BSDC Part Time Prospectus 2012-13

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Part - time Prospectus

2012 -13

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3Better skills Better job Better life Better at BSDC2 For further information call 01283 494400 or visit www.bsdc.ac.uk

September EnrolmentDue to the anticipated high demand for our courses, the College willoperate extended hours during September 2012. Prior to enrolling youshould discuss the suitability of the course you are interested in with theCourse Tutor. To discuss the course in more detail or make an appointmentto come and see us please call 01283 494400.

The extended Enrolment opening times for September 2012 are:

Monday 10th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmTuesday 11th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 12th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 13th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 14th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmSaturday 15th September 2012 10:00am – 12:00 noon

Monday 17th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmTuesday 18th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 19th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 20th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 21st September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pm

Monday 24th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmTuesday 25th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 26th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 27th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 28th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pm

Unless pre-arranged, outside of these dates and during term time the Enrolment points are open: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

By Enquiry Form*By completing the enquiry form at the back of this guide you will beexpressing an interest in the course of your choice. On returning theenquiry form you will be contacted by the College. You may be requestedto come into the College prior to enrolment for an advice and guidancemeeting so that we can make sure it is the right course of study and helpyou with any other support.

* Please note you will still need to enrol on your course.

All Year EnrolmentSome classes start throughout the year. Look for further details in this course guide or call the enquiry line for more information on 01283 494400. Alternatively visit our website at: www.bsdc.ac.uk.

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how to enrolYour place on your chosen course is not secure until you have enrolled. Whenyou enrol you will need to bring a form of identification with you. Acceptableforms of identification for enrolment purposes: Birth Certificate, Passport, NHSMedical Card, Driving Licence, Bank Statement, Utility Bill (not including creditcard or mobile phone), Letter or Statement from HMRC, National InsuranceNumber Card, Armed Forces ID, Home Office Letter.

If you are claiming government funding for your course and are in receipt ofeither Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA)in the Work Related Activity Group (WRAG), you will need to bring with you a letter confirming your benefit details. This letter must be no more than 3 months old at the time of enrolment.

If you are currently unemployed, wanting to enter employment and need skillstraining to do so, you may also be eligible to claim for government funding.To qualify you will need to be in receipt of one of the following benefits:

• Council Tax Benefit

• Housing Benefit

• Income Support

• Pension Credit

• Contribution Based ESA

If you are unemployed, wanting to enter employment and need skills trainingto do so but you are not in receipt of a state benefit detailed above, youshould discuss your details with a member of our Learner Services team bycalling 01283 494400.

If you are employed and your employer is paying for your course, you willneed to bring a letter from your employer confirming they consent to beinvoiced for the full cost of the course.

Course fees advertised in this prospectus are only applicable for enrolmentduring the year 2012/13. Our fees are subject to yearly increases; if you are applying for a course that takes more than one year to complete you will need to enrol for each year of the course and pay the fee for that year as advertised.

For further information on a course visit our website at www.bsdc.ac.ukor call 01283 494400.

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Autumn TermPart-Time Students Commence Monday 10th September 2012

September 2012 Enrolment Monday 10th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmTuesday 11th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 12th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 13th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 14th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmSaturday 15th September 2012 10:00am – 12:00 noon

Monday 17th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmTuesday 18th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 19th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 20th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 21st September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pm

Monday 24th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pmTuesday 25th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmWednesday 26th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmThursday 27th September 2012 9:00am – 7:30pmFriday 28th September 2012 9:00am – 4:30pm

Unless pre-arranged, outside of these dates and during term time the Enrolment points are open: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm

Half Term Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November 2012

Term ends Friday 21st December 2012 (15 weeks)

Spring TermTerm Commences Monday 7th January 2013

Half Term Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February 2013

Term Ends Wednesday 27th March 2013 (26 weeks)

Summer TermTerm Commences Thursday 11th April 2013

May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2013

Term Ends Friday 28th June 2013 (36 weeks)

Please note that due to staff development and to support the WorldSkills event in Birmingham the College will be closed on Thursday 15th November 2012 and Friday 16th November 2012. The College will also be closed for staff development on Thursday 28th March 2013 and Monday 1st July 2013.

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How do I pay? Payment can be made by cash, cheque (supported by a valid bank card) and most major credit and debit cards. For some courses you can pay by credit/debit card over the telephone - please call 01283 494454 for more information.

It is also possible to pay by installments via Direct Debit. Please note that cashor cheque installments are not accepted. For further information on how topay by installments please contact the Finance Office on 01283 494555.

If you wish to pay by Direct Debit* you must bring with you, when youenrol, evidence of your bank account details and two forms of evidence of your address.

Acceptable forms of evidence of your bankaccount details are:-• Bank statement.

• Cheque book.

• Debit and/or bank card (please be aware that not all debit cards carry your bank account details).

Acceptable forms of evidence of your address:-• Current full UK driving licence.• Current local authority rent card.

• Solicitor letter confirming completion of house purchase or land registration.

• Rent book or tenancy agreement.

We will also accept if no more than 12 months old:-• Council Tax bill.

• Mortgage statement.

• House or motor insurance certificate.

• Current state pension book/notification letter.

• Current Benefits Agency book/letter.

• Official documentation from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (this does not include P60s).

And if no more than 3 months old:-

• Utility bill – gas, electricity, water, telephone (not mobile).

Direct Debit Payments

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Part-time Tuition Fees

Once we have received the appropriate evidence you are requiredto pay 25% of your total course fees when you enrol. The balance of fees is then collected over 6 months (if your total course fees are £500or above) or over 3 months (if your total course fees are between £50 and £499) on either the first day or the fifteenth day of the month.

Example 1 – Course fees of £800 less 25% at enrolment (£200). Balance of £600 paid by direct debit over 6 months at £100 each month.

Example 2 – Course fees of £200 less 25% at enrolment (£50). Balance of £150 paid by direct debit over 3 months at £50 each month.

* The Direct Debit facility is only available to persons who hold a UK bankor building society account. Please note that some banks or buildingsocieties will not accept Direct Debit instructions for some types ofaccounts. The account holder must sign the Direct Debit form. The feesmust be collected before the course finishes and payments may beadjusted accordingly.

If you are 18 or under on 31st August 2012, you will pay nothing exceptfor full cost or commercial courses.

If you are 19 or over on 31st August 2012 and do not qualify for feeremission, as detailed on page 8, you will pay the advertised fees. Coursefees vary based on the length and type of qualification.

If you are 19 to 23 years of age on 31st August 2012 and undertakingyour first full Level 2 qualification (eg. 5 GCSEs; BTEC First Diploma; NVQLevel 2) you will not pay course fees. You will be expected to pay for tripsthat are not part of your course and materials that you retain outside ofthe College.

If you are aged 19 to 24 on 31st August 2012 and undertaking your first full Level 3 qualification (eg. 2 A Levels or more, BTEC NationalCertificate/Diploma; NVQ Level 3) you will not pay course fees. You will be expected to pay for trips that are not part of your course and materialsthat you retain outside of the College.

For further information in relation to tuition fees and whether you qualifyfor remission please see the table page 8.

The fees listed in this prospectus are fully inclusive of tuition. Additionalexamination and awarding body registration fees are detailed whereavailable. If the course is longer than one year, the fees cover the part of the course to be taught between August 2012 and July 2013.Additional costs for materials may be payable for some learners andcourses. Please contact us on 01283 494400 to discuss your chosencourse and associated costs in more detail.

Some courses are not eligible for fee remission. Please enquire at enrolment.

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fee remission

1) Refunds - There are only two circumstancesin which refunds are made:

• The courses are closed by the College; • The course is cancelled due to insufficient

numbers ie. learner numbers drop to a levelat which the college is unable to continuethe course.

Withdrawing after the course has started• If you withdraw from a course lasting a full

year within the first three weeks of thecourse start date, a £10 admin fee will becharged. Examination or material fees mayalso be charged.

• For courses lasting two or three terms,learners are eligible for a refund of half thetuition fee if they withdraw during the firstterm. If you withdraw after this time norefund will be given and the full fee for thecourse is due.

• There are no refunds for courses of one termor less or for non funded courses.

• If at the time of enrolment you do not have the relevant documents to receive a concessionary fee and pay the standardfee to secure your place, then a refund will be given upon presentation of thedocumentation. If no documents arereceived the full fee for the course is due.

• HE RefundsShould the fees be paid before an eligiblegrant is issued. The grant will need to bereceived by the College before a refund isissued. Should any learner leave during theyear then no refund is given and the full feefor the course is due.

• Students wishing to cancel/withdraw fromthe course must do so in writing (signed anddated) to the course tutor or ProgrammeArea Manager and submit/send a copy to

the college Finance Department.

2) Overseas students - The fees quoted applyto people who have been resident in the UKor the EU Countries for three years prior tothe course. People from outside the EU maybe liable to pay overseas fees.

3) ESOL learners will need to pay course feesunless they are in receipt of Job SeekersAllowance (JSA) or Employment SupportAllowance (ESA) in the Work Related ActivityGroup. ESOL Learners in receipt of CouncilTax Benefit, Housing Benefit, IncomeSupport, Pension Credit, and ContributionBased ESA, who are unemployed, want toenter employment and need skills training todo so may also qualify for fee remission. Forfull details please contact a member of ourESOL team before enrolling.

4) Other financial help (19+) - The SkillsFunding Agency provide colleges with afixed allocation of adult discretionary learnersupport funding to support the costs oflearning. This funding is administered by our Student Finance Team in Learner Services who can advise on the guidelines,application process and eligibility criteria. If you would benefit from financial help withthe extra costs involved with full or part timeeducation such as kit, uniform, travel, andchildcare please enquire at the Learner Hubbefore enrolling. Awards are made tolearners in financial hardship and areassessed on a needs’ basis. As this is alimited fund it is advisable that you apply as early as possible.

5) Funding or subsidies may be available foremployed learners undertaking their firstLevel 2 or 3 course in the workplace. Pleasecall 01283 494510 for more information

and advice for learners and their employers.6) Fee remission - Some courses are not

funded by the Skills Funding Agency. Inthese circumstances we cannot offer adiscount on tuition fees and these aremarked next to the fee price. Whenenquiring about fees please check whetherthe course qualifies for fee remission.

7) Disabled students - If you are a part-timelearners with a disability and are studying atleast 50% of a full-time course, you mayqualify for help with a Disabled Students’Allowance.

8) Student loans for Higher Education -Government loans are available for full-timeand part time Higher Education learners. To find out whether you may be eligible youshould ask for a copy of the Department For Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)publication 'A Guide to Financial Support for Higher Education Students' availablefrom Learner Services. Learner Servicesinformation, advice and guidance canprovide you with advice on applying for aloan and answer any queries you may haveregarding Higher Education and finance.

9) Disclaimer – Every effort has been made to ensure that the information regardingfees advertised in this course guide is correctat the time of going to press. Burton andSouth Derbyshire College will not acceptresponsibility for any fee published owing toan administration error. Where possible anyadditional costs that apply have been listed,however please enquire for exact details.Courses that may be subject to an increasein fees after publication of this guide will beadvertised in the local press and on theCollege website.

You may be entitledto remission of coursefees if you are in one

of the followingcategories:

Remission Category

What To Bring As Proof OfEntitlement Fees Remitted

1 Registered unemployedin receipt of Jobseeker’sAllowance (includingthose in receipt of JSANational InsuranceCredit only and thepartner where the claim is joint).

Identification (seepage 2) and JSA1form authorised byJobcentre Plus (Thismust be no morethan three monthsold at the time ofenrolment).

You will be expected to pay fortrips that are not part of yourcourse and materials that youretain outside of the College.

2 Receiving EmploymentSupport Allowance(ESA) in the WorkRelated Activity Group(WRAG).

Identification (seepage 2) and aletter from the JobCentre stating youare receiving ESA.


3 Persons 16 to 18 yearsof age on 31st August2012.

Identificationrequired (see page 2).

Remission of tuition, exam and awarding body registrationfees.

4 Persons aged 19 to 23years of age on 31stAugust 2012 studyingtheir first full level 2qualification (equivalentto five or more GCSE’s)



5 Persons aged 19 to 24on 31st August 2012studying their first fulllevel 3 qualification(equivalent to two A Levels).



6 Persons aged 19 andover on 31st August2012 who areunemployed, in receiptof a state benefit (otherthan Job SeekersAllowance andEmployment SupportAllowance) who wantto enter employmentand need skills trainingto do so.

Identificationrequired(see page 1 for furtherinformation).


Am I eligible? You may be entitled to reduced course fees: If you are 19 years of age or over on 31st August 2012 and are not entiltledto full remission as detailed on previous page you may be expected tocontribute towards your course fees, examination costs, administration costs, registration/assessment fees, materials etc. This is called co-funding.

For full details of what fees will apply to your course please contact us on 01283 494400.

Co-Funding

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Financial Notes

All learners will be expected tomake arrangements to pay their

fees at the time of enrolment.

Fee remission does not apply to Full Cost or Commercial courses.

All information correct at time ofgoing to print.

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support for you

Guidance Services

When you enrol at Burton and South DerbyshireCollege we can provide you with a wealth of support to help you while you study with us. It is our mission to make sure your time withus is as enjoyable and successful as possible so make sure you take advantage of theoutstanding support services on offer.

We take our responsibility for our learners’ welfare very seriously and ourfriendly Learner Services Team are always here to help. They can offer youinformation, advice and guidance about a range of issues relating to yourstudies, employment or personal life.

Learner Services are based in the Learner Hub next to the main reception soplease pop in to see us. You are welcome to drop in anytime for a chat or youcan make an appointment with a member of the team to discuss in moredetail any support you may require.

Burton and South Derbyshire College’s fully qualified Guidance Team providesimpartial guidance aimed at ensuring you can make informed decisions aboutcourses as well as moving on to Higher Education or employment.

The Guidance Team can help you make decisions about which course is rightfor you, give advice on career choices and finding employment and supportyou to fit your study around family and work commitments.

The Student Finance Team can advise you on what financial support may be available to help you complete your studies here at the College. Weappreciate that some courses may have additional course-related costs suchas kit and uniform, or that you may need help with transport or childcare.Whether you are living with your family, or independently, if your householdincome is low, you can apply for financial support through one of our supportfunds. We can offer short and long term solutions to financial hardship, sowhatever your personal situation please come and have an informal chat withus to see how we can help.

If you do not live within walking distance of the College there are lots ofpublic transport services available which provide an easy and cost effectiveway of getting to and from College. Burton and South Derbyshire Collegehave developed a working partnership with Arriva Midlands which means wecan offer our learners discounted termly and annual bus passes. Bustimetables can be found on www.arrivabus.co.uk.

All learners at Burton and South Derbyshire College are automaticallymembers of the NUS. When you have enrolled you can buy a NUS ‘Extra’Card which will entitle you to discounts at many local and national retailoutlets. You can also become a Student Representative on the StudentCouncil and have your say in how the College is run.

Burton and South Derbyshire College Nursery is an outstanding OFSTEDregistered setting within the main college campus, which is ideal forlearners who have young children and are returning to education. It is a 44 place nursery and takes children from 6 weeks to 5 years following theEarly Years Foundation Stage curriculum. We have an ‘open door policy’ so that parents can visit their children during the day. Our staff are highlyqualified and experienced in caring and educating children. We also havethe knowledge to help you source the correct funding dependant on yourincome and personal circumstances. Please contact us as soon as possibleto put your child‘s name on our waiting list or call us on 01283 494476for more information.

National Union ofStudents (NUS) and

the Student Union

Nursery

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We have learners from Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire so wherepossible, if there is no general Arriva bus route we have tried to makealternative arrangements. For more details and advice contact the StudentFinance Team for a transport information booklet.

Please drop in to the Learner Hub to see us or giveus a call on 01283 49 4473/4474.

Student FinanceServices

Transport Help


Making learning easier for you!The one-stop-shop for all your support

needs based in our vibrant, user-friendly and state-of-the-art Learner Hub.

The Learner Hub offers a wide range ofsupport services including advice and

guidance, financial support, admissions and enrolment alongside social facilities such as a shop serving refreshments and

a chill-out zone.

TheLearner Hub

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DisclosureSometimes it can be hard to tell someone that you have a disability or a learning difficulty. The Additional Learning Support Team understand the concerns about disclosing personal information and are committed to providing appropriate and timely support, to best meet your needs. All information is treated with respect and in the strictest confidence (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998).

ServicesAn informal meeting is arranged where we jointly plan and agree the leveland type of Additional Learning Support available whilst you are studyingat Burton & South Derbyshire College. A team of Learning SupportAssistants and specialist trainers are able to help with a range ofdifficulties, including:

• Dyslexia • Dyscalculia

• Dyspraxia • Sensory Loss

• Mobility / Physical Needs • Medical Conditions

• Learning Difficulties • Mental Health Difficulties

• Autistic Spectrum Condition

Support may be best provided within a group classroom setting, or, insome cases on a more personal one-to-one basis. The College also workswith other organisations that are skilled in providing very specific support,such as sensory loss and high level personal care. Our team of LearningSupport Assistants are skilled in providing support for:

• Note-taking • Support with English

• Support with Maths • Support for Dyslexia

• Support in a Classroom Setting • Access to Assistive Technologies

• Adapted Materials and Resources • Examination Access Arrangementincluding Braille

At Burton & South Derbyshire College we aim to be an ‘Inclusive LearningCollege’. The College is committed to ensuring that everybody can fullyparticipate in college life. The College complies with the DisabilityDiscrimination Act (1995), having ramped areas and lifts; providingwheelchair access to teaching and resource areas across college. TheCollege has a loop system in the Lecture Theatre, catering facilities on theground floor, and the College is able to produce certain resources andmaterials in Braille, as required.

Call 01283 494601 for more information about Additional LearningSupport

Additional LearningSupport (ALS)

Accessibility

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Burton and South Derbyshire College’s Creative Industry courses arehoused in a modern teaching block, which offers facilities designedspecifically to meet the needs of learners in the Visual and Performing Arts.This facility provides a lively and exciting atmosphere in which designersand performers are able to study and practice.

The College also has its own dedicated Sixth Form Centre for its provisionof AS/A2 Levels and GCSEs. As one of the largest Sixth Forms in the localarea, the College has enjoyed continued success with its A Level learnersover the past five years. In 2010 the College achieved a 98% pass rate,exceeding the national pass rate, with 100% pass rate in 19 subjectsincluding English Language and Literature, Physics, Law and Spanish.

Shobnall Leisure Complex is based on a design put forward by Sport forEngland. The offsite facility is a short walk from the main College campusand provides excellent, modern facilities for a wide variety of activitiesincluding badminton, basketball, volleyball, five-a-side football, netball and cricket.

Art, Design &Performing Arts

EngineeringAcademy

Microsoft Academy

Sixth Form Centre

Shobnall SportsCentre

The Learner Hub

The University Centre

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The creation of our dedicated Learner Hub provides a one-stop-shop for all your support needs based in a vibrant, user-friendly and state-of-the-artenvironment. The Learner Hub offers a wide range of support servicesincluding advice and guidance, financial support, admissions andenrolment alongside social facilities such as a café and chill-out zone.

The College’s University Centre is purpose built to offer a high qualitylearning environment, with cutting edge facilities, including a wide rangeof amenities from computer rooms and a cyber café, to a recording studio,high quality laboratory and business centre. The Centre is a focal point forthe College’s Higher Education provision including its many FoundationDegrees, HNC/Ds, and full Degree programmes.

Our new state-of-the-art facility has been developed to deliver accreditedMicrosoft computing and IT courses. This light and spacious training roomis complimented with 20 dual monitor screens, the latest IT software, anddesigned with comfortable ergonomic seating, making this an idealtraining facility for individuals and local businesses.

The Engineering Academy is a top-of-the-range quality, purpose builtvehicle maintenance, engineering and manufacturing facility. The buildinghas been developed specifically to meet the needs of learners and toprovide a realistic and practical environment in which to train and work,mirroring the facilities and working practices of a commercial setting.

Construction and Sustainability Academy atour South Derbyshire CampusSituated on William Nadin Way in Swadlincote, our exciting new state-of-the-art facility comprises of tailor-made, purpose-built areas in which our learners can undertake practical construction training in an environment designed to replicate a real-life situation.

Our new Construction and Sustainability Academy is a purpose built training facility, fully equipped for the full range of construction skills offering courses in architecture, surveying, construction, civilengineering, building services, engineering, planning and property.

As a learner at our new South Derbyshire Campus you will benefit from an outstanding range of provision including new classrooms, a computer suite, and library alongside modern social facilities such as a kitchen, café and student social space.

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Business Start-upUnits

Mellors are the onsite caterer here at Burton and South Derbyshire College who offer a wide range of freshly prepared sandwiches, mainmeals and home baked cakes as well as special themed days throughoutthe year. All the team are fully trained in health and safety and foodhandling.

The University Centre encompasses ten start-up units for small one and two person businesses. The units offer graduates and would beentrepreneurs the opportunity to set up a business in a protectedenvironment with low cost rents. If you are interested in viewing a Business Unit please contact 01283 494531.

Want to know more?

For more information about any of ourfacilities please email [email protected]

Mellors Café Bar

Mulberry Restaurant

Innovations Hair &Beauty Salon

The College’s hair and beauty salon ‘Innovations’ is open to the publicMonday to Saturday with evening appointments available. The learnersprovide high quality treatments in its commercial training salon. Allsessions are supervised by a qualified member of staff. A wide variety oftreatments are available from hair cuts, hair styling, hair colouring,manicures, pedicures, facials and electrolysis to non-surgical face lifts, nailextensions and waxing. Additionally, we offer Holistic Therapies includingreflexology, aromatherapy, body and Indian head massages.

We use professional products which are available to purchase. Call 01283 494747 for a price list or to book an appointment.

Situated on the second floor of the College is our excellent MulberryRestaurant. Staffed by learners, the Mulberry Restaurant is open to the public serving traditional and Brasserie style menus.

The restaurant also runs Bistro monthly themed evenings, all at veryreasonable prices. Call 01283 494673 for menus, opening times and reservations.

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MicrosoftAcademy

Burton and South Derbyshire College’sbrand new facility for Microsoft courses

featuring dual monitor screens andstate-of-the-art software.

For further information onMicrosoft courses call 01283 494400

or email [email protected]

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training for employeesInvesting in Training

What you can expect from us

Benefits Training for Employees

Training is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in yourbusiness. It leads to improved staff retention and commitment, whilstincreasing productivity to have a direct effect on your bottom line. TheCollege’s team of employer advisors work with organisations of all sizesacross a wide range of sectors to develop training solutions which are rightfor your business and will help you identify and quantify the benefitstraining will bring.

What you can expect from a training partnership with Burton and SouthDerbyshire College:

• Proven responsiveness and expertise in this sector

• Courses to meet all business needs from First Aid to Food Hygiene, IT to industry specific training

• Qualified and experienced training staff and fully equipped training facilities

• Full range of scheduled course dates for individual employees

• Bespoke training courses designed to your individual specification

• Flexible delivery at a time and location to suit your requirements

• Information on available funding options and Government training schemes

For the employer:• Add value to your business

• Achieve national quality standards

• Increase skills within the organisation

• Find solutions to business problems

• Highlight the skills of the workforce to existing and potential customers

• Improve organisational performance

• Increase job satisfaction and morale amongst employees

For the employee:• Gain nationally recognised qualifications

• Improve business awareness

• Receive recognition for existing skills

• Gain a sense of achievement and improve career opportunities

• Enhance technical skills through work related training

Subject Areas

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A wide range of scheduled courses are available from basic level throughto Degree courses and we also have a range of training options accreditedto national standards. Alternatively, we can develop bespoke trainingcourses specifically designed to meet individual business needs, deliveredon your premises or at the college.

The range of subject areas offered include;

• First Aid (Full Qualification, Re-qualification, Emergency & Paediatric)

• Health and Safety, Manual Handling, IOSH, NEBOSH and Food Safety

• Business, Management, Sales and Marketing and Accounting

• Microsoft Office, Web Design and IT in our brand new Microsoft Academy

• Creative Industries - Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, and Dance Leadership

• Construction, Sustainability, DIY, Gas and Electrical courses

• Hair and Beauty, Retail, Customer Service and Distribution

• Motor Vehicle, Manufacturing, Electronics, Engineering and Programmable Logic Controllers

• Skills for Life (Literacy, Numeracy and Language)

• Performing Manufacturing Operations

• Business Improvement Techniques

The ‘courses’ section of this prospectus details the full range of trainingthat we currently offer, either for an individual booking on to a scheduledcourse or for an employer booking a bespoke course for a number ofemployees. All training can be tailored to your specific requirements and if there is a subject that isn’t included then please enquire, as our team of tutors have a wealth of experience and knowledge in areas that maynot be listed.

Please contact us on 01283 494510 or [email protected]

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Better skillsapprenticeships

Supporting Teaching andLearning in Schools• leading to Certificates and

Diplomas at Levels 2 & 3 for anyone working in a teaching environment.

Administration• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working or seeking to work in an office environment.

Beauty• leading to NVQ Level 3 for

anyone working or seeking to work in the Beauty Industry.

Customer Service• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working or seeking to work in any Service-Based Industry.

Information Technology• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working or seeking to work with computers.

Distribution, Warehousingand Storage• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working or seeking to work in Distribution and Warehousing.

Accountancy• leading to an Association of

Accounting Technicians Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 and 4 Diploma.

Care and Early Years• leading to Certificates and

Diplomas at Levels 2 & 3 for anyone working in the Early Years or Care industry.

Plumbing• leading to NVQ Level 2 for

anyone working or seeking to in the Plumbing trade.

Construction Crafts• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working or seeking to work in the Construction Industry.

Engineering• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and

3, Intermediate Certificate / Advanced Diploma in Engineering or BTEC National Certificate for anyone working inthe Engineering Industry.

Manufacturing Operations• leading to NVQ Level 2 for

anyone working or seeking to work in the Manufacturing Industry.

Hairdressing• leading to NVQ Levels 2

and 3 for anyone working or seeking to work in the Hairdressing Industry.

Hospitality and Catering(Professional Cookery)• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and

3 for anyone working or seeking to work in hotels, restaurants or industrial situations and preparing, cooking or serving food.

Hospitality and Catering(Hospitality Services)• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and

3 for anyone working or seeking to work in the Service Industry but not preparing food.

Pharmacy Services• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3

for anyone working in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

Retail• leading to NVQ Level 2 for

anyone working or seeking to work in any retail environment.

Motor Vehicle• leading to NVQ Levels 2 and 3,

Technical Certificate / Diploma in vehicle maintenance and repair for anyone working in heavy or light vehicle repair.

Frequently askedquestions about apprenticeships ...Do I have to be employed?Yes, but we can help you find an employer.

How do I find an employer?You can talk to people and organisations yourself, or you cangive us your CV and we will helpyou to apply for positions withcompanies. Alternatively, go on the National Apprenticeship website www.apprenticeships.org.ukfor the vacancy matching service.

How much will I earn?A minimum of £2.60 per hour forthe first year of your apprenticeship.


This summer, 2012, will see the opening of the brand new home forEnglish Football in Burton upon Trent. With the development heralded asan inspirational centre for innovation in sporting performance, Burton andSouth Derbyshire College is proud to announce its partnership with StGeorge’s Park; The FA’s National Football Centre.

Based locally, St George’s Park is wholeheartedly supported by Burton andSouth Derbyshire College in boosting the local economy; creating 200 newjobs and providing new business opportunities during the sitesconstruction. The Chairman of St George’s Park has referred to BSDC as“integral to the success of St George’s Park” and, as the Further Educationpartner to St George’s park, Burton and South Derbyshire College isdetermined to equip its students with the necessary skills to takeadvantage of the opportunities that having The National Football Centrebased in the local town will bring.

“We are working closely with all relatedpartners to maximise this existingopportunity for our communities and tomake sure that we equip the St George’sPark partner businesses with the skilledlabour to support this world class facility.”

Dawn Ward, OBE.Chief Executive & Principal, Burton & South Derbyshire College

New for 2012Better prospects,

St. Georges ParkOur Apprenticeships include:

Better attaking you higher alumni

Better life,

Studying a Higher Education (HE) courselocally with Burton and South DerbyshireCollege can be a cost effective way toachieve a university qualification and furtherincrease your future career prospects.

Taking the decision to embark on a HE course at Burton and SouthDerbyshire College may seem a daunting one. However, investing in yourfuture by taking a HE course can lead to better prospects and mean agreater salary in the long run. Student Finance England provides financialsupport for both full and part time HE learners and therefore the financialcommitment should not stand between you and your full potential.

Burton and South Derbyshire College offer an extensive range of full and part-time HE courses designed to provide careers development forbusinesses and individuals. Our courses are accredited by StaffordshireUniversity so you will achieve a Staffordshire University award at the end of your study. You can also be assured of the quality of the course and the recognition that it will have with prospective employers.Foundation Degrees, HND’s/HNC’s and professional business qualificationsoffer training and education created in partnership with industry to ensureyour qualification meets their needs.

Fees for full time study for the academic year 2012/13 are £4,900. Part-time study for 2012/13 are priced at £35 per credit i.e. for an 80credit year £2,800.

You can find more information about our HE provision by visitingwww.bsdc.ac.uk or alternatively call 01283 494473.

Now is the perfect time to apply if you are thinking of taking your educationfurther this September. You could get better skills a better job and a betterlife when you study HE with Burton and South Derbyshire College.

The Alumni Association is a great way of keeping in touch with the College once you have finished your studies. We love hearing where your Burton and South Derbyshire College qualifications take you!

Through financial sponsorship from our supporters, the Alumni Associationprovide Bursary Funds which directly benefit learners during their studies.

To find out how the Alumni Association could benefit you during and after your time at the College, check out the websitewww.bsdc.ac.uk/BSDC_asa or email the Alumni Team [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter @Alumni_BSDC

Check out our Facebook page at Official Burton & South Derbyshire College Alumni

If you would like to find out more about sponsoring the Alumni, details of the sponsorship packages can be found on the website.


The Alumni & Supporters Association would like to welcome you to Burton and South Derbyshire College!

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case studiesCathy Fernie Foundation Degree Complementary Therapies Date Course Commenced: 2007Date Course Finished: 2010Present Job Position: Own business – Holistic Bliss

Cathy worked with the elderly and decided she wanted to do a coursewhere she would learn therapy techniques such as massage. From doingthis course she has opened her own business; Holistic Bliss, where shegoes to care homes to work with clients and also runs two clinics. She has done work experience as the Margaret Stanhope Centre andthoroughly enjoyed this.

David GibbsEnglish and Maths L1Date Course Commenced: September 2010Date Course Finished: June 2011Present Job Position: N/A

“I chose this course as I did not do very well at school so I thought I wouldcome here to improve my Maths and English. I have also done a BritishSign Language course here so I know that it is a good college and I amfamiliar with it.”

When asked how the course fits into his schedule David said, “It does fit in really well, I can do work here, there and everywhere. It also fits in wellwith my social and family life.”

Bina SagooCertificate in HR Management CIPD Level 5Date Course Commenced: 2011 Date Course Finishes: 2013Present Job Position: Supply teacher and business ownerhelping others with things such as bookkeeping

“I chose the course because I used to be in HR and Personnel and wouldlike to get back into this career after having a break. I am hopeful thatbecause of this course I will have a better chance at getting a career in thisfield. Everyone is there to study and get on with the work and have nodistractions. It is a great way to study.”


Peter Horridge Ceramics Date Course Commenced: 2009Date Course Finishes: Ongoing yearly as a hobbies coursePresent Job Position: Runs a letting agency

On why he choose Burton and South Derbyshire College to study, Petersaid, “I have been to look at a few places that have this course however,when comparing, I felt that Burton and South Derbyshire College was thebest and had everything that I wanted. The tutor is very good and works with individuals to do what they want rather than telling them what to do.He has a good style of teaching and tailors himself to each individual’sneeds. It is also good for learners of all levels whether they are beginnersor experienced.”

Matt LeechHigher National Diploma in ConstructionDate Course Commenced: September 2011Date Course Finished: September 2012Present Job Position: Trainee Quantity Surveyor at JS BLOOR

“As I was growing up my uncle was an architect and that got me intowanting to work in this profession. I did start out as an apprenticehowever I lost my job and through doing my HNC in Construction I gained my job here as a trainee quantity surveyor.”

When asked if the course had helped Matt at work and his future careerdevelopment he said, “Well the HNC that I completed was the mainreason I got the job at JS BLOOR and now the HND course I amcompleting will allow we to go onto university to study a BA in QuantitySurveying and commercial management in Construction, which myemployer are sponsoring me through.”

Tracey BlackshawEarly Childhood Studies Foundation DegreeDate Course Commenced: September 2010Date Course Finishes: Summer 2013

“I work in a school as a key worker for young children which I really enjoy but wanted to have more options so I can branch out in this area.My manager suggested this course to me and I liked the sound of it.”

“It was hard to begin with and you have to learn to plan more. After a few months, when you have learnt how to manage your time, it getseasier. Work are also really encouraging and helpful.”

Some qualifications require a subject specific pre�requisite and you may require a specific minimum number of qualifications and grades to enter more advanced levels. The College has the discretion to determine if your current levels of experience and qualifications are sufficient entry standards for a qualification.

For more information about qualifications and what they mean, go to: www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/qualificationsexplained

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By looking at the link between one qualification and another, the table below helpsyou to see how you are able to work and progress onto higher level qualifications

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Level Entry 1 2 3 4 5Examples of NQF and QCFqualifications

From the National QualificationsFramework(NQF) and the Qualificationsand CreditFramework(QCF)

Entry level certificates

English forSpeakers of Other Languages(ESOL)

Skills for Life

Functional Skillsat entry level(English, mathsand ICT)

Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas at entry level

FoundationLearning Tierpathways atentry level

Functional Skillsat entry level

GCSEs gradesD-G

BTEC IntroductoryDiplomas andCertificates

BTEC Awards,Certificates, and Diplomas at level 1

OCR Nationals

Key Skills atlevel 1

Skills for Life

Functional Skillsat level 1

FoundationLearning Tierpathways

NVQs at level 1

GCSEs gradesA*-C

BTEC FirstDiplomas andCertificates

BTEC Awards,Certificates, andDiplomas atlevel 2

OCR Nationals

Key Skills level 2

Skills for Life

Functional Skillsat level 2

NVQs at level 2

A levels

GCE in appliedsubjects

Key Skills level 3

BTEC Diplomas,Certificates andAwards

BTEC Awards,Certificates, andDiplomas atlevel 3

OCR Nationals

BTEC Nationals

NVQs at level 3

BTEC ProfessionalDiplomas, Certificates and Awards

BTEC ProfessionalDiplomas Certificates and Awards

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NVQs at level 4

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BTEC ProfessionalDiplomas, Certificates and Awards

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OCR Award in Manual Bookkeeping L1(5 Units)

1 2hrs x 12wks Thu 18:00 � 20:00 13.09.12 06.12.12 148 29 Yes P11092

OCR Award in Computerised Bookkeeping(2 Units)

1 2hrs x 15wks Thu 18:00 � 20:00 10.01.13 02.05.13 193 29 Yes P10281

OCR Award in Manual Bookkeeping L1(5 Units)

1 2hrs x 12wks Tue 10:45 � 12:45 11.09.12 04.12.12 148 29 Yes P11092

OCR Award in Computerised Bookkeeping(2 Units)

1 2hrs x 15wks Tue 10:45 � 12:45 08.01.13 30.04.13 193 29 Yes P10281

OCR Cert in Manual Bookkeeping L2 2 3hrsx 16wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 11.09.12 15.01.13 309 66 Yes P11375

OCR Cert in Computerised Bookkeeping L2 2 3hrs x 15wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 15.01.13 21.05.13 290 66 Yes P11376

IAB Award in Payroll L1 1 2hrs x 17wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 29.01.13 18.06.13 148 93 Yes P10303

AAT Level 1 Access 1 6hrs x 12wks Fri 09:00 � 16:30 21.09.12 14.12.12 254 32 + 27 Yes P11374

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting PT 2 6hrs x 35wks Tue TBC 11.09.12 25.06.13 500 213 Yes P10282

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting PT 3 6hrs x 35wks Wed Day / Eve 12.09.12 26.06.13 878 228 Yes P10283

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting 1YR 4 7.5hrs x 35wks Thu Day / Eve 13.09.12 27.06.13 927 240 Yes P10285

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting YR1 4 3.5hrs x 35wks Thu TBC 13.09.12 27.06.14 464 120 Yes P10284

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Please be aware that some courses carry extra costs for materials and/or equipment. Please enquire with your coursetutor prior to enrolment, call 01283 494400 or email [email protected] for more information.

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BA (Hons) Business Management H 6hrs x 30wks Tues& Wed 17:00 � 21:00 25.09.12 06.05.14 Price onapplication 0 No P10286

HNC/HND Business Management YR1 4&5 10hrs x 24wks Mon /Tue 09:00 � 16:30 17.09.12 25.06.13 4000 0 No P11422

BA (Hons) Business Management Fast Track H 4hrs x 30wks Tue 17:00 � 21:00 25.09.12 06.05.14 Price onapplication 0 No P10286

ILM L3 Diploma in Leadership &Management

33.5hrs x35wks

Tues /Wed 17:30 � 21:00 11.09.12 25.06.13 840 147 Yes P10292

ILM L5 Diploma in Leadership andManagement

5 3.5hrs x 36wks Wed 17:30 � 21:00 12.09.12 26.06.13 990 161 No P10310

Certificate in Human Resource Practice L3 3 4hrs x 35wks Thu 17:00 � 21:00 13.09.12 27.06.13 900 180 No P10280

Certificate in Human Resource Management L5 5 2.5hrs x 32wks Wed 18:00 � 20:30 12.09.12 11.06.14 990 180 No P10623

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CIEH Award in Food Safety in Catering L2 2 6hrs x 1wk Mon 09:00�16:30 See below See below 68.80 9.20 No P10238

Around the World Cookery N/A 3hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00�21:00 15.01.13 26.03.13 120 n/a No P10251

CIEH Award in Supervising Food Safety L3 3 4.5hrs x 4wks Mon 10:00�15:30 15.10.12 12.11.12 170 36 No P10686



Home Baking N/A 3hrs x 10wks Sat 09:00�12:00 20.04.13 29.06.13 120 n/a No P10967

Cookery for Beginners N/A 3hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00�21:00 18.09.12 27.11.12 120 n/a No P10968

The CIEH Award in Food Safety in Catering L2 courses are on 24.09.12, 22.10.12, 26.11.12, 28.01.13, 25.02.13, 25.03.13,29.04.13, 20.05.13 and 24.06.13.

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CCN1 Core 3 6hrs x 4wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 500 50 No P10352

CCN1 Re-Assess 3 6hrs x 3wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 400 50 No P10352

CKR1 Cookers 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 200 0 No P10352

CKR1 Re-Assess 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 150 0 No P10352

HTR Heaters 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 200 0 No P10352

HTR Re-Assess 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 150 0 No P10352

CENWAT Water Heaters 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 200 0 No P10352

CENWAT Re-Assess 3 6hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 150 0 No P10352

CS9 Gas Analyser College Cert. 1 3 5hrs x 3wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 200 0 No P10352

Electrical Installation (17th edition update) 3 2.5hrs x 10wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 260 50 No P10689

2391-10 Test & Inspect 3 2.5hrs x 10wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 260 100 No P10689

Portable Appliance Test L3 3 2.5hrs x 10wks On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 260 50 No P10689

Gas Foundation 3 6hrs x 30wks Multiple TBC 07.09.12 29.06.13 2,500 0 No P10833

Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance 3 30hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 800 0 No P10923

Solar Thermal Installation & Maintenance 3 30hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 750 0 No P10923

Heat Pump Installation 3 30hrs x 1wk On Demand TBC 01.08.12 31.07.13 750 0 No P10923

Energy from the Sun X 3hrs x 5wks On Demand TBC TBC TBC TBC 0 No P10926

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Constructionand the Built Environment L3

3 9hrs x 36wks Tue 9:30�20:00 11.09.12 02.07.13 1,292 120 No P10343

BTEC Diploma in Construction L3(2 year)

3 9hrs x 36wks Wed 9:30�20:00 12.09.12 03.07.131,762(1 yearcost)

152 No P11373

HNC in Construction and the BuiltEnvironment - offers Pathways andOpportuntities for study in Construction, Civil Engineering and Building ServicesEngineering with common core units

4 5.5hrs x 36wks Thu/Fri 10:00�16:30 13.09.12 05.07.13 No P11371

HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Jan start)

4 5.5hrs x 36wks Thu/Fri 10:00�16:30 07.01.13 06.01.14 No P11371

Non Vocational Wood Occupations L1 1 3hrs x 10wks Thu eve TBC 06.09.12 04.07.13 180 N/A No P10917

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NCFE Award in Resort Representatives L2 2 2hrs x 28wks Tue 18:00�20:00 06.11.12 25.06.13 275 40 Yes P11391

NCFE Certificate in Introduction to CabinCrew L2

2 3hrs x 32wks Thu 17:45�21:00 04.10.12 27.06.13 675 63 Yes P11392

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Art for Pleasure (Life Drawing) T1 1 2hrs x 10wks Wed 19:00�21:00 12.09.12 21.11.12 85 N/A No P10591

Art for Pleasure (Life Drawing) T2 1 2hrs x 10wks Wed 19:00�21:00 09.01.13 20.03.13 85 N/A No P10591

Art for Pleasure (Printmaking) T3 1 2hrs x 10wks Wed 19:00�21:00 17.04.13 26.06.13 85 N/A No P10591

Ceramics T1 1 2hrs x 10wks Thu 19:00�21:00 13.09.12 22.11.12 85 N/A No P10592



Jewellery Making T1 1 2hrs x 10wks Wed 18:00�20:00 12.09.12 21.11.12 85 N/A No P10593



C&G 7512 Photography L4 4 4hrs x 16wks Sat 09:00�13:30 15.09.12 12.01.13 575 97.60 No P10294

C&G 7512 Photography L1 1 3hrs x 16wksSat &Thu

09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

13.09.12 12.01.13 350 97.60 Yes P10608


09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

07.02.12 22.06.13 350 97.60 Yes P10608


09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

13.09.12 12.01.13 350 97.60 Yes P10609


09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

07.02.13 20.06.13 350 97.60 Yes P10609


09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

15.09.12 12.01.13 350 97.60 Yes P10610


09:00�13:30 &18:00�21:00

09.02.13 22.06.13 350 97.60 Yes P10610

Foundation Degree inContemporary Arts Practice

H 6hrs x 31wks Multiple 9:00�16:30 19.09.12 07.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10116

Foundation Degree inDigital Media Production

H 6hrs x 31wks Multiple Various 19.09.12 24.05.13 Price on application 0 No P10822

Adobe Creative Suite � 3hrs x 5wks Tue 18:00�21:00 11.09.12 09.10.12 350 0 No P11377

Photoshop for Photographers � 3hrs x 10wks Thu 18:00�21:00 13.09.12 08.11.12 150 0 No P11378

Dance, Performing Arts & Music Technology

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Senior Performers 12+ T1 1 2.25hrs x 10wks Tue 17:30�19:45 11.09.12 20.11.12 70 0 No P10599



Subsidiary Diploma in Technical Theatre &Stage Management L3

3 5hrs x 36wks Fri 09:00�16:30 14.09.12 28.06.13 TBC 0 N/A P10604

Senior College Street & Breakn' Crew T1 1 1.5hrs x 10wks Wed 17:30�19:00 12.09.12 21.11.12 50 0 No P10606



Senior College Contemporary Co. T1 1 1.5hrs x 10wks Wed 19:00�20:30 12.09.12 21.11.12 50 0 No P10607



Fame Factory (Day) 1 4hrs x 1wk TBC 10:00�16:00 06.08.12 10.08.12 10 0 No P11106

Fame Factory (Week) 1 20hrs x 1wk Mon�Fri 10:00�16:00 06.08.12 10.08.12 50 0 No P11106

Foundation Degree in Dance & Theatre Arts 4 6hrs x 31wks Wed 18:00�20.00 19.09.12 24.06.13 Price on application 0 N/A P10765

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Introduction to Training Skills E3 6hrs x 2 days Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand 31.07.13 Price on application N/A No P11182

Certificate in Cover Supervision ofPupils in Schools

2 1yr Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00

Various Various 546 96 Yes P11344

Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum

2 1yr Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00


Certificate in Supporting Teaching &Learning in Schools

2 1yr Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00


Certificate in Facilitating Learning andDevelopment

3 1yr Various 16:00�17.:30 Various Various 423 135 Yes P11348

Managing Behaviour x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand On Demand 75 N/A No P11114

Diploma in Specialist Support for Teachingand Learning in Schools

3 18mths Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00


Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

3 3hrs x 12wks Various09:00�12:00 or18:00�21:00

Various Various 243 57 No P10395

Study Skills for Higher Education x 2hrs x 3 days Various Various On Demand 31.07.13 90 N/A No P10976

Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

4 4hrs x 26wks Tue 16:00�20:00 18.09.12 16.04.13 Price on application N/A No P11085

TAQA Award in Understanding the Principlesand Practices of Assessment

3 3mths Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00


TAQA Assessor Award in Competence 3 1yr Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00


TAQA Assessor Award in Vocation 3 1yr Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00


TAQA Assessor Certificate 3 1yr Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00


TAQA Understanding Internal Quality Assurance Processes

4 3mths Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00

Various 31.07.13 135 57 Yes P10806

TAQA Verifier Award in IQA 4 1yr Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00

Various 31.07.13 270 105 Yes P11087

TAQA Lead Verifier Award 4 1yr Various09:00�11:00 or18:00�20:00

Various 31.07.13 405 75 Yes P11088

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

H 4hrs x 65wks Tue 16:00�20:00 18.09.12 10.06.14 Price on application N/A No P11272

Foundation Degree for Teaching Assistants H 4hrs x 30wks Wed 18:00�21:00 19.09.12 24.06.15 Price on application N/A No P10795

BA (Hons) Education Schools 6 4hrs x 30wks Wed 14:00�18:30 12.09.12 26.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10794

BA (Hons) Education LLS 6 3hrs x 72wks Thu 16:00�19:00 13.09.12 27.06.14 Price on application N/A No P10975

Full Time PGCE H 18hrs x 36wks Multiple 09:00�16:30 10.09.12 28.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10111

Teacher Training

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)Burton and South Derbyshire College offers many opportunities for people to develop their English skills.We offer ESOL courses at various levels in the local community and in college. These courses are specificallydesigned to improve English language skills for those with a different first language. Nationally recognisedexaminations are available at the end of each course. ESOL is appropriate for learners wishing to gain aqualification recognised in the UK and who plan to remain a resident here. All learners are interviewedbefore enrolment and are offered classes to match their ability. We have classes from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.

For more information please contact Alison Hodgson on 01283 494489.

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C&G Certificate in ESOL L1 1 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 366 20 Yes P10158

C&G Certificate in ESOL Entry Level 1 16wks E 8hrs x 16wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 18.01.13 331 20 Yes P10191





C&G Certificate in ESOL Level 2 2 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 366 20 Yes P10913

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Care of Physical & Nutritional Needs of Babiesand Young Children. Working with babiesand young children to promote their learningand development.

2 3mths VariousIn the

workplaceVarious Various 250 14 No P11347

Certificate in Preparing to Work inAdult Social Care

2 1yr VariousIn the

workplaceVarious Various 530 42 Yes P11346

Diploma for the Children and Young People'sWorkforce L2

2 1yr Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00

Various Various 810 94.5 Yes P11108

Diploma for the Children and Young People'sWorkforce L3

3 18mths Various09:30�11:30 or18:00�20:00


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Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) L3

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Literacy Certificate Edexcel Entry Level E 6hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11300

Numeracy Certificate Edexcel Entry Level E 6hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11301

Literacy Certificate Edexcel Entry Level E 2.5hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11302

Numeracy Certificate Edexcel Entry Level E 2.5hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11303

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Maths & English for Adults Level 1 & 2 The courses are designed to help you improve your maths and/or English skills and obtain a functional skillsqualification. You may need the qualifications so that you can progress onto a higher college or universitycourse or for a new job or promotion. You may wish to update your skills to help you at work or help yourchildren with their homework. Some people just want to further their education and learn new skills. Theclasses are informal and friendly and the curriculum is designed for adults to learn skills that are relevant toreal life.

There are two routes of study:

• a one year option where you will do two classes per week for each subject each two hours long for 35 weeks.

• a seventeen week fast-track option where you study for 2.5 hours a week per subject. The fast-track is more suitable for those who just need to brush up their skills. There are two starts during the year in September and in February.

We have daytime and evening options available and also classes at community venues.

For more information please contact Lyn Calver on 01283 494482 or email [email protected]

Foundation Learning & Skills for Work

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Functional Skills English Year Long L1 1 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11355

Functional Skills English Year Long L2 2 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11356

Functional Skills English Fast Track L1 1 2.5hrs x 17wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 25.01.13 0 0 No P11383




Community Functional Skills EnglishYear Long L1

1 2.5hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 06.08.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11359

Community Functional Skills EnglishYear Long L2

2 3hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 06.08.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11360

Functional Skills Maths Year Long L1 1 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11353

Functional Skills Maths Year Long L2 2 4hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11354

Functional Skills Maths Fast Track L1 1 2.5hrs x 17wks Mon�Fri Various 10.09.12 25.01.13 0 0 No P11381




Community Functional Skills MathsYear Long L1

1 2.5hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 06.08.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11357

Community Functional Skills MathsYear Long L2

2 3hrs x 35wks Mon�Fri Various 06.08.12 28.06.13 0 0 No P11358


The Adult Foundation Programme (AFP)The Adult Foundation Programme (AFP) is for 19+ adult learners who wish to improve their literacy and/ornumeracy skills. The part-time course runs for 35 weeks and is suitable for learners working towards EntryLevel 1, Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 qualifications.

All learners are interviewed before enrolment and then offered sessions to match their ability. The learningtakes place in small groups so that plenty of support is available. Topics covered include everyday tasks suchas filling in forms, managing money, understanding timetables and writing letters.

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APP Award In Progression NOCN Level 1 1 2hrs x 27wksTueWedThu

10:00�12:1510:00�12:1513:15�15:30

11.09.12 27.06.13 142 33 Yes P10141

APP Award in Progression NOCN Entry Level 3 E 2hrs x 15wksTueWedThu

10:00�12:1510:00�12:1513:15�15:30

11.09.12 27.06.13 83 27 Yes P10141

APP Certficate In Progression NOCN Level 1 1 6hrs x 35wksTueWedThu

10:00�12:1510:00�12:1513:15�15:30

11.09.12 27.06.13 496 54 Yes P10141

APP Certificate in Progression NOCN EntryLevel 3

E 6hrs x 25wksTueWedThu

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11.09.12 27.06.13 390 33 Yes P10141


The Adult Progression ProgrammeThe Adult Progression Programme is for Adults from age 19 years and upwards. The course is designed tohelp develop a range of essential skills necessary for progression in studies, life or in work and employmentskills. The course is supportive and would suit those wishing to continue their studies from Entry Level orthose returning to learning and who need to refresh their skills. Learners can attend part-time and modulesrun flexibly throughout the year. You will complete a mix of mandatory and optional units which lead to anAward or Certificate in Progression depending on your mode of study and the units chosen.

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Learning for LifeThis flexible programme is designed for adult learners who have some degree of learning or physical disability.Timetables are arranged to cater for individual needs. Learners can take part in a wide variety of practicalactivities. Classes are friendly and learners are welcome to come and visit us to try out what we offer.

For more information call Margot Nicolle on 01283 494742


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Award in Personal Progress E1 E 2hrs x 35wks Multiple Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 199 31.5 Yes P10216

Certificate in Personal Progress E1 E 4hrs x 35wks Multiple Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 397 52.5 Yes P10216

Diploma in Personal Progress E1 E 10hrs x 35wks Multiple Various 10.09.12 28.06.13 992 105 Yes P10216

GCSEs & A Levels

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GCSE in English Language 2 2hrs x 30wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 11.09.12 14.05.13 157 41 Yes P10076

GCSE in Maths 2 2hrs x 30wks Thu 18:00 � 20:00 13.09.12 16.05.13 157 41 Yes P10076

GCSE in Science 2 2hrs x 30wks Tue TBC 11.09.12 14.05.13 157 41 Yes P10076

AS Level in English Language & Literature 3 2.5hrs x 30wks Thu 18:00 � 20:30 13.09.12 16.05.13 261 60 Yes P10070

AS Level in Photography 3 3hrs x 30wks Tue 17:00 � 20:00 11.09.12 14.05.13 261 60 Yes P10070

AS Level in Spanish 3 3hrs x 30wks Wed 18:00 � 21:00 12.09.12 15.05.13 261 60 Yes P10070

AS Level in French 3 3hrs x 30wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 11.09.12 14.05.13 261 60 Yes P10070

AS Level in Psychology 3 2.5hrs x 30wks Thu 18:00 � 20:30 13.09.12 16.05.13 261 60 Yes P10070

A2 in Spanish 3 3hrs x 30wks Wed 18:00 � 21:00 12.09.12 15.05.13 261 87 Yes P10071

A2 in English 3 2.5hrs x 30wks Wed 18:00 � 20:30 12.09.12 15.05.13 261 87 Yes P10071

A2 in French 3 3hrs x 30wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 11.09.12 14.05.13 261 87 Yes P10071

A2 in Photography 3 3hrs x 30wks Thu 17:00 � 20:00 13.09.12 16.05.13 261 87 Yes P10071

GCSEs & A Levels - Open Learning

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GCE AS Level in Biology Open Learning 3 19hrs Byarrangement 10.09.12 25.06.13

180Study Materials 73

60 Yes P10070

GCE AS Level in Psychology Open Learning 3 19hrs Byarrangement 12.09.12 25.05.13


60 Yes P10070

GCE A2 Level in Biology Open Learning 3 19hrs Byarrangement 10.09.12 25.05.13


87 Yes P10071

GCE A2 in Psychology Open Learning 3 19hrs Byarrangement 10.09.12 25.05.13

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87 Yes P10071

GCSE in Biology Open Learning 2 19hrs Byarrangement 10.09.12 25.05.13


41 Yes P10076

GCSE in Psychology Open Learning 2 19hrs Byarrangement 10.09.12 25.05.13


41 Yes P10076


Sign Language (BSL)

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British Sign Language Signature L1 1 2.5hrs x 24wks Tue 18:00�20:30 11.09.12 19.03.13 170 77 Yes P10128

British Sign Language L1 1 4hrs x 15wks Tue & Thu 12:30�14:30 11.09.12 10.01.13 170 77 Yes P10128

British Sign Language L1 1 4hrs x 15wks Tue & Thu 12:30�14:30 15.01.13 16.05.13 170 77 Yes P10128

British Sign Language L2 2 3hrs x 33wks Wed 18:00�21:00 12.09.12 12.06.13 265 125 Yes P11361

British Sign Language – Level 1The British Sign Language Level 1 course is aimed at complete beginners, so you don’t need to have anyprevious signing skills! The course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people, whichwill include facial expression, handshapes and fingerspelling. The course leads to a Level 1 Award in BritishSign Language accredited by Signature. Classes will be available at the College during the day and evening.Fast Track as well as year long options are also available.

For more information, please contact Kam Kalirai on 01283 494483.

British Sign Language – Level 2The British Sign Language Level 2 course is suitable to those learners who have already gained a Level 1qualification in this subject. It is designed to enable learners to develop an ability to communicate with deaf people using British Sign Language in a range of familiar contexts, participating in longer and moreopen-ended exchanges than at Level 1. The course will develop functional communication in British SignLanguage about a range of real life, routine and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine language tasks and have sufficient grasp of grammar to cope with some non-routine tasks.This course is accredited by Signature and leads to the Level 3 qualification. Classes will be available in the evening.

For more information, please contact Kam Kalirai on 01283 494483.

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Additionally, we offer Holistic Therapies including reflexology, aromatherapy, body and Indian headmassage. A 20% discount is available for senior citizens and BSDC learners! All treatments are atcompetitive rates. Call now to book an appointment on 01283 494747.

• Hair cuts & styling• Hair colouring

• Manicures• Pedicures

• Facials• Electrolysis

• Nail extensions• Waxing

‘Innovations’ Hair and Beauty SalonStaffed by fully qualified professionals and learners, the College’s hair andbeauty salon ‘Innovations’ is open to the public Monday to Saturday withevening appointments available. The range of hair and beauty treatmentsinclude:

* A level 2 qualification must be held to access this course.

** A Level 3 qualification must be held to access this course.

+ A manicure qualification must be obtained before accessing this course.

++ A body massage qualification must be obtained before accessing this course.

Interviews are needed for all Hair & Beauty courses before commencing.

Hair & Beauty Therapies

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C&G Award in Body Massage L3 3 3hrs x 25wks Tue 17:45 � 21:00 11.09.12 26.03.13 420 39 No P10219

VTCT NVQ Award in Creatively Cutting MensHair L3*

3 3hrs x 13wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 13.09.12 13.12.12 195 32 No P10227

C&G Award in Health & Safety L2 2 On Demand On Demand On Demand On Going On Going 0 39 No

C&G Award in Nail Technology L2+ 2 3hrs x 11wks Wed 17:45 � 21:00 27.03.13 26.06.13 180 39 No P10963

C&G Award in Female Intimate Waxing L3* 3 3hrs x 6wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 16.05.13 27.06.13 100 39 No P10260

VTCT Certificate in African Caribbean hair L2 2 4hrs x 30wks Wed 17:00 � 21:15 12.09.12 15.05.13 550 42.50 No P11402

VTCT Award in Bridal Hairstyling L3* 3 3hrs x 10wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 10.01.13 21.03.13 120 32 No P11403

C&G Award in Indian Head Massage L3 3 3hrs x 12wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 13.09.12 06.12.12 150 39 No P11404

C&G Award in Microdermabrasion L3* 3 3hrs x 6wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 18.04.13 23.05.13 120 39 No P11405

C&G Award in Advanced Epilation L4** 4 3hrs x 10wks Thu 17:45 � 21:00 10.01.13 21.03.13 180 39 No P11406

C&G Diploma in Managing Practice & AdvancedTechniques L4**

4 9hrs x 36wksMonTue

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03.09.12 25.06.13 TBC 142 Yes P11407

VTCT Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2 6hrs x 36wks Sat 09:00 � 16:00 08.09.12 29.06.13 850 75 Yes P11408

C&G Award in Pedicure L2 2 3hrs x 12wks Sat 12:45 � 16:00 08.09.12 01.12.12 225 39 No P11409

C&G Award in Manicure L2 2 3hrs x 12wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 08.09.12 01.12.12 225 39 No P11410

C&G Award in Lash & Brow Treatments L2 2 3hrs x 9wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 08.12.12 09.03.13 100 39 No P11411

C&G Award in Facial Treatments L2 2 3hrs x 13wks Sat 12:45 � 16:00 16.03.13 29.06.13 250 39 No P11412

C&G Award in Waxing L2 2 3hrs x 13wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 23.03.13 29.06.13 250 39 No P11413

C&G Award in Make-Up L2 2 3hrs x 11wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 08.12.12 16.03.13 190 39 No P11414

C&G Certificate in Womens Haidressing L2Adults

2 6hrs x 36wks Sat 09:00 � 16:00 08.09.12 29.06.13 850 39 Yes P11415

C&G Award in Cutting L2 2 3hrs x 24wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 08.12.12 29.06.13 250 39 No P11416

C&G Award in Colouring L2 2 3hrs x 22wks Sat 12:45 � 16:00 08.09.12 02.03.13 295 39 No P11417

C&G Award in Perming L2 2 3hrs x 14wks Sat 12:45 � 16:00 09.03.13 29.06.13 250 39 No P11418

C&G Award in the Art of Dressing Hair L2 2 3hrs x 6wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 20.10.12 01.12.12 100 39 No P11419

C&G Award in Shampooing and Conditioning L2 2 3hrs x 6 wks Sat 09:00 � 12:15 08.09.12 13.10.12 100 39 No P11420

VTCT Certificate in Barbering L2 2 3hrs x 30wks Tue 17:45 � 21:00 11.09.12 14.05.13 450 42.50 No P11401

C&G Award in Stone Therapy Massage L3++ 3 3hrs x 11wks Tue 17:45 � 21:00 16.04.13 02.07.13 180 39 No P10258


First Aid and Health & Safety

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First Aid at Work X 6hrs x 3 days Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 210 N/A No P10392

First Aid at Work Re-qualification X 6hrs x 2 days Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 135 N/A No P10394

Emergency First Aid at Work X 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 75 N/A No P10397

Paediatric First Aid EYFS Requirement X 6hrs x 2 days Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 99 N/A No P10398

Infection Control in Care Settings X 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 75 N/A No P10388

Safer Moving & Handling X 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand Various 75 N/A No P10640

Manual Handling Principles & Practices X 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand Various 75 N/A No P10643

Award in Risk Assesment X 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand Various 75 N/A No P10642

Fire Risk Assessment Award L2 2 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand Various 75 N/A No P11047

IOSH Working Safely 1 6hrs x 1 day Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 110 N/A No P11045

IOSH Managing Safely X 6hrs x 4 days Various 09:00�16:30 Various Various 399 N/A No P10373

Health & Safety Certificate L3 NEBOSH 3 3hrs x 30wks Various 18:00�21:00 21.09.12 21.06.13 900 N/A No P10400

NEBOSH Cert Health And Safety L3(Intensive)

3 30hrs x 2wks Various 09:00�16:30 On Demand Various 1400 N/A No P11059

Where dates are ‘Various’ please call 01283 494510 for a list of available dates.

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Comptia Strata 2 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 150 0 No P10426

Comptia A+ 3 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 565 0 No P10425

Comptia N+ 3 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 565 0 No P11368

Comptia Server+ 3 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 565 0 No P11369

CCNA 1 Networking Basics 4 3hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 29.01.13 09.04.13 500 0 No P10424

CCNA 2 Routers 4 3hrs x 10wks Thu 18:00 � 21:00 20.09.12 29.11.12 500 0 No P10907

CCNA 3 Switching Basics 4 3hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 21:00 29.01.13 09.04.13 500 0 No P10761

CCNA 4 Wide Area Networks 4 3hrs x 10wks Thu 18:00 � 21:00 20.09.12 29.11.12 500 0 No P10429

Mobile Application Development 4 7hrs x 4wks Sat 09:00 � 16:30 26.01.13 16.02.13 450 0 No P11370

BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in IT(Software Development)

3 3.5hrs x 36wks Wed 18:00 � 21:30 September& January

June & December 900 0 No P11364

Foundation Degree Information Communications Technology

41 day per wk

x 3 yearsTue 09:00�18:00 09.2012 04.2015 Price on

application 0 No P10717

Higher National Certificate - AppliedInformation Technology

42 eve per wk

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application 0 No P11379

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IMI Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation & Maintenance L2

2 6hr x 1wk Thu 09:00 � 16:00 TBA TBA 150 N/A No P10218

TIG/MIG/MMA Welding Fundamentals 1 2hrs x 10wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 26.09.12 05.12.12 225 N/A No P10624



Motorcycle Maintenance T1 x 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 25.09.12 04.12.12 120 N/A No P10625

Motorcycle Maintenance T2 x 2hrs x 10wks Tue 18:00 � 20:00 15.01.13 09.04.13 120 N/A No P10625

Abrasive Wheel Training x 5hrs x 1wk Mon 09:00 � 15:00 TBA TBA 100 N/A No P10652

3D Parametric Modelling Award L1 1 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 12.09.12 23.01.13 325 75 No P10656

3D Parametric Modelling Award L1 T2 1 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 30.01.13 26.06.13 325 75 No P10656

3D Parametric Modelling Award L2 2 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 12.09.12 23.01.13 325 75 No P10658

3D Parametric Modelling Award L2 T2 2 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 30.01.13 26.06.13 325 75 No P10658

Certificate in 2D Computer Aided Design L2 2 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 12.09.12 23.01.13 325 75 No P10659

Certificate in 2D Computer Aided Design L2 T2 2 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 30.01.13 26.06.13 325 75 No P10659

Certificate in 2D Computer Aided Design L3 3 2hrs x18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 12.09.12 23.01.13 325 75 No P10660

Certificate in 2D Computer Aided Design L3 T2 3 2hrs x 18wks Wed 18:00 � 20:00 30.01.13 26.06.13 325 75 No P10660

BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 3 6hrs x 35wks Mon 09:00 � 16:30 10.09.12 24.06.13 1,215 150 Yes P10662

Foundation Degree in Mechanical Technology 4 9hrs x 33wks Tue 10:30 � 20:30 25.09.12 25.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10667

Foundation Degree in ManufacturingTechnology

4 9hrs x 33wks Tue 10:30 � 20:30 25.09.12 25.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10664

Foundation Degree in Electrical & ElectronicEngineering

4 9hrs x 33wks Tue 10:30 � 20:30 25.09.12 25.06.13 Price on application N/A No P10669

Gas Cutting 1 6hrs x 1wk Fri 09:00 � 16:00 TBA TBA 150 N/A No P10704

BTEC Diploma in Electrical/ElectronicEngineering

3 6hrs x 35wks Mon 09:00 � 16:30 10.09.12 24.06.13 1,215 150 Yes P10711

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New for 2012 / 2013 AAT Essentials Short CoursesA range of courses providing short, sharp key skills training to helpcandidates stay ahead with essential business accounting.

Developed for those business people without an accounting and finance background, the courses provide practical, straight forwardtraining, packed with the essentials of how to manage business finance more effectively.

Courses offered;

• Making sense of financial documents

• Budgeting for the small business

• Maintaining cash flow and keeping your business healthy

• Finance for non-financial managers

Business Improvement TechniquesA broad cross functional course designed to support the overall effectiveoperation of businesses across a variety of sectors. The course encouragespractice that maximises profit by eliminating waste, improving workflowand reducing cost and variation.

The Business-Improvement Techniques Standards have been produced toassist organisations in improving their business activities by applying thetools and techniques of continuous improvement. The implementation of a continuous improvement policy requires the organisation to focus its attention on improving its processes by the elimination of all forms of waste, (which is defined as anything that does not add value for thecustomer) reduced variation, and defect prevention. The improvementsmust then be maintained through the standardisation and continuousmonitoring of the operations. By ensuring that all activities add value andare standardised, a robust quality system is created that; eliminates the riskof defective products reaching the customer, reduces manufacturing costsand improves profitability and competitiveness.

Performing Manufacturing OperationsThis course is designed to cover the skills and knowledge in one or more of a wide variety of manufacturing activities including job specific competancies.

It provides recognition of the skills, knowledge and responsibilities of operatives within a manufacturing and processing environment in a variety of contexts.

This will help employees become more effective in their role, increaseproductivity, reduce costly mistakes and reduce the number of work place accidents and associated claims.

Programmable Logic ControllersPLC based automation systems often have modification and improvements made, resulting in changes needing to bemade to the PLC programme. Our courses can be designed to meet all of your programming requirements from changesto an existing programme, fault finding, creating new programmes and exploring alternative commands available in PLC’s.

Microsoft Office Specialist QualificationsMany organisations use Microsoft Office applications on a day-to-day basis without any formal training. This could cost valuable hours as employees often use features and functions inefficiently.

The Microsoft Office Specialist credential validates an individual’s existing knowledge and furthers it by using a globally recognised qualification. It is ideal for businesses who want to ensure staff are appropriately trained and recognised as experts in the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.

Our new Microsoft Academy is fully equipped with dual monitor screens, the latest IT software and designed with comfortable ergonomic seating. It has also been developed to deliver accredited computing and IT courses to enable learners to develop as IT practitioners, web developers and database administrators of the future.

All of the courses below are designed to support local employers and individuals by offering skills and training on a bespoke basis ensuring that courses are specifically designed to suit individualorganisations training requirements. Please contact us on 01283 494510 or email us [email protected]


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Microsoft Technology Associate - Web Development 2 7hrs + free re�sit Sat 09:00 � 16:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 195 0 No P11061

Microsoft Technology Associate - Window Server Administration 2 7hrs + free re�sit Sat 09:00 � 16:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 195 0 No P11064

Microsoft Technology Associate - Database Administration 2 7hrs + free re�sit Sat 09:00 � 16:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 195 0 No P11065

Microsoft Technology Associate - Games Programming 2 7hrs + free re�sit Sat 09:00 � 16:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 195 0 No P11365

Word Microsoft Office Specialist Qualification 2 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 50 No P11021

Excel Microsoft Office Specialist Qualification 2 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 50 No P11022

Powerpoint Microsoft Office SpecialistQualification 2 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 50 No P11024

Access Microsoft Office SpecialistQualification 2 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 50 No P11023

Outlook Microsoft Office Specialist Qualification 2 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 50 No P11025

Computer Housekeeping with Free Software None 6 hours Sat 09:00 � 15:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 100 0 No P11026

Social Networking None 6 hours Sat 09:00 � 15:30 Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 100 0 No P11027

Award in Internet Safety 1 2hrs x 10wks Tues 18:00 � 20:00 18.09.12 27.11.12 Free 0 Yes P11028

Website Design & Creation 2 2hrs x 10wks Weds 18:00 � 20:00 19.09.12 25.11.12 200 0 No P10430

Getting your Business online 2 6 hours Sat 09:00 � 15:30 02.02.13 02.02.13 100 0 No P11366

Updating to Office 2007 All £25 per 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 0 No P10790

Updating to Office 2010 All £25 per 3hr session Flexi Various Roll on Roll Off Roll on Roll Off 25 0 No P11367

Taking Minutes 2 6 hours OnDemand TBC TBC TBC TBC 0 No P10560

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Better for

young person’s choiceIf you choose to study

at Burton and SouthDerbyshire College

you will find theatmosphere friendlyand supportive, and

very different fromschool.

Call us on01283 494400

for a full-timeprospectus!

Full-Time CoursesWe have lots of courses to choose from, so whether you wish to study oneof our wide range of AS/A Levels, a Diploma, a National Diploma, an NVQor a combination of all three, we will do our best to meet your needs.

Additionally, externally published statistics from the Government’sDepartment for Education, together with the Skills Funding Agency, have shown that young people studying at Burton and South DerbyshireCollege attain high achievement rates. This places the College in the top 10% of General and Further Education colleges nationally.

Full-Time courses are available in the following areas:

• Access to HE Diploma

• A Levels and GCSEs

• Apprenticeships

• Art, Design & Performing Arts

• Basic Skills & Foundation Programmes

• Business & Accounting

• Care & Early Years

• Catering & Hospitality

• Construction & Sustainability

• Education and Teacher Training

• Engineering, Motor Vehicle & Manufacturing

• Foundation Learning (with Pathways Programmes)

• Hair & Beauty

• Higher Education

• IT, Computing & Administration

• Land-based

• Leisure, Travel & Tourism

• Performing Arts

• Public Services

• Sport

• Visual Arts


Part�Time CourseEnquiry Form 2012-13

Please return this form to:Learner Services, Burton and South Derbyshire College, FREEPOST DY403, Lichfield Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1BR.

Please complete both sides of the form in CAPITAL letters.

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Equal OpportunitiesBurton and South Derbyshire College is committed to promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive and supportive environment for students, staff and others as outlined in its Charter.

Information is available in large print, on audio tape and Braille. Signers and note takers can also be arranged.

For more information please contact us on:

Tel: 01283 [email protected]

Burton and South Derbyshire College, Lichfield Street,Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3RL

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