industry professionals, with first-hand experience and contacts.

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What’s on offer? • Degrees (BSc/BA) • Foundation Degrees (FdA/FdSc) • Higher National Certificates & Diplomas (HNC & HND) • Teaching Qualifications • Access to Higher Education Courses

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FIND WHAT YOU LOVE Looking for even more choice? Check out the range of study programmes on offer at Bedford College • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Access to Higher Education Art & Design Business Care & Childcare Computing Construction Electrical Installation Engineering English & maths English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Foundation Learning Hair & Beauty Motor Vehicle Performing Arts, Media & Music Plumbing & Gas Sport & Fitness Travel & Tourism Uniformed Public Services

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STUDY PROGRAMME INDEX ANIMAL SCIENCE

30-35

Access to Higher Education

30-31

Animal Care Intermediate (Level 2)

Animal Management Advanced (Level 3)

EQUINE MANAGEMENT

36-39

Equine Care Intermediate (Level 2)

Equine Management Advanced (Level 3)

FLORISTRY

40-43

Floristry Intermediate (Level 2)

Floristry Advanced (Level 3)

LAND & THE ENVIRONMENT

44-49

Countryside and Environment Intermediate (Level 2)

Agriculture Intermediate (Level 2)

Agriculture Advanced (Level 3)

Countryside Advanced (Level 3)

Fisheries Advanced (Level 3)

Horticulture Advanced (Level 3)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

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Outdoor Adventure Intermediate (Level 2)

Sport (Outdoor Adventure) Advanced (Level 3)

Outdoor Adventure (Active Leisure & Watersports) Advanced (Level 3)

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