he guide 2011-12

Welcome to the first Central Bedfordshire College Higher Education course guide. In recent months we have changed identity from Dunstable College to become Central Bedfordshire College. This move better reflects the College’s growing presence within the region, with our courses delivered in several locations providing the best resources and facilities close to where you live or work.

Our higher education curriculum, run in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, is going from strength to strength with our students winning various national and international awards, particularly across the Creative Arts department. Our students also have numerous opportunities to work with industry contacts to ensure they gain invaluable experience during their studies.

As part of our commitment to delivering an extensive curriculum this year we are also launching a new suite of Higher National Certificates. These courses provide industry recognised qualifications that you can study while you work to improve your employment chances.

I hope you enjoy your course at Central Bedfordshire College.

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PrinciPals welcome

Welcome to the Central Bedfordshire College Higher Education course guide. We have recently launched our outstanding new Centre: THE STORE to house most of our Higher Education courses in an environment that is as close as possible to that of your future workplace.

The courses we offer are directly related to employment in the local and national economy and we want your College experience to help you get your first job or contract as a natural progression once you qualify. To this end we provide real work experiences and live projects working with real companies that are challenging, but bring the real world of work into your studies. This includes meeting tight deadlines, organising your own work and research, and selling yourself and your talents at interview.

Our higher education curriculum, run in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire, is going from strength to strength with our students winning various national and international awards, particularly across the Creative Arts department.

As part of our commitment to delivering an extensive curriculum this year we are also launching a new suite of Higher National Certificates. These courses provide industry recognised qualifications that you can study part-time while you work to improve your employment chances.


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contentsFacilitiesTHE Store (Higher Education Center) - Apple Training (AATCe) and IncubatorFinancial InformationHow to Apply

BusinessHNC Business

Creative ArtsFoundation Diploma in Art + DesignFdA Contemporary Fine Art PracticeFdA Creative + Editorial PhotographyFdA Fashion + Surface Pattern DesignFdA Graphic Design + AdvertisingHNC Media (Subject to Validation)

HNC Performing Arts (Subject to Validation)

BA(Hons) Graphic Design for Print + New Media

EngineeringHNC Electrical + Electronic Engineering

Health + Social CareHNC Advanced Practice in Work with Families + ChildrenHNC Health + Social Care

IT + ComputingHNC Computing (Subject to Validation)

Teacher EducationFdA Educational PracticeDiploma in Mentoring in EducationCertificate in Education and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PCE)

SportHNC Sport (Subject to Validation)

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Central Bedfordshire College takes great pride in giving you the skills you need for all aspects of life. Whatever you want to learn, the choices are endless. Our Higher Education courses are delivered at THE Store in Dunstable, and at the Houghton Regis campus. We have a number of excellent facilities across the different campuses to help make your experience at Central Bedfordshire College a successful one. This includes a well equipped IT workshop, a virtual learning facility, refectory, gym and fully operational beauty and hair salons.

The Student Welfare Team is committed to helping you to access services and provide support that will enable you to get the most out of your time here. This can include information regarding transport, accommodation, financial assistance, childcare and NUS cards. There is also a dedicated careers advisor who can provide you with careers information, advice and guidance prior, during and post College.

The new HE Centre - called ‘The Store’ - is part of the modern Grove Park Complex and houses Creative Arts courses on the first floor, and IT courses and the Apple Training Centre on the ground floor. Please see the page opposite to find out more.

Benefits of studying at Central Bedfordshire College include:

• Affordable fees• Excellent tutor to student ratio• Additional qualifications may be included within a course - please ask• For the convenience of students who are employed, many of the courses may be taken on a part-time basis, such as Educational Practice, which is specifically targeted at LSA or TAs.

Some of the courses offered at Central Bedfordshire College are validated by the University of Bedfordshire. This means that on successful completion of your course you will gain a University qualification. In addition, you will get all the benefits of being a University of Bedfordshire student with the convenience of studying at your local College. You will be a full member of the University with access to all of their facilities, activities and have Student Union membership. Furthermore, a qualification at Central Bedfordshire College paves the way for entry to the related degree top-up at theUniversity of Bedfordshire.

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THE STORE is our Higher Education Centre situated within the Grove Park complex in Dunstable.

Housing the Apple Training Centre (AATCe), a cafe and a variety of HE courses, the centre offers students a modern and relaxed environment to study in.

The Apple Training Centre is a suite of iMacs all of which have the latest software including Adobe Creative Suite, Quark, Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro to name but a few. More Information on these courses is available at THE STORE.

Another important aspect of Higher Education is also located here; The Incubator. If you have the ambition to run your own business, Central Bedfordshire College can support you in this. The Incubator aims to give creatives a footing in a competitive market and develop business sustainability. The Incubator also succeeded in winning membership to a unique network for rising stars from across the UK. ‘Courvoisier the Future 500’ is an exclusive members-only club, enabling graduates to network with innovative business minds and creative talent.

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TU IT ION FEES AND TU IT ION FEE LOANS

The College is affiliated to the University of Bedfordshire and follow their fee structure accordingly. At the time of publication the University of Bedfordshire has yet to publish their fees for the academic year 2011/12. If you are a full time Home or EU undergraduate student normally resident in the UK/EU you may apply for a tuition fee loan to pay your fees (see Student Loan below). The fees for 2011/12 will be higher than the fees in 2010/11. For your information 2010/11 the fees were:

Foundation Degrees - £1,310 per annum* BA (Hons) - £3,290 per annum* HNCs - £3,000 per annum* Please Note: If you are thinking about studying part-time, are undertaking a degree for the second time or are considering studying some health-related courses such as Nursing, Midwifery or Social Work, different fees will apply. Visit www.beds.ac.uk/money for information on the fees that are relevant for you. If you are an international student funding arrangements will differ. Visit www.beds.ac.uk/money for information.

STUDENT MAINTENANCE LOAN

If you are a UK resident you may be eligible for a student maintenance loan to cover your living costs. You will only start to repay your loan once you have graduated and are earning £15,000 per year or more*. To apply for a student maintenance loan visit www.direct.gov.uk . Disabled students may be eligible for a Disabled Students’ Allowance and students with dependents may also be awarded extra financial support.

GENERAL FEES INFORMAT ION FOR ALL COUR SES

For all courses – You may also be required to pay a small Departmental Fee. Any extra outlay you may incur for items such as books, or equipment will be outlined at your interview.

HIGHER EDUCAT ION GRANT*

Grants are non repayable and available to full-time UK HE students depending on household income. The grant is to help you pay for student accommodation and other living costs while you are on a full-time higher education course. With this grant you can receive up to £2,906*, depending on your household income. Unlike a loan, you don’t have to pay this back. To find out more visit: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.

Disabled students may be eligible for a Disabled Students’ Allowance and students with dependents may also be awarded extra financial support.

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BUR SARIES AND SCHOLAR SHIPS FOR BACHELOR ’S DEGREES AT THE UNIVER S ITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Every UK or EU student on a full-time Bachelor’s course at the University of Bedfordshire is eligible to receive a bursary - for 2010 this was £329 for each year of study, for 2011 details please visit

www.beds.ac.uk/money. Once you register for a ‘top-up’ course at Bedfordshire after completing a Foundation Degree you will receive this bursary from the University of Bedfordshire.

Additionally, if you are a UK or EU student progressing to a full-time Bachelor’s degree at the University of Bedfordshire from Central Bedfordshire College you will be eligible to receive a Partnership

Scholarship for your first year of study. For 2010 entry this was £329, please visit www.beds.ac.uk/money for information on 2011 entry.

* Figures apply for 2011 entry, for further information on this and other scholarships please visit www.beds.ac.uk/money

OVER SEAS STUDENTS*

If you are a full-time student from a non-European Community country or if you have not lived in the UK for the three years preceding your application, overseas fees apply as follows:

• Honours and Foundation Degrees for 10/11 were £8,950 per annum• Part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rate basis.

Please note that the British Council has stated that you will require at least £8000 per annum on top of your tuition fees to cover your rent, food and overhead expenses.

The College requires a minimum of 65% of fees due before you enter the UK to undertake your chosen course of study. The balance of fees due is payable at enrolment.

*Subject to change for 2011/12. Figures correct at time of going to press - November 2010

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For full-time courses, you must apply via UCAS, following UCAS timescales. For part-time courses, apply direct to Central Bedfordshire College. Overseas students should apply direct to the University of Bedfordshire.

1 1 EASY STEPS TO START ING YOUR COUR SE

1 Complete the Application Form (pages 42 and 43)2 Either attend a guidance interview or have a telephone interview3 Complete UCAS form4 Submit UCAS form5 Attend a formal interview at Central Bedfordshire College6 Receive either a conditional or unconditional offer or rejection7 Accept or decline UCAS offer8 Inform Central Bedfordshire College and the University of Bedfordshire of your results if you have applied for a course run in partnership with the University9 Either your place will be confirmed or the clearing process will start10 Attend induction at College11 Start your course.

FORMAL INTERVIEW

Admissions Tutors will need to be satisfied as to the commitment and level of attainment in all cases. Creative Arts students will also be required to provide a portfolio of work.

CONDIT IONAL AND UNCONDIT IONAL OFFER S

A conditional offer of a place at College means that you need to meet certain conditions, e.g. you need to achieve certain qualifications and grades to be able to start the course. These will be outlined to you on UCAS.

MODES OF STUDY

All of the courses featured in this guide will state whether they can be studied on either a full-time or part-time basis. Student loans, grants and bursaries are only available to students studying on a full-time basis.

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MATURE STUDENTS

We actively encourage mature students to apply. While applicants over 23 need not have any formal qualifications, admissions tutors will need to be satisfied as to the commitment and level of

attainment of the applicant in all cases.

THE CLEAR ING PROCESS

If you do not gain a place, either because you applied late or did not achieve the grades you were expecting, you may still apply through the clearing process for an alternative course. Running from

the third week in August through to the third week in September, the courses usually start within a few weeks of clearing. Visit www.ucas.ac.uk for more information.

CREAT IVE ARTS COUR SES ONLY

You may list up to five choices for simultaneous consideration by the institutions. Simply list them in the order they appear in the UCAS Directory. Your application needs to be received by UCAS between 1

September of the year proceeding entry and 24 March of the year of entry. However, to allow institutions ample time to review your portfolio, UCAS advise you apply by mid-November.

You need to submit your form to UCAS by 24 March in the year of entry, but preferably by 7 March to avoid processing delays.

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This course is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to a strong work related emphasis. It will provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in a particular sector - in this case, Management.

The HNC consists of eight units, of which four are Core Units:

• Business Environment• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions• Organisations and Behaviour• Marketing Principles.

As well as a choice of four of the following units:

• Research Project• Financial Accounting and Reporting• Marketing Intelligence• Human Resource Management• Business Law.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should possess Level 3 qualifications (A Level / BTEC National) or relevant work experience, preferably in a managerial capacity• Applicants will need to show a commitment to studying at this level and be prepared to work hard in meeting assessment deadlines.

ASSESSMENTAll of the units are assessed by coursework, there are no external examinations.

PROGRESS IONThe HNC offers learners opportunities to focus on the development of higher level skills in a business context and other attributes that are essential for successful performance in working life. In addition to providing learners with a nationally recognised vocational qualification, learners may progress to a higher qualification such as a degree.

DURAT IONTwo years part-time, students will be required to attend 3 hour lectures on two evenings per week for 60 weeks.

HOW TO APPLYApply directly to Central Bedfordshire College. Applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance.

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An exhilarating post A Level course that covers a broad range of art and design skills in preparation for University entry in your specialist area. There are a total of nine units covering the following areas:

• Fine Art• Printmaking• Ceramics• Computer Aided Design• Visual Studies• Lens Based Media

There will be educational visits to galleries, exhibitions and museums. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit to a European destination in the second term.

The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Central Bedfordshire College has achieved an excellent reputation, with well above national benchmark grades being awarded to students across all art and design disciplines. You can be confident in the knowledge that over 90% of our students achieved places on degree programmes at their first choice Higher Education Institution. These have included such highly regarded institutions as Kingston University, London College of Fashion and Nottingham Trent University.

FOUNdation diploma in

art + Design

• Textile Design & Fashion Design• Surface Pattern• Contextual Studies• 3 Dimensional Studies• Time–Based Media Studies• Graphic Design & Illustration.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• One Pass at A Level in an art related subject• 5 GCSEs at C or above• or a BTEC National Diploma in an art related subject• Minimum age 18 (by the first term of the year).

Mature students without formal qualifications are also invited to apply. Applicants need a portfolio of work to show at interview and an aptitude and enthusiasm for a career in art and design.

ASSESSMENTEach unit in the first two terms will receive a grade of pass, however the Final major project is graded at pass merit or distinction, and this then will count as the overall achievement grade for the course. Assessment is continuous on completion of assignments, essays and presentations etc. which are designed to enable the learners to achieve the required assessment criteria.

PROGRESS IONThis qualification could lead on to a specialist BA (Hons) Degree or a Foundation Degree at Central Bedfordshire College or another institute. Part-time study is also available on this course. Please see the part-time guide.

DURAT ION1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly to Central Bedfordshire College.

This course is run in partnership withthe University of Bedfordshire

This well established foundation degree aims to focus students’ attention towards contemporary fine art practice within the context of a rapidly developing multi-cultural society. Traditional notions of artistic production are being continually challenged by new and exciting conceptual alternatives.

Areas of study include:

• Focus on Contemporary Fine Art practice• Incorporation of new technologies, media, film, video etc.• Wide variety of artistic contexts.

Whilst traditional artistic practice has depended upon notions of the subject, increasingly, new artistic contexts have more regard for the interplay between technology, contexts for viewing/audience participation and media. This course will enable you to study a wide variety of artistic contexts in which considerations of place or space significantly contribute to the overall effect of a piece of art. You will develop an approach to your own artistic practice through a lecture and seminar series, which will cover contemporary debates relating to aspects such as:

• Installation• Site specific work• Moving image• Public arts• …as well as more traditional media.

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INDUSTRY L INKSStudents have had placements at Milton Keynes Gallery, Wallace Collection, Luton Chamber of Commerce, Community Arts Projects, and worked alongside reputable artists in London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

The FdA Contemporary Fine Art Practice is validated by, and leads

to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 120 tariff points with 80 from 1 A level or equivalent• Students with no formal qualifications but who have an appropriate background, interest or industry experience will also be considered• Applicants will be asked to submit a Portfolio for review.

ASSESSMENT

We offer a range of assessment opportunities which include; Portfolios of course work, presentations, written assignments/evaluations and marking of work related journals. Units are assessed sequentially or simultaneously depending on the type of projects given in any one year and overall grading is based on previous and final project attainment.

PROGRESS ION

You may progress as a freelance practitioner or on to the BA (Hons) Fine Art top up year at theUniversity of Bedfordshire.

HOW TO APPLYVia UCAS for full-time study or direct to Central Bedfordshire College for part-time study.

UCAS Course Codes:University of Bedfordshire course code: W102University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22Institution name: BEDSCampus Code: O

“As a mature student, I found the course catered for my personal situation and experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was both challenged and motivated by

my tutors.”

Kelly Mcleod

DURAT ION2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

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The FdA Creative and Editorial Photography is validated by, and leads to an award of, the

University of Bedfordshire.

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The foundation degree gives students a realistic and vocationally driven journey through the various disciplines and genres of photography. Looking technically, culturally and conceptually at how the business of photography sits alongside other forms of visual communication and its role in the marketplace.

Students can expect to engage with essential skills and concepts during the first year, gearing up to cover work related and personal project driven work in the second. With working access to traditional wet photography processes and state of the art phase one digital back.

Students benefit from course tutors being consummate working professionals with industry contacts and a wealth of experience in commercial, editorial and fine art photography.

INDUSTRY L INKSCalvert Photography Studios, Tesco Photography Studios and Paul Ives Photography.

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“I did work experience as a Photographer at a local newspaper and then went on to the FdA in Editorial Photography at Central Bedfordshire

College. I wanted to stay at the College to do the top up course to take advantage of the staff expertise and broaden my horizons”

Tom Bliss

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• After successfully completing the course students can progress to complete the Honours degree in Photography and Video Art at the University of Bedfordshire• Or through management of projects and work related practice, look at gaining employment within the industry.

HOW TO APPLYVia UCAS for full-time study or direct to Central Bedfordshire College for part-time study.

UCAS Course Codes:University of Bedfordshire course code: W640University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22Institution name: BEDSCampus Code: O

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fda fashion + surface

pattern design

Fashion design and its closely allied discipline, surface pattern design, are significant entrepreneurial activities within the creative industries, which, in turn, have become major contributors to the British economy.

The fashion and clothing industry is diverse, with clothing sometimes being designed and made for a limited, but highly sophisticated clientele, in design studios of no more than ten people. Alternatively, designers can become members of large teams involved in production runs for various retailers, department stores and supermarket outlets such as Next, George, and Top Shop. The textile industry, making woven, knitted and printed fabrics is similarly diverse, ranging from specialist and small production runs to mass-produced fabrics for fashion and furnishings.

The course encompasses a diverse range of fashion and surface pattern styles and designs. This allows you to develop skills and knowledge in designing and making, related to the textile and fashion industries, as well as your own particular strengths and interests. In the second year you will be able to develop a major project with an emphasis on either fashion or surface pattern or, as appropriate, a combination of each.

2010 Exhibition

INDUSTRY L INKSAlexon, Stockwood Park Museum, V+A. Students havealso sold work to Calvin Klein.

The FdA Fashion + Surface Pattern Design is validated by,

and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

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It’s difficult to say which was the best aspect of the FdA in Fashion and Surface Pattern Design. The whole course helped me to develop my practice to a level which I never thought possible and enabled me to progress directly into the third year of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts at the University

of Hertfordshire.” Teresa King

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


ASSESSMENT


PROGRESS IONAfter successfully completing the course students can progress to complete a third year top-up on the BA (Hons) degree in Fashion Design at the University of Bedfordshire or into related employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Via UCAS for full-time study or direct to Central Bedfordshire College for part-time study.

UCAS Course Codes:University of Bedfordshire course code: WW27University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22Institution name: BEDSCampus Code: O



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fda graphic design + advertisingThis programme prepares young creatives as graphic designers, art directors and copywriters for work in the graphic design and advertising industries. You will be able to exploit your creative potential and work confidently and innovatively in the development of design solutions in advertising and visual communications. Areas of study include:

• Design process• Computing for graphic designers• Creative typography• Advertising strategies• Professional practise for designers• Visual communication• Cultural contexts.

Students are encouraged to develop their own pathways in year two by gaining an understating of the context and culture of graphic design, advertising and visual communication. Throughout the programme, project briefs will be integrated with live and competition briefs set by the Design and Art Directors Association, the Royal Society of Arts and other professional bodies.

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INDUSTRY L INKSStudents have worked on briefs and had placements at: Cadbury, Pearlfisher and Wheeler Carrington Teff Advertising.

The FdA Graphic Design + Advertising is validated by,

and leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


ASSESSMENT


PROGRESS ION

• BA (Hons) Graphic Design for Print and New Media degree programme (one year) at Central Bedfordshire College• After successfully completing the course students can progress to complete a third year top-up on the BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design at the University of Bedfordshire.• Students can also go into design-related employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Via UCAS for full-time study or direct to Central Bedfordshire College for part-time study.

UCAS Course Codes:University of Bedfordshire course code: WNF5University of Bedfordshire institution code: B22Institution name: BEDSCampus Code: O


“The FdA I studied helped me decide which area I want to go into in the future, as well as my design skills. We went to visit the Vibrandt Design

studio with our portfolios which was awesome” Bruce Lennox

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HNC media (subject to validation)

The HNC in Media will specialise in the moving image pathway, with a concentration on film making methods in both drama and documentary form. There are core units supporting professional practice in the media industry, with optional units that will give creative flair to the development of production projects.

The HNC consists of 10 units, of which 5 are Core Units:

• Contextual Studies• Media Industries• Research Techniques• Media Project• Production Management.

This will be followed by a choice of 5 Specialist Units, including:

• Camera and Lighting Workshop• Video Editing• Film and Television Drama Production• Film and Television Documentary• Film Studies• Script Writing (fiction) for Television and Film.

INDUSTRY L INKS

Heart FM and the Grove Theatre.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to course requires a Level 3 qualification in a related subject at the equivalence of 120 UCAS points. This can be from National Diploma or A Level routes or similar.

ASSESSMENT

Each unit will receive a grade of pass, merit or distinction. There is no overall grade for the HNC. Assessment is by the completion of assignments, written reports, presentations etc. which are designed to enable the learners to achieve the required assessment criteria.

PROGRESS ION

The HNC can lead to career options within the media industry or to Higher Education to study at BA Level.

DURAT ION

One year full-time, two years part-time.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by application form to Central Bedfordshire College. All applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance.

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The HNC in Performing Arts will specialise in the Performance Pathway with a concentration in both dance and drama elements of the industry. There are core units supporting professional practice in the Performing Arts industry, with optional units that will give a unique creative edge to the development of performance skills.

The HNC consists of 10 units, of which 5 are Core Units:

• Creative arts professional practice• Creative arts research • Historical context • Developing acting skills• Musical theatre.

This will be followed by a choice of Specialist Units, including:

• Choreography• Commercial dance• Contemporary performance• Devising performance• Small scale performing arts touring company.

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INDUSTRY L INKS

The Grove Theatre.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry to course requires a Level 3 qualification in a related subject at the equivalence of 120 UCAS points. This can be from National Diploma or A Level routes or similar.

ASSESSMENT

Each unit will receive a grade of pass, merit or distinction. There is no overall grade for the HNC. Assessment is by the completion of assignments, written reports, presentations etc. which are designed to enable the learners to achieve the required assessment criteria.

PROGRESS ION

The HNC can lead to career options within the media industry or to Higher Education to study at BA Level.

DURAT ION

One year full-time, two years part-time.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by application form to Central Bedfordshire College. All applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance.

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Ba(hons) graphic design for

print + new media (top-up)

This course is expressly designed to provide the edge when it comes to securing that vital first position in a highly competitive world. On completion of the programme, you should be able to: demonstrate a thorough understanding of design procedures and standards of practice; be able to set up and manage a small design business or work as a creative designer with either a print production or new media specialism; be able to plan and manage budgets; work effectively both individually and as a member of a team; be able to manage projects from initial briefing, through the design process to production and implementation; and make a dynamic and professional contribution to the design world.

Areas of study include:

• Print production or New Media specialisms• Professional practice• Contextual studies including written dissertation• Major Project.

Extra benefits:

• Membership to D&AD• London showcase opportunity• Guest lecture programme with leading industry practitioners• Briefs set by industry e.g. EMI, YCN and D&AD.

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INDUSTRY L INKS

D&AD Vibrandt, Bartle Bogle and Hegarty.

The BA(Hons) Graphic Design for Print + New Media (top up)

is validated by, and leads to an award of, the University of

Bedfordshire.

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As part of our commitment to delivering an extensive curriculum this year we are also launching a new suite of Higher National Certificates. These courses provide industry recognised qualifications that you can study while you work to improve your employment chances.


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Ibrahim Owolabi

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This top-up is only available to students who have successfully completed their FdA in Graphic Design and Advertising at Central Bedfordshire College.

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PROGRESS ION

• You may progress on to careers in design or advertising management, or set up your own business• Alternatively, you may wish to use your skills to set up and develop your own business. Central Bedfordshire College can support you in this through the Incubator graduate design studio.

DURAT ION1 year top-up.

HOW TO APPLY

Part-time: Direct to Central Bedfordshire CollegeFull-time: Through UCAS - Code WP24

Ibrahim Owolabi won International D&AD recognitionwhilst at Central Bedfordshire College with this project last

year, gaining an In-book Award. He is now studying MAMarketing Communications and also running his own film production company.

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The BTEC HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is an 8 unit qualification of which 3 units are mandatory core units. The HNC programme must contain a minimum of 5 units designed at Level 4 or above. The course is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to a strong work related emphasis. It will provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in a particular sector- in this case Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The Core Units which candidates must take are:

• Analytical Methods• Engineering Science• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation.

This will be followed by a choice of 5 Specialist Units, including Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles, ManagerialConcepts and the Application of Specialist Systems related to the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Industry. This is useful for learners who are already in employment who are looking to continue and progress and gain professional recognition.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should possess Level 3 qualifications (A level / BTEC National) or relevant work experience, preferably in an engineering capacity• Applicants will need show a commitment to studying at this level and be prepared to work hard in meeting assessment deadlines.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is through formal assignments, project work and group activities. There are no examinable components.

PROGRESS ION

The HNC offers learners opportunities to focus on the development of higher-level skills in an Electrical and Electronic Engineering context and other attributes that are essential for successful performance in working life. In addition to providing learners with a nationally recognised vocational qualification, learners may progress to a higher qualification such as a degree by simply adding more units to this qualification.

DURAT IONOne year full-time. Two years part-time either by day release or two evenings.


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This part-time course is suitable for professionals wishing to upgrade their qualifications and specialise in the welfare of children and families. The HNC consists of ten units, of which six are core units and four are specialist units.


• Communicating, values and leadership in an Early Years setting• Theories of development - birth to three years• Continuing development• Early Years curriculum, play and learning• Professional practice• Child protection.

The specialist units will be chosen in consultation with learners after enrolment, and could include a research project. There is also a requirement for a period of work experience in a childcare or other relevant setting.

HNC advanced practice in work

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old• They will be expected to have gained a BTEC National Diploma at overall Merit Level, 3 A Levels in relevant subjects, with grades of A-D, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification such as an Access course• Experience of working in a health or care setting would be an advantage.

ASSESSMENT


PROGRESS IONOn successful completion of the programme, learners would be eligible to go on to level 5 training such as a Higher National Diploma, or a full degree.

DURAT IONTwo years full-time, consisting of three terms per year with work-based learning as part of the programme.


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This course is suitable for professionals in the Health and Care sector who wish to upgrade their qualifications to Level 4. The qualification is generic and specialist units have been chosen to ensure relevance to as wide a learner base as possible.The HNC consists of ten units, of which five are Core Units and five are Specialist Units.


• Communication in Health and Care settings• Principles of Practice• Continuous development• Health and Safety• Working in Partnership.

The Specialist Units will be chosen in consultation with learners after enrolment, and could include a research project. There is also a requirement for a minimum of 200 hours work experience in a health or care setting.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old• They will be expected to have gained a BTEC National Diploma at overall Merit Level, 3 A Levels in relevant subjects, with grades of A-D, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification such as an Access course• Experience of working in a health or care setting would be an advantage• Mature learners with fewer qualifications but compensating experience will also be considered.

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DURAT IONTwo years full-time, consisting of three terms per year with work-based learning as part of the programme.


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The Higher National Certificate (Level 4) and Higher National Diploma (Level 5) are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements which offers a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.

The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows direct progression to employment.

Units selected from:

• Business Skills for e-Commerce • Computer Systems • Employability and Professional Development • Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation• Emerging Technologies • Management in IT • Management of Projects • Multimedia Design and Authoring • Website Design and Management • Database Design Concepts

HNC computing (subject to validation)

• Object Oriented Programming • Event Driven Programming Solutions • Software Applications Testing • Networking Technologies • Routing Concepts • Network Operating Systems • Programming in .NET • Wide Area Networking Technologies• Network Security • IT Virtualisation • Digital Forensics.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should possess Level 3 qualifications (A Level / BTEC National) or relevant work experience, preferably in a managerial capacity• Applicants will need show a commitment to studying at this level and be prepared to work hard in meeting assessment deadlines.

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PROGRESS IONThe HNC offers learners opportunities to focus on the development of higher level skills in a business context and other attributes that are essential for successful performance in working life. In addition to providing learners with a nationally recognised vocational qualification, learners may progress to a higher qualification such as a degree.

DURAT IONOne year Full time. Two years part-time either by day release or two evenings.


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The course is for candidates working in a learning support role and who may like to work towards a BA in Educational Practice. The successful completion of the BA degree allows students the option of applying for a post degree teacher training qualification, such as PGCE or GTP. The course aims to equip candidates with the skills needed to support learning, to develop their ability to reflect on their own practice and to enable them to relate their work in learning support to the wider educational context.Assessment is through assignments, presentations and work-based portfolios. There are no examinable components.

Course units include:

• The role of the TA• Supporting language and literacy• Supporting mathematical development• Behaviour management and inclusion• Education in practice (planning, monitoring and assessment.)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old• Applicants must be working in a learning support role for at least 3 days a week• You will be expected to have gained either a BTEC National Diploma at overall Merit Level, 2 A Levels in relevant subjects, with grades of A-D, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification• Mature learners with fewer qualifications but compensating experience will also be considered.

PROGRESS IONOn successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity of progressing to the final year of the BA in Educational Practice at the University of Bedfordshire (Bedford Campus).

DURAT ION Two years part-time consisting of three terms per year. The course will run on Fridays.

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• Research skills• Disability and special needs education• Personal, social and emotional development• Supporting effective learning using ICT.


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• Research skills• Disability and special needs education• Personal, social and emotional development• Supporting effective learning using ICT.

The Diploma in Mentoring in Education course is focussed on mentoring trainee teachers. The aims of the course are:

• To explore the theory and practice of the mentoring role • To model good practice in teaching and in advancing students’ learning• To review the professional values and practice necessary for effective mentoring• To examine the stages in the developing mentoring relationship• To identify the ethical dimensions of the mentoring role• To explore a range of mentoring styles and practical approaches• To reflect on personal skills in mentoring and ways of continuing professional development in the role.

ASSESSMENT :

1 A Learning Plan – this will be based on your support for one trainee as you guide them through the year. 2 Reflective Log – again, this will be based on your experience of mentoring. The aim is to link the theory to the practical realities of mentoring. 3 Mentor File – these will be your records throughout the time you are mentoring. A few “critical incidents” will be examined. 4 Case Study - again this will be based on your mentoring practice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You need to be in a mentoring role within an educational establishment and demonstrate the ability to work at HE Level 2 (Level 5).

PROGRESS IONYou may use your credits towards a foundation degree course.

Diploma in mentoring.

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HOW TO APPLYTo apply or receive more information please contact Pat Cooper, Course Team Leader by phone: 01582 477776 or email: [email protected]

The Diploma in Mentoring in Education is validated by, and leads to an award of,

the University of Bedfordshire.

DURAT IONOne year, run on a Wednesday afternoon.

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The course provides core professional training in teaching for those working in the area of Lifelong Learning; it is based on the new LLUK National Standards for Teaching and Learning. The course is suitable for anyone teaching in:

• Further education• Higher education• Training and education in industry and commerce• Training in public sector services such as the NHS, the police and social services.

The course comprises of a single programme which may be taken at two levels, either the Certificate or PGCE.

The programme is a part-time course over two years. Sessions are weekly with opportunities to meet students from other centres on at least two mandatory study days on Saturdays throughout the year. The taught sessions need to be supple-mented with extensive private study.

COUR SE CONTENTS

The modules you will study reflect the domains of the new teaching standards:

• Professional Values and Practice• Learning and Teaching• Planning for Learning• Assessment for Learning• Access and Progression.

You will also be required to complete a programme of observed teaching which links practice to course theory.

Certificate in Education (PCE) + Professional

Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE: PCE)

The Certificate in Education (PCE) + Professional Graduate

Certificate in Education (PGCE: PCE) is validated by, and

leads to an award of, the University of Bedfordshire.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be engaged in teaching in post-compulsory (further, higher or adult) education for at least 75 hours a year• A subject specialist qualification at NQF Level 3 or above• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above or equivalent• To enrol on the PGCE a degree from a UK university (normally of class 2:2 or above)• ...or those who have successfully completed Stage 2 of the 7307 (FAETC) or stages One and Two of C & G 7407 you can submit a bridging assignment which can allow direct entry onto Year 2 of the programme• Attend an interview to demonstrate personal skills appropriate for a member of the teaching profession & present evidence of meeting entry requirements.

PROGRESS IONProgression is possible on to a M.Ed. course at the University of Bedfordshire or you may study for Diplomas in CPD.

HOW TO APPLYTo apply or receive more information please contact Pat Cooper, Course Team Leader by phone: 01582 477776 or email: [email protected]

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This full-time course is designed for students who wish to upgrade their Level 3 qualification, gain entrance to University, or employment. Assessment is through assignments, presentations and work-based portfolios. There are no examinable components.

The mandatory Core Units are:

• Applied sports coaching• The evolution of sports development• The sport and leisure industry.

It is anticipated that a further work experience unit will be available.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Students will be expected to have gained a BTEC National Diploma at overall Merit Level, 3 A Levels in relevant subjects, with grades of A-D, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification • Experience of working in a sports coaching setting would be an advantage.


DURAT IONOne year full-time, consisting of three terms per year with work-based learning as part of the programme as an option.


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notes



As part of our commitment to delivering an extensive curriculum this year we are also launching a new suite of Higher National Certificates. These courses provide industry recognised qualifications that you can study while you work to im-prove your employment chances.


Chris VeseyPrincipal


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accepted for any errors or omiss ions. The Col lege reserves the r ight to change any in format ion wi th in

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