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* We’re so confident our teaching and support will help you pass your course that if you meet all the entry requirementsfor your course, attend at least 90% of your lessons (or 95% for courses less than 23 weeks long), complete all of yourcoursework 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 EducationLearning’, January 2013.

Take life or workin a new direction…Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to moveon at work, or start training for a whole new career – howeveryou’re looking to spend your spare time, turn it into time wellspent 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*

Don’t let

money be a worry

From brand new low-int

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Part-time worksThe 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.

To find out more and to apply visit www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime2


Contents

Our open days are a g

reat way to find out m

ore about

part-time study at Bed

ford College – you can

chat to

tutors about the cours

es that interest you an

d have a

look around too.

Our next part-time op

en day is happening a

t our Bedford College

Cauldwell Street Cam

pus on…

Tuesday 10 Septem

ber 2013 – 5.00pm

-8.00pm

Avoid the queues and

pre-register now at

www.bedford.ac.uk

/opendays

Open days 2013

Open all year

Can’t make the date? We also have general

open days running throughout the year –

just visit www.bedford.ac.uk/opendays to

find further dates and book your place.

Autumn TermMonday 23 September 2013 – Friday 20 December 2013Half-term holiday:Monday 28 October 2013 – Friday 1 November 2013Spring TermMonday 6 January 2014 – Friday 4 April 2014Half-term holiday:Monday 17 February 2014 – Friday 21 February 2014Summer TermTuesday 22 April 2014 – Friday 20 June 2014Half-term holiday: Monday 26 May 2014 – Friday 30 May 2014

Term and holidaydates 2013/14

Course fees and financial help 4Guide to qualifications 7Locations and facilities 8Student support 9How to enrol 10How to use this guide 10

CoursesAgriculture 11

Animal Sciences 12

Arboriculture 12

Art & Design 13

British Sign Language 15

Business, Management & Personal Development 15

Care & Childcare 18

Computing & IT 19

Construction & Building Services 21

Counselling 24

Countryside Management 25

Electrical Installation 25

Engineering 26

English & Maths 27

English for Speakers of Other Languages 27

Equality & Diversity 28

First Aid 28

Fish Management 28

Floristry 28

Foreign Languages 29

GCSEs 29

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies 29

Health & Safety 30

Horse Management 30

Horticulture & Gardening 30

Hospitality & Catering 31

Logistics & Warehousing 32

Motor Vehicle 32

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media 33

Psychology & Crime 34

Retirement Planning 35

Returning to Education 35

Sport & Fitness 35

Teacher Education & Training 36

Travel & Tourism 38

The Learning Centres 39

Apprenticeships 40

Employer Training Services 40

Training for Job Hunters 41

The Mansion House 41

Trinity Arts & Leisure 41

Higher Education 42

Full-Time Courses 42

Index 43

3Contact us via www.bedford.ac.uk/contact or call 01234 291000


Are any discounts available formy course?If you meet one of the following rules you won’thave to pay any tuition fees for your chosencourse – in other words, your course could be free(other costs may apply, see left).

To qualify you must be…

• Looking to study GCSE English or Maths anddon’t already have an A*-C grade in one ofthese subjects, OR

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

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

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

• Unemployed, receiving one of the benefitslisted below and the symbol is displayednext to the course title.

Need more help?Use our easy-to-follow guide on page 6 orvisit www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime andlaunch our new fee calculator to find outwhat you’ll pay.

Adult Support FundIf you’re aged 19 or over and facing particularhardship or financial difficulty that may preventyou from pursuing your course, we may be able tooffer you financial help through our Adult SupportFund. Support may include:

• Course fees

• Additional course costs e.g. books, equipment etc.

• Travel costs

• Childcare costs.

To find out more visit www.bedford.ac.uk/finance orcall our Student Services team on 01234 291934.Please note: the level of support you receive willdepend on your household income and thecourse you are studying. Conditions apply andearly application is recommended.

Childcare supportIf you’re a parent aged 16-19 thegovernment’s Care to Learn scheme couldpay up to £160 per week towards yourchildcare costs while you’re learning. If you are aged 20 or over you can get help towards childcare costs through ourAdult Support Fund (see details above).

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

Course fees and financial help

How do I find out what thefee for my course is?The fee for your chosen course is listed in thecourse entries (from page 11) and includes the cost of tuition plus the cost of any examand registration fee charged by the examboard (if applicable).

Are there any other costs I may have to pay?Some courses may require you to pay extracosts for things such as course books, trips,and specialist equipment or clothing. To findout if your course has any additional costs,check online at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttimeusing the course code 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 beforethe start of your course (excluding any timespent 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 mycourse – what do I need to do?You’ll need to provide a signed letter orpurchase order from your employer and wewill invoice them accordingly. Call ourEmployer 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 debitcard. And for courses over £100 we offer anaffordable Direct Debit instalments option* tohelp spread the cost of your course. Find outmore at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance*an additional £20 charge applies if you choose to pay by Direct Debit instalments.

Financial help


Benefits that qualify f

or a discount…

•Council Tax Benefit

•Employment and Supp

ort Allowance

(work-based activity gro

up)

•Housing Benefit

• Jobseekers Allowance

•Working Tax Credit (m

ay be subject to income

)

For more information ju

st visit

www.bedford.ac.uk/c

oncessions


24+ Advanced Learning Loan

New for 2013, if you’re aged 24 or over on thestart date of your chosen course, you can nowapply for a loan to cover the tuition fees for someLevel 3 or 4 qualifications. And with nothing topay back until you’ve completed your course andyou’re earning over £21,000 per year, a 24+Advanced Learning Loan is a fantastic new wayto make part-time study more affordable.

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

Higher education loan

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

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

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Don’t let money be a worry


There are lots of easy to access ways to spread the cost of yourcourse – which means a big investment in your future doesn’thave to mean a big hit on your bank balance.

Low-interest loans – study now, pay later

Taking out a loan isn’t the only way to pay for yourcourse – for courses over £100 Bedford College alsooffers an affordable Direct Debit instalments optionto help make part-time study more affordable andspread the cost of tuition fees. Please note: anadditional £20 charge applies if you choose to payby instalments.

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

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

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

To use it, just find your chosen course atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and launch the feecalculator – you’ll work through a short set ofquestions to find out the price you’ll pay for yourchosen course.

Pay by instalments

Check out ouronline fee calculator

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/loans to find out more about the loans available toyou and how to apply.



What feeswill I pay?

* Please note: additional costs such as books, uniform or equipment may bepayable depending on your chosen course. To find out, check online atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

Who will be paying for your course?

Have you been living in the UK, EU orEEA for more than three years before the

start date of your course?

Your employer may qualify for somefunding. Please call our Employer TrainingServices team on 01234 291747 to find

out more.

Me My employer

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

Are you aged 16-18 on 31 August 2013?

Are you in full-time education?

Are you unemployed, looking for work andreceiving one or more of the means-tested

benefits listed on page 4?You will have to pay for your

part-time course. To find out thecost, search your course online atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

and launch our online feecalculator.

You may be able to study your chosencourse for free* if the symbol isdisplayed. Call us on 01234 291000

to find out more.

Are you looking tostudy GCSE English

or Maths?

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.

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.

Your chosen course maybe free* to study if the

symbol is displayed.L2

You will need to pay the fee listed for your chosencourse. Low-interest loans and a Direct Debitinstalments option may be available for yourcourse – check page 5 to find out more.

Your chosen course may be free* to studyif the symbol is displayed.L3

Your course will be free*if you do not already holdan A*-C in these subjects.

Your chosen course is free* to study if the

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Qualification typesWe offer a range of different qualifications through part-time study – find out what they are andthe levels they’re offered at…

AS Levels (Level 3) – these qualifications are traditionally taken after completing GCSEs butare available to anyone interested in studying a subject at a more advanced level. ‘Full’ A-Levelsare made up from two standalone parts: the AS qualification and the A2 qualification.

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

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

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

Foundation Degrees (Level 5) – higher education qualifications that can lead to improvedcareer prospects or automatic progression on to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree at theUniversity of Bedfordshire.

GCSEs (Level 2) – available to anyone who would like to study a subject that interests them orimprove their existing grade.

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Certificates and Diplomas (Levels 1-5) –designed to develop your knowledge and skills in a specific job, covering the vast majority ofbusiness sectors.

Professional Qualifications (Levels 1-5) – designed to provide you with the specialist skillsand 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.

Qualification levelsQualifications are split by different levels that relate tohow advanced the course subject is – to take a course ata particular level, you may need to already have certainqualifications at lower levels…

To find out if there are any additional entry requirementsfor your chosen course, check online using the course codeat www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

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

What are ‘full’ qualifications?

Examples of full Level 2 qualifications include…

five GCSEs at grades A-C

two AS-Levels

one A-Level

a BTEC Diploma at Level 2

a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2

Examples of full Level 3 qualifications include…

four or more AS-Levels

two or more A-Levels

a BTEC Diploma at Level 3

a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3

an Access to Higher Education course

You have…

No formal qualifications, but youmay need to demonstrate acommitment and interest to yourchosen subject

Generally no formal qualificationsbut some courses may require anEntry Level qualification in yourchosen subject

Level 1 qualifications, for example GCSEs at grades D-E, or a BTECDiploma or NVQ at Level 1

Level 2 qualifications, for exampleGCSEs at grades A*-C, or a BTECDiploma or NVQ at Level 2

Level 3 qualifications, for example A-Levels, Access to Higher Educationcourses, or a BTEC Diploma or NVQat Level 3

You can study at…

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Situated right in the heart of Bedford on thebanks of the River Great Ouse, our CauldwellStreet Campus provides some of the most up-to-date facilities around, for work and play –including industry-class construction andengineering training workshops, our modernLearning Resources Centre (LRC), £2.5 millionSprings Sports & Leisure Centre, cutting edgeSouth Bank Arts Centre and mix of restaurantsand cafes – so everything you need to succeedis right on your doorstep.

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon,BedfordDevelop your hair and beauty skills in a real-lifeworking environment at our commercial salon onBedford High Street, with modern hairdressing,beauty treatment and therapy facilities. Find outmore at www.brooksspa.com

Gas & Plumbing TechnologyCentre, KempstonLearn in an environment that mirrors the gas and plumbing industry at our dedicated technicalfacility in Kempston, which features industry-standard equipment and training areas alongsidesome of the most advanced renewabletechnology in the UK.

Vehicle Technology Centre,KempstonFully kitted out with up-to-date vehiclediagnostic equipment and repair bays, ourVehicle Technology Centre is the ultimateenvironment to learn technical vehicle repairskills, with facilities that mirror a working garage.

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

Locations and facilitiesNo matter which direction you choose,great courses deserve great study spaces…

Car parking

There’s ample free parkingat Shuttleworth College andour Technology Centres inKempston. For CauldwellStreet, there is a limitednumber of student parkingspaces charged at £1 per day(£2 per day at weekends)with a student parkingpermit (available from the College).

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

Bedford & KempstonCampus

Cauldwell Street, Bedford

ShuttleworthCollegeOld Warden, near Biggleswade

Our Learning Centres offer a friendly trainingenvironment for some of our short Business,Management & Personal Development courses,with modern IT facilities and easy to access towncentre locations. They also offer a range of ITcourses – turn to page 39 to find out more.

The Learning CentresBedford, Luton, Milton Keynes & Rushden


Academic supportWe know that things such as assignments or examscan seem intimidating, which is why our coursetutors ensure that you feel as comfortable aspossible preparing for and completing anyacademic assessments on your chosen course.

WellbeingYour wellbeing can affect your learning. Shouldyou ever need to talk to someone confidentiallyabout issues in your private or College life wehave a dedicated counselling service where ourtrained staff are here to help.

Careers adviceA part-time course can help you to change yourcareer or enhance your current job prospects –and our expert careers advisers will provide youwith all the information and impartial guidanceyou need to make choices about your trainingand work.

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

Financial adviceMoney matters shouldn’t stop you coming to College, which is why our student financeteam are available to advise you on sources offinancial help including any grants, bursaries orsupport funds that might be available to you.See page 4 for more on financial help.

Additional supportOur additional support team are on hand toensure that your individual learning needs aremet – they can help you with everything fromdeveloping assignment skills and providingspecialist 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.

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

For more information on the help

and support offered by our Student

Services team, or to speak to one

of our advisers, call our help desk

on 01234 291934 or [email protected]

Help and advice you can trustThe Student Services team at Bedford Collegeare proud to have held the Matrix qualitystandard since 2004 – awarded in recognitionof the professionalism and quality of oursupport and guidance.

To find out more and to apply visit www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime 9


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

Online

If your course shows the symbol you can book your placeonline – just find your course using the Course Search atwww.bedford.ac.uk/parttime and click ‘Enrol Online’.

Phone

You can also give us a call on 01234 291000 to speak witha member of our Enquiries & Guidance team. Lines are openat the times listed opposite.

Drop-in

Or feel free to enrol in person at reception at our CauldwellStreet Campus or Shuttleworth College site. Opening timesare listed opposite.

No

Does your course have the symbol next to it?

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 ensurethat your chosen course is the right match for your skills and experience.

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How to enrol

How to use this guide

Found your perfect course? Here’s how to book your place…

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

Enrolment opening hoursBedford College

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

Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm

Shuttleworth College

Monday-Thursday: 8.30am-5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am-4.30pm

Number ofhours, days,weeks or

years.

Day(s) whenthe course

runs.

The total cost of your course,depending on your age andthe amount of government

funding you can access. See pages 4-5 for more

information on discounts andfinancial support available.

Where the course is held. See the‘key to locations’ on each page tofind out what the location codemeans, plus more information

about our locations on page 8.

Includes course name, level, andqualification type. See the ‘key tosymbols’ on each page to findout what the different symbolshere mean.

Date of first class.Some courses havealternative dates

listed.

Start andfinish timeof the class.

You will need this foryour application form

and to search formore information on

our website.

COURSE FEE COURSECOURSE TITLE LENGTH START DATE DAY(S) TIME(S) 16-18 19-23 24+ SITE CODE

Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 33 weeks 28/09/2012 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £310 £620 CSC D127016-18



CoursesKey to locations

BKS Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, BedfordCSC Cauldwell Street Campus, BedfordGPC Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, KempstonLLC Luton Learning Centre, LutonMLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton KeynesPKI Park Inn Hotel, BedfordSC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

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

Key to symbols

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 2qualification. See page 4.Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3qualification. 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.

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

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


AgricultureAgriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate 33 weeks 16/09/13 £1,748 SC B1020

Smallholder Skills: Breeding Livestock 1 day 09/11/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm £68 SC B1092S2(Sheep, Cattle & Pigs)

Smallholder Skills: Handling & Keeping Livestock 1 day 05/10/13 Sat 9.30am-4.00pm £68 SC B1092S1

MachineryAbrasive Wheels Level 2 Certificate (NPTC) 1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £140 SC B569S1

Basic Welding 1 day 09/11/13 Sat 9.00am-4.30pm £110 SC B602S1

1 day 16/11/13 Sat 9.00am-4.30pm £110 SC B602S2

1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £220 SC B1192S1

1 day 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £220 SC B1192S2

Competence in Fork Lift Truck Operations 2 days 24/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £375 SC B1193S1Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Forklift Truck: Novice (Lantra) 2 days 19/09/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £265 SC B537S1

2 days 24/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £265 SC B537S2

Forklift Truck: Advanced (Lantra) 1 day 20/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £195 SC B538S1

1 day 25/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £195 SC B538S2

Mowers: Pedestrian & Ride-on (Lantra) 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £190 SC B546S1

Safe Use of Ride-on Self Propelled Mowers 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £105 SC B1194S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £105 SC B1195S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

1 day 31/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £150 SC B1235S1

2 days 31/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £280 SC B1234S1

Pest Control Pesticide Application PA1: Foundation Level 2 Award 1 day Various – see website £195 SC B554 (NPTC)

1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £195 SC B583S1

1 day 08/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £195 SC B583S2

1 day 10/12/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £195 SC B583S3

Pesticide Application PA6A: Hand Held Applicators 1 day Various – see website £156 SC B555Level 2 Award (NPTC) You can also study the Application to Water unit for an additional cost.

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

You will need to study 3 hours perweek, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm.The days and times wil depend onthe units you choose to study.

Strimmer & Brushcutter Operations: Experienced Level 2 (Lantra)

Pesticide Application PA2: Ground Crop SprayerLevel 2 Award (NPTC)

Competence in Brushcutting OperationsLevel 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Agriculture


Courses Key to locations

BKS Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, BedfordCSC Cauldwell Street Campus, BedfordGPC Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, KempstonLLC Luton Learning Centre, Luton


MLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton KeynesPKI Park Inn Hotel, BedfordSC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston

Confused by course costs? Use our brand new online fee calculator at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime12

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


Animal Care & ManagementAnimal Management Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £874 SC B1223

Higher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

4 years 23/09/13 N/A Yr1 £3,000 SC B869Yr2 £3,000 Yr3 £3,000 Yr4 £3,000 Total £12,000

Animal Welfare (suitable for those aged 16 or over) Animal First Aid 3 hours 26/10/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B822S1

Care & Management of Lizards 3 hours 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-1.00pm £30 SC B1102

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You will need to study 6 hoursper week, Mon-Wed, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and timeswill depend upon the unitsyou choose to study.


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


ArboricultureArboriculture BTEC Level 3 Certificate 17 weeks 27/09/13 £1,748 SC B1112

Arboriculture & Woodland Skills (Intensive) 4 weeks 05/08/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm £3,100 SC B1233This course includes chainsaw use, felling, aerial rescue and operating a chainsaw from a harness with tree recognition and woodland management.

Basic Tree Inspection (Lantra) 1 day 07/11/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £185 SC B550S1

Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers 1 day 23/10/13 Wed 9.00am-4.30pm £210 SC B1196S1Level 2 Certificate (NPTC)

Professional Tree Inspection (Lantra) 3 days 04/11/13 Mon-Wed 9.00am-4.30pm £450 SC B592S1

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

Chainsaw & Related OperationsChainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting 2 days 14/10/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £285 SC B548S1Level 2 Certificate (Lantra)

2 days 02/09/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £385 SC B539S1



3 days 04/09/13 Wed-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £485 SC B540S1



CS33: Specialist Tree Felling Level 2 Award (NPTC) 2 days 19/08/13 Mon & Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £385 SC B596S1

5 days 02/09/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £690 SC B543S1

5 days 28/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £690 SC B543S2

CS39: Operate a Chainsaw from a Rope & Harness 2 days 10/09/13 Tue & Wed 9.00am-4.30pm £385 SC B542S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

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

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

You will need to study 3 hours perweek, Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm.The days and times will depend onthe units you choose to study.

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

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Course requires an interview before you can start. See page XX.You can book on to your course online now. See page XX.Course is eligible for a new 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. See page XX.Course is eligible for a higher education loan. See page XX.

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Chainsaw & Related Operations – continuedCS40: Carry out Pruning Operations Level 2 Award (NPTC) 2 days 29/08/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £365 SC B593S1

CS41: Undertake Sectional Felling Operations 5 days 05/08/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £680 SC B597S1Level 2 Award (NPTC)

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

PruningPower Pole Pruners (NPTC) 1 day 09/08/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £190 SC B565S1

Safe Use of Hedge Trimmers (NPTC) 1 day 15/11/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £190 SC B566S1


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

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


3D DesignHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

2 years 26/09/13 N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC L1320Yr2 £2,480Total £4,960

3D Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC L1323The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits youstudy, this will be discussed during your interview.

A-LevelsArt & Design AS Level 32 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.15pm-9.30pm £724 CSC L1571

Photography AS Level 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.15pm-9.30pm £724 CSC L1572

Drawing & Painting6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L775S1

6 weeks 12/11/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L775S2

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Fashion & TextilesHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.


Fashion & Textiles BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC L1324

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Life Drawing: Introductory Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of drawing from life.They can be studied individually or in sequence.

Painting & Drawing Workshop Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of painting anddrawing. They can be studied individually or in sequence.

Fashion Production Workshop Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of basicgarment production. They can be studied individually or in sequence,the first workshop introduces the basics of pattern cutting.

Textiles Workshop Each 6 week workshop focuses on a different aspect of textile designand production. They can be studied individually or in sequence.

3D Design BTEC HNC The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this willbe discussed during your interview.

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Fine ArtHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.


Fine Art BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC L1322The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

Graphic DesignHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.


Graphic Design BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC L1325The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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Adobe InDesign 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L689S1

Photoshop: Introductory 6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L728S1

3 weeks 16/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L791S1

Interior Design6 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L780S1


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Photography AS Level 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.15pm-9.30pm £724 CSC L1572



Photography BTEC HND (top up from HNC) 32 weeks 26/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC L1497The advertised fee may vary depending on the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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Digital Photography: Introductory 6 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 CSC L730S1


Digital Photography & Imaging for All 3 weeks 09/11/13 Sat 10.00am-3.30pm £70 CSC L691S1

Photography Certificate NCFE Level 1 17 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm £298 CSC L1222This course may be free if you do not already have a Level 1 qualification.

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British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language of deaf people in the UK – learn how to use it with ourLevel 1 evening course on a day to suit you.


British Sign Language British Sign Language Level 1 33 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-8.00pm £694 CSC P1740

33 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-8.00pm £694 CSC P1960

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


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 31 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £474 CSC E1739

32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £474 CSC E1863

Accounting Level 3 Diploma 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £947 £1,894 CSC E1885

32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 1.15pm-9.00pm £947 £1,894 CSC E1886

32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £947 £1,894 CSC E1887

Accounting Level 4 Diploma 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 9.00am-4.30pm N/A £1,894 CSC E1730

32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 1.15pm-9.00pm N/A £1,894 CSC E1729

32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £1,894 CSC E1728

AAT Masterclass 1 day 01/08/13 Thu 9.30am-4.30pm £100 CSC E1790

3 hours 01/08/13 Thu 1.30pm-4.30pm £50 CSC E1791

You can also study individual units for AAT Diploma courses – to find out more call us on 01234 291000 and quote E1190.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping City & Guilds Level 1 Award 15 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm £298 CSC E1895

This Bookkeeping course may also run at other venues. Please call 01234 291000 for further information.

Sage Accounting Software

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 1 Award 8 weeks 29/10/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £298 CSC E1890

Computerised Accounts City & Guilds Level 2 Award 6 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 6.30pm-8.30pm £149 CSC E2036

We also offer Computerised Accounts courses at other venues. Please call 01234 291000 for further information.

AdministrationBusiness Administration City & Guilds Level 2 30 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm £347 CSC E1737Certificate

Business Administration City & Guilds Level 3 30 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.15am-12.30pm £347 £694 CSC E1738 Certificate

Business & Administration NVQ Level 2 Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1930Certificate

Business & Administration NVQ Level 3 Up to 9 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1933 Diploma

Business & Administration NVQ Level 4 Up to 12 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1957Diploma

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Minute Taking 1 day 10/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £99 PKI W013S1 Lunch is provided with this course. 1 day 19/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £99 PKI W013S2

The Effective Administrator 3½ hours 02/10/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W247S1

3½ hours 27/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W247S2

Business Business & Finance Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £1,117 £2,234 CSC E2184


Business BTEC HNC 2 years 23/09/13 Mon & Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC E2020 Yr2 £2,480Total £4,960

You can also study individual units for the HNC course, for example, Business Decision Making, Contracts & Negligence, and Managing Financial Resources. Call 01234 291000 for further information and quote code E1475.

Business SkillsBusiness Skills NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E2030

Business Skills NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 9 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W319

How to Talk So People Listen 1 day 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £99 CSC W208S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Introduction to Social Media 1 day 10/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £185 PKI W276S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Modern Business & Report Writing 1 day 12/09/13 Thu 9.30am-4.30pm £99 PKI W043S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Project Management 1 day 15/10/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £185 PKI W275S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Time Management 1 day 17/09/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £99 PKI W011S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Human Resources Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Qualifications. You will need to join the CIPD and pay for your membership fee directly.

Human Resource Practice Level 3 Certificate 35 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 5.00pm-9.00pm £659 £1,318 CSC E2028

Management & LeadershipManagement NVQ Level 3 Certificate Up to 7 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1932

Management NVQ Level 5 Diploma Up to 8 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1964

Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1929

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One of the best things about the course is the teaching staff – they’re patient,supportive and they make the classes interactive. They also bring expertisefrom industry, so they aren’t just technically able but have the practicalbackground to show how what they’re teaching applies to the real world.

Raymond Whyte

Hear more from Raymond and other part-time students at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

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Management & Leadership – continuedChartered Management Institute (CMI) QualificationsFirst Line Management Level 3 Certificate 12 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £310 £620 CSC E1490

First Line Management Level 3 Diploma 30 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £947 £1,894 CSC E1491

Management & Leadership Level 5 Certificate 8 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £648 CSC E1493

Management & Leadership Level 5 Diploma 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £2,594 CSC E1494

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate 15 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £362 CSC E2019S1

First Line Management Level 3 Certificate Individual UnitsPersonal Development as a Team Leader Level 3 Award 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E1692

Improving Team Performance Level 3 Award 4 weeks 24/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E1693

Being a Team Leader Level 3 Award 4 weeks 28/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E2237

Management & Leadership Level 5 Certificate Individual UnitsPersonal Development as a Manager Level 5 Award 4 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £298 CSC E1697

Meeting Stakeholder & Quality Needs Level 5 Award 4 weeks 27/11/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £298 CSC E1507

Being a Leader Level 5 Award 4 weeks 23/10/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £298 CSC E1698

Team Leading Level 2 Certificate Individual UnitsPersonal Development as a Team Leader Level 2 Award 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E2239

Improving Team Performance Level 2 Award 4 weeks 24/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E2240

Being a Team Leader Level 2 Award 4 weeks 28/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £238 CSC E2241

Short Courses Assertiveness Skills 3½ hours 17/10/13 Thu 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W317S1

3½ hours 13/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 LLC W317S3

Conflict Management 3½ hours 02/12/13 Mon 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W245S1

Introduction to Supervising & Leading a Team 2 days 01/10/13 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £420 PKI W017S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Managing Change in The Workplace 3½ hours 25/09/13 Wed 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W252S1


Managing People & Performance 2 days 12/11/13 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £420 PKI W047S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

Managing Poor Performance 4 hours 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm £47 LLC W253S1

4 hours 04/12/13 Wed 9.30am-1.30pm £47 MLC W253S2

Stress Management 3½ hours 03/10/13 Thu 9.30am-1.00pm £47 MLC W315S1


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

Contact Centre Operations NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 10 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W227

Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1931

Customer Service NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 9 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1934

Customer Service NVQ Level 4 Diploma Up to 12 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E1956

Sales & MarketingChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). You will need to join the CIM and pay your membership fee directly.

Professional Certificate in Marketing Level 4 32 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A £874 CSC E2112

Professional Diploma in Marketing Level 5 32 weeks 28/09/13 Sat 10.00am-4.00pm N/A £1,078 CSC E2114

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Best Practice for Account Managers 1 day 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £185 PKI W060S1 Lunch is provided with this course.

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Health & Social CareClinical Healthcare Support City & Guilds Level 2 30 weeks Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1370Diploma

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1284

Health & Social Care City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Up to Call for details N/A K1285/12 months K1395

Health Trainer’s City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate 10 weeks Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1194

Inducting Others in Moving & Handling Individuals Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1394CACHE Level 3 Award 6 months

Introduction to Health, Social Care & Children and Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W234Young People’s Settings City & Guilds Level 1 Award 12 months

Leadership in Health & Social Care City & Guilds Up to Flexible – delivered via a Call for details N/A K1350Level 5 Diploma 2 years series of workshops

Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W296

Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Level 3 Certificate Up to Flexible – delivered via Call for details N/A W135 6 months distance learning in the workplace

Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 6 months 04/11/13 Mon 6.00pm-8.00pm £219 CSC K1457 Level 2 Award

Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines NCFE Up to Flexible – delivered via Call for details N/A W136Level 2 Certificate 5 months learning in the workplace

Working in the Health Sector NCFE Level 2 30 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm £174 CSC K1519Certificate

We also offer Dementia Awareness, Equality and Diversity, Infection Control, Safe Handling of Medicines and Supporting Person Centred Planningfor groups and companies. To find out more call 01234 291747.

Volunteering Awards 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

Working with Children & Young PeopleChildren’s Play, Learning & Development 2 days 30/09/13 Mon 9.30am-3.30pm £219 £438 CSC K1520BTEC Level 3 Award & Tue

Children & Young People’s Workforce CACHE Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1256Level 2 Certificate

Children & Young People’s Workforce CACHE Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1257Level 3 Diploma 12 months

Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & 18 months Call for details CSC K1349Young People’s Services City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma


3 years 25/09/13 Wed 1.00pm-8.00pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC K1247Yr2 £4,000Yr3 £4,000Total £12,000

Up to 09/10/13 Wed 4.00pm-7.30pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC K15153 years Yr2 £4,000

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Disability Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview.

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Child & Family Studies Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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Working with Children & Young People – continuedHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

Up to 09/10/13 Wed 4.00pm-7.30pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC K15163 years Yr2 £4,000

Yr3 £4,000Total £12,000

Youth Work Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 2 Award 14 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 1.00pm-4.00pm £219 £438 CSC K1304

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A K13376 months the workplace

Youth Work Practice City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma 27 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 1.00pm-4.00pm £659 £1,318 CSC K1411

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


Computer Maintenance Basic PC Maintenance & Networking Level 1 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F1894 (CompTIA Strata external exam optional) As part of this course you can also take CompTIA Strata exam for approximately £100.

16 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F1526S1

16 weeks This course is offered as a combination £320 N/A F1792of distance learning and workshops,and you can start at any time.

Computer User Qualification IT User Skills Level 2 Certificate Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A F1605

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IT User Skills Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W32512 months


Up to 23/09/13 N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC F1923 2 years Yr2 £2,480

Total £4,960

Computing & Systems Development BTEC HND 32 weeks 23/09/13 N/A £4,960 CSC F1924 (top up from HNC) The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during your interview.

3 years 23/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC F1085 & Wed Yr2 £4,000

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You will need to attend College for a minimum of 8 hours per week.You will be required at attend onefull day a week, or a combinationof days and evening sessions.

Educational Practice Foundation Degree (FdA)This course is subject to validation by the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during yourinterview.

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Cisco IT Essentials Level 2(CompTIA A+ external exam optional) As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA A+ exam for approx £150.

Computing & Systems Development BTEC HNC

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IT Networking & Security Foundation Degree (FdSc)

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Microsoft Office Application We can offer bespoke Microsoft Excel, Access, Project, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint courses. For further information please call 01234 291747.

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Programming Using VBA 6 weeks 17/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £120 CSC F2142

Microsoft Excel: Introductory 1 day 22/10/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £160 CSC F2158S1

Microsoft Excel: Intermediate 1 day 26/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £160 CSC F2158S2

Microsoft Excel: Managing Data Using Pivot Tables 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £80 CSC F2149

Microsoft Excel: Automating Your Spreadsheets 3 hours 06/11/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £80 CSC F2150 with Forms & Macros

Microsoft Outlook: Calendars, Contacts & Tasks 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £80 CSC F2147

Microsoft Outlook: Managing Your Time 3 hours 09/10/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £80 CSC F2145

Microsoft Professional CourseMicrosoft MTA HTML5 Application Development 6 weeks 19/11/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £120 CSC F2137 Fundamentals (98-375)

Microsoft MTA Web Development Fundamentals 6 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £120 CSC F2136(98-363)

Microsoft Installing & Configuring Windows Server 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F1915 (70-410)

Networking CISCO Academy: Networking Fundamentals 16 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F783S1 (CCNA Part 1) 16 weeks £320 N/A F1793

CISCO Academy: Routing Protocols & Concepts 16 weeks £320 N/A F1794 (CCNA Part 2)

CISCO Academy: Switching & Wireless 16 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F1637S1 (CCNA Part 3) 16 weeks £320 N/A F1795

CISCO Academy: Accessing the WAN 16 weeks £320 N/A F1796 (CCNA Part 4)

16 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £320 CSC F2130

ProgrammingIntroduction to Programming in C# (MTA 98-361 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £200 CSC F2139 Software Development Fundamentals Optional)

Intermediate Programming in C# (MTA 98-362 10 weeks 10/12/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £200 CSC F2140 Windows Development Fundamentals Optional)

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Programming 6 weeks 17/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £120 CSC F2142 Using VBA

This course is offered as a combination ofdistance learning and workshops, and youcan start at anytime.




Lunch is provided with this course.

Lunch is provided with this course.

Networking Home & Small Business(CompTIA Network+ external exam optional) As part of this course you can also take the CompTIA Network+ exam for approx £100.




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Website DesignCertified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 7 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £190 CSC F1801S1 Internet Business Foundations 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1804

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1806 Network Technology Foundations

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 10 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £150 N/A F1805 Site Development Foundations

Certified Internet Web Professional Qualification: 18 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £500 CSC F1808S1 Web Foundations Associate 30 weeks Flexible – via distance learning £400 N/A F1809

Creating Database Driven Websites Using PHP 12 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC F1626& MySQL

Website Design Level 2 10 weeks 07/10/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £240 CSC F411S1


We offer core industry qualifications for a range of trades plus the latest training for newenvironmental technologies – so you can develop the skills you need to succeed in today’scompetitive industry. See also Electrical Installation on page 25.


Bricklaying Bricklaying Construction Skills Level 1 Diploma £874 CSC C1112

Bricklaying Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma £437 CSC C1113

Bricklaying Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma £437 £874 CSC C1114

Brickwork NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C144612 months the workplace

Brickwork NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C145012 months the workplace

Building Services & ConstructionConstruction & Maintenance

2 years 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm Yr1 £437 Yr1 £874 CSC C1389Yr2 £437 Yr2 £874Total £874 Total £1,748

Construction Site Management NVQ Level 6 Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C1445Diploma 12 months the workplace

Maintenance Operations NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C147412 months the workplace

Heritage Construction

Heritage Construction Ascentis Level 2 Award 12 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £438 CSC C1800S1

Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C179212 months the workplace

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Construction BTEC Level 3 National Diploma

There are 3 routes you can follow: Construction & the BuiltEnvironment, Building Services Engineering, or Civil Engineering.

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Building Services & Construction – continuedHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

3 years 03/10/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 GPC C1039Yr2 £4,000Yr3 £4,000Total £12,000


Carpentry & JoineryCarpentry & Joinery Construction Skills Level 1 Diploma £874 CSC C1118

Bench Joinery Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma £437 CSC C1121

Bench Joinery Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma £437 £874 CSC C1122

Site Carpentry Construction Skills Level 2 Diploma £437 CSC C1119

Site Carpentry Construction Skills Level 3 Diploma £437 £874 CSC C1120

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C1454NVQ Level 2 Diploma 12 months the workplace

Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C1462NVQ Level 3 Diploma 12 months the workplace

Health & Safety4½ hours 25/09/13 Wed 1.30pm-6.00pm £120 CSC C988S1

4½ hours 23/10/13 Wed 1.30pm-6.00pm £120 CSC C988S2

4½ hours 27/11/13 Wed 1.30pm-6.00pm £120 CSC C988S3

Painting & DecoratingPainting & Decorating Construction Skills £874 CSC C1115Level 1 Diploma

Painting & Decorating Construction Skills £437 CSC C1116Level 2 Diploma

Painting & Decorating Construction Skills £437 £874 CSC C1117Level 3 Diploma

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Building Services & Sustainability Foundation Degree (FdSc) This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire. The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending on the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during your interview..

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Sustainable Construction Foundation Degree (FdSc)

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Painting & Decorating – continuedPainting & Decorating NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C1468

12 months the workplace

Painting & Decorating NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C160812 months the workplace

Plumbing, Gas & Environmental TechnologiesBuilding Services & Environmental Technologies

Access to Building Services Engineering 33 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £1,594 GPC C1720City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate & Thu

Solar Thermal Hot Water Installation & Maintenance 5 days 07/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £750 GPC C1685S1Level 3 Certificate (City & Guilds 2399)

Solar Thermal Hot Water Installation & Maintenance 5 days 07/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £750 GPC C868S1Level 3 Certificate (BPEC)

Gas Elements

Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters 1 day Various – see website £190 GPC C419(CENWAT) Certificate

Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances (CKR1) Certificate 1 day Various – see website £190 GPC C424

Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters (HTR1) Certificate 1 day Various – see website £190 GPC C420

Domestic Gas Meters (MET1) Certificate 1 day 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C422

Gas Flue Analysis (CPA1) Certificate 1 day Various – see website £190 GPC C1085

Gas Reassessment 2 Day Training + 4 Elements 2 days 16/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £1,060 GPC C1439

Warm Air Heating System Design (DAH1) Certificate 1 day Various – see website £190 GPC C421

We can also offer you Gas Elements Re-Assessments for £120. To find out more call 01234 291000 and quote C1437S1.

Gas Safety

Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate 4 days Various – see website £500 GPC C418This course consists of 2 days training and 2 days assessment.

Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Certificate 2 days Various – see website £240 GPC C6842 day assessment only.

Core Domestic Gas (CCN1) Certificate 5 days Various – see website £620 GPC C1091This course consists of 3 days training and 2 days assessment.

Enrol onto the CCN1 assessment course plus for 1 day appliance certificates for just £1,060. Call 01234 291000 to find out more and quote C1439.

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




Plumbing Qualifications

Plumbing NVQ Level 2 Workplace Diploma 33 weeks Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A C1044(City & Guilds 6189-74) the workplace

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Plumbing Qualifications – continuedPlumbing & Heating NVQ Level 2 Diploma 2 years 24/09/13 Tue 9.00am-8.00pm Yr1 £797 GPC C1666(City & Guilds 6189) Yr2 £797

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Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 3 Diploma: Up to 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-8.00pm Yr1 £797 Yr1 £1,594 GPC C1692Environmental Pathway (City & Guilds 6189) 3 years Yr2 £797 Yr2 £1,594

Yr3 £797 Yr3 £1,594 Total £2,391 Total £4,782

Plumbing & Heating NVQ Level 3 Diploma: Up to 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-8.00pm Yr1 £797 Yr1 £1,594 GPC C1679Gas Pathway (City & Guilds 6189-33) 3 years Yr2 £797 Yr2 £1,594

Yr3 £797 Yr3 £1,594 Total £2,391 Total £4,782

Plumbing Studies Technical Certificate Level 3 2 years 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm Yr1 £900 Yr1 £1,800 GPC C1797& Thu Yr2 £900 Yr2 £1,800

Total £1,800 Total £3,600

Plumbing Short CoursesDomestic Heat Pumps (City & Guilds 2399) 5 days 11/11/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £750 GPC C1687S1

Efficiency & Energy for Domestic Heating Level 3 Certificate 5 days 23/09/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C426

1 day 01/10/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C428S1

1 day 05/11/13 Tue 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C428S2

3½ hours 01/10/13 Tue 9.00am-12.30pm £120 GPC C1427S1

3½ hours 05/11/13 Tue 9.00am-12.30pm £120 GPC C1427S2

Water Regulations Training Certificate 1 day 30/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C429S1

1 day 04/11/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £190 GPC C429S2

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

Help use a range of talking therapies to bring about real change in people’s wellbeing with a career in counselling – we offer coursesfrom Level 2 right up to degree level to develop your knowledge.


CPCAB QualificationsCounselling Skills Introduction Level 2 Award 10 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-8.30pm £179 CSC K475S2

Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 9.30am-12.30pm £347 CSC K461S1

32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £347 CSC K461S2

Counselling Studies Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £811 CSC K818S1

32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £811 CSC K818S2

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 Diploma 32 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm N/A £885 £1,770 CSC K608You must have completed Level 3 in order to enrol on to Level 4.

Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5 Diploma 32 weeks 13/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm N/A £1,950 CSC K1431

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CPCAB Qualifications:Which course is right for me?

Counselling SkillsIntroduction

Counselling Skills

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Develop recognised counselling skills in the workplace

Develop a career in counselling


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Our courses in Countryside include BTEC Diploma qualifications to enhance your countryside career prospectsplus short courses for those who are passionate about the great outdoors.


Qualifications

Countryside BTEC Level 3 Certificate 17 weeks 16/09/13 £1,748 SC B1027

Countryside BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 33 weeks 16/09/13 £2,234 SC B925

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Practical Willow Work 3 hours 19/10/13 Sat 9.30am-12.30pm £45 SC B833

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You can study this course via distance learningor in College (minimum 3 hours per week).

You will need to study 12 hours per week,Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.45pm. The days and timeswill depend on the units you choose to study.

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


Electrical Installation Qualifications

Electrotechnical Services NVQ Level 3 Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A D12532 years

Electrical Installations (Access to Building Services 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Thu 7.00pm-9.00pm £694 CSC D1473Engineering) Level 1 Certificate (City & Guilds 2000-12)

Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Thu 6.30pm-9.00pm £659 CSC D1474Level 2 Diploma (City & Guilds 2365) You need to have completed Level 1 to progress onto Level 2.

Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) 32 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £797 CSC D1467Level 2 Diploma (City & Guilds 2365) This is a 2 year course and the second year takes place on a Tuesday.

31 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 9.30am-6.30pm £1,673 £3,345 CSC D1468

31 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £1,449 £2,898 CSC D1469

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Combined Electrical Inspection & Test Level 3 Award 5 days Various – see website £875 CSC D1479S1(City & Guilds 2394-01 and 2395-01)

Design & Verification of Electrical Installations Level 4 5 days Various – see website £750 CSC D1412S1Award (City & Guilds 2396-01)

Domestic Electrical Installer’s Certificate Part P 1 day 11/10/13 Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £300 CSC C447S1

Domestic Installer’s EMTA Level 2 Certificate (Part P) 5 days Flexible – delivered in the workplace £750 N/A C442S5/S3

5 days 07/10/13 Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £750 CSC C442S1

In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment 2 days 03/10/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £240 CSC D1414S1(PAT) Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 2377-22)

8 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £620 CSC D1502S1

8 weeks 05/12/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £620 CSC D1502S2

4 days 25/11/13 Mon-Thu 9.00am-5.00pm £620 CSC D1408S1

4 days 25/11/13 Mon-Thu 9.00am-5.00pm £620 CSC D1408S3

Management Requirements for the Maintenance 2 days 01/10/13 Tue & Wed 9.00am-5.00pm £240 CSC D1413S1of Electrical Equipment Level 3 Award(City & Guilds 2377-32)

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Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) Level 3 Diploma (City & Guilds 2365) L3 24+

Combined Electrical Inspection & Test Level 3 Award(City & Guilds 2394-05)

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


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Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of 4 days Flexible – delivered in the workplace £620 N/A D1410S1 Electrical Installations Level 3 Award(City & Guilds 2395-01)

3 days 17/09/13 Tue-Thu 9.00am-5.00pm £400 CSC D1406S1

6 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £400 CSC D1407S1

6 weeks 05/11/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £400 CSC D1407S2

Fundamental Inspection & Testing Level 2 Award 4 days Various – see website £480 CSC D1509S1 (City & Guilds 2392-10)

Lighting Design Course (CIBSE) 1 day 15/11/13 Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £300 CSC D1515S1

1 day 13/12/13 Fri 9.00am-5.00pm £300 CSC D1515S2

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


From aeronautical to electrical and from mechanical to manufacturing, whichever engineering specialism your choose to study,benefit from fantastic facilities and equipment at Bedford College.


General EngineeringPerforming Engineering Operations 32 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £437 CSC D1270NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Aeronautical EngineeringAeronautical Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 years 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-6.30pm Yr1 £797 Yr1 £1,594 CSC D1075

Yr2 £797 Yr2 £1,594Total £1,594 Total £3,188


2 years 25/09/13 Wed 9.00am-6.30pm N/A Yr1 £2,790 CSC D337Yr2 £2,790Total £5,580

Electronic & Electrical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic Engineering 2 years 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-6.30pm Yr1 £797 Yr1 £1,594 CSC D999BTEC Level 3 Diploma Yr2 £797 Yr2 £1,594

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Mechanical & Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 years 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-6.30pm Yr1 £797 Yr1 £1,594 CSC D1000

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Aeronautical Engineering BTEC HNC The advertised fee and fee for subsequent years may vary dependingupon the number of credits you study. This will be discussed duringyour interview.

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


Skills for Life 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 at any time. You will need to attend College Free – subject to eligibility CSC P1984

for a minimum of 2½ hours per week.

Brush up your Maths: Entry Level, Level 1 & Level 2 You can enrol at any time. You will need to attend College Free – subject to eligibility CSC P1991 for a minimum of 2½ hours per week.

Sounds-Write English for Adults Entry Level 1 You can enrol at any time before Easter. You will need to Free – subject to eligibility CSC P2022attend College for a minimum of 2½ hours per week.



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


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, Call for details CSC P836

during the morning, afternoon or evening.

International English Language Testing System 6 weeks 04/11/13 Mon & Wed 3.15pm-4.45pm £160 CSC P1025S1(IELTS) Preparation

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 Call for details CSC P611

(2 days) during the morning, afternoon or evening.

You will need to study a minimum of 4 hours per week Call for details CSC P1977(2 days) during the morning, afternoon or evening.

You will need to study a minimum of 4 hours per week Call for details CSC P2005(2 days) during the morning, afternoon or evening.

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The course represents quite a career change for me as I’d previously been workingon car body repairs as a panel beater for nearly a decade, but after being maderedundant I wanted to take the chance to switch paths. Thanks to the course I feela lot happier in work and life – it’s definitely been the right move for me.

Adam SewardMechanical Engineering BTEC Level3 Diploma

Hear more from Adam and other part-time students at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

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


Short Courses

Tropical Fish Keeping: An Introduction 6 weeks 08/10/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £90 SC B1089

We have more Fisheries courses coming up throughout the year. See the website or call 01234 291000 for further details.

Fish Management


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


Qualifications

Creative Techniques Floristry Design Level 2 Certificate 33 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 9.15am-12.15pm £837 SC B913(City & Guilds 7112)

Floristry Level 2 Certificate (City & Guilds 0351) 33 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 9.30am-4.45pm £437 SC B795There will be an additional fee of approximately £540 for the materials for this course.

Floristry Level 3 Certificate (City & Guilds 0351) 33 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 9.30am-4.45pm £874 SC B1018There will be an additional fee of approximately £550 for the materials for this course.

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Christmas Cheer 3 hours 21/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £45 SC B828

Christmas Wreaths & Door Designs 3 hours 28/11/13 Thu 6.30pm-9.30pm £45 SC B1096

Floristry Essentials Workshop: An Introduction 3 hours 05/10/13 Sat 9.30am-12.30pm £45 SC B825

Floristry Skills: Creating Hand Tied Bouquets 6 weeks 05/11/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 SC B1029S2

5 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 10.00am-3.00pm £282 SC B1231S1

5 weeks 08/11/13 Fri 10.00am-3.00pm £282 SC B1231S2

5 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 10.00am-3.00pm £298 SC B1232S1

5 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 10.00am-3.00pm £298 SC B1232S2

Floristry Workshop for Beginners 6 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 SC B1029S1

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Floristry Skills: Hand Tied & Floral ArrangementsIntermediate

Our courses 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.


Equality & Diversity NCFE Level 2 Certificate Up to Flexible – delivered by distance learning Call for details N/A W1374 months in the workplace.

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First Aid

Could you save a life?Our Emergency First Aid and refresher courses are essential for the personalsafety of your family, friends and colleagues – whether you’re in the workplaceor want to be up-to-date with the latest first aid techniques, we offer coursesfor groups or individuals throughout the year.

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Whether you want to prepare for your holiday overseas or learn a foreign language just for fun, these courses will giveyou all the practical skills you need to talk the talk!


Arabic Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M451S1

French Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M405S1

Italian Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M435S1

Spanish Beginners 10 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC M408S1

Foreign Languages


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


Beauty Depending on your qualifications/experience, you may need to study the City & Guilds Health & Safety Award as part of your course. The cost of this will be £45.

Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma 32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon & Wed 9.00am-4.30pm £659 BKS J791 (Intensive)

Beauty Therapy City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £659 £1,318 BKS J947You will need to attend 6 Saturday sessions to complete this course. Details will be confirmed at your interview.

Beauty Therapy Services City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £330 BKS J1056You will need to attend 6 Saturday sessions to complete this course. Details will be confirmed at your interview.

Make Up City & Guilds Level 2 Award 12 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £149 BKS J795

Manicure City & Guilds Level 2 Award 16 weeks 21/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £179 BKS J811

Hairdressing & Barbering Barbering City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma 32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon & Wed 9.30am-8.00pm £330 BKS J438

Bridal Hair City & Guilds Level 3 Award 11 weeks 06/11/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £149 £298 BKS J941

Hairdressing City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £330 BKS J624

Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 1.15pm-9.00pm £649 £1,297 BKS J789

Holistic TherapiesBody Massage City & Guilds Level 3 Award 25 weeks 06/11/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £269 £538 BKS J758

Reflexology for Complementary Therapies 32 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £179 £358 BKS J1055City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate

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It’s never too late to take these core qualifications that can open doors to a whole range of further education and careerdevelopment opportunities. Plus our GCSE courses are timetabled to help you balance study with full-time work.


English Language 30 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.30pm-8.30pm £149 £298 CSC N546

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30 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm £149 £298 CSC A524

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


British Horse Society (BHS) QualificationsHorse Knowledge, Care & Riding (BHS Stage 1) 20 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 7.00pm-9.15pm £400 SC B803

Horse Knowledge, Care & Riding (BHS Stage 2) 20 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 7.00pm-9.15pm £400 SC B805

Horse Care & WelfareIntroduction to Clipping Horses 4 hours 02/11/13 Sat 9.00am-1.00pm £35 SC B1229

Lungeing & Long Reining 4 hours 19/10/13 Sat 9.00am-1.00pm £40 SC B811

Horse ManagementHorse Management Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm £437 £874 SC B122416-1824+

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


Horticulture & GardeningGarden Design Level 2 Certificate (NOCN) 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £837 SC B1230

Growing Your Own Vegetables 3 hours 28/09/13 Sat 9.30am-12.30pm £30 SC B610

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Practical Horticulture Level 1 Award 12 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 1.30pm-4.30pm £298 SC B785

Practical Horticulture Level 3 Certificate 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 1.30pm-4.30pm £347 £694 SC B1001

Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment 16 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 9.30am-3.30pm £538 SC B790& Maintenance Level 2 Certificate

Principles of Garden Planning, Construction 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 9.30am-12.30pm £694 SC B793& Planting Level 3 Certificate

Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & 30 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.30pm-9.00pm £538 SC B787Development Level 2 Certificate

Principles of Plant Growth, Health & Applied 32 weeks 18/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-9.00pm £694 SC B918Propagation Level 3 Certificate

For anyone interested in smallholder skills and machinery related courses, go to the Agriculture section on page 11.

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Gain qualifications that can help minimize your risk of litigation and reduce insurance premiums thanks to courses accreditedby The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).


Health & SafetyHealth & Safety in the Workplace Certificate (CIEH) 1 day 17/10/13 Thu 9.00am-5.00pm £78 CSC K444S2Lunch is provided with this course.

Principles of Risk Assessment Level 2 (CIEH) 1 day 30/10/13 Wed 9.00am-5.00pm £78 CSC H1033S1Lunch is provided with this course.

Fire Safety PrinciplesFire Safety Principles Level 2 Award (CIEH) 1 day 20/11/13 Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £75 CSC W134S1Lunch is provided with this course.

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Studying horticulture at Shuttleworth College has been pretty life-changing for me – I went from gaining a degree in traditional Chinesemedicine to working with plants at one of Britain’s largest historicalgardens! The skills I’m learning are benefiting my work and I put theminto practice every day, both the theory and practical.

Anna HowgegoPractical Horticulture RHS Level 3Certificate and Principles of Plant Growth,Health & Applied Propagation RHS Level 3Certificate

Hear more from Anna and other part-time students 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 diverserange of cookery courses – with professional qualifications and leisure courses to suit a variety of culinary abilities.


Cake & Table Decoration Cake Decoration Level 1 Award 33 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 9.30am-12.30pm £539 CSC H1351S1

33 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £539 CSC H1351S2

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Cake Decoration Level 2 Certificate 33 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 9.30am-12.30pm £347 CSC H868S1

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Cupcakes for All Occasions 3 hours 23/10/13 Wed 5.30pm-8.30pm £35 CSC H1590S1

3 hours 18/12/13 Wed 5.30pm-8.30pm £35 CSC H1590S2

General Patisserie & Confectionary 30 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.30am-1.00pm £950 CSC H1595 Level 2 CertificateYou will need to wear appropriate clothing.The ingredients will be provided.

Wired Sugared Flowers Level 1 Award 33 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £539 CSC H1352S1

Wired Sugared Flowers Level 2 Certificate 33 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £347 CSC H1541S1

Food SafetyFood Safety Award (Food Hygiene) Level 2 1 day Various – see website 9.00am-5.00pm £78 CSC H477 Lunch is provided with this course.

Hospitality & Catering Professional Courses Higher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

2 years 23/09/13 Mon, 9.00am-5.00pm N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC H788 Wed & Fri Yr2 £2,480

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Hospitality Management BTEC HND 33 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 9.30am-5.00pm N/A £4,960 CSC H787(top up from HNC) & WedThe advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of creditsyou study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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International Trade & Logistics Operations NVQ Up to 6 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W223Level 2 Certificate

Logistics Operations NVQ Level 3 Certificate Up to 9 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W163

Warehousing & Storage NVQ Level 2 Certificate Up to 8 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A E2022

Warehousing & Storage City & Guilds NVQ Up to 12 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W231Level 3 Diploma

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


Automotive Air ConditioningAutomotive Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handling 1 day 09/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £238 VTC D1207S1(IMI) Level 3 Award

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Food & Beverage NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1291months or you can attend College one day per week.

Food Preparation & Cookery NVQ Level 1 Certificate Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1361 months or you can attend College one day per week.

General Cookery NVQ Level 1 Certificate Up to 6 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1278 months or you can attend College one day per week.

Hospitality Services NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1290 months or you can attend College one day per week.

Hospitality Supervision & Leadership NVQ Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1281Level 3 Diploma months or you can attend College one day per week.

Kitchen Services NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1294 months or you can attend College one day per week.

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 2 Diploma Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1189 months or you can attend College one day per week.

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1194months or you can attend College one day per week.

Professional Cookery NVQ Level 3 Diploma Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H1295months or you can attend College one day per week.

Up to 12 This course can be delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A H767months or you can attend College one day per week.

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Car & Motorcycle Maintenance Basic Motorcycle Maintenance 6 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £134 VTC D833S1

Car Maintenance for All 6 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £134 VTC D832S1

Institute of Motor Vehicle Industry (IMI) Qualifications

Body Repair Principles Level 3 Diploma 32 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £947 £1,894 VTC D1198

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 32 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 9.00am-4.30pm £1,894 VTC D1417Level 1 Diploma

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 32 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £947 VTC D1199Level 2 Diploma

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 32 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £947 £1,894 VTC D1201Level 3 Diploma

Paint Principles Level 2 Diploma 32 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 9.00am-4.30pm £947 VTC D1196

Paint Principles Level 3 Diploma 32 weeks 27/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £947 £1,894 VTC D1197

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


Dance (suitable for those aged 16 or over)Belly Dancing 10 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 8.15pm-9.15pm £60 CSC L880S1

Tap Dance for Beginners 10 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 7.00pm-8.00pm £60 CSC L810S1

MediaHigher Education Low interest tuition fee loans available – see page 5.

3 years 30/09/13 N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC L1545 Yr2 £4,000Yr3 £4,000Total £12,000

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Interactive Media Production BTEC Level 1 Award 10 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 5.30pm-8.30pm £238 CSC L1442S1& Thu

MusicGuitar Group: Beginners 8 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.30pm-8.30pm £80 CSC L1166S1

Play Rock Guitar 8 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 6.30pm-8.30pm £80 CSC L1267

Music TechnologyMusic Technology NCFE Level 2 Award 10 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £134 CSC L1573S1

We also offer this qualification at Certificate Level, which can be completed in 32 weeks. To find out more call 01234 291000.


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

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To find out more information search for course code L1568online at www.bedford.ac.uk/courses or call 01234 291000.

Bedford College has teamed up with local urban radio station in2beats 106.5FMto offer a brand new Radio Production NCFE Level 1 Award course, giving youan introduction to the exciting worldof live radio!







Music Technology – continued Short Courses

Final Cut Pro: Introduction 4 weeks 26/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-8.00pm £190 CSC L1489S1

Final Cut Pro: Intermediate 4 weeks 07/11/13 Thu 6.00pm-8.00pm £190 CSC L1490S1

Introduction to DJing 8 weeks 09/10/13 Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm £120 CSC L1570

Introduction to Mac 8 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 6.00pm-8.00pm £190 CSC L1485S1

Recording Studio: An Introduction 2 days 19/08/13 Mon & Tue 10.00am-3.00pm £120 CSC L1354S1

2 weeks 19/10/13 Sat 9.00am-2.00pm £120 CSC L1354S2

Sequencing: Beginners 8 weeks 02/10/13 Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm £100 CSC L1169S1

Performing Arts Technical Theatre NCFE Level 1 Award 15 weeks 01/10/13 Tue & Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £298 CSC L1484 16-18


Our Psychology & Crime Foundation Degree will help to develop your knowledge of psychology, covering theunderstanding of behaviour and the development through childhood, adolescence and maturity.



Psychology & Crime Foundation Degree (FdA) 3 years 23/09/13 Wed 1.00pm-8.00pm N/A CSC E780This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary depending upon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed during your interview.

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Guitar�Heroes�wanted!

Our new Yamaha School runs a rock and pop-based guitar course that’s perfect for aspiring guitarists aged 8 and above, teens and adults!

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/yamaha for more info or call 01234 291000 to book your FREE Taster Session.




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


Planning Ahead 2 days 22/10/13 Tue & Wed 9.30am-4.30pm £375 PKI A562S1Lunch is provided.

Retirement Planning

Have you thought about your retirement?Our Looking Ahead course is perfect if you’re not ready to retire yet but want to thinkabout 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 stepscall us on 01234 291000 and quote W314 for further details.

This course is designed for those with a mature approach to learning and acts as a foundation if you would like toreturn to education and progress onto an advanced level course.


AccessPathway to Advanced Access to Higher Education 31 weeks 26/09/13 Thu & Fri 9.00am-4.30pm N/A £947 CSC E1133Level 2 Diploma L2

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


Exercise & Fitness Circuit Training Level 2 Award 13 weeks 22/11/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £179 CSC H1594

Fitness Instructor Level 2 Certificate (YMCA) 17 weeks 17/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-9.00pm £347 CSC H1133

17 weeks 19/09/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.00pm £347 CSC H1133S1

8 weeks 20/09/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm £347 CSC H1133S3

The above courses are designed to run consecutively – discounts are available if you choose to take more than one. Call 01234 291000 for further details.

Personal Trainer Level 3 Certificate (YMCA) 32 weeks 16/09/13 Mon 6.00pm-9.00pm £659 £1,318 CSC H1134S1


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You will need to study 6 hoursper week, Mon-Fri 9.00am-7.00pm. The days and timeswill depend on the units youchoose to study.

Sport Fitness & Personal Training Foundation Degree(FdSc) This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.Theadvertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary dependingupon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed duringyour interview.

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Sport & Coaching Foundation Degree (FdSc)This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire. Your fee is set by the University of Bedfordshire.Theadvertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may vary dependingupon the number of credits you study, this will be discussed duringyour interview.

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


Advice & GuidanceAdvice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 Certificate Up to 9 months Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A W225

Tutoring, Guidance & Support Level 5 Diploma 30 weeks 03/10/13 Flexible – mainly taught online N/A £1,500 CSC A634 This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire.

Professional DevelopmentIntensive Full-Time Teaching in Post-Compulsory 32 weeks 16/09/13 N/A £4,450 CSC E2213Education CertEd PGCE This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire.

Learning & Development Level 3 Certificate Up to1 year Flexible – call for details £539 £1,078 N/A W320

Mentoring in Education in the Lifelong Learning Sector 30 weeks 03/10/13 Flexible – mainly taught online N/A £1,500 CSC A633Level 5 Diploma This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire.

Professional Formation for Teachers & Trainers in the 01/10/13 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm N/A £60 CSC E2103S1Lifelong Learning and FE Sector (QTLS/ATLS)

Teaching Disabled Learners Level 5 Diploma 29 weeks 30/09/13 Mon 1.15pm-4.30pm N/A £2,250 CSC E1027This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the Universityof Bedfordshire.

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You will need to study a minimumof 3 days per week (2 days teachingand a 1 day work placement).

COACH YOUR SPORT...COACH YOUR SPORT...SHARE YOUR PASSION For our football qualification, you’ll build

coaching skills in modern training facilities at our £2.5 million Springs Sports & LeisureCentre in Bedford, while our British CanoeUnion-accredited paddlesport courses takeadvantage of the beautiful natural lakes and surroundings at Shuttleworth College (see page 8 for more information on ourlocations).

So whether you want to spread the word of ‘the beautiful game’ or if making a splashon the water is more your thing, coach your sport with Bedford College.

Interested? Call us on 01234 291000 to find out more.

IF YOU LOVE SPORT AND WANT TO HELP GETOTHERS INVOLVED, ONE OF OUR SPORTS COACHINGQUALIFICATIONS COULD BE JUST WHAT YOU’RELOOKING FOR – WITH A RANGE OF COURSES IN FOOTBALL COACHING AND PADDLESPORTCOACHING ON OFFER.

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Teaching AssistantsSupporting Teaching & Learning in Schools 20 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 9.15am-12.30pm £179 CSC E1897CACHE Level 2 Award

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools 30 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 9.15am-12.30pm £347 CSC E1923CACHE Level 2 Certificate

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1253 CACHE Level 2 Certificate 7 months

Supporting Teaching & Learning of the Bilingual 33 weeks Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1393Learner CACHE Level 2 Certificate

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools 15 weeks 05/11/13 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm £694 CSC K1389 CACHE Level 3 Award

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Up to Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1255CACHE Level 3 Certificate 18 months

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools 33 weeks 05/11/13 Tue 5.00pm-7.00pm £659 £1,318 CSC K1388CACHE Level 3 Certificate

Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools 1 year Flexible – delivered in the workplace Call for details N/A K1453CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Teaching Literacy & NumeracyLiteracy & Language Teaching Level 3 Award 30 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 3.00pm-4.30pm £475 CSC E2215S2

Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching Level 3 Award 30 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 3.00pm-4.30pm £475 CSC E2214S1

Teaching Adult Literacy/English Diploma Level 5 Diploma 30 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 1.15pm-4.30pm N/A £2,250 CSC A613This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

Teaching Adult Numeracy/Maths Level 5 Diploma 30 weeks 01/10/13 Tue 1.15pm-4.30pm N/A £2,250 CSC A611This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

Teaching & Training AdultsLearning & Teaching ICT in the Lifelong Learning Sector 29 weeks 30/09/13 Flexible – mainly taught online N/A £1,500 CSC A619Level 5 Diploma This course is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

12 weeks 23/09/13 Mon 5.45pm-9.00pm £219 £438 CSC E1234S1

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Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) 30 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.15pm £406 £811 CSC E2095Level 3 Certificate

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) 30 weeks 03/10/13 Thu 6.00pm-9.15pm £406 £811 CSC E2096Level 4 Certificate


Educational Practice Foundation Degree (FdA) Up to 09/10/13 Wed 4.00pm-7.00pm N/A Yr1 £4,000 CSC K1516 3 years Yr2 £4,000

Yr3 £4,000Total £12,000

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At the start of my course I was pretty nervous about returning to education, but I settled in very quickly and a lot of ithad to do with the really nice atmosphere here between tutors and students – in fact I’ve made some really good friendsalready. The course has given me real confidence about going back to work and juggling the work-life balance.

Lindsey FrancisTeaching in Post-CompulsoryEducation: CertEd/PGCE Hear more from Lindsey and other part-time students at www.bedford.ac.uk/parttime

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Training in the Workplace Assessment City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate (TAQA) Up to Call for details CSC E1973

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Internal Quality Assurance City & Guilds Up to Call for details CSC E1977Level 4 Certificate (TAQA) 1 year

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance for Assessment Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W195Processes & Practice Level 4 Certificate (TAQA) 12 months the workplace

Understanding The Internal Quality Assurance of Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W193Assessment Level 4 Award 12 months the workplace

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W194Processes & Practice Level 4 Award 12 months the workplace

Training Skills for the Trainer 2 days 05/11/13 Tue 9.30am-4.30pm £420 PKI W049S1Lunch is provided with this course. & Wed

Understanding the Principles & Practices of Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W190Assessment Level 3 Award 12 months the workplace

Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W191Level 3 Award 12 months the workplace

Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W192Level 3 Award 12 months the workplace

Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate Up to Flexible – delivered in Call for details N/A W162(TAQA) 12 months the workplace

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Travel & Tourism Aviation Operations on the Ground Level 2 Certificate 30 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 1.15pm-3.15pm £310 CSC H1380

Introduction to Cabin Crew Level 2 Certificate 32 weeks 25/09/13 Wed 6.00pm-8.00pm £437 CSC H1440

Resort Representatives Level 2 Certificate 30 weeks 24/09/13 Tue 6.00pm-8.00pm £149 CSC H1438


2 years 04/10/13 Fri 9.00am-4.30pm N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC H614Yr2 £2,480 Total £4,960

Travel & Tourism BTEC HND (top up from HNC) Up to 03/10/13 Thu 1.15pm-4.30pm N/A Yr1 £2,480 CSC H1400The advertised fee may vary depending upon the number of credits 2 years & Fri Yr2 £2,480 you study, this will be discussed during your interview. Total £4,960

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Travel & Tourism BTEC HNC The advertised fee and the fee for subsequent years may varydepending upon the number of credits you study, this will bediscussed during your interview.

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BKS Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon, BedfordCSC Cauldwell Street Campus, BedfordGPC Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre, KempstonLLC Luton Learning Centre, LutonMLC Milton Keynes Learning Centre, Milton KeynesPKI Park Inn Hotel, BedfordSC Shuttleworth College, Old Warden Park (near Biggleswade)VTC Vehicle Technology Centre, Kempston


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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 2qualification. See page 4.Tuition is free if you’re aged 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3qualification. 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.

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

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Courses we offer…Computer TrainingUsing ICT Entry Level 3 AwardIT Users: ITQ Entry Level 3 CertificateIT Users: ITQ Level 1 Award/CertificateIT Users: ITQ Level 2 Certificate/Extended CertificateIT Users: ITQ Level 3 CertificateTouch Typing (e-type) Level 1 & Level 2

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

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

AccountancySAGE Computerised AccountsLevel 1 Award & Level 2 Award(Luton, Milton Keynes andRushden Learning Centre only)

Skills for Job HuntersLevel 1 Award in Job Search andInterview Skills FREE!

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

Bedford Learning Centre88 High Street,Bedford MK40 1RGTel: 01234 269137

Luton Learning Centre3rd Floor, Sceptre House,7/9 Castle Street,Luton LU1 3AJTel: 01582 414178

Milton Keynes Learning Centre402-420 Silbury Court East,Silbury Boulevard,Milton Keynes MK9 2AFTel: 01908 666929

Rushden Learning CentreRectory Road,Rushden,Northants NN10 0PWTel: 01933 358684

Visit www.thelearningcentres.co.ukfor maps of each location.

Where to find us…

Computer training for everyone...With locations in Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Rushden, it’s easyto access a range of IT based courses at one of our Learning Centres.Take a look at what’s on offer below…

IT coursesat all levelsWhether you are completelynew to computers or wantto brush up your existing ITskills, we’re sure to have acourse that suits you.

Build skills,build confidenceWe also offer short onlinecourses in Personal Finance,Healthy Living andEnvironmental Sustainabilitythat can help to make a realdifference to your life.

Great valuelearningOur wide range of coursesdon’t cost the earth, withconcessions availabledepending on yourcircumstances plus FREEIT Tasters.

Flexible learningto suit youOur Learning Centres areopen up to 60 hours perweek, including eveningsand Saturdays. You can enrolall year, with flexible coursestart dates.

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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: [email protected] 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

NEW for 2013!

Traineeships – getting youngpeople ready for work

Traineeships are a new trainingprogramme to help you gain the skills you need to secureemployment in an apprenticeshipor other form of work. Visitwww.bedford.ac.uk/traineeshipsfor all the latest information.

• 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.



The Mansion House,Old Warden Park

near Biggleswade

With over 130 years of history, 500 acres ofbeautiful parkland estate, and an award-winningcatering team, The Mansion House is the perfectlocation for weddings and corporate events, andis available to hire for any other celebration.

Talk with our Sales Team today: Tel: 01767 626200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.themansionhouse.org

Trinity Arts & Leisure on BromhamRoad is Bedford’s newest leisure andsports facility and includes a 25 metresix-lane swimming pool, growing gymfacilities and a multi-function roomfor our fitness classes.

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

Take a look online at our facilities and timetables at www.trinityleisure.co.ukor call us on 01234 291777 or email us at [email protected]

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

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 [email protected]

Training for job hunters

Look out for Traineeships – coming September 2013NEW




Our full-time students benefit from...

• award-winning student support ineverything from money matters topersonal wellbeing

• modern study spaces, industry-standardfacilities and the latest equipment todeliver real-world skills

• an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’-rated learningexperience to give you the high qualityeducation you need to succeed

If part-time learning isn’t right for you, with over 100 courses and apprenticeships in 20 different subject areas available,studying full-time with Bedford College is an opportunity youwon’t want to miss.

Learn more and discover your potential...

Visit www.bedford.ac.uk/fulltime tobrowse the huge range of full-time subjectsand courses we offer at Bedford College andcheck out our Full-Time Prospectus.

We also offer a fantasticrange of full-time courses...

If you’re interested in a higher education qualification, Bedford College can offer you a higher educationexperience that's truly different...• Save money – our higher education courses offer the same levelof learning as university at a much cheaper price

• Stay local – no expensive moves, travel or accommodation keepsyour costs down even more

• Get skills for work – our employer-designed degrees developthe specific skills your industry demands

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

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 BedfordCollege or download a copy of our Higher Education Prospectus.

What’s on offer...

Foundation Degrees(FdA/FdSc)

Higher National Certificates & Diplomas (HNC & HND)

Teaching Qualifications(PGCE/Cert. Ed. and more)

University Access Courses


A-Z index

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


3D Design 13

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A-Levels 13, 14

Access Courses 35

Accountancy & Finance 15

Administration 15-16

Advice & Guidance 36

Aeronautical Engineering 26

Agriculture 11

Animal Care & Management 12

Animal Sciences 12

Animal Welfare 12

Apprenticeships 40

Arboriculture 12-13

Art & Design 13-14

Association for AccountingTechnicians (AAT) 15

Automotive Air Conditioning 32

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Beauty 29

Bookkeeping 15

Bricklaying 21

British Horse Society (BHS) 30

British Sign Language 15

Business 16

Business, Management & Personal Development 15-17

Business Skills 16

C

Cake & Table Decoration 31

Car & Motorcycle Maintenance 33

Care & Childcare 18-19

Carpentry & Joinery 22

Chainsaw & Related Operations 12-13

Chartered Management Institute(CMI) 17

Chartered Institute of Marketing(CIM) 17

Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) 16

Computer Maintenance 19

Computer User 19

Computing & IT 19-21

Construction & Building Services 21-24

Construction & Maintenance 21

Counselling – CPCAB 24

Countryside Management 25

D

Dance 33

Drawing & Painting 13

E

Electrical Installation 25-26

Electronic & Electrical Engineering 26

Engineering 26

English & Maths – Skills for Life 27

English & Maths – GCSEs 29

English as a Foreign Language(EFL) 27

English for Speakers of OtherLanguages (ESOL) 27

Equality & Diversity 28

Exercise & Fitness 35

F

Fashion & Textiles 13

Fine Art 14

Fire Safety Principles 30

First Aid 28

Fish Management 28

Floristry 28

Food Safety 31

Foreign Languages 29

G

Gas Elements 23

Gas Safety 23

GCSEs – English & Maths 29

Graphic Design 14

H

Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies 29

Hairdressing & Barbering 29

Health & Safety 22, 30

Health & Social Care 18

Heritage Construction 21

Holistic Therapies 29

Horse Care & Welfare 30

Horse Management 30

Horticulture & Gardening 30

Hospitality & Catering 31-32

Human Resources 16

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Institute of Motor Vehicle Industry(IMI) 33

Interior Design 14

L

Logistics & Warehousing 32

M

Machinery 11

Management & Leadership 16-17

Marketing 17

Mechanical & ManufacturingEngineering 26

Media 33

Microsoft Office Application 20

Microsoft Professional 20

Motor Vehicle 32-33

Music 33

Music Technology 33-34

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Networking 20

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Painting & Decorating 22-23

Performing Arts 34

Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media 33-34

Pest Control 11

Photography 14

Plumbing 23-24

Plumbing, Gas &Environmental Technologies 23-24

Professional Development – Teaching 36

Programming 20

Pruning 13

Psychology & Crime 34

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Retail & Customer Service 17

Retirement Planning 35

Returning to Education 35

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) 30

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Sage Accounting Software 15

Sales 17

Skills for Life 27

Sport & Fitness 35-36

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Teacher Education & Training 36-38

Teaching & Training Adults 37

Teaching Assistants 37

Teaching Literacy & Numeracy 37

Teaching –Professional Development 36

Training for Businesses 40

Training for Job Hunters 41

Training in the Workplace 38

Travel & Tourism 38

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Volunteering 18

W

Website Design 21

Working with Children & YoungPeople 18-19

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Youth Work 19


Bedford CollegeTel: 01234 291000

Cauldwell Street CampusBedfordMK42 9AH

Gas & Plumbing Technology CentreTriumph WayWoburn Road Industrial EstateKempstonMK42 7QB

Vehicle Technology CentreTriumph WayWoburn Road Industrial EstateKempstonMK42 7QB

BROOKS Hair & Beauty Salon85 High StreetBedfordMK40 1NE

Shuttleworth CollegeTel: 01767 626222

Old Warden ParkBiggleswadeBedfordshireSG18 9DX

Disclaimer

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


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