HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2015/16

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www.bridgwater.ac.uk
HIGHER
EDUCATION
PROSPECTUS
2015/16
We recognise that making a choice about a higher education
course and finding the best place to study can be a challenge.
We hope that the information in this prospectus will help you
make an informed choice and that the College can offer you
the opportunity and course you are looking for.
An increasing number of students are attracted by Foundation
Degrees, Higher National qualifications and professional programmes.
These qualifications aim to help students enter their chosen career
at a higher level or progress within their existing employment.
We also have partnerships with universities which make it possible
for students to Top-up their qualification to degree level in a
number of disciplines.
We believe that choosing Bridgwater College represents an excellent
choice. As an award winning college with strong links with industry,
a wide range of courses and an outstanding reputation for student
achievement, we have much to offer people of all ages and
backgrounds.
Our courses are equally suitable for young people leaving school
in Year 13, employees hoping to progress their careers or enhance
existing abilities, mature students considering re-training in order to
return to work and people who, perhaps through redundancy
or relocation, are seeking a new opportunity in life.
To help you find out more about what we can offer, I invite you
to read this prospectus. We are always happy to talk to prospective
students, so feel free to contact us. Alternatively we hope to meet
you at one of our open events.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT LISTINGS
Welcome 02
Access to Higher Education 28
Contents 03
Accounting 32
Bridgwater and the surrounding area 04
Agriculture 36
Why Bridgwater College? 06
Animal Conservation 42
Quality Assured 08
Animal Management
48
Higher Education events 11
Art & Design 54
Fantastic facilities: Bridgwater 12
Automotive 58
Fantastic facilities: Cannington 14
Automotive - Motorsport 62
University Partners 16
Business & Management 68
Student Support 18
Computing 80
HE Accommodation 19
Counselling 86
International students 20
Countryside Management 90
Information and Guidance 22
Dance96
Choosing a course 24
Early Years 100
Study Options 25
Engineering 106
Making an Application 26
Food Technology 118
Fees 150
Media Production
124
Finance 151
Music Production
128
How to find us 152
Nuclear 132
Application form (part-time) 153
Public Services 136
Index 155
Sport 140
Teaching 144
I look forward to meeting you.
Mike Robbins, Principal
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BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | CONTENTS 3
Bridgwater
and the surrounding area
You’ll find a wide variety of activities and sport in Bridgwater, including rugby, football, netball,
hockey, tennis and cycling clubs, as well as traditional skittle teams based in many local pubs.
There is a wide choice of places to eat out, both in the town and within the surrounding area,
and of course Bridgwater is also home to the famous Guy Fawkes Carnival, the largest illuminated
carnival in the world, which attracts more than 130,000 visitors annually.
We believe that Bridgwater offers a familiar, safe and secure environment in which to live
and study, and that our students benefit enormously from their time here.
FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION GO TO:
www.visitsomerset.co.uk
www.somerset.gov.uk
www.sedgemoor.gov.uk
www.bridgwater.net
www.quantockonline.co.uk
With the Quantock Hills and the
surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty to the one side, and miles of rugged
coastline to the other, there are numerous
attractions nearby, including the historic
cities of Bath and Wells, the mystical town
of Glastonbury and a multitude of charming,
country villages.
Despite its rural location, major cities such as Bristol, Exeter,
London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cardiff are within easy
commuting distance. The College itself is situated just a ten minute
walk from the main railway station and two miles from the M5,
placing it at the very heart of the UK’s transport system. The shops
and restaurants of Taunton are also only a short distance away.
In 2013/14, students said the two main reasons for
studying at Bridgwater College were; the fees were lower
than universities charge and they wanted to study closer
to home. (HE Student Survey)
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UNIVERSITY COURSES BUT NOT
UNIVERSITY PRICES
We generally do not charge full fees on any
of our higher education courses; we have
negotiated with our university partners to
charge lower fees than they will be charging.
As an example, a university may charge up to
£9,000 a year and we may charge from £6,000,
which is a 33% saving for you! And while you
need to pay to study higher education there are
a number of loans and grants available to assist
you. Money needn’t be a barrier to your future
education.
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH
PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
We have strong links with the following partner
universities: Oxford Brookes, Plymouth, the
University of the West of England and the
University of Central Lancashire. This allows us
to give many of our students a clear progression
route to top-up their College qualification to
Honours Degree level, in most cases within one
year, and in some cases two years at Bridgwater
College. Working alongside prestigious
universities reinforces our excellent reputation
both nationally and regionally. Our examination
and course results consistently place us among
the best of all education and training providers
in the South West.
Bridgwater College offers degree-level courses in conjunction with some
of the UK’s leading universities, which means you don’t have to leave
home to study for a degree. We work with top universities to offer their
Foundation Degrees and, in many cases, Honours Degree Top-ups. Our
university partners ensure that the content and the quality of the tuition
you receive at the College is consistent with the content and quality that
is offered at the universities themselves. The degrees are then awarded
by the individual universities. There are many benefits associated with
studying a higher education course with us:
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
We aim to provide a high level of support to
all students at the College, including those with
disabilities or additional learning needs. Each
student is allocated a tutor and will receive
regular tutorials or one-to-one meetings, if
required. Our Student Support and Additional
Learning Support teams are also available for
all our students to access if they need to do so.
We want you to achieve your goals, so if you
require one-to-one support in the classroom,
extra exam time or sessions in our study skills
workshop, we will ensure these are in place
to help you.
SMALL CLASS SIZES AND HIGH
QUALITY TEACHING
An advantage of studying in a college
environment is the fact that class sizes are
significantly reduced, meaning that students
receive a high level of academic and personal
support from lecturers and personal tutors,
many of whom have postgraduate qualifications
and extensive teaching and industry experience.
MODERN STATE-OF-THE-ART
FACILITIES
We always strive for our facilities to be of the
best quality. We want our students to learn in
state-of-the-art learning environments. Significant
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and ongoing investment in facilities helps us to
attract new students as well as encouraging our
current students to progress internally. Many
of our facilities are also run as commercial
ventures, offering superb work-based learning
opportunities and real hands-on experience to
our students.
EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM
We have over 35 professional and higher
education qualifications available for you to
study including Certificates of Higher Education,
HNCs/HNDs, Foundation Degrees and (Hons)
Degree Top-ups in partnership with awarding
bodies and universities. Courses cover a range of
disciplines from Media Production to Counselling
and Dance to Motorsport. We also offer flexible
learning solutions such as part-time study or
distance learning, allowing you the freedom to fit
studies around personal or family commitments.
EXCELLENT PROGRESSION ROUTES
We work with employers to ensure that our
study programmes relate directly to the world of
work and the needs of businesses. We also aim
to provide clear progression routes from our
A Level and vocational programmes to degree
level and professional qualifications. For more
course information and advice, please telephone
(01278) 441234 or visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk.
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Quality Assured
HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW (HER)
and there are also opportunities for students
to take part in the review by contributing a
All recipients, subscribers and providers of higher
student submission, meeting the review team,
education, and those who have access to funding
and working with their providers in response to
from the Higher Education Funding Council for
review outcomes. England (HEFCE), are monitored by the Quality
The College underwent its HER in April of
Assurance Agency (QAA). The QAA perform
2014 and was successful in retaining its Quality
Higher Education Reviews (HER) as a review
method to inform students and the wider public Assurance mark. The full report can be found on
whether providers of higher education, including the QAA website or alternatively the Bridgwater
College website www.bridgwater.ac.uk.
colleges and universities, meet the expectations
of the higher education sector for:
During the HER the QAA review team
identified the following features of good practice:
• the setting and/or maintenance
of academic standards
• the integrated approach to transition from
entry to higher education, through to further
• the provision of learning opportunities
study and employment
• the provision of information
• the embedding of employability into the
• the enhancement of the quality of students’
curriculum
learning opportunities.
• extensive engagement with employers,
Students are at the heart of the HER. They are
including work-based learning
full members of QAA’s peer review teams,
• the clear and comprehensive information
available to prospective students on
employment opportunities relevant to their
programmes.
Judgements were also made about standards
and quality to ensure that:
• the maintenance of the threshold academic
standards of awards offered on behalf of
degree-awarding bodies and/or other awarding
organisations meets UK expectations
• the quality of student learning opportunities at
the provider meets UK expectations
• the quality of the information produced by the
provider about its provision meets
UK expectations
• the enhancement of student learning
opportunities at the provider meets
UK expectations.
“We are very pleased with the outcome of our HER, particularly
with the emphasis placed on our employer engagement activities
and the employability of our graduates. A significant amount of
work by staff and students at the College has contributed to this and
is reflective of the high academic standards and experience our
Jenny Ashworth, Head of Academic Partnerships and Marketing
higher education students receive.”
Left to right: Helen Wells, HE Co-ordinator, Mike Robbins, Principal, Jenny Ashworth, Head of Academic Partnerships & Marketing
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In 2013/14, 96% of students said that being an HE student
at Bridgwater College was a highly positive experience.
(HE Student Survey)
HIGHER EDUCATION
EVENTS
The move into higher education is a potentially
life-changing experience, and it is important for
you to make an informed choice.
We recommend that prospective students visit a number of institutions before
selecting a place to study, and we are always happy to welcome visitors to the
College whether formally or informally. During the coming year we have planned
a number of open events so that prospective students can come and see what we
have to offer. This will give you the opportunity to meet teaching staff, view our
facilities, experience the atmosphere and to talk with current students. To find
out more please call a member of our Information and Guidance team on
(01278) 441234.
BRIDGWATER
CENTRE
(ALL SUBJECTS)
CANNINGTON CENTRE
(LAND-BASED, SPORTS AND
SERVICES SUBJECTS ONLY)
Wednesday 14 January 2015,
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 15 November 2014,
10am – 12.30pm
Tuesday 10 March 2015,
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 24 January 2015,
10am – 12.30pm
Thursday 11 June 2015,
6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 17 June 2015,
5.30pm – 8pm
If you are not able to attend any of our scheduled events, but would like to visit the
College, please call us and we will do our best to arrange an individual appointment.
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AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE
@BRIDGWATER
In recent years the College has made significant investments in modern,
industry-standard teaching facilities and we are proud that we now have
some of the best resourced facilities of any college in the area.
ARTS AND MEDIA CENTRE
THE HAIR AND BEAUTY ZONE
The Arts and Media Centre houses a range of
industry-standard facilities for media production,
including a TV studio and gallery, edit suites and
media workroom, plus photographic facilities
that include a professional studio with an infinity
cove, green screen, state-of-the-art Adobe
software on Apple Mac facilities and a darkroom.
There is also a well-equipped fashion and textiles
centre, plus studio facilities for graphic design,
media studies and art.
The Hair and Beauty Zone salons are open
to the public and students for a variety of
treatments, including: haircuts; colouring and
perming; facials; manicures; pedicures; eyebrow
shaping and eyelash tinting; waxing; massage and
electrical body-toning treatments. All treatments
are performed to a high standard by trainees,
under the supervision of experienced, qualified
staff, at highly competitive prices.
THE SPORTS ZONE
The Sports Zone has a wide range of facilities
available for numerous sport and fitness activities
- and all are available to students and the public.
There is a gym, outside pitches, indoor facilities,
indoor courts, and a dance studio. The Fitness
Zone (gym) provides cardio and resistance
training facilities, and staff will design personal
training programmes towards individual training
goals. Students can join the gym at a highly
discounted price.
MUSIC
The College has three main Apple Mac
computer music suites, and each workstation
is equipped with a range of industry-standard
software applications including Logic Pro X,
Pro Tools 11, Reason 7, Abelton Live 9, Native
Instruments Komplete, Max MSP and X-code.
We have a purpose-built performance suite
which offers a grand piano and wide range of
other instruments and equipment including
iPads for performance classes. Additionally,
our recording studios are equipped with a
48-channel Soundtracs Quartz analogue console
and digital desks by Tascam and Yamaha, all
running Pro Tools 11 and Logic Pro X. Our live
performance facilities provide equipment by
Midas, Klark Technic, DBX and Allen & Heath.
Our Automotive Centre has seen substantial
investment and comprises four light vehicle
workshops, a heavy vehicle workshop, two
body repair and refinishing facilities, a welding
workshop and a workshop dedicated to
motorsport engineering. Inside the workshops
you’ll find the latest equipment and facilities,
including a rolling road suite, wind tunnel and
diagnostic laboratories. Our College Motorsport
Race Team consists of higher education students
studying Motorsport and competes regularly at
Castle Combe circuit as well as other local
race events.
IT FACILITIES
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC)
The College has a huge computer network
of over 2,000 desktops running Windows 7
and Microsoft Office 2013, together with a
substantial number of Apple Macs used within
Art, Design, Media, Photography and Music
Technology. Our centres are all interconnected,
offering internet, IPTV, video conferencing and
remote access as well as Wi-Fi coverage. The
College website offers online access to the
College desktop, Outlook webmail, the library
catalogue, Sharepoint and the Blackboard
Community portal. The Technology Helpdesk
provides advice and support for all students
and staff in their use of our network, classroom
ENERGY SKILLS CENTRE
technology, mobile devices, Wi-Fi, PCs, Apple
The £8m Energy Skills Centre, opened in January Macs, Smartboards, AV, sound, and provides ID
cards and photos, colour printing, video editing
2011, is the first of its kind in the South West
and events support. and meets the growing demand for training in
science and engineering from local employers.
SCIENCE LABORATORIES
Facilities include engineering and welding
workshops with the latest robotic and CAD/
The science suite has ten modern, purposeCAM equipment, dedicated PLC, electronics
built laboratories, all designed to a professional,
engineering technology and pneumatic/hydraulic clinical standard, extremely well-equipped and
laboratory facilities. The Centre has been
supported by specialist technicians. Practical
funded by many high profile and interested
work is at the forefront of our teaching and
parties; these include EDF Energy, the Nuclear
learning and our continued investment in
Decommissioning Authority and the National
specialist electronic teaching and student
Skills Academy (Nuclear).
support materials helps students to grasp the
more complex concepts demanded by the
CHILDCARE CENTRE
exam specifications.
Our purpose-built Centre provides exceptional
FOOD AND DRINK
learning and care facilities for children from four
months to five years old, and offers holiday play We have a wide variety of outlets where
schemes for children up to eight years old. The
our students can eat and relax. The College
Centre has purpose built accommodation where restaurants offer wide-ranging, value for money
children can explore both indoor and outdoor
menus, with regular special offers and deals,
environments. It’s a unique training environment whether you are purchasing breakfast, lunch or
for Early Years students who can also apply for
dinner. Our Bridgwater Centre also has a fast
childcare places for their own children during
food diner, a coffee shop, a juice bar and various
work or study hours.
drinks and confectionery vending machines.
Special dietary requirements are catered for
where possible and we aim to source locally
grown and organic produce.
The LRC houses an extensive range of books
as well as online access to over 3,000 e-books,
encyclopaedias and research databases. It also
has music CDs, film and educational DVDs,
audio books and fiction libraries. There are study
areas for over 250 students including a dedicated
HE study room. Documents can be photocopied
or scanned within the LRC complex. The staff
offer a high level of assistance and support
and will provide all new learners with an LRC
induction session to help them develop their
research skills.
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@CANNINGTON
Over £10m has been invested in improving the facilities at our
Cannington Centre. The resources for land-based training are now
considered to be among the most exceptional in the country.
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CENTRE
A £2 million investment has seen the
construction of a bespoke Animal Management
Centre, enabling the College’s animal collection
to be significantly enhanced. Recent additions
include Greater Hairy Armadillos, Gambian
Pouched Rats, Streaked Tenrecs and Pardine
Genets. The Centre provides our students with
a level of hands-on experience that we believe
is unparalleled in the South West. The Centre
is broken down into specialist animal areas
including exotics, amphibians, fish, rodents and
birds. There is also a paddock area for alpacas,
goats, sheep and donkeys. Students also have
access to the animals resident at Rodway Farm
and our Equestrian Centre.
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
The College’s Equestrian Centre is a wellresourced teaching facility and an approved
BHS riding school. Our facilities include indoor
and outdoor arenas, a range of show jumps and
portable cross country fences, two large stable
blocks and a variety of well-schooled horses.
All of our instructors are BHS-qualified and we
offer quality instruction in dressage and show
jumping using either our horses or your own
horse. Private and group lessons are available for
riders of all abilities and students benefit from
reduced lesson fees. Stables can be rented for
the day, or overnight. Students can also join the
Cannington Equestrian Centre Riding Club and
get involved in additional activities and represent
the College in Riding Club competitions. For
more information visit
www.canningtonequestriancentre.co.uk
WALLED GARDENS AND
GLASSHOUSES
The Walled Gardens of Cannington are set
within the grounds of a medieval priory and
many of its fine buildings, including the walls of
the garden, remain. Having undergone extensive
redevelopment, the gardens were officially
opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, and are
accredited as a ‘quality assured visitor attraction’
by VisitEngland, and a Royal Horticultural
Society (RHS) recommended garden. The
gardens provide a superb facility for students at
Bridgwater College’s Cannington Centre to gain
essential hands-on experience of working
with a whole range of plant groups.
The state-of-the-art botanical glasshouses
have been built to accommodate plants from
seven different climate zones, all supported by
a computer-controlled environment system,
and resulting in a superb facility for work-based
learning.There is also a Tea Room, Plant Shop, and
Gift Shop, which can all be visited without entry
to the gardens, and there are many events taking
place throughout the year. For more information
see www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk
CANNINGTON GOLF COURSE
This nine-hole, 18-tee golf course is considered
to be one of the best in the South West.There
is also a fully automated, floodlit driving range,
and clubhouse. Students are eligible to receive
discounted membership at our golf club. Lessons
are available for all levels of ability, and there is
a pro’s shop for all equipment needs. For more
information visit
www.canningtongolfcentre.co.uk
resources on a daily basis, participating in practical
farm duties throughout the year in connection
with the sheep flock and the pig and beef cattle
enterprises. Students also have an opportunity to
use modern farm machinery and participate in
the overall management of College land, learning
fencing, hedge laying, coppicing and dry stone
walling. Rodway Farm provides students with
an opportunity to learn a range of farming skills,
enabling them to progress to successful careers
within the agricultural industry.
2015 will see the official opening of the new
Agriculture Innovation Centre at the Farm,
providing a fantastic new teaching and research
facility for our students and industry.
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC)
The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) at our
Cannington Centre has a well-stocked and upto-date library which includes books, journals,
film DVDs, music CDs, subject DVDs and
fiction books. It has comfortable study areas,
CANNINGTON ACTIVITY CENTRE
‘drop in’ computers and wireless access to the
Cannington Activity Centre is a state-of-the-art
College computer network. Access to electronic
high and low ropes course and training facility. It
resources is available through the Virtual Learning
provides a fantastic experience for children and
Environment (Blackboard).You will have an
adults, offering team building and life skills as well
induction to the LRC and the resources available
as experiential management training programmes,
to you, and you will also have study skills sessions
and is used as part of students’ induction
to help develop your research skills. We have a
programmes at the beginning of the year. Activities
dedicated HE study room, with static PCs and
are carried out in a safe environment under the
also laptops you may borrow while in the LRC.
supervision of qualified instructors, and can be
tailored to meet specific requirements. For more
ACCESS TO IT
information visit
There are over 120 computers at the Cannington
www.canningtonactivitycentre.co.uk
Centre, forming part of the larger Bridgwater
College network, plus 25 wireless access points
RODWAY FARM
in the common rooms and recreation areas.
The award-winning, 200-hectare College farm
Most residential student bedrooms have network
strives to be one of the region’s foremost dairy
sockets and/or wireless access, enabling students
farms as well as one of the leading providers
to connect their own PCs or laptops.
of agricultural training and education. At the
forefront of this is the milking parlour, showcasing
the latest recording and computerised monitoring
systems. Students have access to these excellent
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UNIVERSITY
PARTNERS
We are proud to work
alongside and in partnership
with prestigious universities
offering students access to
a range of higher education
qualifications including
Foundation and Honours
Degree courses.
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
As an Oxford Brookes student studying at
Bridgwater College you will benefit from the
strong partnership we have built together.
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
has spent over £120m on exciting campus
developments to support teaching learning
and leisure facilities, giving their students the
advantage they need to achieve their ambitions.
UCLan is one of the most rapidly growing
higher education institutions in the country
and has extensive links with further education
colleges and specialist institutions. This means it
can offer over 200 higher education courses to
over 5,000 UCLan students based in partner
institutions each year.
With a mission to ‘advance knowledge and
transform lives through education and research’,
Plymouth University is among the emerging
global elite of modern higher education
institutions. Ranked in the top 300 universities
in the world (and the number one post1992 universities in the UK) by Times Higher
Education, Plymouth is distinguished by its
‘off-the-curve’ approach, combining world-class
research and teaching with a commitment to
widening participation and social inclusion.
So, as well as using the facilities at Bridgwater
College, you will be able to take advantage of
the University’s resources, for example by having
access to Brookes’ extensive online library.You
can join the Students’ Union and if you come
on campus at Brookes, you will have access to
all the University’s facilities, including the sports
centre and the brand new John Henry Brookes
Building with its social learning spaces and library.
Your degree will be quality assured by the
University, a guarantee of its academic standard.
But it doesn’t stop there, as throughout your
time at Bridgwater you will also benefit from
a programme of activities that Brookes has
developed with its partner colleges. This includes
study skills training and a briefing for students
who are interested in progressing from a
Foundation Degree to a full Bachelor’s degree.
So, by taking an Oxford Brookes course at
Bridgwater College, you really will be getting the
best of both worlds.
Oxford Brookes University, Headington
Campus, Headington Hill, Oxford, OX3 0BP
+44 (0)1865 741111
www.brookes.ac.uk
Oxford Brookes University
With 29 years’ experience, UCLan offers partner
students the benefits of a large university
with the advantages of its partners’ smaller
community atmospheres. Being able to study
locally is also likely to be a cheaper option for
most people. As a partner student you will enjoy
the support and resources that your institution
can provide - as well as being able to access
UCLan’s facilities. University students studying at
a partner institution have a closely comparable
experience to on-campus students and can enjoy
the benefits of University facilities and services.
University of Central Lancashire, Fylde Road,
Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE
+44 (0)1772 201201
www.uclan.ac.uk
University of Central Lancashire
• A top 50 UK research university
• A record 16 Teaching Fellows with the Higher
Education Academy
•R
ecipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for
Higher Education in 2012 for the quality of its
marine and maritime teaching and research
• A top ten global green university – and the
only university in the world to be awarded the
Social Enterprise Mark
•R
ecognised as the enterprise university, with
12,000 placements provided each year for
its students, and responsible for £100 million
of incubation, innovation and science park
assets across a regional growth and investment
network
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
• The only modern university in the UK to found
its own medical and dental school, and the
largest provider of healthcare education in the
South West
•C
ourses for art and design ranked in the top
20 in the UK.
As a partner college student, you can access
online University services, use our library,
electronic resources and learning support
materials through our web-based student portal
(including information and support from our
Employability Service), and receive vacancies via
our job website. As a member of our Students’
Union (UPSU) you will have access to clubs,
societies and University sports facilities.
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth,
Devon, PL4 8AA
+44 (0)1752 585858
www.plymouth.ac.uk
Located in the South West, Bristol is an exciting
city in which to study and live. It is renowned for
its thriving music and cultural scene, is host to
numerous festivals and events throughout the
year, and is right on the countryside’s doorstep.
It’s no wonder that Bristol has one of the UK’s
highest proportions of students staying on after
university. At UWE, we strive to ensure all our
graduates are truly work-ready, whether working
in industry or setting up their own businesses.
Many of our tutors have industry experience,
meaning that you will be taught by people with
up-to-date knowledge of the real world. Our
strong links with industry partners ensure our
courses reflect the current and future needs of
employers. Our hands-on resources include a
mock courtroom, a forensic crime scene house,
a wind tunnel, a flight simulator, a Reuters trading
room, and a whole host of specialist labs and
studios, depending on which course you choose.
University of the West of England, Frenchay
Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol. BS16 1QY
+44 (0)117 965 6261
www.uwe.ac.uk
Plymouth University
University of the West of England
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY PARTNERS 17
student support
We recognise that guidance and support are crucial to a positive learning experience. Dedicated staff
across the College offer tailored support to all students, helping them to reach their full potential.
to enrolled students. Blackboard can be accessed • mental health difficulties
PERSONAL TUTORS
from any computer or device with an internet
• learning difficulties
Every student is allocated a personal tutor,
connection and is therefore an invaluable
• diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and many more.
normally a member of staff who has contact
resource.
We have a variety of services to support such
with you in a teaching capacity. He/she will
WELFARE
learners, including BSL (British Sign Language)
be available throughout your studies to offer
qualified signers, facilitators for the
both academic and personal support, and
Staff in the Student Support offices at the
sight-impaired, note-takers and specialist
in your first few weeks at College will lead
Bridgwater and Cannington Centres are available
equipment including filters and special papers.
an induction process to help you settle in to
to offer information, help and advice on a range
If you have a disability or learning difficulty, please
your new environment. Ongoing contact will
of issues. Students are encouraged to approach
use the appropriate section on the application
be in the form of regular tutorials when your
the teams for help with:
form to advise us so that we can put suitable
tutor will advise you of the many facilities and
• the completion of financial forms
support in place for you as soon as you start
support services available; these include study
• travel and accommodation information
your course.
skills support, time management and personal
• advice on benefits
development planning. We offer a range of
• advice on student loans, grants and bursaries
HEALTH AND COUNSELLING
learning workshops which you can use either
• appointments with the Health Promotions
on a drop-in or regular one-to-one basis to
There is a Health Promotions Coordinator
team.
improve your study skills, research skills, IT, English
on site at the Bridgwater Centre who is
or Maths, and you will also have formal reviews
LEARNING SUPPORT
available to offer confidential advice on any
with your tutor to monitor your progress and
medical issues, and we also have links with GP
set targets for your ongoing development.
The College actively welcomes students with
surgeries in Bridgwater and Cannington for
learning difficulties, for whom it will provide
students who may wish to use those facilities.
VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
an appropriate course and level of support.
Our counsellors and mental health workers
(VLE) – BLACKBOARD
In many cases students will already have been
provide a comprehensive, discreet support
Blackboard allows staff and students global
assessed, although if necessary assessments can
service for issues affecting any area of your life.
24/7 access to course materials, assignments
be undertaken in College. We support students Appointments to meet the counsellor can be
and resources. Blackboard enables tutors
with a range of physical or sensory disabilities
made directly, via email or through your tutor in
to communicate with students via multiple
including:
strictest confidence.
methods, including the discussion board,
• dyslexia
For more course information and advice, please
real-time chat and email functions. Tutors can
• hearing impairment/deafness
telephone (01278) 441234 or visit
also upload teaching and learning materials,
• visual impairment/blindness
interactive tests, audio and video content. Each
• restricted mobility/dexterity
course has its own space with access restricted
The College has
accommodation for both
weekday-catered (with a meal
card) and fully self-catered
HE students at the College’s
Cannington Centre.
Accommodation is allocated
on a priority basis, mostly
related to distance from
home although other factors
are taken into consideration.
The various types of
accommodation available
through the College are
as follows:
HALLS OF RESIDENCE
Dartmoor Hall (completed in January 2014) is
a modern, new, purpose-built building offering
spacious en-suite rooms with queen size beds.
All rooms are equipped with a fridge, kettle,
study desk and IT and TV points. The lodge
is spread over two floors with two large and
spacious student common rooms with full selfcatering kitchen areas, soft seating and bean bags
as well as a dining table and chairs.
There is also a communal flat screen TV and
general utilities.
The other smaller lodges available for HE
students include Dunkery, Collard and Porlock
Lodges. These lodges include full kitchen facilities,
flat screen TV and a communal bathroom. All
rooms have a desk area with a lamp for study.
Communal areas have soft seating with the
exception of Porlock Lodge, where the TV is
situated in the kitchen with a bar area for seating.
Students choosing the catered option are
provided with a meal card to use in the College
restaurants during the week; weekends are
self-catered at present. There is an on-site
launderette and a large central student common
room which hosts regular activities and has a
range of facilities, such as a pool table, table
tennis table and a student bar. Support for
students is provided by the Student Liaison Team
who are on site seven days a week.
Please note: If you are allocated a place in
residence, you will receive notification of the
accommodation we have booked for you well
before the start of your course.
HOME STAY (INTERNATIONAL)
We can arrange hosted accommodation of a
high standard in regularly inspected homes near
the College. Home stay typically includes bed,
breakfast and evening meal during the week
plus laundry facilities. The cost usually covers
heating and household bills. Home stay fees
should be paid directly to the Student Support
Assistant (International).You will also need to
pay a returnable deposit and one month’s rent
in advance.
HOUSE/FLAT SHARING
The Student Support Office holds details of
private houses and flats available for rent by
students. These are self-catering facilities where
you will pay rent, heating, lighting and other
Overall, there is a wide range of accommodation
running costs directly to the owner.You should
options, at various price levels. For
either be given a receipt or the owner should
further information regarding on-campus
enter your payments in a rent book.You may be
accommodation, go to the Bridgwater College
asked for a deposit which will be returned to
website www.bridgwater.ac.uk and look at the
you at the end of your stay, provided all bills have
accommodation section where full details on
been paid and there has been no damage to
fees and accommodation options can be found.
the property.
The application process begins when you
complete an expression of interest form
for accommodation online.You will then be
contacted by the Student Liaison Team to pay a
deposit to secure your place in accommodation.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | STUDENT SUPPORT 19
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS<<<<<
Bridgwater College has been welcoming international students
for many years and recognises the important contribution
they make to the cultural and social life of the College.
We are delighted to hold the status ‘Highly
Trusted Sponsor’ by the UKBA and on this solid
foundation have prioritised the development
of international student provision with flexible
options for study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your application will be handled by the
Admissions and Guidance Manager. We will
use the NARIC system to compare your
qualifications with those specified in the stated
International students are eligible to apply for the entry criteria for the course. A minimum English
full range of courses offered in this prospectus.
requirement for HE courses is expected and
We also offer additional courses throughout
varies according to the course. Once your
the year. These can be accessed directly on our
application has been processed you will be
website or via your agent who will have the
contacted either by UCAS or our Admissions
latest information. Enquiries are invited via email and Guidance Manager with a decision.
directly to the Information and Guidance team
If your application is successful you will receive
at info@bridgwater.ac.uk
full support and assistance to facilitate your visa
If the course you are applying for is a UCAS
application.
course then you must use the online applications
The success of our International Student
system at www.ucas.com
Programme was recognised in 2008 with the
British Council Beacon Award for International
Student Support, demonstrating the high level
of welfare and academic support offered.
Bridgwater College also has links with many
overseas representatives who will assist with
international applications.
‘The success of our International
Student Programme was
recognised in 2008 with the
British Council Beacon Award
for International Student
Support, demonstrating
the high level of welfare and
academic support offered.’
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 21
Our Information and Guidance team is your
first point of contact for information and
advice about the many courses on offer.
Their desk is staffed during office hours for 50 weeks of the year, and
until 7pm for the first three weeks of September. To speak with a
member of the Information and Guidance team call
(01278) 441234/441220; alternatively chat with them live via our
website www.bridgwater.ac.uk
The team has been trained to provide impartial information, advice
and guidance and is a first point of contact for general information and
advice relating to many aspects of your application or future career
opportunities. These are one-to-one discussions that can be conducted
face-to-face, over the telephone or via email at info@bridgwater.ac.uk
A dedicated member of the Information and Guidance team processes
all HE applications and can help, advise and support applicants through
the process. We have established direct IT links with our partner
universities to ensure speed in tracking applications, and pride ourselves
on the fact that every applicant is viewed and treated as a person and
not as an administrative process.
Students applying for full-time courses through UCAS will be notified
of the decision via the UCAS system. Applicants wishing to study a
higher education qualification part-time should complete the College
application form on page 153. You may be contacted for an interview
but in all part-time cases the information and guidance staff will
communicate the offer.
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
A key advantage of having personal, dedicated support at the earliest
stage of your application is to gain reassurance that you are making a
well-informed decision. This is critical when you consider that choosing
the right university level qualification can have a huge impact on your
future. Current statistical evidence confirms that holding university
level educational qualifications ensures more choice and better career
opportunities.
Support and guidance continues once you have enrolled and started
your course via the tutorial process.
In 2013/14, 98% of
students said they
knew where to get
support or help from
when needed.
(HE Student Survey)
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE 23
Choosing a course...
Bridgwater College currently offers the following
higher education courses:
HNC (HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE)
Validated by Edexcel, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a nationally recognised qualification
that is well regarded in industry, as it tends to have a more vocational focus than a degree
programme. It is usually studied part-time over two years, enabling you to combine study with
employment. Students normally cover ten units over the two years, with the option in some subjects
to ‘top-up’ to an HND by taking a further six units.
HND (HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
A Higher National Diploma (HND) generally lasts for two years when studied full-time (generally
two or three days a week) or three years if studied part-time (one day a week). Students normally
cover 16 units for the full HND or, if topping-up from a ten unit HNC, a further six units. After
successfully completing an HND, you could progress to degree level.
FdA/FdSc (FOUNDATION DEGREE)
A Foundation Degree is a two-year course with a practical, vocational emphasis designed to help
further your career. It is typically designed in partnership with industry and validated by a partner
university, with successful completion offering the opportunity to ‘top-up’ to a BA or BSc either
at Bridgwater College or at another institution. Part-time study options are also available in some
subjects.
BA/BSc (HONOURS TOP-UP DEGREE)
Top-up degrees are for those who have successfully completed an HND or Foundation Degree
and want to study further and progress onto the final year of an Honours Degree programme.
There are a number of benefits in topping-up your current qualification to an Honours Degree.
By completing the Top-up course you will help to demonstrate to an employer that you have the
academic, organisational and management skills needed for your chosen career path.
For more course information and advice, please telephone our Information and Guidance team
on (01278) 441234 or visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk
STUDY OPTIONS
More than two and a half million students study higher education in the UK, one third of whom
study part-time. Every individual has their reasons for studying a university level course; it
could be because they are progressing from a further education or Access course or it may be
because they are looking to retrain and enter a new career. The study option most suitable for
an individual will depend on their reason for choosing higher education.
Full-time study allows you to focus intently on
your programme without having to worry about
interruptions or your career commitments
alongside.You also become fully immersed
in student life, getting a feel of the student
experience and you are able to participate
and commit to organised activities and the
enrichment opportunities available to you.You
also complete your qualification in the shortest
amount of time possible.
Part-time study is a great option if you work
part or full-time, have family commitments
or other responsibilities, or prefer to study at
a slower pace than full-time study demands.
You might also find part-time study to be the
most affordable way to access higher education.
Interest in studying part-time is growing and as
a result of a recent survey the figures opposite
show why:
81%
said their personal development increased*
70%
said their self-confidence increased*
55%
said their happiness levels increased*
29%
said they received a pay increase*
28%
said they received a promotion*
Half
of those interviewed said they had
taken on more responsibility.
*statistics were provided by the Higher
Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU)
and the Department for Business, Innovation
and Skills. The study is based on interviews
with 261 students in 2010-11.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | STUDY OPTIONS 25
MAKING AN
APPLICATION
FULL-TIME
DEFERRED ENTRY
For full-time courses you will need to apply online through UCAS
(Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) via www.ucas.com
Please indicate your preference to defer on your application by
completing the relevant box on your UCAS form. For some students
this could be an ideal opportunity to pursue work experience relating to
their course. Please be aware you will still have to meet the 2015 UCAS
deadlines.
When you have chosen your course, follow the procedures on-screen
and complete and submit your form (please note that the application
form that appears in this booklet is for part-time courses only). For 2015
entry you can submit your application form to UCAS between
1 September 2014 and 15 January 2015; although you can also apply
after this date, there is the possibility that your chosen course may be full.
The cost of applying through UCAS for a 2015 start will be £23 unless
you are applying to only one institution (e.g. Bridgwater College) when
you will pay a reduced fee of £12 (according to UCAS at time of print).
From the end of February 2015 UCAS Extra is a live system for any
applicants who have not been accepted by any of their choices or who
have rejected all their offers. UCAS Extra allows you to make additional
choices one at a time for courses that still have spaces.
Any eligible applicants not in receipt of an offer, or making their first
application after 30 June 2015, will be sent a Clearing Passport. Lists of
courses with vacancies will appear on www.ucas.com and in national
newspapers and if any of these are of interest to you, you should contact
the university or college directly to ask if they will accept you. It is a good
idea to do this yourself because the admissions tutor will want to speak
to you personally. UCAS will contact you directly with the decision about
your application.
Whichever institution you choose as your firm or insurance choice, you
should apply to Student Finance England for tuition fee and maintenance
support.
PART-TIME
Applications for part-time courses must be made direct to the College,
using the application form on page 153 of this prospectus, or you can
apply online. The application form can also be downloaded from our
website at www.bridgwater.ac.uk or obtained from the Information and
Guidance team by calling (01278) 441220/441234; alternatively email
info@bridgwater.ac.uk
Enrolment on some courses is subject to a successful interview, and this
will provide you with another opportunity to meet the tutors, see the
College facilities and obtain any support or information, including financial
information, that you might need.You can then apply to any funding
sources open to you.
If an interview is not required, we would nevertheless recommend that
you visit the College at some point, if you have not already done so.
Please note that for Early Years programmes a successful interview and
a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, previously known as
Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) clearance, is mandatory. Once we receive
your application we will contact you to arrange an interview.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | APPLYING FOR A COURSE 27
ACCESS TO
HIGHER
EDUCATION
IT’S A BIG WIDE WORLD
An Access to Higher Education course is a fast-track
course offering the skills required for degree level study.
It is aimed particularly at those who either have
insufficient existing qualifications or who have not been in
education for some time.
It is nationally recognised and accepted by most
universities and colleges, and will help you to gain
confidence as well as progress your career.
Did you
know?
49% of Access
students are
over 25
“Optimism is essential in
achievement and it is also the
foundation of courage and
true progress.”
NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUC ATION 29
“It’s given me the
determination and
encouragement not
to give up!”
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
aptawards
COURSE CODES:
NB001 - Education
NB064 - Forensic Science
NB000 - Health and Social Care
NB002 - Humanities
NB066 - Journalism and Media
NB062 - Science
NB063 - Science and Engineering
NB065 - Social Science
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please call
(01278) 4412
34 or visit
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
DURATION:
4 days a week for 30 weeks
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA
An Access to Higher Education qualification
can be the route to a wide range of career
and higher education opportunities. You may
progress directly to university or college,
specialising in your chosen subject.
• Science and Engineering
• Social Science.
In addition, all Access students will study the
core subjects of Study Skills, Information
Technology, English, Maths, Work Skills and
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: Tutorial. These subjects will also support your
learning. There is an end of year examination
We offer eight different routes for the Access
in some subjects, and you will also produce a
to Higher Education qualification enabling you
portfolio of work over the year, from which you
to progress onto a number of higher education
will accumulate credits towards the Diploma.
courses. Your chosen career route will dictate
which course you undertake; all courses have
STUDY METHODS:
particular progression routes linked to them.
The majority of modules are taught via lectures;
Courses include:
other teaching methods include seminars,
• Education
tutorials, workshops and guided learning/
• Forensic Science
independent activities.
• Health and Social Care
• Humanities
• Journalism and Media
• Science
Self-motivation and a willingness to learn!
There are no formal qualifications required
for entry but you will undergo an initial
assessment to ensure you are on the right
course for your skill level. You are required
to be aged 19 or over.
PROGRESSION:
Successful completion of this course will
provide you with a qualification that will allow
you to apply to study a university level course
here at Bridgwater College or at a university of
your choice. In recent years students have gone
on to study a wide range of subjects including
Environmental Biology at the University of
the West of England, Nursing at Plymouth
University and Animal Behaviour at
Liverpool University.
EMPLOYABILITY:
An Access to Higher Education qualification
can be the route to a wide range of career
and higher education opportunities. Many of
our students have completed Access to Higher
Education courses in order to retrain and start
a new career.
Melanie Wedgbury
Completed the Access to Higher Education Combined Studies Diploma
Where is
Melanie now?
Melanie is studying
Physiology at the
University of Bristol.
I previously worked for the Royal Mail, but after having
my sixth child wanted a career change. I didn’t want to
start at the bottom so felt that returning to study was
the best way to guarantee better prospects for my
future. I accessed a 24+ loan, which has been a great
help in supporting my finances; if I go on to complete
my degree, the fees for this course will be wiped, which
has given me the determination and encouragement
not to give up!
If you are aged 24+, you will be eligible for
a loan to cover your course fees.
HOW TO APPLY:
This is a part-time course, so you will need
to complete the application form at the
rear of the prospectus.
For more information please see page 26.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUC ATION 31
Accounting
BALANCE YOUR BOOKS
This course is recognised by the Association of
Accounting Technicians (AAT), the professional body for
accounting technicians. It is the final level in the suite
of AAT courses, and is valued by leading employers.
Upon completion of this level and with the required level
of work experience, you can apply for Membership of
the Association of Accounting Technicians, giving you the
letters MAAT after your name.
Did you
know?
Rolling Stones lead singer
Mick Jagger and singer
Janet Jackson both studied
Accounting
“A nation is not in danger of
financial disaster merely because
it owes itself money.”
ANDREW WILLIAM MELLON
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ACCOUNTING 33
▶▶COURSE
“I’ve received exam
results I have been
proud of!”
AWARDING BODY:
The Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT)
COURSE CODES:
PB256/PM1A
(College afternoon code)
PB256/PM1B (College evening code)
DURATION:
One afternoon or one evening
per week for one year (part-time)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will need to hold the AAT Level
3 Diploma or an equivalent industry
qualification to gain entry onto this course.
AAT ACCOUNTING LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA
This course is recognised and valued by leading
employers and would be perfect if you are
already working in finance and looking to
develop your financial team leader skills.
STUDY METHODS:
You will be required to attend one 3.25 hour
session every week over one academic year
(36 weeks) and will be expected to spend
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: approximately six hours per week on additional
work/home study. To obtain further tutorial
On this course you will study six units including:
help and study advice you will also be expected
to visit the AAT website.
• Financial statements
• Budgeting
• Financial performance
• Personal taxation
• Business taxation
• 5,000 word report on an accounting-based
scenario looking at internal controls and
accounting systems.
You will be assessed at each stage against the
standards of competence, by computer-based
tests.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Completion of the Level 4 Diploma will allow
you to practise as an Accounting Technician
in an accounting practice, industry and
commerce or the public sector as well as in
your own right. Previous students have followed
a professional career path and are now fully
qualified Chartered or Certified Accountants.
PROGRESSION:
The special relationships AAT holds with the
main sponsoring bodies will provide you with
the opportunity to progress to one of their
courses and study to become a Chartered,
Certified, Management or Public Finance
Accountant.
HOW TO APPLY:
Gemma Gray
You will need to complete the application
form at the rear of the prospectus. For more
information please see page 26. We will assess
each application on an individual basis and
invite you for an interview if your application
has been successful.
Is studying the AAT Accounting Level 4 Diploma
Where is
Gemma now?
Gemma is an
Admin/Accounts
Assistant for M J
Patch Engineering
Ltd in Bristol.
I previously completed other Accounting qualifications
but on this occasion worked full-time alongside
my studies. Although returning to education as an
adult learner has been challenging, it has also been
a positive experience as I’ve received exam results I
am extremely proud of. On completion of my course
I now hope to further progress my career within
accountancy.
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ACCOUNTING 35
Agriculture
MAKE YOUR MOOVE
The importance of agriculture to the nation has been clearly
demonstrated over the last year. Where the country gets its
food and how it has been produced is seldom out of the
headlines.
As farms and agricultural support businesses get larger and
more complex, they need young people to help manage
them. Agriculture is big business in the UK and abroad and
once studied can be your passport into employment or
further enrichment overseas.
Did you
know?
Half of the UK is
covered by grass and
grazing land
“Agriculture not only gives riches
to a nation, but the only riches
she can call her own.”
SAMUEL JOHNSON
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | AGRICULTURE 37
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
This course is special because it covers in
detail and in great depth the management of
today’s modern agriculture industry. The course
structure allows students to study while in fulltime employment.
practical methods will include farm-based
investigations, fieldwork, workshop practicals
and visits; theoretical teaching methods
will mainly involve lectures, seminars and
demonstrations.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: PROGRESSION:
The course is made up of seven modules,
covering technical and managerial aspects of
modern agriculture.
Modules you will study are as follows:
• Agricultural budgeting
• Agriculture business and policy
• Dairy cow breeding and nutrition
• Finance and accounts
• Veterinary studies
• Grass and forage crop production
• Grass and forage crop mechanisation.
Modules are assessed via a series of practicalbased assignments, which account for 60%
of the final mark; the end of module written
examination generates the other 40%. Some
modules are 100% assignment-based.
STUDY METHODS:
On successful completion of this course you
will have the opportunity to progress onto our
Foundation Degree in Agricultural Management,
approved by Plymouth University, or progress
onto a course at a university of your choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course will provide you with a good
foundation to enter employment as a farm
manager, rural surveyor, unit manager, farm
contractor or senior herdsman.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will require a full Level 3 qualification in
a relevant subject and at least four GCSEs
at grades A* - C including Maths and English
or Level 2 equivalent. Mature applicants with
relevant experience who do not have the stated
entry requirements are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Full-time - You will need to apply via the UCAS
website. Please visit www.ucas.com
Part-time - You will need to complete the
application form at the rear of the prospectus.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
MATT WOOLLASTON
Completed the Agricultural Management Certificate of Higher Education
Where is
Matt now?
Matt is studying the
Agricultural
Management
Foundation Degree
and currently works
on two local farms.
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
Being selected to be part of the Future
Farming Academy has been a great experience
and opened my eyes to the careers within the
industry. The course looked at management
processes within agriculture and educated me
to see the amount of work happening behind
the scenes to create great British produce. I
gained huge benefits as the course developed
me personally and enhanced my farming skills.
It was hard work, however it has affirmed my
decision that agriculture is the industry for me.
FA022/KM1 (College part-time code)
B70 (Institution code)
C (Campus code)
DURATION:
Two days per week for one year (full-time)
One day per week for two years (part-time)
This course is delivered via a combination of
different practical and theoretical methods;
More
information
For more co
“Agriculture is the industry for me”
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE
DAN ROOD
Completed the Agricultural Management Foundation Degree
Where is
Dan now?
Dan works for
Johnson’s Farm
Finance and Advice.
Everything I learnt on the course was
applicable to real life situations. As the
course was designed alongside the
agriculture industry, it has helped me gain
industry links and prepare me for life in the
outside world. Being able to work on both
the College and my dad’s farm allowed me
to gain two different perspectives. My career
has been inspired by the course, it was hard
work but massively rewarding, it really
has changed my life.
“My career has been
inspired by this course”
Gaining a recognised qualification in agricultural
management will help you to take on a similar
role in the industry by giving you the credibility
required when dealing with professional bodies
across the sector.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT:
The course is made up of 14 modules, covering
technical and managerial aspects of modern
agriculture. Theoretical teaching methods
will mainly involve lectures, seminars and
demonstrations.
During the first year you will study:
• Agricultural budgeting
• Agriculture business and policy
• Dairy cow breeding and nutrition
• Finance and accounts
• Veterinary studies
• Grass and forage crop production
• Grass and forage crop mechanisation
• Finance and accounts (option)
• Buildings and equipment for cattle (option)
• European studies (option).
During the second year, modules include:
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
• Arable crops and mechanisation
• Livestock for meat
• Agriculture, the environment and law
• Business opportunities and staffing
• Business analysis and machinery management
• Project.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
Students will learn via a combination of
different practical and theoretical methods
which will include farm-based investigations,
fieldwork, workshop practicals and visits.
PROGRESSION:
Successful completion of the Foundation
Degree will provide you with the opportunity
to progress and top-up your qualification
to a BSc in Agricultural Management at the
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, or at a
university of your choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course will prepare you well for
employment in the industry in positions such
as a farm manager, rural surveyor, unit manager,
farm contractor or senior herdsman.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
D449 (UCAS code)
FA023 (College part-time code)
C (Campus code)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
DURATION:
You will require a minimum of 120 UCAS
tariff points from a full Level 3 qualification in a
relevant subject area and at least four GCSEs
relevant experience who do not have the
stated entry requirements are encouraged
to apply.
Two days a week for two years (full-time)
Two days a week for one year followed by
one day a week for two years (part-time)
One day a week for four years (part-time)
Modules are assessed via a series of practical
assignments, which account for 60% of the final
mark; the end of module written examination
generates the other 40%. Some modules are
100% assignment-based.
Animal
Conservation
GIVING THE FUTURE A HELPING HAND
Did you
know?
Conservation is the practice of protecting endangered plant
and wild animal species and their habitats. It also includes
the study of current and emerging issues, both locally and
globally. Fewer natural habitat areas remain each year, which
is mainly due to destruction, fragmentation or degradation
of habitat. Awareness and research into conservation should
therefore be at the forefront of our minds and as a result
many zoos are changing they work as part of their ongoing
commitment to conservation.
“Once destroyed, Nature’s
beauty cannot be repurchased
at any price.”
ANSEL ADAMS
Zebras make Africa’s
longest land migration
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ANIMAL CONSERVATION 43
MATTHEW HARDWARE
Is studying the Animal Conservation Foundation Degree
Where is
Matthew now?
On completion of his
course Matthew is hoping
to progress onto the
Animal Conservation BSc
(Hons) Degree.
I chose to study at Bridgwater College
mainly due to the small class sizes and
familiar teaching environment, as I have
studied previous qualifications here. This,
along with the supportive staff, has allowed
me to achieve the highest grades possible
in one of my conservation units, which has
been one of my proudest moments whilst
at College.
More
information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
ANIMAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION DEGREE
This course explores the possible conflict
between man and animals through areas
such as ecotourism, cultural differences and
environmental management strategies.
You will be expected to have an interest
in specific animal populations and will be
encouraged to undertake vocational training
such as animal/habitat populations surveying
alongside focused academic study on the
programme.
The modules are either assessed via 100%
coursework or a combination of coursework
and formal examination. Coursework comprises
written/practical reports, in-class tests, case studies,
essays, oral presentations, posters and vivas.
HOW TO APPLY:
STUDY METHODS:
For the Foundation Degree course students
are required to attend a series of lectures,
seminars and practicals. Some modules require
individuals to undertake directed self-study with
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: tutor support. Guest speakers from various
industry-based organisations are used to give a
There are six core and one optional modules
workplace perspective.
that are taken at each academic level, covering
basic underpinning knowledge and
PROGRESSION:
vocational skills.
On successful completion of the Foundation
Year 1 modules include:
Degree in Animal Conservation you have the
opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons)
• Global biodiversity and conservation
Animal Conservation Top-up Degree at
• Introduction to habitats
Bridgwater College or you can choose to study
• Ecological principles
at a university of your choice.
• Applied field studies
• Applied animal management
EMPLOYABILITY:
• Land-based business management including
The Foundation Degree in Animal
work-based learning
Conservation could help you gain employment
• Practical conservation skills (optional)
within a variety of countryside and
• Biological classification and evolution
conservation bodies, wildlife organisations,
(optional).
education roles and voluntary bodies.
Year 2 modules include:
• Research project
• Experimental design and analysis
• Academic and professional development
• Conservation and tourism
• Animal conservation; legislation and ethics
• Behavioural ecology
• Habitat and environmental enrichment
(optional)
• Environmental science (optional).
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
C185 (UCAS code)
066 (Institution code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
tariff points from a full Level 3 qualification in
a relevant subject area and at least 4 GCSEs
at grades A*- C including Maths, English and
Science or Level 2 equivalent. Mature applicants
with relevant experience who do not have the
to apply.
ADAM GEORGE
Completed the Applied Animal Management BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Where is
Adam now?
After syudying a
Master’s Degree in
the Animal Sector,
Adam is now studying
for a PhD conducting
research at Steart
Marshes.
After studying my degree at Bridgwater
College, I am proud to return as a Lecturer,
and give something back as a result of the
support I received. I hope to inspire learners,
engaging them in animal conservation as the
sector is becoming increasingly necessary
in the modern world, with habitats
experiencing fragmentation and degradation,
throughout the world, I wish to provide a
balanced view of the subject and ultimately
have a hand in preparing students for this
important vocation.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION BSc (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
This is a broad-based programme for anyone
interested in working in animal conservation or
management professions. You will be expected
to have an interest in specific taxonomic groups
and will be encouraged to undertake vocational
training such as animal/habitat population
surveying alongside focused academic study.
PROGRESSION:
Upon completion of the BSc (Hons), a Master’s
Degree or PhD would be an option. Students
could progress to an MSc in Animal,
Zoo/Primate Conservation.
EMPLOYABILITY:
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: This course may help you gain employment
You will study five core modules and have
the opportunity to select one of two option
modules. These include:
within a variety of countryside and
conservation bodies, wildlife organisations,
education roles and voluntary bodies.
• Pollution and conservation
• Visitor management and education
• Wildlife conservation and biodiversity
• Advanced ecological survey techniques
• Dissertation
• Current affairs (option)
• Aquatic management and
conservation (option).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
coursework (e.g. dissertation) or a combination
of coursework and formal examination.
Coursework comprises written/practical
reports, in-class tests, case studies, essays, oral
presentations and posters.
Full-time - You will need to apply via the
UCAS website. Please visit www.ucas.com
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
D328 (UCAS code)
O66 (Institution code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
You will require an HND or Foundation
Degree in a related subject and at least four
GCSEs at grade A*- C including Maths, English
and Science or Level 2 equivalent, plus paid or
voluntary work experience in the sector.
Two days a week for one year (full-time)
HOW TO APPLY:
STUDY METHODS:
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
You will be required to attend a series of
lectures, seminars and practical sessions; some
modules require self-study with tutor support.
Guest speakers from a variety of
conservation-based organisations will deliver
presentations to provide you with an industry
perspective. Links with industry are also
encouraged through dissertation topics.
TALK TO THE ANIMALS
Did you
know?
Animal Management looks at a range of aspects including
behaviour and health and welfare in domestic, production
or zoological animal collections. With general domestic
pet ownership seeing a decline in popularity over the last
two years and exotic ownership increasing, it is an exciting
industry to be entering and you will experience a range of
different animal species. We are fortunate to have our own
£2m Animal Management Centre where we focus on a
range of specialisms including amphibians, exotics, rodents,
birds and agricultural pets.
“God didn’t create the entire
world just for human beings...”
ANSEL ADAMS
Even a small amount of alcohol
placed on a scorpion will make
it go crazy and sting
itself to death
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 49
APPLIED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE
This course concentrates on aspects of animal
management such as behaviour and health and
welfare in domestic, production or zoological
animal collections.
PROGRESSION:
Degree in Animal Management you have the
opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons)
Applied Animal Management Top-up Degree at
Bridgwater College or you can choose to study at
You will study six core and two optional
a university of your choice.
modules each year, helping to underpin your
knowledge and vocational skills.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Modules include:
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Genetics, reproduction and breeding
• Habitat and environmental enrichment
• Experimental design and analysis
• Animal health and welfare
• Behavioural ecology (option).
Modules are assessed via 100% coursework
or a combination of coursework and formal
examination. Coursework comprises written/
practical essays/reports, in-class tests, case
studies, presentations and the production
of posters and vivas.
STUDY METHODS:
modules require self-study. Guest speakers
from animal-based organisations will deliver
workshops and presentations providing an
industry perspective.
This course could help you gain employment
within a variety of zoological institutions, wildlife
rehabilitation centres, local wildlife sanctuaries
and animal production facilities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
D301 (UCAS code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
DEAN WILKINS
Completed the Animal Management Foundation Degree
Where is Dean
now?
Dean hopes to
complete the Top-up
Degree at Bridgwater
College.
I never intended to go to university,
however after learning the College offered
a university level course I changed my
mind. My preferred learning style is to
work hands-on and being able to work
directly with and study a range of animals
has benefited my learning. I have also been
privileged to go on a study tour to South
Africa, where we tracked cheetahs, an
amazing experience.
One day a week for three years (part-time)
at grades A* - C including Maths, English and
Science or Level 2 equivalent.
Mature applicants with relevant experience
who do not have the stated entry requirements
are encouraged to apply.
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY:
“My preferred
learning style
is to work
hands-on!”
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 51
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information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
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441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
PHILLIPA ATHERTON
Completed the Applied Animal Management BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Where is
Phillipa now?
Philipa is going to
volunteer with
marine and animal
conservation
organisations in
Vietnam and Bali.
It has been my dream to work alongside
and learn about animals, and this course
has provided me with the opportunity
to do so. I believe that the course has
led me closer to achieving a career in
domestic animal rehabilitation as I get
to work on a one-to-one basis with a
number of animals in the collection from
reptiles to birds to mammals.
APPLIED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT BSc (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
This is an ideal programme for graduates of
an animal-based Foundation Degree or HND
programme wishing to further their study to
gain a full Honours Degree. This BSc Top-up
concentrates on aspects of animal management
such as the psychology of animals, disease/
welfare management and conservation in a
range of domestic, production or zoological
species.
PROGRESSION:
Upon completion of the course, you will have
the opportunity to go on and study a Master’s
Degree or PhD at a university of your choice.
Historically our students have progressed on
to study an MSc in Animal Behaviour or Zoo/
Primate Conservation.
EMPLOYABILITY:
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT: The BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree in Applied
There are five core modules you will study
at this academic level. You will also have the
opportunity to select one of two option
modules.
During the Top-up year modules include:
• Psychology of animals
• Applied animal welfare
• Animal behavioural management
• Veterinary microbial pathogenicity
• Dissertation
• Animal conservation and biodiversity (option)
• Aquatic conservation and management (option).
coursework (for example your dissertation), or
via a combination of coursework and formal
examinations. Coursework comprises written
and practical reports, in-class tests, case studies,
essays, oral presentations and the production
of posters.
STUDY METHODS:
Animal Management could help you gain
employment within an animal welfare
establishment, zoological collection, wildlife
organisation or animal production facility.
Previous students have gained employment in
areas of the animal industries outlined and in
addition some have been employed as research
technicians or lecturers in animal based
subjects.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
D302 (UCAS code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will require an HND or Foundation
Degree in a related subject and at least four
GCSEs at grade A* - C including Maths, English
and Science or Level 2 equivalent, plus paid or
voluntary work experience in the sector.
HOW TO APPLY:
modules require self-study. Guest speakers
from a variety of animal-based organisations
will deliver presentations to provide you with
an industry perspective.
&
EVERY ARTIST WAS FIRST AN AMATEUR
If you are looking to build a professional portfolio of art or
design work, this course is ideal for you, especially if you are
looking to gain entry to a higher education course or seek
employment.
The course is unique in that it provides access to a very wide
range of art and design processes, facilities and opportunities
which enable the student to experience many activities and
concepts in a short period of time; specialist facilities include
studios for sculpture, photography, printmaking, Mac computer
suites and animation booths.
Did you
know?
The economic impact of art
and design exceeds that of
sports worldwide
“Design can be art. Design can
be aesthetics. Design is so simple,
that’s why it is so complicated.”
ANSEL ADAMS
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ART AND DESIGN 55
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information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
AWARDING BODY:
ABC awards
COURSE CODES:
RA007 (College full-time code)
DURATION:
ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
The course will allow you to look at and
experience a variety of genres within the art and
design industry and help you focus and decide
upon which career you would like to follow.
During this course you will study a variety of art
and design modules, including:
• Fine art
• Graphic design
• Photography
• Textiles
• Moving image
• Life drawing
• Theoretical, historical and contextual
studies in art and design.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course
and is designed to measure your creative
development from start to finish, culminating
in the end of year exhibition. The assessment
criteria is measured by evaluating your
commitment to work, technical competence,
creative ability, self-evaluation and
critical judgement.
STUDY METHODS:
You will be set assignments which will challenge
and develop both your practical skills and
theoretical knowledge of art and design.You
will document your progress and record your
research in sketchbooks to support the art and
design work you produce.
Five days a week for one year (full-time)
Part-time/flexible hours can often be
arranged to suit individual circumstances
EMPLOYABILITY:
Previous students have had offers for full
degree courses at leading art colleges and
universities including the University of the Arts
The course is divided into three main phases.
(London), Falmouth University, UWE, UWIC
The first will see you work in a broad range of
and Birmingham City University. Some have also
disciplines, following set tasks from lecturers. In
gone directly into freelance or self-employed
the second phase you will gradually begin to
work such as bespoke garment and accessory
specialise towards your chosen discipline, through making or running community arts groups. Other
projects which will become increasingly less
students have progressed to apprenticeships or
directed, in preparation for phase three.
employment with fashion and graphic design
In the final phase, you will write and undertake
companies.
your own project in your chosen discipline with
guidance from your subject mentor and tutor.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
PROGRESSION:
You will be required to show evidence of
your artistic skills and your commitment to an
This qualification will provide you with a good
intensive course. Evidence of studying at A Level
portfolio of work, enabling you to progress to a or an equivalent Level 3 qualification is also a
variety of courses at university level. Alternatively requirement. Mature applicants with relevant
you could enter a creative industry workplace or experience, who do not have the stated entry
embark on an apprenticeship within the creative requirements, are encouraged to apply via a
industries. The course will enable you to see the portfolio of work.
world around you in a new way, giving you lateral
thinking and analytical skills which are greatly
HOW TO APPLY:
desired by employers. The course will prepare
you for employment or freelance work in areas Full-time - You will need to complete the
application form at the rear of this prospectus.
such as fine art, graphic design, illustration,
photography, animation and printmaking to name
but a few.
LEVI BURGE
Completed the Art, Design and Media Foundation Diploma
Where is Levi now?
Levi is hoping to undertake an
Apprenticeship in Graphics.
“This course has
helped me build
my portfolio of
work and given
me experience
of working with
external clients”
After studying A Levels I didn’t possess
enough extensive skills across the art and
design industry to get me on to an art specific
university course. However, this course has
helped me build my portfolio of work and given
me experience of working with external clients.
The first-hand experience that I have gained
from these opportunities has been invaluable
in boosting not only my skill but also my
confidence.
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GETTING YOU ON THE RIGHT ROAD
Did you know... less than 14% of managers within the retail
automotive industry have achieved a Level 4 qualification.
This course will appeal to those who are currently working
in the motor industry and wish to develop their management
skills in order to address the demanding requirements of the
industry. You will expand your business practice expertise in
areas such as managing quality, people and resources.
“A business is like an
automobile, it has to be driven
in order to get results.”
Did you
know?
UNKNOWN
Over 1.5 million vehicles
and 2.5 million engines are
produced in the UK
each year
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | AUTOMOTIVE 59
VEHICLE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
PROGRESSION:
The HNC in Vehicle Operations Management
(Level 4) consists of the following units:
Upon successful completion you may progress
to an HND in Vehicle Operations Management,
a Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering
or seek a management role in the motor
industry.You may also attain membership of the
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Year 1
• Managing resources
• Business planning for vehicle operations
• Managing people project.
Year 2
• Business law
• Managing quality
• Quantitative techniques for vehicle operations
• Customer service in vehicle operations.
STUDY METHODS:
ALEX MITCHISON
Completed a Vehicle Operations Management Higher Nation Certificate (HNC)
Where is Alex
now?
Alex hopes to
progress to
management in his
current role at
Heathrow Airport.
I work as a Technical Support Engineer for Babcock Critical
Services at Heathrow Airport and studied the HNC
alongside my job on a distance learning basis. The
qualification taught me skills I have been able to directly
apply in the workplace and this helped me secure a
promotion into the Fleet Engineering department. I hope
to continue my education with the aim to get my first
management position, ideally as a Transport or Fleet
Engineering Manager.
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
The format of the course is predominantly
distance learning, with each module being
delivered via block visits. Supported online
distance learning via the internet provides the
opportunity for self-paced study at home, at
times to suit you, while retaining contact with
other students and having access to help from
highly experienced, qualified staff. On-site brand
new facilities include a host of computer suites
and new teaching rooms that are fully-equipped
for learning. The Learning Resource Centre
offers great online support as well.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
The above courses are available at Bridgwater
College; please call for further information.
RM014 (College part-time code)
EMPLOYABILITY:
Three, one week blocks per year for two
years (part-time)
Studying for this qualification will support those
who wish to develop their current management
skills at work and will provide you with a formal,
recognised award, which may contribute towards
promotion or help you to secure a job role in
a managerial or supervisory capacity. Current
reports and trends in the motor industry suggest
that there is a shortage of qualified personnel at
supervisory and management level.
DURATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
a relevant subject and at least four GCSEs at
grades A* - C including Maths and English or
a Level 2 equivalent. Mature applicants with
HOW TO APPLY:
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STEP IT UP A GEAR
The UK is in pole position in the technologically-driven world
of motorsport, designing, developing and manufacturing
innovative vehicle engineering solutions and prototypes.
Industry engineers are continually looking for advancements to
give their team the advantage over competitors.
Our courses will allow you to experience the nature of the
industry, by being part of our student-led Bridgwater College
Motorsport Race Team, maintaining and preparing our
Radical PR6.
Did you
know?
“My cars win races, my drivers
lose them.”
ENZO FERRARI
F1 cars are made up of 80,000
components. Even if they were
assembled 99.9% correctly,
there would still be 80
things wrong
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | AUTOMOTIVE — MOTORSPORT 63
MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING FOUNDATION DEGREE
JOEL VERMIGLIO
This Foundation Degree aims to develop the
knowledge and skills that you will need to
become a highly qualified engineer. The link with
Oxford Brookes University ensures that the
quality and relevance of the course will be of
the highest level. Our facilities are excellent and
include a rolling road, CAD suite, wind tunnel,
advanced chassis set-up equipment and cylinder
head flow analysis equipment.
Completed the Motorsport Engineering Foundation Degree
Where is Joel
now?
Joel is working as a
Race Team Manager
for Carey McMahon
Racing in Australia.
One of the main draws of studying this
course was that it was compacted into
three days a week, which I wouldn’t have
been able to do at a traditional university.
The practical aspects of the course armed
me with essential skills sought by employers
putting me in a great position to contest for
higher level motorsport jobs.
Over the duration of the course, you will study
16 modules, comprising both compulsory and
optional units, examples of which are:
• Aerodynamics
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Vehicle dynamics
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Engine technology
• Project
• Work placement.
Assessment will be via a variety of methods
including assignments, reports, portfolio, project,
presentations, drawing work and practical skills
assessments.
STUDY METHODS:
More
information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
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ater.ac.uk
You will undertake classroom lectures, coupled
with practical sessions in manufacturing,
composites, aerodynamics, chassis and engine
technology.You will also be required to do a
significant amount of self-study and research.
PROGRESSION:
Degree in Motorsport Engineering you have
the opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons)
Top-up Degree in Motorsport Technology with
us here at Bridgwater College or at a university
of your choice.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
H33C (UCAS code)
EMPLOYABILITY:
DURATION:
On completion of the course, students will
be eligible to apply for a variety of roles in
motorsport and other engineering disciplines.
Previous students have gone on to work
with a variety of race teams and automotive
manufacturers, as well as in other engineering
sectors such as marine and aerospace.
Three days a week for two years (full-time)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
relevant subject area, for example Engineering
or IMI Motorsport, and at least four GCSEs
at grades A* - C including Maths and English.
Mature applicants with relevant experience who
do not have the stated entry requirements are
encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Facebook and Twitter page links:
Facebook: Bridgwater College Motorsport
Twitter: @MotorsportBC
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | AUTOMOTIVE-MOTORSPORT 65
MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY BSc (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
This course has been developed as preparation
for a range of technical and management careers
in motorsport engineering. This course aims to
build upon the knowledge and skills developed
from studying our Foundation Degree.
Over the duration of the course, you will study
eight modules, compulsory units as well as
optional, examples of which are:
• Motorsport vehicle performance
• Sustainable engineering (double)
• Motorsport group design study
• Advanced engine technology
• Engineering dynamics
• Project (double).
Assessment will be via a variety of methods
including assignments, reports, dissertation,
portfolio, and presentations.
STUDY METHODS:
PROGRESSION:
Upon completion you may progress to a range
of Master’s level courses that should result in a
further year top-up, dependent upon study mode
and compatibility of modules.You will also be well
equipped to seek employment in the automotive
and motorsport engineering industries.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Students will be able to apply for a range of
graduate and junior roles within the motorsport
and engineering industry.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
H333 (UCAS code)
DURATION:
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
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it
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ater.ac.uk
WARREN MALE
Completed the Motorsport Technology BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Where is Warren
now?
Warren is now
working for Princess
Yachts as a CAD
Designer.
Undertaking work experience within
the motorsport industry can be difficult.
Fortunately, the College has their own
race team where they race and maintain a
Radical PR-6. Being named as the Race Team
Manager and winning the championship as
well as student of the year fills me with a
great sense of achievement and pride. These
skills have enabled me to secure interviews
with several Formula 1 teams in readiness
for my future career.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will require a minimum of a Pass grade in the
Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering
(to include BWMS504 Maths II) coupled with
relevant prior qualifications including GCSEs.
Entry may also be subject to interview. Applicants
with a Higher National Diploma or similar
Foundation Degree are also encouraged to apply.
You will undertake a range of classroom lectures,
HOW TO APPLY:
coupled with lab sessions.You will also be
required to do a high amount of self-study in
order to further research.
Facebook and Twitter page links:
Facebook: Bridgwater College Motorsport
Twitter: @MotorsportBC
“Winning student of the year fills me with a great sense
of achievement and pride!”
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BUSINESS &
MANAGEMENT
MAKING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP
Business is a combination of academic challenge and practicality
which enthuses many individuals, especially as it combines
competitive and collaborative learning.
Studying a business course allows you to gather a wealth
of skills covering the industry as a whole, including finance,
marketing, law, human resources and economics to name a few.
“Management is doing things
right; leadership is doing the
right things.”
PETER F DRUCKER
Did you
know?
Apple generated more sales
Jan-March 2014 than
Google,Amazon and Facebook
combined - $43.7bn.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 69
VICTOR MEDEIROS
Business, Management and Communications Foundation Degree
Where is Victor
now?
Victor is studying his
second year of the
Foundation Degree
and hopes to go into
manufacturing or
retail management on
completion.
I have gained many skills both in and
outside the classroom to help me achieve
my career goals. I undertook the role of
a Higher Education Representative based
within the Student Union and have been the
Vice Lead Student Rep. Both these positions
have helped with my inter-personal skills,
organisation and management. These
opportunites will look great on my CV!
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION DEGREE
This course is for you if you are interested in
a career within business. If you are already in
employment it could also offer the opportunity
of promotion within your current organisation.
This course will provide you with knowledge
and skills in relation to the scope and functions
of business, basic management concepts and
theories and communication. The programme
offers strong links with local employers such as
Morrisons, DHL and EDF Energy.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
Tuition will involve group work, discussions,
presentations and written work.
PROGRESSION:
On completion of this course you will have the
opportunity to enhance your qualification to a
full Honours Degree by studying the BA (Hons)
Top-up in Business and Management at Oxford
Brookes University, or at a university of your
choice.
The course covers a broad range of modules
across all of the key subject areas in business.You EMPLOYABILITY:
will need to successfully complete 14 modules to
On completion of this course you could embark
achieve the Foundation Degree.
on a number of careers in the sectors of sales,
Modules include:
finance, human resources and marketing, to
name but a few.
• Introduction to marketing
• Management concepts
• Digital information for business
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Personal development
Entrants to the programme should normally be
• Business context
in a current role in an appropriate workplace
• Accounting for business
setting (voluntary or paid) and possess either
• Customer communications
two years’ work experience or a relevant
• International business
qualification.
• Managing work performance
• External communications
Qualifications should include either a minimum
• Business project
of one pass at A Level or 6 unit vocational A
• Strategic management
Level in addition to three passes at GCSE or
• Business and finance
O level (grades A* - C) normally to include
• Developing management capabilities.
Mathematics and English Language or a National
You will be assessed in a range of different ways Certificate or Diploma or other equivalent
qualification i.e. GNVQ/NVQ at Level 3.
including assignment/essay, portfolio, project,
presentation, examination and time-constrained
case study exercises.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
N101 (UCAS code)
PB003 (College part-time code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LEVEL 5 INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE
This qualification will help you develop your
ability to evaluate the effectiveness of different
HR models and practices, while increasing
your understanding of the external factors that
impact upon HR activities and organisations.You
will build on your expertise and develop your
planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Modules include:
• Developing professional practice
• Business issues and the context of human
resources
• Using information in human resources
• Employment law
• Contemporary developments in employee
relations
• Managing and co-ordinating the HR function.
The Intermediate Certificate is assessed through
a combination of practical and written
assignments.
EMPLOYABILITY:
On completion of this course we have found
a high proportion of our students secure
employment in the industry or progress within
their current career.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will need a degree level qualification, or the
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Human Resource
Practice (or CPP). Mature students without the
to apply.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD)
COURSE CODES:
PB030 – Level 5 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
One afternoon per week for one year
(part-time)
BEN LAVERY
Completed the Human Resource Management Level 5 Intermediate Certificate
Where is Ben
now?
Ben works as an
Apprentice Training
Officer at
AgustaWestland.
Although I have worked in the HR function for a
number of years, I wanted a greater
understanding of HR theory to support me in my
current role. The group was made up of a range
of working professionals, which allowed us to
discuss past experiences and act as a support
group to each other. After being away from
academic studies for a long time, it is a relief to
know that I am still capable of completing
academic studies to the level required!
HOW TO APPLY:
STUDY METHODS:
PROGRESSION:
This qualification gives you a professionally
recognised human resources qualification and
the knowledge element required towards CIPD
Associate membership.
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AMANDA BRENT
Completed the Human Resource Management Level 7 Advanced Diploma
Where is
Amanda now?
Amanda is working
freelance as a
management
consultant and hopes
to gain additional
qualifications in the
future.
I feel proud to have achieved this qualification,
especially as I haven’t been in an educational
setting in over three decades! I had been
delivering leadership to the HR function within
my role but was made redundant in March 2012
and decided that this was a good time to get
the HR qualification to back up my practical
experience. With 30 year’s business experience I
feel that I can bring HR and business together at
senior management level.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LEVEL 7 ADVANCED DIPLOMA
This qualification will help you develop your
ability to evaluate the effectiveness of different
HR models and practices, while increasing
your understanding of the external factors that
impact upon HR activities and organisations.You
will build on your expertise and develop your
planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Subject modules covered on the Level 7
Advanced Diploma are as follows:
• Leading, managing and developing people
• Developing skills for business leadership
• Reward management
• Human resource management in context
• Resourcing and talent management
• Managing employment relations
• Learning and talent development
• Investigating a business issue from a human
resources perspective.
EMPLOYABILITY:
On completion of this course we have found
a high proportion of our students secure
employment in the industry or progress within
their current career.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will need a degree level qualification, or
the Level 5 Certificate in Human Resource
Management. Mature students without the
stated entry requirements are encouraged to
apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD)
COURSE CODES:
DURATION:
One afternoon/evening a week for two
years (part-time)
Part-time -You will need to complete the
There are two nationally-set examinations during
the first year, covering two of the units. The
remaining units are assessed through practical
and written assignments, the production of a
skills portfolio and a management report.
STUDY METHODS:
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PROGRESSION:
This qualification gives you a professionally
recognised human resources qualification and
the knowledge element required towards CIPD
Associate membership.
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
This management course is an important
qualification if you aspire to hold a position in
management, and want to build a portfolio of
transferable skills. It is a practical programme
designed to develop the management
and leadership skills necessary for today’s
environment. The qualification recognises
current achievements as preparation for future
development. The course offers a flexible study
programme allowing you to choose to study
the formal timetable or elect to study units of
your choice, helping you to gradually build a
recognised qualification.
This course will provide you with a Level 5
Diploma and modules include:
• Leadership practice
• Managing team and individual performance
• Conducting a management project
• Organisational financial management
• Conducting a marketing plan.
You will be assessed by assignments which will
need to be presented in a business report
format for each unit.
EMPLOYABILITY:
▶▶COURSE
This is an internationally recognised qualification
that will help you to develop your career in
middle to senior management. Some of our
successful students have been recognised for
promotion with their current employers, while
others have sought a more responsible role with
other employers.
AWARDING BODY:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
One afternoon/evening a week for one
year (part-time)
To be employed in a junior/middle management
position (one year minimum) or have an ILM
Certificate in First Line Management or an NVQ
Level 4 in Management. Appropriate experience
is acceptable in place of qualifications, subject to
agreement with the Programme Manager.
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
DURATION:
LINDSAY MUNDY
Completed the Management and Leadership Level 5 Diploma
Where is Lindsay
now?
Lindsay completed
the Management and
Leadership Level 5
Diploma and currently
works as the Head
of Housing and
Homelessness for
Mendip YMCA.
I have had many different jobs throughout my
working life and wanted to get a professional
qualification for career progression and achieve
formal qualification in management. The course
hours are flexible to suit working people and
allowed me to study in the evening. The LRC
and higher education study room are excellent
resources and I do not believe without the use
of them I would have achieved what I have in my
work. I have no doubt that this course will
support me to achieve my career goals.
HOW TO APPLY:
STUDY METHODS:
All learning will take place in a classroom
environment.
PROGRESSION:
The natural academic progression route on
completion of this course is the Strategic
Management and Leadership Level 7 Extended
Diploma at a location of your choice.
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL 7 CERTIFICATE
HELEN WELLS
Completed the Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 Certificate
Where is
Helen now?
Helen completed the
Level 7 Certificate and
is currently the Higher
Education
Co-ordinator at
Bridgwater College.
I wanted to study at Bridgwater College as it
provided the opportunity to study part-time, one
weekend a month, which fitted around my full-time job
and commitments of having a young family. The course
appealed to me as it allowed me to gain a fuller
understanding of how to work more strategically
within my role. It was also an opportunity to develop
my leadership skills but overall it was my confidence in
working and studying successfully at a higher level.
This management course is an important
qualification if you aspire to hold a position in
management and want to build a portfolio of
transferable skills. It is a practical programme
designed to develop the fundamental leadership
and management skills and knowledge necessary
for today’s competitive environment.
EMPLOYABILITY:
To be employed in or to have had experience
in middle or senior management (one year
minimum) or to have completed the Level 5
qualification in Management and Leadership.
Appropriate experience is acceptable in place
of qualifications, subject to agreement with the
Programme Manager.
This course will provide you with a Level 7
Certificate. Modules will include:
• P
ersonal leadership development
as a strategic manager
• D
eveloping performance management
strategies
• Financial management
• R
eviewing organisational strategy plans
and performance.
You will be assessed by assignments which will
need to be presented in a business report
format for each unit.
On completion of this internationally recognised
course you could look towards developing your
career in senior strategic management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
HOW TO APPLY:
STUDY METHODS:
80% of your learning, will take place in a
classroom environment via blended learning and
20% using the Webex online tool.
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ater.ac.uk
PROGRESSION:
Once you have achieved the Certificate you will
have the opportunity to progress onto the Level
7 Diploma or Extended Diploma at a location of
your choice.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
DURATION:
One weekend a month (Friday – Sunday)
(part-time)
COMPUTING
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT YOUR FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT
Computing is a fast-paced and ever changing industry, with
new technologies being continually developed. The industry
comprises a range of disciplines including web development,
programming, databases and hardware, allowing ample
diversification for an individual’s career progression.
Worldwide career opportunities await successful graduates.
“The computer was born to solve
problems that did not exist before.”
BILL GATES
Did you
know?
How many years did it take to
reach 50m users? Radio - 38,
TV - 13, World Wide
Web - 4
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | COMPUTING 81
COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
This course has been specifically tailored to
provide the computing skills that will be required
for the twenty first century. The range of topics
covered is broader than elsewhere in the
South West, with a focus on programming, web
development and applications development.
STUDY METHODS:
PROGRESSION:
The subjects you will typically study include:
COURSE CODES:
This HND will provide you with a broad base
of knowledge, providing a solid foundation for
you to top-up to an Honours Degree.You also
have the opportunity to do this with us on the
Applied Computing BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
validated by our partner university, Plymouth, or
to study at another institution of your choice.
004G (UCAS code)
Year one:
• Business skills for e-commerce
• Computer systems
• Employability and professional development
• Systems analysis and design
• Website design
• Database design concepts
• Networking technologies
• Programming in .Net (C#).
Year two:
• Project design, implementation and evaluation
• Object oriented programming
• Information systems in organisations
• Quality systems in IT
• Data analysis and design
• Web applications development
• Programming in Java
• IT security management.
Assessment for each subject is either via a
combination of coursework, tests and end
of year exams, or via coursework alone.
Coursework will comprise assignments and
laboratory work.
The teaching comprises a mixture of theory and
practice and is structured to give the student
a broad experience focused on employment
opportunity.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
CHRIS ROSS
Is studying the Computing and Systems Development HND
Where is
Chris now?
Chris is studying the
second year of his
HND
DURATION:
My greatest achievement has been my
involvement in the redesign of Padma
Glastonbury’s website. Padma Glastonbury
is a local shop which ran a College wide
competition to give their website a facelift.
My group took part and won! I loved the
challenge of creating a product to a given
specification, and knowing that I resolved a
problem with my peers. Delivering the final
solution to the client was a very satisfying
experience.
“I loved the challenge
of creating a product
to a given specification!”
Three days a week for two years (full-time)
EMPLOYABILITY:
Career options will include programming, web
development, software engineering, support
analysis, business applications development,
end-user support, and software training.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
tariff points from a full Level 3 qualification
in a relevant subject and at least four GCSEs
HOW TO APPLY:
Full time - You will need to apply via the UCAS
For more information see page 26.
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APPLIED COMPUTING BSc (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
ROBIN JONES
Completed the Applied Computing BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Where is Robin
now?
Robin works for the
Met Office.
After completing my HND in Computing
I entered employment at the Met Office,
who also supported me in achieving my
Degree. While on my course I designed a
weather observation system which is now
used in countries throughout the world. This
was a great experience and as a result, I was
awarded Bournemouth University’s Partner
College Student Prize.
The course is aimed at students who have
completed an HND in a computer related
subject and wish to progress to a full BSc
Honours Degree. It aims to provide students
with the knowledge to appreciate ongoing
developments in computing, and to offer
them an opportunity to maximise their career
prospects. The focus is on practical research and
project-related skills, as well as the examination
of new and developing technologies and
applications in computing.
STUDY METHODS:
Career paths might include database
administration, interactive media design,
software development, programming, network
management, network administration, web
development and systems analysis.
The course may include the following modules:
• Individual project
• IT professional
• E -commerce
•P
rogramming languages
• O
bject oriented software engineering
• Business analytics.
▶▶COURSE
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please
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ater.ac.uk
PROGRESSION:
Progression to a Master’s Degree or a PhD is
possible at a university of your choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will be required to have completed an
HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject
and have at least four GCSEs at grades A* - C
including Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent.
All students will be required to attend and
successfully complete a short bridging course
in September prior to commencing the BSc
programme.
AWARDING BODY:
HOW TO APPLY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
More
information
Modules will be assessed via coursework which
will consist of assignments and/or laboratory
work, combined with tests or end of unit
examinations. The individual project will be
predominantly assessed via a dissertation.
Learning is achieved through a mix of lectures,
seminars and practical lab sessions.
G410 (UCAS code)
G (Campus code
For more information see page 26.
DURATION:
COUNSELLING
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
This course is aimed at those who have already completed
substantial counselling skills training to Level 4 and who wish to
take their studies to a professional level. Those applying from
Level 3 courses will be required to complete a summer school
bridging unit prior to entry to the Level 5 Diploma.
There are clear links between this AQA programme and
relevant Skills for Health National Occupational Standards for
both Mental Health and Psychological Therapies. Successful
candidates will be in a good position to achieve NOS and KSF
descriptors when undertaking this award (details can be found
on the AQA website).
Did you
know?
450 million people worldwide
are affected by
mental health issues.
“Knowing yourself is the
beginning of all wisdom.”
ARISTOTLE
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | COUNSELLING 87
COUNSELLING PRACTICE LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
The Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Practice
is designed to show that successful candidates
have achieved generic personal and
professional standards in both intellectual and
practical skills.
▶▶COURSE
A personal development group is an integral
part of the Diploma and is more akin to the
reality of the counselling process than any other
part of the programme. Supervision groups are
used in the second year to develop counselling
skills and reflective practice.
AWARDING BODY:
AQA
COURSE CODES:
In the Diploma you will learn about:
PROGRESSION:
PH047 (College part-time code)
• Defining ethics and boundaries
• The complexities of the therapeutic
relationship
• Self-critical and self-evaluative skills
• Developing supervision skills
• Understanding the effectiveness of supervision
• Developing an understanding of different
theoretical approaches
• The use of research
• Contributing towards further personal
development and personal accreditation.
You have the opportunity to continue your
studies at a university of your choice as part
of the university’s Continuing Professional
Development programme.You can choose
either a postgraduate Certificate/Diploma or a
Master’s Degree.
DURATION:
You will be assessed through your understanding
of aspects of counselling theory, deeper level
skills practice and work within a personal
development group, plus an examination paper.
You will be observed and write assignments as
well as engage in regular supervised counselling
practice (minimum of 100 hours over two
years).
One day a week for two years (part-time)
EMPLOYABILITY:
Students graduating from this course can
seek employment as counsellors in schools,
rehabilitation centres, the NHS or charitable
organisations. Some enter related fields such
as coaching and mentoring, or set up in private
practice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will need to have obtained the Counselling
Level 3/4 Advanced Certificate or an equivalent
industry qualification.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
A variety of teaching and learning methods
are used including experiential exercises, case
studies, didactic teaching and discussion to
accommodate students’ different learning styles.
We will assess each application on an individual
basis and invite you in for an interview if your
application has been successful.
MAX DALDA MULLER
“It fills me with
a great sense of
pride to know
that I have helped
people to turn
their lives around.”
Completed the Counselling Practice Level 5 Diploma
Where is Max now?
Max undertakes numerous
counselling roles.
I have been working in a rehabilitation
centre for drug and alcohol problems
since 2010. In 2012 I began a teaching
role at Bridgwater College, as part of the
Counselling programme and also teach
mental health awareness. In 2013 I started
my own counselling private practice. I feel
really privileged to have the opportunity to
support people at a pivotal time in their lives
and it fills me with a great sense of pride to
know that I have helped people to turn their
lives around.
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BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | COUNSELLING 89
COUNTRYSIDE
MANAGEMENT
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Did you
know?
The Amazon rainforest
produces more than 20%
of the world’s oxygen
supply.
Would you would like to work outside in the cool breeze
or in the summer sunshine? Why not train for a career in the
Countryside Management sector, one that looks to enhance the
quality of life for people, animals and the environment, and in
response provides you with a great sense of achievement and
reward. The industry is extremely varied and can lead to a range
of careers from being a Countryside Ranger to Gamekeeper
to an Ecologist and employs nearly 3% of the land-based and
environmental sector’s total workforce.
With a plethora of moors, hills, wetlands, woodlands and
areas of outstanding natural beauty, Somerset is an ideal location
in which to learn and a great opportunity for you to get
hands-on experience!
“Nature can do more than
physicians.”
OLIVER CROMWELL
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT 91
COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE
The course combines practical conservation
experience and academic studies for those
of all ages seeking a career related to the
countryside and environment. The broad range
of modules delivered caters for students with
varying interests and ultimate career goals in the
countryside management sector, and for those
preparing for further study.
During the first year of the Foundation Degree
you will study:
• Practical conservation skills
• Landscape evolution and interpretation
• Introduction to habitats
• Business and the workplace
• Biological classification
• Plant and soil science (optional)
• Applied field studies (optional).
During the second year modules include:
• Research in the workplace
• App experimental design and analysis
• Academic and professional development
• Environmental science
• Conservation and tourism (optional)
• Agriculture and conservation (optional).
Modules are assessed through a combination
of coursework including case studies, practical
reports and essays (60%) and formal
examinations (40%). Some modules, for example
the Research Project, are 100% coursework.
As a vocational centre there is the opportunity
for students to undertake additional
qualifications, such as the NPTC Certificates, at
specified rates.
STUDY METHODS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The course is delivered through a range of
lectures and tutorials, with some modules
including elements of blended learning. Field trips
form part of the curriculum and, in some cases,
are linked to assignments.
at grades A*- C including Maths and English
or a Level 2 equivalent. Mature applicants with
PROGRESSION:
opportunity to enhance your qualification to a
full Honours Degree by studying the BSc (Hons)
Top-up Degree with us here at Bridgwater
College or at a university of your choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Completion of the Foundation Degree could
help you embark on a career in countryside
management and conservation or allow
you to progress to further academic study.
The range of opportunities and destinations
are varied and cater for students with prior
experience and those gained whilst on the
course; these can include roles within the
private and public sectors - countryside warden
or ranger, volunteer leader, education officer,
youth leader, ecological/habitat surveyor, visitor
centre management, self-employment, estate
management and contracting.
HOW TO APPLY:
JULIE MERRETT
Is studying the Countryside Management Foundation Degree
Where is Julie
now?
Julie is studying the
second year of her
Foundation Degree
and runs youth groups
for Natural England
I undertook a work placement with Natural England
at the Avalon Marshes Centre as part of my course.
My placement has been an amazing experience
and extremely valuable as they provided me with so
much on-the-job training and support. I located the
only specimen of the rare shrill carder bee from the
Avalon Marshes since 2008 while working on the
reserves! My work with them also led to me being
nominated and winning this year’s BBC
Countryfile Octavia Hill Awards ‘Volunteer Wild
Hero’.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
D400 (UCAS code)
FH012 (College part-time code)
B (Campus code)
DURATION:
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COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT BSc (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
This is a broad-based countryside management
programme linked to the Foundation Degree for
anyone interested in working within countryside
management or conservation. It is also for
people already working in the industry who wish
to enhance their career prospects.
You will have access to excellent resources and
facilities both on site and in the surrounding local
environment including our College estate and
farm, the Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks
AONB and the Somerset Levels.
Each year you will have the opportunity to
participate in various day and field trips, and links
with industry are maintained through
work-based learning placements, projects and
advisory panels.
During your Honours Degree you will study:
• Sustainable environmental management
• Ecological survey techniques
• Aquatic ecology and conservation
• Visitor management and education
• Dissertation
• Personal development and current affairs
(option)
• Animal conservation and biodiversity (option).
The units are either assessed via 100%
coursework or a combination of coursework
and formal examination. Coursework comprises
written and practical reports, case studies, essays,
oral presentations, the production of posters
and vivas.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to attend timetabled
lectures, seminars and practical sessions; modules
require self-study appropriate to the level.
Guest speakers from a variety of conservation
organisations will deliver workshops and
presentations to provide you with an industry
perspective and support modules.
PROGRESSION:
On successful completion of the BSc (Hons)
Top-up Degree in Countryside Management,
you have the option of entering employment,
studying for a Master’s Degree or PhD.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course could help you gain employment
within a variety of countryside and conservation
bodies, wildlife organisations, education roles and
voluntary bodies. Previous students have gained
employment in both private and public sectors
of the countryside and conservation areas
outlined, and in addition some have set up as
self-employed individuals.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
Contact our Information and Guidance
team on 01278 441234 for detailed
information
DURATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
For the Top-up you will need to have completed
the Foundation Degree or HND in a related
subject with a merit profile. Mature applicants with
industry experience are also encouraged to apply.
AMY STONE
Countryside Management BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree
Who is Amy?
Amy is the Heritage
Education Officer
at the Avalon
Marshes Landscape
Partnership.
The countryside industry faces real challenges
around climate change and lack of financial
support. Conservation organisations therefore
need to work in partnership with each other.
The Avalon Marshes Landscape Partnership
is a great example of wildlife organisations
working together to pool resources and
expertise. We have been lucky to receive
a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund
to conserve and celebrate the natural and
cultural heritage of the landscape. With this
we have been able to carry out projects
such as the installation of kingfisher banks
and mire restoration, improve access with
new boardwalks and hides, and hire two
Bridgwater College Apprentices. These projects
are delivered across the various partner
organisations.
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Dance
THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL
This qualification is for anyone working with children and
young people in dance. It is designed for people with a
variety of dance teaching backgrounds, from those new
to teaching to those with many years of experience. It is
applicable for practitioners across different dance styles such as
contemporary, ballet, jazz or street dance.
Only six providers have been authorised to deliver this
qualification by Trinity College London; we are one of two
providers who offer this in the South West of England.
Did you
know?
“It takes an athlete to dance,
but an artist to be a dancer.”
SHANNA LAFLEUR
Professional dance is today
regarded as one of the most
demanding physical abilities
and sports
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | DANCE 97
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Trinity College London
COURSE CODES:
RP012 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
13 delivery days spread over one year,
during school holiday periods and
weekends (part-time).
DIPLOMA IN DANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING – LEVEL 6
For less experienced dance teachers the
Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning
(DDTAL) will provide training in the theoretical
and practical skills of teaching dance to children
and young people. For more experienced
practitioners it can provide the opportunity to
reflect on and develop their practice as well as
gain a formal qualification that will enhance their
career opportunities.
During the first year of DDTAL you will study
four units which will comprise a variety of
modules, including some of the following:
• Dance teaching practice
• Managing challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of safe and effective dance
principles
• Creating, performing and appreciating dance
• Managing and evaluating learning
• Reflective practice and action learning
approaches.
ourse assessment will be via a series of
C
practical and written tasks; you will also be
observed delivering a dance class.
STUDY METHODS:
The majority of modules are taught via practical
workshops, lectures and seminars by highly
experienced lecturers and practitioners.
PROGRESSION:
have appropriate dance knowledge, skills and
understanding. Applicants with other relevant
qualifications or no formal dance qualifications,
but significant dance experience, can apply.
Applications from practitioners across a range
of dance styles are invited. The minimum age
for undertaking the qualification is 18 years but
normally you will be over 21 years of age.
On completion of this course you will have
the opportunity to teach dance. It is a teaching
HOW TO APPLY:
qualification recognised by the Institute for
Learning (IfL) as being the equivalent of a DTLLS Part-time - You will need to complete the
award.
EMPLOYABILITY:
The focus of this course is to prepare you for
a range of career options in the dance industry.
Previous students have successfully found work
teaching or supporting their current roles in the
performing arts industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
This course is deigned for people with a variety
of dance backgrounds and experience.
You will have completed dance training
equivalent to degree level which ensures you
KATEY LEADER
Completed the Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning (DDTAL) Level 6
Where is Katey now?
Katey teaches on the
DDTAL programme at
Bridgwater College. She
is also the Director
of Dance at Take Art with
a Children and Young
People specialism. She is
a qualified teacher, with
experience teaching
at all key stages and
is a freelance dance
practitioner.
Working with dance teachers exploring their techniques
of delivery excites me. It’s a great feeling to know you
are supporting someone’s career development which
then has a knock on effect to their students. The course
has been designed to facilitate a range of teachers, those
just starting out and those who have been working in
the dance community for a number of years. DDTAL
is a great qualification to hold as it can be relevant to a
range of dance genres and allows time to reflect on your
professional practice, whilst enhancing your knowledge
and perfecting your skill.
“It’s a great feeling
to know you
are supporting
someone’s career
development”
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ater.ac.uk
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | DANCE 99
Early Years
CHILDREN TEACH US WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT
Our Early Years curriculum has an excellent reputation, both
nationally and regionally, for innovative teaching and learning.
It provides a unique setting for training for excellence in the
early years, dissemination of practice and clear progression
routes to employment and further and higher education.
“Free the child’s potential,
and you will transform him
into the world.”
MARIA MONTESSORI
Did you
know?
The cost of childcare,
has risen by 77%
since 2003
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | EARLY YEARS 101
EARLY YEARS (SECTOR ENDORSED) FOUNDATION DEGREE
You will have the opportunity to enhance
your cultural awareness of the industry by
participating in residentials to locations such as
China. New modules being introduced on this
course will allow you the option of choosing
to study ‘International Perspectives in the Early
Years’, where you will be able to organise your
own international placement for a period of
between four and six weeks.
PROGRESSION:
HOW TO APPLY:
On completion of this course you will have
the opportunity to enhance your qualification
to a full Honours Degree by studying the BA
(Hons) Top-up in Early Years Care and Education,
approved by Plymouth University at Bridgwater
College or to study at a university of your
choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
The course will include the following modules:
This course will prepare you to undertake
a management role within an early years
setting which may include children’s centres or
nurseries. Previous students have completed the
BA (Hons) and then progressed on to gain Early
Years Professional Status; other students have
completed the PGCE on achieving the Honours
Degree in order to gain their Qualified Teacher
Status (QTS).
• Professional practice
• Child development
• Child protection
• Working together with children, families and
other professionals
• Early years project - investigation
• Supporting children’s learning (3 – 8 years)
• Concepts of inclusion in the early years setting
• Child health - contemporary issues
• Promoting positive behaviour
• The role of the early years professional
• Optional modules: current curriculum issues
or international perspectives.
You will be assessed via assignments, essays,
reports, dissertation, portfolio, project, oral
assessments, presentations, practical skills
assessments and set exercises.
STUDY METHODS:
NICOLE PRIESTMAN
Completed the Early Years (Sector Endorsed) Foundation Degree
Where is Nicole now?
Nicole has recently completed
the Early Years Foundation
Degree and is going on to the
Early Years Care and Education
BA (Hons) Top-up at the
College.
Working while studying has given me a new level of
independence. I get to put into practice what I learn in
the classroom in my working environment. The support
I received was brilliant, being able to access support and
guidance remotely and receive first hand advice about the
different careers and jobs accessible to me.
“Working while studying
has given me a new level of
independence!”
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
relevant subject area and at least four GCSEs at
grades A* - C including Maths and English or a
Level 2 equivalent.You will need to be currently
working or volunteering in an early years setting
and to have at least one year’s experience in the
field.You will also need to demonstrate evidence
of workplace support and to undergo an
interview and enhanced DBS check before entry.
Mature applicants with relevant experience who
do not have the stated entry requirements are
encouraged to apply.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
X305 (UCAS code)
PG006 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
One day a week for two years (full-time)
One evening a week for three years
(part-time)
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information
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ater.ac.uk
EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION BA (HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
SUZANNE HARRIS
Completed the Early Years Care and Education BA (Hons) Top-up Degree
Where is
Suzanne now?
Suzanne is working at
a local primary school.
I wanted to become a teacher so decided
to return to education, pursue a career
change and develop my skills to boost
my chances when competing for jobs. My
Foundation Degree gave me the confidence
and knowledge to secure a job as a specialist
educational needs worker and has also
helped me whilst studying for my degree. I
hope to progress to a PGCE or EYT in the
future to achieve my career goal.
This course will help you focus on integrating
early years theory with practice and is
particularly suitable if you have practical
experience of working with young children.
The course will provide you with the knowledge
and understanding to reflect on and develop
your own practice, and to lead and develop the
practice of others within the context of current
initiatives and developments in the care and
education of babies and young children.
EMPLOYABILITY:
You will be required to have an HND or
Foundation Degree in a related subject and
at least four GCSEs at grades A* - C including
Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent. All
students must have a successful interview and
a current DBS check before entry.You will also
need to be employed full or part-time within an
early years/childcare environment for at least six
hours per week.
Examples of typical modules are:
• E arly years action research project
(dissertation)
• M
anaging change for quality improvement in
childcare settings
• Pedagogical approaches in the early years
• P
romoting the wellbeing of children, their
families and communities
• Improving outcomes for children through
supervision and mentoring.
Assessment is through project-based
assignments for each module.You will also be
expected to spend at least 15 hours a week on
self-directed study.
STUDY METHODS:
There are many opportunities for early years
graduates, many of whom find employment
within local authority services for children and
young people. This is an accepted route for
students who are also working towards Early
Years Teacher (EYT) status.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
7X2K (UCAS code)
DURATION:
One day a week for 25 weeks, over one
year. (Full-time)
Part-time options available, please call to
discuss options.
HOW TO APPLY:
More
information
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ion
and advice,
please
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ater.ac.uk
PROGRESSION:
On successful completion of this course you
may wish to progress to study the final year of
a PGCE to achieve Qualified Teacher Status,
subject to successful application at a higher
education institution of your choice.
Engineering
EVERYONE IS A GENIUS
Engineering is the development of imagination, it is everywhere
and everything! It is the collaboration of scientific, economic,
social, and practical knowledge, and has led to the innovative
world we live in today. Engineering has an impact on everyday
developments from building a bridge, to flying a plane.
The engineering industry is split up into a range of disciplines
including mechanical, electrical, production, design and recent
developments within aviation. The growth of the industry is
creating employment opportunities at a drastic rate and the
need for developed modern skills is essential for success and
progression.
Did you
know?
The word engineer comes
from a Latin word meaning
‘cleverness’.
“Scientists study the world as it is;
engineers create the world that
has never been.”
THEODORE VON KARMAN
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | ENGINEERING 107
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE AND AUTOMATION HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
If you are looking to develop a career in
computer aided design and manufacture, this
course is for you. The College has recently
made substantial investment in robotic, PLC,
CNC, CAD and process control technology,
and has recently opened a new state-of-the-art
engineering facility.
The course units provide practical skills as well
as training in the latest CAD/CAM technologies,
and you will study these compulsory (c) and
specialist modules (s):
• Engineering mathematics (c)
• Engineering science (c)
• Project design, implementation and
evaluation (c)
• Computer aided design and manufacture (s)
• Advanced computer aided design (s)
• Hydraulics and pneumatics (s)
• Industrial robot technology (s)
• Programmable logic controllers (s).
Assessment will be via assignments, which may
include laboratory work, investigations, projects,
practical exercises and integrative assignments
that link various subject areas.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
You will learn through a combination of lectures,
tutorials, laboratory sessions, directed study,
assignment work, practical exercises and a major
project normally relevant to your employment
and devised in conjunction with your employer.
PROGRESSION:
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Bridgwater College Engineering
You could choose to progress onto an HND
Top-up course or study a degree course at a
university of your choice. Please contact us for
details about our HND.
▶▶COURSE
EMPLOYABILITY:
Edexcel
Upon completion of your course you may seek
work in a broad range of engineering fields, such
as engineering systems, design and manufacture
or engineering maintenance or work as a
technician, engineer or project leader.
COURSE CODES:
AWARDING BODY:
NATHAN FISHER
Completed the Computer Aided and Manufacture and Automation HNC
Where is Nathan
now?
Nathan works at
Powrmatic in Ilminster.
Returning to education was a daunting experience
but the atmosphere around the College and the
relationship I built with fellow classmates soon helped
me overcome these nerves. I work as a Manufacturing
Team Manager and wanted the opportunity to
achieve a formal qualification while keeping my job.
Fortunately for me, my employer was keen to
support me and my progression within the company.
I am extremely proud of what I have achieved and
ultimately my career aspiration is to become an
Operations Manager.
RE006 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
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ater.ac.uk
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
This course is designed for those looking to
develop a career in electrical/electronic or
control systems engineering, with the emphasis
on applying electrical, electronic and control
principles to practical situations such as PLC and
robot work cells. Bridgwater College has recently
CNC, CAD and process control technology, and
has recently opened a brand new, state-of-theart engineering facility, the Energy Skills Centre.
During the course you will be required to
successfully complete three core (c) units and
five specialist (s) units as displayed below:
CRAIG BYRTT
• Engineering
mathematics (c)
• Engineering
science (c)
• Project
design, implementation
and evaluation (c)
• Electrical,
electronic and digital principles (s)
and control principles (s)
• Instrumentation
• Electrical
power (s)
• Industrial
robot technology (s)
• Programmable
logic controllers (s).
Completed the Electrical/Electronic And Control Engineering HNC
Where is Craig now?
Craig Byrtt is returning to Bridgwater
College to study the HND.
Being a small, closely knit group has meant that the
lessons were very interactive and beneficial to my
learning. Everyone felt comfortable in the learning
environment and felt confident in speaking out
which, I feel, enhanced our learning. The staff have
been very supportive in our training and
have conducted themselves in a friendly yet
professional manner helping to build a strong
relationship between tutor and student.
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information
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urse informat
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ater.ac.uk
The majority of assessment will be assignmentbased which may include laboratory work,
investigations, projects, practical exercises and
integrative assignments that link various subject
areas.
STUDY METHODS:
You will learn via a combination of lectures,
directed study, laboratory work, assignment
work, practical exercises and a major project
related to your employment.
PROGRESSION:
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
You could choose to progress to an HND Topup course or a degree course at a
university of your choice. Please contact us for
more details.
Edexcel
EMPLOYABILITY:
DURATION:
Upon completion of this course you may wish to
seek work in a broad range of engineering fields,
such as engineering systems, process control,
electrical or electronics engineering or engineering
maintenance or work as a technician, engineer
or project leader. Many of our students have also
gone on to continue their studies at degree level
at a university of their choice.
COURSE CODES:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
You will require a full Level 3 qualification in a
relevant subject and at least four GCSEs
HOW TO APPLY:
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▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
DURATION:
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
If you are looking to develop a career within
the production and manufacturing industries,
this course is for you. The College has recently
CNC, CAD and process control technology,
and has recently opened a new state-of-the-art
engineering facility.
The course units provide practical skills and
knowledge essential to production engineering;
you will study these compulsory and specialist
modules:
• Engineering mathematics
• Engineering science
• Manufacturing planning and scheduling
principles
• Manufacturing process
• Business improvement techniques
• Computer-aided design and manufacture
• Materials engineering
• Programmable logic controllers.
Assessment will be via assignments, which may
include laboratory work, investigations, projects,
practical exercises and integrative assignments
that link various subject areas.
manufacture, working as a technician, engineer or
project leader.
STUDY METHODS:
tutorials, laboratory sessions, directed study,
assignment work, practical exercises and a major
project normally relevant to your employment
and devised in conjunction with your employer.
PROGRESSION:
You could choose to progress to an HND
Top-up course or study a degree course at a
university of your choice.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Upon completion you may seek work in a broad
range of engineering fields, such as engineering
systems, production control, design and
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
HOW TO APPLY:
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CHRIS WALKER
Completed the Production Engineering HNC
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ater.ac.uk
Where is Chris
now?
Chris Walker works
for Rolls-Royce,
manufacturing parts
for turbines and
hopes to progress to
the HND in
Computer Aided
Manufacturing and
Automation.
This course was the natural progression on
completion of my apprenticeship as I could still work
and learn within a manufacturing
environment. Fortunately my employer
provided funding to support my learning from which
I have benefitted massively. My work involves lots of
computer aided manufacturing work and Rolls-Royce
are investing heavily in automation technology.
This course has given me an excellent grounding for
future career progression.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)
Mechanical Engineers work to research, develop
and manage projects devising innovative
solutions in design and manufacture. Mechanical
engineering graduates find roles within industries
such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace,
petroleum, pharmaceuticals, energy and water.
The Mechanical Engineering HNC is designed
to provide the knowledge and understanding
of how advanced and innovative engineering
underpins the mechanical design, advanced
manufacturing and technical service areas of
the industry. This course can also form part of
a Higher Apprenticeship. (Please contact our
Information and Guidance team about Higher
Apprenticeships on (01278) 441234).
You will need to study a number of units in order
to achieve this qualification. Modules include:
RYAN LEICESTER
Completed the Mechanical Engineering HNC
Where is Ryan now?
Ryan Leicester is studying the HND in
Mechanical Engineering and currently
works for Rolls-Royce as an Overhaul
Facilities Engineer and hopes to study a
BSc in the future.
The course has been designed with the industry in
mind and due to this my employer decided to
support me and has funded my qualification. I
am very fortunate as the skills I have learnt have
helped develop my career and I now travel abroad,
dealing with customers and working on new
projects. Studying part-time, one day a week
supports my career but also helps me achieve a
qualification.
• Engineering science
• Computer aided design and manufacture
• Advanced computer aided design
• Mechanical principles
•Fluidmechanics
• Materials engineering.
The vast majority of assessment will be via
assignments and may include laboratory work,
investigations, projects, practical exercises and
integrative assignments that link various
subject areas.
Unit grades awarded will be Pass, Merit or
Distinction with an overall Pass, Merit or
Distinction awarded for the overall qualification.
STUDY METHODS:
directed study, assignment work, practical
exercises and the completion of a work-based
project relevant to your employment or industry.
PROGRESSION:
You could choose to progress onto an
HND Top-up course, which focuses on the
management of the engineering industry, please
contact us for more information, or study a
degree course at a university of your choice.
Alternatively, you could progress to employment
or to a higher apprenticeship programme.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Upon completion you may seek to gain
employment or progress your career in the
engineering sector within industries such
as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace,
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Typically, you will require a National Certificate/
Diploma in a numerate or engineering discipline
with a Merit profile, to include Maths, or
equivalent qualifications. Applicants will normally
also require at least 4 GCSE passes (at grade C
or above), including Maths and English or their
Level 2 equivalents.
For mature applicants we will accept a wide
range of non-standard and professional
qualifications and experience, but if you are
unsure as to whether you qualify we encourage
you to contact us.
HOW TO APPLY:
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AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
DURATION:
Two years (part-time)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOUNDATION DEGREE
The Foundation Degree in Mechanical
Engineering is designed to provide the
knowledge and understanding of how advanced
and innovative engineering underpins the
mechanical design, advanced manufacturing
and technical service areas of the industry.
Mechanical engineers work to research, develop
and manage projects, devising innovative
solutions in design and manufacture. Mechanical
engineering graduates find roles within industries
such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace,
This course can also form part of a Higher
Apprenticeship.
During your course you will study:
• Stress and dynamics
• Design, materials and manufacturing
• Fluid dynamics
• Energy and thermodynamics
• Heat transfer, power and the environment
•Mathematics for mechanical and aerospace
engineering
• Stress analysis
• Dynamics.
Assessment will be via the completion of a variety
of assignments and examinations which will
include the analysis and resolution of engineeringbased scenarios, as well as a portfolio of case
work and reflective assignments.
STUDY METHODS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
project relevant to your employment.
relevant subject area and at least four GCSEs at
grades A* - C including Maths and English. BTEC
Level 3 Further Mathematics is required for
applicants holding a BTEC Level 3 Diploma.
PROGRESSION:
Direct progression onto the BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering Degree at the University
of the West of England, Bristol is an option.
This can be studied on full-time or part-time
attendance patterns. Further progression onto
the MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Degree is also possible depending upon student
grade profile. Alternatively, you could progress
to employment or to a higher apprenticeship
programme.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Upon completion you may seek to progress
your career in the engineering sector within
industries such as manufacturing, automotive,
aerospace, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, energy
and water.
More
information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
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ater.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY:
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AWARDING BODY:
The University of the West of England
COURSE CODES:
093S (UCAS code)
RE 066 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
Two years (full-time)
Three years (part-time)
“ I enjoy the
smaller classes
and the
engagement
I have with the
teachers.”
JACK COTTRILL
Completed the Mechanical Engineering Foundation Degree
Where is Jack
now?
Jack is working for
Rolls-Royce.
I am studying a Foundation Degree while working
at Rolls-Royce. I enjoy the smaller classes and the
engagement I have with the teachers, they are
always available to answer questions, which helps
with my understanding of the subjects. As a small
class we are inclined to work closely and benefit
each other’s progress, this support has been
fundamental to my achievements this year.
FOOD
TECHNOLOGY
FROM FIELD TO FORK
Food and drink are essential parts of our everyday lives and
people are taking a lot more interest in where their food
comes from and how it is produced.
The food and drink sector directly employs up to 400,000
people nationally, and as many as 1.2 million in ancillary services.
It has a particularly strong presence in the South West, with
many household names being based here. It’s a fast moving,
ever changing and innovative industry to be involved in.
Did you
know?
The farming, food and drink
sector contributed £87bn to
the UK economy
in 2010
There is currently a skills shortage and strong demand for
qualified students. These industries actively recruit new entrants
at junior management level to help manage the development,
manufacturing and sales process to ensure that safe and exciting
products are made available to the market.
“The way we eat has changed
more in the last 50 years than in
the previous 10,000.”
UNKNOWN
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | FOOD TECHNOLOGY 119
MAXIME GARABY
Completed the Food Technology Certificate of Higher Education
Where is Maxime
now?
Maxime plans to
return to France to
continue studying
Food Technology.
Coming from France to study at Bridgwater College
allowed me to learn about a different culture and meet
new people. Living in the on-site accommodation really
helped me grow my independence, confidence and
meet new friends. There are always activities, parties
and games to get involved in. I now know that I want
to progress further within the food technology industry,
and hope to return to France and continue with my
career.
FOOD TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
This is a broad-based food technology course
aimed at those wishing to have a successful
career in the food industry and for those food
industry employees wishing to undertake staff
development and achieve a higher qualification
to improve their career prospects.
The qualification has been designed in
collaboration with the industry to ensure
that you will develop the necessary skills and
knowledge needed for employment. We have
developed strong links with local employers who
can provide excellent industry experience.
Over the duration of the course you will study
six modules which will cover basic underpinning
science and statistics as well as a number of
specific vocational modules:
• Quality assurance
• European studies (option)
• Information processing and statistics
• Food analysis
• Applied microbiology
• Food chemistry and nutrition
•F ood processing and preservation
•P
roject (option).
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information
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r more course
information
and advice,
please
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ater.ac.uk
Modules are generally assessed via a series of
practical assignments, which account for 60%
modules are 100% assignment based.
STUDY METHODS:
You will learn via a combination of different
practical and theoretical methods including
practicals, visits, seminars, case studies and in-class
lectures.
PROGRESSION:
Successful completion of the Certificate of
Higher Education will enable you to study the
Food Technology and Development Foundation
Degree at Bridgwater College, validated by
Plymouth University, or progress to a university
of your choice. Please note there is a deadline
for progression applications and places may be
subject to availability.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course will enhance your employment
prospects, potentially leading to supervisory and
management positions within the food industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
HOW TO APPLY:
D610 (UCAS full-time code)
application form at the back of the prospectus.
DURATION:
▶▶COURSE
FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION DEGREE
Gaining a recognised qualification in Food
Technology will equip you to take on a
management role in the industry. It will also help
give you the credibility required when dealing
with employers and professional bodies across
the sector. The qualification has been designed
in collaboration with the industry to ensure that
you develop the necessary skills and knowledge
needed for employment.
You will study basic underpinning science
and statistics as well as a number of specific
vocational modules:
• Information processing
• Food analysis
• Food microbiology
• Food chemistry
• Primary processing and unit operations
• European studies
• Quality assurance concepts
• Management
• Project
• Food processing and preservation
• Quality management systems
• New product development
• Managing work performance
• Marketing
• Nutrition
• Food sustainability and supply chain.
Modules are generally assessed via a series of
practical assignments, which account for 60%
modules are 100% assignment based.
STUDY METHODS:
HOW TO APPLY:
You will learn via a combination of different
practical and theoretical methods including
practicals, visits, seminars, case studies and in-class
lectures.
application form at the back of the prospectus.
PROGRESSION:
This course provides you with the knowledge
to enter the industry directly after being in
education or you may be able to progress onto
a Top-up degree at a university of your choice.
Please note there is a deadline for progression
applications and places may be subject to
availability.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course will provide you with the knowledge
to enter one of the following careers: quality
assurance, technical management, food
processing and production, engineering, new
product or process development, nutrition,
marketing, sales, purchasing, production planning,
microbiologist, lab technician, specification
technologist, packaging design or food
photography, legal side (LLM post degree for
example), H&S, environmental plus many more.
▶▶COURSE
MAGDALENA ZIOLKOWSKA
Is studying Food Technology and Development Foundation Degree
Where is
Magdalena now?
Magdalena hopes to
return to work in
the food industry on
completion of her
course.
I previously worked in the food industry but wanted to learn
more about food science. This course was perfect for me as
it gave me the opportunity to study flexibly and gave me a
good combination of practical and theoretical knowledge of
food science. The course keeps up with the changes in the
industry, and prepares you for advanced techniques which
the industry requires; put into practice it will help me in my
future career.
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
3TM2 (UCAS code)
DURATION:
One day a week for two years
(if topping- up from CHE)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Top-up from CHE in Food Technology or
you will require a full Level 3 qualification in
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ater.ac.uk
Media
Production
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Unprecedented access to production and distribution channels
is changing the nature of the media industry as never before.
This not only affects how media artefacts are made, but also
how they are consumed – redefining the relationship between
the producer and the audience.
Investment in UK film production grew by 14% to £1.075bn in
2013, with £868m of this being generated by international film
makers using the UK as their production base.
Did you
know?
The entertainment and media
industry in North America, Europe,
Middle East, Africa, Asia Paciﬁc and
Latin America will increase from
$1.3 trillion in 2009 to
$1.7 trillion in 2014
“Film provides an opportunity to
marry the power of ideas with the
power of images.”
STEVEN BOCHCO
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | MEDIA PRODUCTION 125
MEDIA PRODUCTION FOUNDATION DEGREE
This course aims to develop your skills as
a complete digital storyteller in a range of
media – you will understand and be able to
apply yourself to the entire production process,
from inception through funding, development,
research, planning, production, editing and
distribution. This means graduates will be able
to work in a variety of environments and
roles, such as a media creative working with
community groups, newsgathering or largescale
productions.
PROGRESSION:
HOW TO APPLY:
▶▶COURSE
On successful completion, you will have the
opportunity to progress onto the BA (Hons)
Media Arts, BA (Hons) Media Arts: TV or
the BA (Hons) TV Arts Degree at Plymouth
University. Please note that there is a deadline
for progression applications and places may be
subject to availability. Alternatively you may wish to
embark on a career within the creative and media
industries, or start your own media business.
Plymouth University
EMPLOYABILITY:
During your Foundation Degree you will study:
You could work for a production company or
become a freelance researcher, editor, camera
operator, producer, director or location manager.
You could also go into advertising, commercial
work, marketing or communications. Recent
surveys show that media graduates are among
the most employable.
• Studio practice - an introduction to the
equipment you will be using
• Work-based learning – 20 days of work
experience.
• Major project - an opportunity to produce a
larger scale production
• Live project - working with a client
• Promotion and exhibition
• Research proposal
• Documentary production.
You will encounter a variety of assessment
methods, including practical projects, reports,
essays and peer and professional evaluations.
STUDY METHODS:
A range of study methods are used on the
course, with an emphasis on using modern
technology creatively to both research ideas
and communicate completed products.You
are encouraged to work to your strengths,
and will be supported in developing these
skills. Communication between you and your
tutor is key to our supportive ethos, with social
networking and blogging being used to help you
develop ideas, solve problems and submit work.
AWARDING BODY:
COURSE CODES:
RA066 (College part-time code)
P300 (UCAS code)
B70 (Institute code)
Facebook links: BWCmedia
Twitter: emediaBWC
DURATION:
“I loved the
creative freedom
given to me on
this course.”
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
at grades A* - C including Maths and English or
a Level 2 equivalent.You will also be required
to submit a show reel of your production
work (moving or still image, audio etc) plus
an example of your academic writing ability
at interview. Mature applicants with relevant
experience who do not have the stated entry
requirements are encouraged to apply.
Alex Hunt
Completed the Media Production Foundation Degree
Where is Alex now?
Alex is working as a freelance filmmaker.
I loved the creative freedom given
to me on this course. You are given
all the skills in your first year to
work independently in your second.
I now feel I have the expertise and
knowledge to work freelance; I am
currently working on a skating DVD,
which I edited completely by myself.
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information
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urse informat
ion
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ater.ac.uk
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | MEDIA PRODUCTION 127
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
WHERE WORDS FAIL, MUSIC SPEAKS
If you have a strong interest in sound recording, music
production or music software design and development,
then this course is ideal for you. We place a strong focus
on preparing you for a range of career opportunities in the
modern music and audio industries, particularly live sound
engineering, music production in a range of contexts, interactive
audio software development and web audio design.
“Music can change the world
because it can change people.”
BONO, U2
Did you
know?
The total value of the recording
industry in 2013 totalled
$15bn
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 129
“I have produced
music in a studio
and worked with
industry practitioners
in establishments
such as Bristol’s
Colston Hall”
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
More
information
(subject to validation)
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
COURSE CODES:
Contact our Information and Guidance
team on 01278 441234 for detailed
information
DURATION:
One day a week for three years
(part-time)
MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION DEGREE
Learning and assessment will take place in a
professional recording studio/live performance
venue and include a work placement of
your choice. Our music department is of an
impressive standard, housing four fully equipped
recording studios.
All the equipment we use is representative
of the industry and will provide you with
an excellent experience which is proven by
the excellent links we have with employers,
including APR Audio, the Colston Hall and
Modern World Studios. Apple Certified
Training in Logic Pro is imbedded into the
Sequencing & Digital Technology unit on this
programme. You will have the option to sit an
online examination to achieve ‘Apple Certified
Professional’ status on completion of this unit.
During the first year of your Foundation Degree
you will study:
• Music technology fundamentals
• Studio recording techniques
• M
usic sequencing techniques
• Sound synthesis and sampling
• Web audio design and programming
• M
usic industry.
During your second year, modules will include:
• Studio production project
• Advanced electronic music production
• Audio app development
• Music performance technology
• Creative audio processing and development
• Live sound.
Course assessment will be via assignments
that consist of creative practical tasks, technical
reports, oral assessment, presentations and
practical skills assessments.You will also be
required to spend 200 hours across the two
years in a work-based learning context.
PROGRESSION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
opportunity to top-up your qualification to a full
Honours Degree by studying a relevant course
of your choice at another higher education
provider.
EMPLOYABILITY:
The focus on this course is to prepare you for
a range of career options in the modern music
and audio industries. Previous students have
successfully found work in recording studios
and sound reinforcement companies as well
as music production and performance work
for established record companies and events
promoters.
STUDY METHODS:
tutorials, workshops, blended learning and guided
learning/independent activities.
Zak Bond
Completed the Music Production Foundation Degree
Where is Zak
now?
Zak has set up his
own business hiring
PA systems.
After visiting a range of universities I
discovered the facilities at Bridgwater
were comparable to larger establishments.
Whilst on the course I have produced
music in a studio and worked with industry
practitioners in establishments such as
Bristol’s Colston Hall. I now plan to qualify
myself further with focused courses on
industry standard software and develop
my web and app design and general
audio programming skills by developing
commercial sites for a range of companies.
a relevant subject, which could include Music,
Music Technology or Media Technology and at
least four GCSEs at grades A* - C including
Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent.
HOW TO APPLY:
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 131
NUCLEAR
HELP BUILD THE WORLD
The nuclear industry and its supply chain is a demanding and
challenging environment in which to work. The industry is facing
record demand for highly skilled engineers to support existing
power stations, the new generation of nuclear power stations
and the decommissioning of some reactors.
Did you
know?
“Fission energy will prove ever
more important in the UK’s
future energy mix, and we need
to support a strong domestic
nuclear power industry.”
UNKNOWN
January 2014: 436 nuclear reators
in 30 countries plus 72 new
nuclear plants under construction
in 15 countries.
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | NUCLEAR 133
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FOUNDATION DEGREE
This course has been developed in conjunction
with employers from the nuclear industry to
support the national need to up-skill staff within
the COGENT sectors. It has been endorsed
nationally by the National Skills Academy –
Nuclear (NSAN), and aims to deliver the training
needs identified by NSAN, COGENT and other
representatives of the industry.
The Foundation Degree in Nuclear Engineering
allows you to specialise in one of three options:
Power Generation, Project Management or
Decommissioning.
During your course modules will include:
JAKE HANNAM
Is studying the Nuclear Engineering Foundation Degree
Where is Jake now?
Jake works as a Maintenance Technician
at Hinkley Point B Station.
There is a huge future for nuclear engineering and
fortunately I live in an area where specialist training
and facilities are located to assist with the
industry’s progression. My employer fully supports
my learning, which allows me to put into practice
the theory I learn in the classroom into a
workplace setting.
• Engineering mathematics/science
• Nuclear fundamentals
• Technology for nuclear engineering
management
• Mechanical and electrical systems design
• Nuclear fuel and safety management
• Mathematics and simulation
• Engineering design
• Business improvement techniques
• R
eactor science and technology (power
generation option)
• D
ecommissioning, waste management and site
remediation (decommissioning option*)
•R
esource planning and project control
(project management option*).
Assessment will be via assignments and
examinations which will include the analysis
and resolution of engineering-based scenarios
as well as a portfolio of case work and
reflective assignments.
STUDY METHODS:
project. .
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
PROGRESSION:
COURSE CODES:
Successful completion of the Foundation
Degree, coupled with an element of bridging
material, will enable you to apply to the final year
of an accredited BEng Honours Degree.
Contact our information and Guidance
team to obtain the correct code; call
(01278) 441234.
EMPLOYABILITY:
Upon completion you may seek to progress
your career within the nuclear sector in technical
and/or managerial positions.
DURATION:
*subject to approval
Three years (part-time)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
HOW TO APPLY:
You will require a minimum of 60 UCAS tariff
points from a full Level 3 qualification in a
relevant subject area and at least five GCSEs at
a Level 2 equivalent. Mature students without
formal qualifications but with substantial sitebased work experience are encouraged to apply,
although will need to undergo an interview.
Facebook link: Bridgwater College Engineering
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ater.ac.uk
*subject to approval
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | NUCLEAR 135
PUBLIC
SERVICES
SUCCESS IS HELPING OTHERS
Did you
know?
A successful career in the public services sector requires a great
deal of skill and discipline paired with industry knowledge.
There are many opportunities available to you across a variety
of sectors which may fill you with excitement. You will be
required to be active, no two days are ever the same and the
service you provide to the country/community will instil you
with a great sense of pride.
“The best way to find yourself
is to lose yourself in the service
of others.”
MAHATMA GANDHI
30 of the 43 US Presidents served
in the Army, 24 during time of
war, two earned the rank of 5-star
General (Washington
and Eisenhower)
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | PUBLIC SERVICES 137
PUBLIC SERVICES WITH OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION DEGREE
The course has been developed with employers
to ensure it covers the transferable skills,
knowledge and experience that employees new
to the public and emergency sector require.
We have an excellent reputation within the
industry and maintain strong links with many
providers, who also provide industry talks to
our students and provide work placement
opportunities where possible. We are fortunate
to have Cannington Activity Centre located in
the College grounds which helps with teamwork
elements of the course. To assist in your
learning we organise a variety of trips, including
residential opportunities which include sailing on
the Tall Ship, the Morning Star.
You will also complete a work-based learning
opportunity and a research project during the
course. Modules will be assessed by different
methods, which include assignments or essays,
reports, research project, portfolios, projects, oral
assessments, presentations and a practical skills
assessment.
Upon successful completion of this course
you can top-up to a full Honours Degree by
studying BSc (Hons) Public Services at Plymouth
University or BSc (Hons) Public Services (Police
Studies) or at a university of your choice.
Please note there is a deadline for progression
applications and places may be subject to
availability.
Over the duration of this course you will study
modules including:
• Public service and society
• Government
• Pre-hospital emergency care
• Human behaviour
• The justice system - (option)
• Ethics, values and accountability
• Budget management
• Team-building, leadership and management
• Organisation, performance and change
• Activity and event management - (option)
• Crime and its consequences - (option)
• Outdoor education land-based
• Driving standards and legislation
• Human resources and personnel management
• Research project
• Outdoor education water-based (option).
STUDY METHODS:
The course is delivered by various types
of learning, including lectures, seminars
presentations and practicals.
PROGRESSION:
EMPLOYABILITY:
HOW TO APPLY:
▶▶COURSE
HANNAH FORBES
Completed the Public Services with Outdoor Education Foundation Degree
Where is Hannah
now?
Hannah works as
the Chief Activity
Instructor at
Cannington Activity
Centre.
My favourite moment whilst studying for my Foundation
Degree has to be our residential, where we paddled a
stretch of the Ardeche River, mountain biked, climbed and
walked in the South of France. This was a great experience
to show how important team work is with the public
services industry. On completion of my course I went to
study the Top-up year at Plymouth University where I left
with a 2:1 BSc (Hons) Degree.
AWARDING BODY:
Plymouth University
COURSE CODES:
L4X9 (UCAS code)
FS028 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
Many of our students have taken up
employment in the sector including the Police,
Fire and Ambulance services, HM Forces, HM
Prison Service and outdoor education and
activity centres.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
More
information
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urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
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441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | PUBLIC SERVICES 139
SPORT
IT NEVER GETS EASIER, YOU JUST GET BETTER
Sport is a crucial component of the national economy,
contributing £20.3bn in 2010; 1.9% of the England total, placing
sport in the top 15 industry sectors in England ahead of motor
vehicle, advertising, accounting and others. The number of
people with sport related jobs in 2010 was estimated at over
400,000; 2.3% of all employment in England.
As well as making a valuable contribution to the lives of
individuals, sport also has a huge impact on society, benefits
include the happiness and well-being of participants and
spectators, improved health and education, a reduction in youth
crime and national pride and feel good factor when sporting
success is achieved.
Did you
know?
The American sports industry is
estimated to be worth
$422bn and employs
1% of the population
(316m - 2013).
“Champions aren’t made in
the gyms. Champions are made
from something they have deep
inside them - a desire, a dream,
a vision.”
MUHAMMAD ALI
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | SPORT 141
SPORT SCIENCE HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
The course is designed to provide students
with a detailed understanding of the different
pathways available in the world of sport.You will
have the option of following either the Sport
Science or Health, Fitness and Exercise route.
both practical and theoretical, including group
work and problem solving exercises.You will
be expected to use a large amount of time
outside the classroom for background reading to
support your coursework assessment.
This course will provide you with invaluable
experience in the world of sport and will also
allow you to undertake additional qualifications.
You will also complete an extensive project
which investigates a sport-related topic over
an extended period of time. This will help you
to gain a good understanding of the real life
context of your studies.
PROGRESSION:
General units:
• Anatomy and physiology
• Sports coaching
• Sports injuries
• Exercise physiology
• Sport and disability
• Nutrition.
Sport Science modules:
• Sports psychology
• Biomechanics
• Social issues in sport.
Health, Fitness and Exercise modules:
• Health promotion
• Training and fitness
• Sport and society.
Assessment will be via assignments, essays,
reports, projects, presentations and oral
assessment.
STUDY METHODS:
You will be encouraged to develop your
study skills, including time management, use of
learning resources, note taking, effective reading,
essay planning and writing. Lectures will be
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
106C (UCAS code)
If you would like to continue your education
on completion of this course, you can study for
a further one or two years and increase your
HND to a full sports-related Honours Degree;
view university websites for more information.
DURATION:
Part-time opportunities available, please
contact us to discuss, call 01278 441234.
EMPLOYABILITY:
This course will help students progress in a
variety of careers throughout the sporting
industry, including sports development, sports
coaching, police/armed forces, sports/laboratory
technician, leisure and recreation management,
gym instructor, health and fitness advisor, to
name but a few.
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
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ater.ac.uk
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
HOW TO APPLY:
TOM BRITTON
Completed the Sports Science HND
Where is Tom now?
Tom has progressed to
Plymouth University to study
Strength and Conditioning.
My favourite moment while at College was
being part of Team BC Activators as Head of
Delivery. This position required me to run the
sport sessions, encourage others to take up
exercise, while gaining planning, organisational
and coaching skills. This has complemented my
area of study as I could draw on modules from
my course such as health promotion, sport and
society and sports coaching.
Twitter page link: @HND_Sport
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | SPORT 143
Teaching
WHEN ONE TEACHES, TWO LEARN.
This course concentrates on establishing your skills as a trainer.
The regular taught sessions, workplace support, training practice
and focused self-evaluation all combine to help you improve
your training and professional practice. The course is committed
to a student-centred approach and through it you will gain a
thorough understanding of the wide range of factors which
contribute to successful teaching, training and learning. The skills
you gain will allow you to train post-16 students and adults in
any setting.
Did you
know?
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me
and I remember. Involve me and
I learn.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Teaching has been voted the 13th
happiest career, with 59%
of teachers being happy in
their work
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | TEACHING 145
EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE
JAKE ELSON
Completed the Education and Training Level 4 Certificate
Where is Jake now?
Jake hopes to progress on to
the Education and Training
Level 5 Diploma
As a Learning Support Co-ordinator, I possess a good level
of technical skills and support lecturers when teaching. I have
decided that I would like to teach and therefore need to
develop and understand teaching methods. The staff provide
continual constructive feedback, helping me achieve higher
grades. In particular I have found one-on-one sessions and
mentoring very useful. The advice I have received is invaluable in preparation for my next steps.
During this course you will study a number of
units that underpin your understanding of the
roles and responsibilities of trainers working
in the lifelong learning sector.You will examine
the importance of thorough and appropriate
planning, imaginative and effective delivery
and well-conceived assessment. Furthermore,
you will be able to explore an area of lifelong
learning that is more particular to your role
via an optional unit.
You will be assessed through a series of seminar
presentations, case studies, reports and observed
training sessions.
EMPLOYABILITY:
As part of this course we will help you to:
If you are working in further and adult education
or in business, industry or public services, and
have a restricted teaching or training role, this
course gives you the qualification you need to
progress. It provides you with the opportunity to
understand the background to current education
practice as well as gaining all the skills you need
to become a successful practitioner.
• Recognise the key challenges as a practitioner
• L ead the planning of your own improvement
as a reflective professional
•D
evelop a professional approach to your role
in ways which will engage and inspire your
trainees
•P
lan a variety of learning activities, sessions and
programmes, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Assess student learning and evaluate your own
effectiveness as a practitioner
•U
se strategies, resources and methods for
supporting learning on an individual and group
basis, and evaluate their effectiveness.
“The advice I
have received
is invaluable in
preparation for
my next steps”
You will be assessed by a combination of written
assignments, micro-teaches and observations of
your training practice.
STUDY METHODS:
PROGRESSION:
Students who complete the Level 4 Certificate
may be eligible to join the second year of our
Level 5 Diploma programme upon completion
of the necessary bridging unit.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to our website
www.bridgwater.ac.uk for a comprehensive list.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
JT008 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
One morning or evening a week for one
year (part-time)
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
HOW TO APPLY:
The course will be delivered via classroom
teaching sessions, small group seminars and
one to one tutorials, with further one to
one feedback provided during the session
observations. Supporting materials will also
be provided on the College’s Virtual Learning
Environment.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
During this course you will study a number of
units that underpin your understanding of the
roles and responsibilities of trainers working
in the lifelong learning sector.You will examine
the importance of thorough and appropriate
planning, imaginative and effective delivery
and well-conceived assessment. Furthermore,
you will be able to explore an area of lifelong
learning that is more particular to your role via
an optional unit.
As part of this course we will help you to:
• Recognise the key challenges as a practitioner
• Lead the planning of your own improvement
as a reflective professional
• Develop a professional approach to your
role in ways which will engage and inspire
your trainees
• Plan a variety of learning activities, sessions and
programmes, and evaluate their effectiveness
• Assess student learning and evaluate your own
effectiveness as a practitioner
• Use strategies, resources and methods for
supporting learning on an individual and group
basis, and evaluate their effectiveness.
You will be assessed by a combination of written
assignments, micro-teaches and observations of
your training practice.
STUDY METHODS:
The course will be delivered via classroom
teaching sessions, small group seminars and
one to one tutorials, with further one to
one feedback provided during the session
observations. Supporting materials will also
be provided on the College’s Virtual Learning
Environment (Blackboard).You will be assessed
through a series of seminar presentations, case
studies, reports and observed training sessions.
PROGRESSION:
Students who complete this qualification may
wish to use the skills they have gained in order
to support their studies on a postgraduate
qualification.
▶▶COURSE
AWARDING BODY:
Edexcel
COURSE CODES:
JT012 (College part-time code)
DURATION:
One morning or evening a week for two
years (part-time)
TRACY CLEMENT
Completed the Education and Training Level 5 Diploma
Where is Tracy now?
Tracy is an Associate Lecturer at
Bridgwater College.
Working as an Associate Lecturer at College
required me to have a teaching qualification, I
therefore undertook this course to develop my
knowledge and experience on a teaching level.
I enrolled on this course for my career progression
and wanted to learn in an environment that was
close to home, offered small class sizes and where
I could meet people of various ages. The staff
have been incredibly supportive and have inspired
me to go on to further my studies and pursue a
Master’s in Education.
EMPLOYABILITY:
If you are working in further and adult education
or in business, industry or public services, and
have a restricted teaching or training role,
this course gives you the qualification you
need. It provides you with the opportunity to
understand the background to current education
practice as well as gaining all the skills you need
to become a successful practitioner.
More
information
For more co
urse informat
ion
and advice,
please
call (01278)
441234 or vis
it
www.bridgw
ater.ac.uk
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to our website
www.bridgwater.ac.uk for a comprehensive list.
HOW TO APPLY:
FEES
One of the benefits of studying at Bridgwater
College is that the fees are generally lower than
those charged by most universities. The College
does not charge full fees on its own Higher
National Diploma (HND) courses and has also
negotiated lower fees for courses from some of
its university partners.
2015/16 entry fees are as follows:
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
Full-time course fees (per year)
at Bridgwater College:
• Bridgwater College HNDs - £6,000
• Oxford Brookes University Foundation Degrees, £6,000;
BSc (Hons) Top-up Degrees, £7,000
• Plymouth University Foundation Degrees, £6,000;
BA/BSc (Hons) Top-up Degrees, £6,000
• University of Central Lancashire Foundation Degrees, £6,000
• University of the West of England Foundation Degrees, £6,000
From September 2015 onwards, new
part-time students can apply for a tuition fee
loan to cover their tuition costs. To be eligible
for a tuition fee loan, this must be the first time
you are studying on a higher education course
and to qualify you must complete a minimum of
25% of the equivalent full-time course load per
year. Unfortunately there are currently no plans
to introduce maintenance grants or maintenance
loans for part-time students.
Part-time course fees (per year)
at Bridgwater College:
• Bridgwater College HNCs - £2,750
• Oxford Brookes University - Foundation
Degree courses split over 3 years - £4,000pa
• Plymouth University courses split over two
years or three years (Certificate of Higher
Education) over three years
(Foundation Degrees) £3,500pa
• University of Central Lancashire £2,480pa
• University of the West of England - £3,500pa.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
The fees for professional courses starting in
Sept 2015 will not be set until Spring 2015; thus,
except where otherwise stated, the fees given
are those that apply to 2014/15 entry and are
given merely as a guide.
• Access to Higher Education £1,249 to £3,022*
• AAT Accounting - £1,436 to 1,650*
• Art, Design and Media Foundation Diploma £1,303 to £4,170*
• Counselling Practice - £1,935 (Year 1 fee only)
• Human Resources Management Level 5 £1,182
• Human Resources Management Level 7 £2,048 (Year 1 fee only)
• Management and Leadership Level 5 Diploma, £1,285
• Strategic Management and Leadership Level
7 - Certificate, £900
• Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Level
4 Certificate (CTLLS), £1,000 to £1,265
• Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Level
5 Diploma (DTLLS), £1,500 (Year 1 fee only).
For further information about fees please visit
our website www.bridgwater.ac.uk or call our
Information and Guidance team on 01278 441234.
Please note: There may be additional fees
associated with your chosen course in relation
to uniform, residentials, books etc. If you can
provide proof that you are in receipt of Job
Seekers Allowance or Employment Support
Allowance (Work Related Activity Group WRAG) you may be eligible to receive reduced
course fees – please discuss this with our
Information and Guidance team on
(01278) 441234.
We have taken care to ensure that the
information contained in this prospectus is
as accurate as possible at the time of going
to print, but occasionally changes need to
be made. We therefore reserve the right to
change or cancel any of the course information
listed, or any of the fees quoted, and to cancel
courses if insufficient numbers have enrolled.
Please note - If you are progressing to study
at Plymouth University after successfully
completing a course at the College, the fees
for the course you are progressing to will be
different from your College course fees. Please
check with the University for up-to-date fees
information in relation to the course you are
interested in.
FINANCE
There are a number of loans and grants available
to assist students in 2015/16. Applications may
be made online at www.direct.gov.uk from
Spring 2015.You will need to have a bank
account as grants and maintenance loans are
paid directly into your account by the Student
Loans Company Ltd.You will be asked to provide
evidence of any claims you make.
TUITION FEE LOANS FOR UK /
EU STUDENTS
Full-time UK/EU students may defer payment
of tuition fees by applying for a tuition fee loan
which is available to all students regardless of
income, and will generally cover the full fee costs
for each year of study (although this may not
be the case with certain private universities and
colleges).You will need to apply for a loan each
year in advance of the next year of entry.
MAINTENANCE LOAN
Full-time students can apply for a Maintenance
Loan to cover living costs and general out-ofpocket expenses. For 2014 the loan amount for
students living independently outside of London
is £5,500 per annum, and for students living at
home £4,375. Loan repayments will commence
in the April which falls three years after the start
of your course, even if you are still studying.
However, you will only start repaying once your
gross income reaches £21,000 per annum.
MEANS-TESTED GRANT
A grant of up to £3,354 per year is available for
those with a parental or personal income of
£25,000 and under, with a partial grant available
to those with a parental or personal income of
between £25,001 and £42,600. Students wishing
to apply for grants will need to contact the
Student Loans Company at
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
PART-TIME STUDENTS
From September 2014 onwards new part-time
students can apply for a tuition fee loan of up to
£6,745 to help cover tuition costs. To be eligible
for a tuition fee loan, this must be the first time
you’re studying on a higher education course
and to qualify you must complete a minimum of
25% of the equivalent full-time course load per
year. Unfortunately there are currently no plans
to introduce maintenance grants or maintenance
loans for part-time students.
LOAN REPAYMENTS
Repayments will be deducted automatically
from your pay. The amount you owe will increase
each year with interest, which will be applied at
the rate of inflation plus three per cent while
you study.
Please note figures are based on 2014/15, unless
otherwise stated.
*fees are subject to change
BRIDGWATER COLLEGE | FINANCE 151
Have you been on any previous
courses at Bridgwater College?
(Please specify)
Y/N
Personal Statement This is your chance to highlight what skills and personal qualities you believe will make you a suitable applicant for your chosen course,
continuing on a separate sheet if required.
If you have answered ‘No’ to any of these questions, would you be interested in a Skills for Life course to gain those qualifications?
Y/N
Y/N
Do you have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Science?
Do you have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Maths?
Y/N
Do you have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English?
Year
Grade
Level (GCSE, National/Extended Diploma, A2, NVQ)
Year
Grade
Awarding body
Subject
Subject
Awarding body
Year
Awarding body
Grade
Subject
Qualifications Achieved (most recent first)
Course title
/
Course title
/
Code
Email
Code
Tel (mobile)
Is English your first language? Y/N
Domicile (ordinary country of residence)
Tel (home)
Forename/s
Course(s) for which you are applying (as listed in the Bridgwater College higher education course prospectus). You may be called for an interview on the basis of
this application.
Bridgwater
Postcode
A372 to
Westonzoyland
Address
Footpath
Name A38 to
Taunton
& M5 J24
ret
r Par
Rive
ad
on Ro
Taunt
adway
Emergency contact details Please enter the details of your next of kin
T
ro
If No, please provide the date you entered the EU D D M M Y Y
B
Parkway
ege Way
oll
A39 to
Minehead & the
Cannington
Centre
ad
Ro
th
Ba C
Bridgwater
Nationality
T Train Station
A39 to Street
& M5 J23
Have you been resident in the EU for three years not solely for study purposes? Y/N
A38 to
Bristol &
M5 J23
Age as of 31/08/14
B Chard
M5
A372 to
Westonzoyland
Tel (home)
B Bus Station
A38 to
Taunton
& M5 J24
Email
B Huish Episcopi
Wellington B
Footpath
Postcode
No Pethe
North
Petherton
Langport
adway
Address
Taunton B
Castle Cary
T
ro
Address details
B
ret
r Par
Rive
Nether Stowey
p
Wiveliscombe B Spaxton
Bishops Lydeard B
B
Surname
C
B
Wells
Rooksbridge B
B
Glastonbury
y Shepton
B Greinton
Mallet
B
A39 to
Minehead & the
Cannington
Centre
Parkway
Shurton
B
Minehead
Cheddar
ad
Ro
th
Ba C
ege Way
oll
B
Badgworth B
Date of birth
Churchill
F
Worle B
M
Centre
A39 to Street
& M5 J23
Title
C Cannington
T Train Station
M5
Personal details
Portishead B
Bus Route
Tel (mobile)
A38 to
Bristol &
M5 J23
B Bus Station
Bus Terminus
B
Parking
Travelling by cycle
There are several free car parks at the
There are cycle racks on campus, and we
B Bus Terminus
Bridgwater Centre, with overflow parking nearby.
encourage Bus
students
and staff to
cycle B
Portishead
Route
M5
wheneverC possible.
Travelling by train
Cannington
Centre
Worle B
Churchill
Bridgwater is on the main line from Bristol to
B
CANNINGTON CENTRE Badgworth B Cheddar
Exeter, and trains are routed via Taunton or
Bristol. The College is a 10 minute walk from
B
Shurton
Travelling by Road
Wells
the station. For timetables and tickets:
B
B
Rooksbridge B
The Cannington
northyofSheptonB
Minehead Centre lies five
C milesGlastonbury
The Trainline: 0871 2441545,
B Greinton
Mallet
Bridgwater, just
off Stowey
the A39 towards Minehead.
Nether
www.thetrainline.com
B
p
Wiveliscombe B Spaxton
Approaching from Bridgwater, follow
the A39Castle Cary
North Pethe
No
Petherton
National Rail: 08457 48 49 50,
Bishops Lydeard B
Langport
to the second Cannington
roundabout,
then
B
Taunton
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk
Huish Episcopi
Wellington
take the second
exit, toB the village centre.BAfter
the sharp left hand bend,
turn right atB Chard
the War
M5
B
d
n Roa
Taunto
Travelling by air
The nearest airports are Bristol or Exeter
International Airports, approximately 40 minutes
away. Bristol International Airport:
0871 334 4444
http://www.bristolairport.co.uk
Exeter International Airport: 01392 367433,
http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk
Travelling by Bus
There is a regular bus service between
Bridgwater and Cannington: www.firstgroup.com
B
From London or the Midlands: Follow the M5 to
junction 23, then the A38 towards Bridgwater.
Go straight on at the Express Park roundabout
and continue to the Cross Rifles roundabout.
Take the first left and immediately after the
railway bridge turn right into College Way.
For information on the County-wide bus ticket,
visit www.somerset.gov.uk and enter ‘bus passes’
into the site search window.
Parking
There are free car parks at Cannington.
Bristol
Road
From North Devon and the West:You’ll
enter Bridgwater via the A39 from Minehead.
Continue along the A39 dual carriageway
towards Glastonbury and Street. Take the
3rd exit at the Cross Rifles roundabout and
immediately after the railway bridge turn right
into College Way.
Memorial onto Rodway Hill. The College is on
your left. Approaching from Minehead, follow the
A39 to the first roundabout. Take the first exit,
following the road towards the village centre and
at the War Memorial turn left onto Rodway Hill.
The Cannington Centre will shortly be found on
your left.
APPLICATION FORM
Travelling by road
From the South: Follow the M5 to junction 24,
then the A38 towards Bridgwater. Turn right
onto the A39 at Morrison’s and continue until
you reach the roundabout and the Cross Rifles
pub. Take the 3rd exit and immediately after the
railway bridge turn right into College Way.
Travelling by coach and bus
National Express and Berry’s Coaches both
provide a regular service to most parts of the
country from Bridgwater Coach Station, a 20
minute walk from the College.
National Express: 09604 142427,
www.gobycoach.com
Berry’s Coaches: 01823 3311356,
www.berryscoaches.co.uk
Regular bus services connect Bridgwater to
other towns in Somerset:
www.firstgroup.com
Bristol
Road
BRIDGWATER CENTRE
D D M M Y Y
(For part-time higher education and professional courses)
Please write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS using BLACK INK
HOW TO FIND US
Name of employer and business
Job title
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Support requirements To help the College provide
the best support for you, please tick the boxes if you
consider yourself to have any of the following:
Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Asperger Syndrome
Profound/complex disabilities
Emotional/behavioural difficulties
Severe learning difficulty
Moderate learning difficulty Dyscalculia
Mental health difficulty Multiple learning difficulties
Dyslexia
Multiple disabilities
Mobility difficulty
Temporary disability (e.g. illness/accident)
Other medical condition (e.g. epilepsy, asthma)
Other physical condition
Other specific learning difficulty
Other
None of the above
Higher Education prospectus
How did you find out about the course?
Bridgwater College website
Adult Training & Skills Guide
Somerset Colleges website
Local radio
Local newspaper
Recommended by friend/relative
Recommended by employer
Jobcentre Plus
Information evening
Other – please specify
Ethnic origin Please tick your ethnic origin:
White
Any other white background
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Irish
English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern
Irish/British
60
Any other mixed/multiple ethnic background
White and Asian
White and black African
White and black Caribbean
Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups
Caribbean
African
Black/African/Caribbean/Black British
Chinese
Pakistani
Any other black/African/Caribbean
background
Any other Asian background
Bangladeshi Indian
Asian or Asian British
Any other ethnic groups
Arab
Other Ethnic Groups
72
Student Signature
Date Signature Date entered Course code For office use only
Please send your completed application form to
Information and Guidance, Bridgwater College,
Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ. If you
have any questions please contact us, call 01278
441234 or visit our website www.bridgwater.ac.uk
D D M M Y Y
I agree to comply with the regulations of the
College, the rules of the Learning Resources
Centre and to pay for any lost, damage or overdue
College resources. I understand that all fees paid at
enrolment are non-refundable, unless the course is
cancelled by the College, in which case all fees will
be refunded. I declare that the information I have
provided on this form is accurate to the best of my
knowledge. The information I provide on this form
will be passed to the EFA/SFA who are responsible
for funding and planning education and training
for young people and adults in England and are
registered under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Student declaration
MOTORSPORT TECHNOLOGY BSc
COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT
66
(HONS) TOP-UP DEGREE
FOUNDATION
92time of going to print (September 2013). Bridgwater College reserves the right to amend information at
All information inDEGREE
the prospectus is correct at the
ENGINEERING
any time. For up-to-date
information
about any of theMECHANICAL
courses, or other
information in this prospectus, please contact our Information and Guidance team
COUNTRYSIDE
MANAGEMENT
BSc
116
FOUNDATION DEGREE
on
(01278)
441234.
94
88
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL 5
DIPLOMA
76
108
MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
64
DEGREE
COUNSELLING PRACTICE LEVEL 5
DIPLOMA
56
Bridgwater College reserves the right to
amend information at any time. For up-to-date
information about any of the courses, or other
information in this prospectus, please contact our
Information and Guidance team (01278) 441234.
COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURE
AND AUTOMATION HNC
V
142
SPORT SCIENCE HND
78
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
AND LEADERSHIP LEVEL 7 CERTIFICATE
FOOD TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
DEGREE
All information in the prospectus is correct at
the time of going to print (October 2014).
M
82
S
110
84
74
COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT HND
138
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC AND
CONTROL ENGINEERING HNC
APPLIED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
FOUNDATION DEGREE
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
LEVEL 7 ADVANCED DIPLOMA
C
PUBLIC SERVICES WITH OUTDOOR
EDUCATION FOUNDATION DEGREE
148
52
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
LEVEL 5 INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE
112
EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 5
DIPLOMA
APPLIED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT BSc
VEHICLE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
HNC
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND
COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION DEGREE
70
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING HNC
146
P
EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 4
CERTIFICATE
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
DEGREE
134
44
46
102
N
ANIMAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
DEGREE
ANIMAL CONSERVATION BSc
H
130
EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION BA
105
FOOD TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
B
MUSIC PRODUCTION FOUNDATION
DEGREE
38
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION DEGREE
(SECTOR ENDORSED)
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
122
126
40
F
ART, DESIGN, AND MEDIA FOUNDATION
DIPLOMA
MEDIA PRODUCTION FOUNDATION
DEGREE
34
E
ATT ACOUNTING LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA
120
114
AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
FOUNDATION DEGREE
50
APPLIED COMPUTING BSc (HONS)
TOP-UP DEGREE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HNC
98
DIPLOMA IN DANCE TEACHING AND
LEARNING – LEVEL 6
30
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
D
A
Employment If you are being sponsored by
your employer to undertake your course, please
complete the section below.
INDEX
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Bridgwater College, Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4PZ
Information and Guidance: (01278) 441234 General enquiries: 01278 455464
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