Shipley College Part-time Prospectus 2016-17

ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS OR DEVELOP AN INTEREST 

PART-TIME COURSE 

GUIDE 2016/17 

www.shipley.ac.uk

HELLO AND WELCOME! 

Shipley College | 01274 327327 | enrolments@shipley.ac.uk | www.shipley.ac.uk 

WELCOME TO THE SHIPLEY COLLEGE 

PART-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016/17. 

WE ARE A SMALL, FRIENDLY COLLEGE 

WITH GREAT FACILITIES, CLUBS AND 

ACTIVITIES BASED IN THE HEART 

OF SALTAIRE. WE HAVE A RANGE 

OF COURSES TO HELP YOU FULFIL 

YOUR PERSONAL GOALS OR DEVELOP 

SKILLS TO HELP ENHANCE YOUR JOB 

PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE. 

A QUICK WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL 

“We welcome people of all ages and from all backgrounds on to our 

exceptional courses. 

Shipley College provides high quality, inspirational education and training 

that meets the ambitions of individuals, businesses and communities. 

We have an Adult Success rate of 89% versus the National College 

Average of 86%. 

Every new skill learnt is an advantage at work and at home. We all love 

learning at Shipley College and we want our passion for gaining new skills 

to spread throughout the entire community. 

We know many people leave learning behind after school and find the 

thought of going back intimidating. Trust us - you’ll be pleasantly surprised 

by what you discover and we will support you throughout your time here.” 

Our part-time courses run during the day, throughout the 

evenings and on weekends as we know that you have busy 

lives. For many courses there are start dates throughout 

the year, so if you miss one, you’ll soon get another 

opportunity to enrol. 

This guide has been designed to provide you with some 

information to help you find the right course. If you have 

any questions or if there is any more information you would 

like, please feel free to contact us or come along to one of 

our Open Days. 

Due to the popularity of some courses, we do advise that 

you enrol as soon as you know which course(s) you would 

like to do, to avoid disappointment. 

We look forward to meeting you and helping you to achieve 

your ambitions! 

Principal, Nav Chohan, BSc (Hons); MSc; PGCE 

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CONTENTS 

Hello & Welcome 2 

College Open Days & Events 4 

Success Stories 5 

The Benefits of Being a Student 6 

Getting Started 7 

Employee Training & Development 8-9 

Apprenticeships - Celebrating Success 10 

19+ Advanced Learner Loan 11 

Institute of Leadership & Management 12 

How to Enrol 13 

Enrolment & Fee Information 50-53 

Would you Like to be a Governor? 53 

How to Find Us 55 

FEE REDUCTION KEY 

Please see page 52 for relevant eligibility criteria 

No fee reduction available 

A 100% fee reduction may apply to you if you 

are in receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG) 

A 100% fee reduction may apply to you 

Level 2 Entitlement may apply to you 

Level 3 Entitlement (or 19+ Advanced Learner 

Loan) may apply to you 

Please note: Red information may be different to previously 

advertised information 

COURSE CONTENTS 

Lifestyle & Leisure 14-20 

including Creative, Healthy Living, 

Fitness & Dancing and Languages 

Access to Higher Education 21 

Accounting & Finance 22-23 

Childcare, Early Years 24-25 

and Working in Education 

English, Maths & ESOL 26-28 

including GCSEs 

First Aid and Paediatric First Aid 29 

Floristry & Flower Arranging 30-31 

Food Safety 32 

Health & Social Care 33-39 

Horticulture & Gardening 40-44 

IT & Computing 45-46 

Teacher Training & Learning Support 47-49 


This guide and course leaflets are available in 

alternative formats. Please contact Student Services on: 

01274 327281 or email: studentservices@shipley.ac.uk 

Shipley College reserves the right to amend courses offered or to cancel courses if they do not meet 

minimum numbers. Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. The College can accept 

no responsibility for errors or omissions and reserves the right to introduce changes to the information 

given here. 

FULL-TIME COURSES, APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS 

SCHOOL LEAVERS 


www.shipley.ac.uk 

FULL-TIME COURSES, 

APPRENTICESHIPS 

AND TRAINEESHIPS 

Remember that this guide is promoting 

part-time courses, but we have a great 

range of apprenticeships, traineeships 

and full-time courses too. To request 

a School Leavers Guide phone 

01274 327281 or go to www.shipley.ac.uk 

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COLLEGE OPEN DAYS & EVENTS 


2016 ADULT GUIDANCE EVENINGS 

• THURSDAY 7TH JULY, 4.30-7PM 

• WEDNESDAY 31ST AUGUST, 4.30-7PM 

• THURSDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 4.30-7PM 

Our Adult Guidance Evenings are an excellent way for 

anyone aged 19+ to find out about our part-time courses. 

Whether you are looking to move on in your career, start 

a new one or pick up a hobby, we have a great range of 

options on offer. Come and talk to our tutors, get advice 

and guidance and enrol on the night. 

If you are interested in a part time course you do 

not have to wait for an Adult Guidance Evening. The 

Enrolments office is open from June and over summer. 

2016/17 OPEN DAYS - FULL-TIME 

COURSES, PART-TIME COURSES, 

TRAINEESHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS 

• WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 4.30-7PM 

• WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER 4.30-7PM 

• TUESDAY 24TH JANUARY 4.30-7PM 

• WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH 4.30-7PM 

• TUESDAY 16TH MAY 4.30-7PM 

• THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 3PM-7PM 

Our College Open Days are a great opportunity for 

you to come along and find out more about the courses 

available. They are an informal opportunity to meet some 

of the tutors and ask any questions you may have. 

There is no need to book, just show up. Family and friends 

are more than welcome. 

POST GCSE ADVICE & GUIDANCE SESSIONS 

THURSDAY 25TH AUGUST & FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST 10AM-3PM 

Our Post GCSE Advice & Guidance Sessions are for anyone who 

has just completed their GCSEs. Even if you haven’t received your 

results, you can start planning your next move. 

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FOR VENUES PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE 

WWW.SHIPLEY.AC.UK NEARER THE DATE.

SUCCESS STORIES - PROFESSIONAL GOALS... 

Lawrence receiving his Certificate in Practical 

Horticulture from Tim Upson, the Director of 

Horticulture, RHS. 

Michaela and Sarah have completed Childcare 

courses and Health & Social Care Level 1 at 

Lower Grange Community Centre and are now 

working towards their Preparing to Work in 

Adult Social Care Level 2 course. They have 

started to run a parent and toddler group on a 

Friday afternoon, which is becoming increasingly 

popular with families in their community. 

Michaela says, ‘I chose to study the Shipley College 

courses which ran at the Lower Grange Youth & 

Community Centre as it is conveniently on the doorstep 

for me, allowing me to fit studying around my children. 

I progressed on to the Level 2 in Adult Social Care as I am 

still unsure which area I want to specialise in, and working 

with both adults and children will help me to make this 

decision. I would highly recommend a course at Shipley 

College. It’s been great for me to learn and meet new 

people.’ 

Sarah says, ‘I chose to progress on to the next level 

because I am currently caring for someone, but in the 

future I would like to work in a nursing home. I would 

recommend the course because although it challenges 

me, I really like it. The tutor support has been brilliant 

and they are very encouraging.’ 

Former Horticulture student Lawrence, 29, 

started a part-time summer course on Trees, 

Shrubs and Turf at Shipley College in 2012, leading 

to a year-long Horticulture National Diploma the 

following autumn. After completing the course he 

landed a year-long traineeship at RHS Gardens at 

Harlow Carr Harrogate. 

Lawrence says, ‘Working for the RHS was a fantastic 

experience that allowed me to learn so much, enabled by 

my time studying at Shipley College. The lecturers were 

very supportive throughout the course in helping me 

to balance demands of outside work commitments with 

studying. Ever-enthusiastic teaching split between field 

and classroom work helped us to make sense of a vast 

subject. I’m currently working as an Intern at Longwood 

Gardens in Pennsylvania, USA where I’m continuing 

to learn and become more and more excited by the 

possibilities of horticulture.’ 

Jamie started studying on AAT Accounting at 

Shipley College after finding a flare for finance 

when working in a temping role. 

Jamie says, ‘I felt completing my AAT course here at 

Shipley College would allow me to develop my skills which 

will make it easier to find a job in the future. I really enjoy 

the course and feel it will let me develop the skills for the 

future with the flexibility to study around my busy family 

commitments. I have already recommended the course 

to friends who have their own businesses as it would let 

them develop their skills in finance and accounting and 

enable their businesses to grow.’ 


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THE BENEFITS OF 

BEING A STUDENT 

THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC) 

Offering more than books... 

Come in and use our Learning Resource Centre. Everyone 

on a course or apprenticeship is welcome. You will find 

that the LRC has a helpful, friendly team of staff who 

are always ready to lend a hand and offer advice. 

Our LRC provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for your information, 

computing, study and coursework presentation 

requirements, in a flexible learning environment with 

individual and group study work areas. These facilities 

are well equipped and incorporate a wide variety of 

different types of learning resources such as books, 

magazines, newspapers, DVDs, online electronic 

resources and the Internet. Additionally, there is a good 

range of mobile technology to support your learning 

including tablets, laptops, voice recorders and video 

and still cameras, which are all available to loan. Just 

remember, you will need your College ID badge to borrow 

our resources. We look forward to seeing you! 

THERE ARE LOTS OF BENEFITS 

TO BEING A STUDENT AT SHIPLEY 

COLLEGE. ONE OF THESE IS BEING IN 

THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF SALTAIRE. 

OTHERS INCLUDE ACCESS TO GREAT 

COLLEGE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES. 

NATIONAL UNION OF 

STUDENTS (NUS) 

Student discount 

If you are a student or 

an apprentice you are 

eligible to buy an NUS 

discount card for £12. 

With the card you will be 

able to take advantage 

of student discounts 

offered in a variety of 

different places including; 

restaurants, high street 

stores, supermarkets 

and UK attractions. 

To find out more info 

visit www.nus.org.uk 

SHIPLEY COLLEGE FREE 

APP FOR IPHONE AND 

ANDROID 

Any new or current student 

can download the free app 

to connect with the College. 

GYM 

Any student can access the gym based in Victoria Hall 

where you can use a fantastic range of equipment to get 

fit. You will need to undergo an induction to ensure you 

know how to use equipment safely and then, whether you 

want to build muscle or tone up, you are good to go! 

SEED LIBRARY 

Sowing the seeds 

in Saltaire 

The Learning Resource Centre Seed Library is now up 

and running. Shipley College students and staff can now 

take seeds for use at home, A range of flower, vegetable 

and herb seeds are available due to a very kind donation 

by Suttons Seeds. You can either take the seeds you 

would like away with you or complete a Seed Library 

request sheet and return to the LRC. Happy planting! 

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GETTING STARTED 

FLEXIBLE LEARNING IN THE COMMUNITY 

AND AT COLLEGE 

Sometimes you need some flexibility to fit a course in your 

day-to-day life. 

We can support you in this with: 

• A range of courses at your local centre including IT, maths, English, 

ESOL, Childcare, Health & Social Care and many more 

• Friendly and supportive staff to help you 

• High quality IT facilities in comfortable surroundings 

• Flexible start dates for some courses 

• Free crèche facilities available at some Community Centres (please 

check with individual venues) 

You will see the name of the centres in the course details. Please also see 

our website www.shipley.ac.uk or contact us on 01274 327327. 


ARE YOU AGED 19 OR OVER AND CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED OR WORKING 

FEWER THAN 16 HOURS PER WEEK? WANT TO MAKE YOUR CV STAND OUT? 

FREE training opportunities are available to help you improve your skills or even 

retrain for a new career. Courses on offer include: 

• Business Administration Skills 

• CV Improvement 

• Food Safety for Catering 

• Gardening & Horticulture 

• IT Skills 

• Preparing to Work in Health & Social Care 

• Traineeships 

Interested? Speak to your Jobcentre Plus Work Coach and ask them to refer you to 

the College. 

The College works 

in Partnership with: 

FULL-TIME COURSES, APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS 

SCHOOL LEAVERS 


www.shipley.ac.uk 

FULL-TIME COURSES, 


AND TRAINEESHIPS 

Remember that this guide is for 

part-time courses, but we have a great 

range of apprenticeships, traineeships 

and full-time courses too. To request 

a School Leavers Guide phone 

01274 327281 or go to www.shipley.ac.uk 

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EMPLOYEE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 

INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS 

RECRUIT NEW TALENT OR DEVELOP YOUR EXISTING WORKFORCE 

Whether you are a small business or a large organisation, Shipley College has a range of programmes 

available to deliver high quality training and development for your existing employees. The nationally 

recognised training programmes we offer aim to help you grow and enhance your workforce and help 

you to recruit people with the skills needed to join your organisation. 


Apprenticeship funding is available for schemes that are designed to develop your existing employees in to new roles, 

no matter what their age, as well as to attract new staff to your organisation. Please get in touch with us to have an 

informal chat about how this might work for your business. For more information on apprenticeships see page 10 or see 

the courses in this part time course guide which are also available as an apprenticeship, or visit www.shipley.ac.uk 

Shipley College offers apprenticeships in the following areas: 

• Accountancy 

• Business Administration 

• Customer Service 

• Floristry 

TRAINEESHIPS 

• Health and Social Care 

• Horticulture 

• IT Application Specialists 

• IT Software, Web & Telecoms 

Professionals 

• Specialist Support for Teaching 

& Learning in Schools 

• Working with Children & Young 

People 

Are you looking to grow your business but not yet sure if Apprenticeships are right for you? Traineeships are a great 

way to give a young person an opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills before taking them on as an 

employee. Get in touch for a chat about how Traineeships could add value to your business. 

WORK-BASED LEARNING 

A range of qualifications which are designed to up skill and develop those already in employment, either on a paid or 

voluntary basis. They include training and assessment in the workplace and help to raise your organisations delivery in 

key areas such as customer service, childcare and horticulture. 

SECTOR BASED WORK ACADEMIES 

These have been designed to help those who are ready for work and receiving benefits to secure employment. 

They aim to help meet your immediate and future recruitment needs as well as ensuring you have a workforce with 

the right skills to enhance and develop your business. 

ONE DAY AND SHORT COURSES 

We offer a range of one-day and short courses for updating and compliance such as: 

• Food Hygiene 

• First Aid 

• Health and Safety 

• Moving and Handling 

• Floristry including: 

- Bridal flowers 

- Seasonal arrangements 

• Horticulture including: 

- Pesticide spraying 

- Hard landscaping 

IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT MORE 

If you have a specific training requirement not already listed please feel free to get in contact to discuss bespoke 

programmes we may be able to arrange for you. 

For more information on any of the courses available at Shipley College which may be of interest to your organisation 

contact the Employer Services Team on 01274 327307, email employers@shipley.ac.uk or view the Employers’ pages on 

our website. One of our professional, friendly team will be happy to provide you with further information or come to 

your place of work. 

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FEEDBACK FROM 

BUSINESSES 

“The reason why the 

apprenticeship scheme 

is so successful at UKAR 

is because of the great 

partnership with Shipley 

College. It’s a full team 

effort.” 

Lynda Daniel, Recruitment Co-ordinator 

with UKAR and now an Apprentice 

Ambassador for the Yorkshire 

and Humber area for the National 

Apprenticeship Scheme. 

“Your support and the 

candidates we have 

recruited in the Trust 

have played a very 

important role in the 

Trust’s recruitment plan.” 

HR Business Partner, Bradford District 

Care Trust 

“After meeting with 4 

providers we have decided 

to go with Shipley College 

as we felt that you had 

distinct advantages above 

the others... with a vast 

amount of experience to 

be able to support us in 

his new venture!” 

Inbound Team Leader, Fundraising 

Support, Macmillan Cancer Support 

PROVIDING 

EMPLOYMENT 

THROUGH 

SECTOR-BASED 

WORK ACADEMY IN 

HORTICULTURE AT 

INCOMMUNITIES 

SHIPLEY COLLEGE HAS STRONG WORKING 

RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANY LOCAL EMPLOYERS, 

WHICH REGULARLY LEADS TO STUDENTS 

FINDING WORK. 

The recent Sector-Based Work Academy in Horticulture 

which was run in conjunction with Incommunities Housing 

Association is a great example of this. There were 

24 adult learners who attended an intensive 4-week 

course in Horticulture, and were supported to further 

develop their employability skills. 

The employers were so pleased with the results that they asked 

for more people than originally planned. Of the 23 people who 

went forward for interview, a total of 17 were accepted for 

full-time work with the Incommunities Grounds Maintenance Team. 

One of the learners says, ‘Just wanted to say thank you for the 

effort you put in to organising the course, please pass on my 

gratitude to the tutors. Courses like this are very useful and I can 

see clear benefits for everyone involved. I hope you continue to 

offer such programmes in future. Thanks again.’ 

Feedback from the employer’s perspective, Dean Blomfield, 

Assistant Grounds Maintenance Manager says, ‘This arrangement 

with Shipley College is a much better system than the recruitment 

methods we’ve used in the past. Job applicants have an 

opportunity to show us what they can do during the course, 

before they even reach the interview stage. I have to say that 

having people ready to start work who are already well-trained 

and aware of how to work safely is invaluable to us as an 

employer.’ 


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APPRENTICESHIPS - 

CELEBRATING SUCCESS 

OUR REPUTATION FOR DELIVERING STRONG EMPLOYER SUPPORT, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE 

PLUS EXCELLENT TEACHING, LEARNING, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES HAS HELPED 

US SECURE A NUMBER OF HIGH QUALITY APPRENTICESHIPS FOR THIS YEAR. IN ORDER FOR THIS TO 

CONTINUE IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE MAINTAIN EXISTING AND DEVELOP NEW LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS 

AND MATCH THEM UP WITH SUITABLE AND COMMITTED APPRENTICES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE OUR 

CURRENT 82% SUCCESS RATES VERSUS A NATIONAL COLLEGE AVERAGE OF 70%. 

82% vs 70% 

Shipley College Apprenticeships 

82% success rates versus a 

National College Average of 70% 

HANNAH, 17 

Company: Redfern Travel 

Qualification: Customer Service Level 3 

Apprenticeships are currently available in a number of areas 

including Accountancy, Business & Administration, Customer 

Service, Floristry, Health & Social Care, Horticulture, IT, Teaching 

and Learning and Young People. Our successful apprenticeship 

programme is a result of the outstanding links we have made with 

local employers and the recruitment of suitable apprentices. 

We are always looking for further businesses and employers to 

help us to continue developing this for the future. 

‘I really enjoy my apprenticeship which I am doing with Redfern Travel in Bradford. I have learnt lots of new skills in 

College and in the workplace including developing my customer service skills. I enjoy the challenge of the work I am 

involved in at Redfern Travel as there is always something new to get involved in from booking business travel and 

hotels to day to day customer service. 

As an apprentice I can learn new skills and put them in to practice alongside achieving a qualification. Upon completion 

of my apprenticeship, Redfern Travel have offered me a full time job, which I believe is a result of my experience and 

training through the apprenticeship programme at Shipley College. 

I would recommend apprenticeships because they help develop skills and confidence which can then lead on to 

employment and qualifications to put on your CV for the future.’ 

MEGAN, 20 

Company: Macmillan Cancer Support, Fundraising Support Centre. 

Qualification: Customer Service Level 2 

‘I first heard that Macmillan were looking for an apprentice from my aunt who 

currently works there. After recently moving to the area I was not sure what options 

were best for me and this I felt would be a good opportunity to gain essential 

customer service experience while working towards my Customer Service qualification. 

I really enjoy being able to use what I have learnt in College to help me to deliver 

outstanding customer service. I work with different teams of people who support me 

and help me. I deal with enquiries over the telephone and by email by responding to 

fundraising and event enquiries. 

Working for Macmillan has helped me develop my skills and learn about their 

organisation. I would like to continue my studies in Customer Service and hopefully look 

for employment in Macmillan or a similar organisation locally.’ 

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If you are an employer looking for an apprentice for your organisation, contact 01274 327307 

or employers@shipley.ac.uk or visit www.shipley.ac.uk 

If you are interested in becoming an apprentice check out our vacancies on www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk 

– you can apply online or send your CV to cv@shipley.ac.uk or call the Apprenticeship Team 

on 01274 327307.

19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN 

IF YOU ARE WONDERING 

WHETHER YOU CAN AFFORD TO 

STUDY A LEVEL 3 OR SOME LEVEL 

4 COURSES, FIND OUT ABOUT THE 

OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU... 

JOANNE, 44 

Course: AAT Level 3 – Diploma in Accounting 

Advanced Learner Loans (formerly the 24+ Advanced Learning 

Loan) have now been expanded to people aged 19 and over who 

want to complete a Level 3 or 4 course. The loan is to fund the 

tuition fees for study of qualification courses. Repayments don’t 

start until you start to earn more than £21,000 a year. 

If you are wondering if this may be an option for you to help you 

achieve the qualifications you need, please see some of our recent 

student feedback. 

Joanne secured a loan of £1900 to fund her diploma. She found the application ‘simple and straightforward’ and the loan 

covered her full course fee. 

‘I did not have the money to be able to take this course and couldn’t believe there were such loans available for ‘mature’ 

students. This has given me the opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do.’ 

Joanne is aiming to go on to take her Level 4 qualification and to be a self-employed accountant. 

KHANSA, 40 

Course: Access to HE Social Sciences 


Khansa successfully applied for an Advanced Learner 

Loan for £3022 to help to fund her Access to Higher 

Education course. 

‘The process was easy and straightforward and the loan 

has enabled me to receive good quality teaching and 

access to resources. I have accepted a place at Leeds 

Beckett University to study a BA in Sociology in 

September 2016.’ 

For more information about the Learning Loans and how 

to apply for them please see page 51. 

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INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP 

& MANAGEMENT COURSES 

THROUGH SHIPLEY COLLEGE 

TEAM LEADERSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS ILM 

THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP 

& MANAGEMENT (ILM) IS THE 

PROFESSIONAL AWARDING BODY 

THAT PROVIDE WELL RESPECTED 

AND NATIONALLY RECOGNISED, 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

IN LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT. 

ILM qualifications are for employees 

who are currently working in, or looking 

to progress in to a leadership or 

management role and looking 

to develop their confidence 

& leadership skills. These nationally 

recognised professional qualifications 

through the ILM can help motivate 

staff and increase productivity of 

your workforce. 

Here at Shipley College we offer Level 

2, 3 and 4 on the ILM qualifications for 

groups by arrangement. 

LEVEL 2 ILM TEAM LEADER AWARD 

Aimed at employees who have just become, or who aspire 

to become, team leaders. This course teaches techniques to 

motivate others, to develop confidence to tackle challenging 

issues linked to underperformance and to develop 

leadership skills. 

LEVEL 3 ILM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT 

For new and aspiring managers who are looking to develop 

their confidence when organising, managing and motivating 

teams whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. 

This is a popular course for those who are looking to be 

promoted up the management ladder. 

LEVEL 4 ILM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT 

(SUBJECT TO APPROVAL) 

For employees already working in or who would like to work 

in roles within leadership and management. It develops the 

skills and knowledge needed within a range of managerial 

roles and builds managerial and wider technical knowledge 

of management and leadership skills. 

IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYER WHO IS INTERESTED IN THESE COURSES OR ANY OTHER OPPORTUNITIES 

AT SHIPLEY COLLEGE PLEASE CALL THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM ON 01274 327307. 

INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR CAREER WITHIN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 

THROUGH AN ILM QUALIFICATION PLEASE CONTACT THE ENROLMENTS TEAM ON 01274 327327 

OR ENROLMENTS@SHIPLEY.AC.UK 

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HOW TO ENROL 

CHOOSE A 

COURSE 

CHECK YOUR 

FUNDING 

FIND THE PERFECT COURSE FOR YOU 

See pages 14-49 

FOR SUPPORT WITH CAREERS ADVICE AND GUIDANCE 

FOR SELECTING THE BEST COURSE 

See page 50 

FIND OUT IF THERE IS ANY FUNDING OR FINANCIAL 

SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR 

COURSE FEES 

See information above each individual course 

or see pages 52-53 


ENROL 

TO ENROL ON ONE OF THE COURSES PLEASE CONTACT US 

See page 50 

PAY YOUR 

COURSE FEES 

THERE ARE DIFFERENT WAYS FOR YOU TO PAY YOUR 

COURSE FEES, FOR MORE INFORMATION 

See page 51 

FIND US 

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO FIND THE COLLEGE 

See page 55 

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR COURSE 

If you would like to check the availability of a course or if you require more 

information then please phone our enrolments team on 01274 327327. Alternatively, 

you could email your enquiry to enrolments@shipley.ac.uk 

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LIFESTYLE & LEISURE 

CREATIVE 

CREATIVE WRITING WITH AMANDA LOMAS 


This course is an ideal opportunity to discover your personal voice as a writer. You will focus on developing your writing 

skills further and enhancing creative expression, employing strategies which will encourage you to become a more 

confident and effective writer, as well as developing creative ideas and possibilities. Explore different writing styles 

and techniques using your own life experience, observations and memory. 

Level Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue 

Everyone C/1360/A 22 Sep 16 26 Jan 17 7pm 9pm Thursday £165 15 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1360/B 02 Mar 17 29 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Thursday £165 15 Weeks Shipley College 

LEARN HOW TO SEW 


Develop confidence in using a sewing machine to create lots of exciting projects including skirts, trousers, simple blouses 

and dresses. Utilising a range of sewing stitches learn how to hem, overlock, sew seams, pockets, zips and darts. 

You gain an understanding of fabric and how to use it in your project as well as learning to cut from a simple pattern. 

You read and follow commercial patterns to construct unique garments working with some independence under the 

guidance of the tutor. 


Beginners C/1362/A 26 Sep 16 05 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Monday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/1362/ASP 09 Jan 17 20 Mar 17 7pm 9pm Monday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/1362/ASU 24 Apr 17 10 Jul 17 7pm 9pm Monday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO MANIPULATION - BEGINNERS GUIDE 


Take control of your Digital SLR camera and leave behind the automatic settings. You will learn how to compose photos 

like the professionals in a variety of settings, developing photo manipulation skills using Adobe Photoshop and other 

photography packages. Please bring your own camera and instruction booklet. Please note this course is not suitable 

for digital compact cameras or bridge cameras. 


Beginners C/1354/A 19 Sep 16 07 Nov 16 7pm 9pm Monday £95 7 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/1354/ASP 09 Jan 17 27 Feb 17 7pm 9pm Monday £95 7 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/1354/ASU 24 Apr 17 19 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Monday £95 7 Weeks Shipley College 

DSLR PHOTO MANIPULATION FOR IMPROVERS 


This course is ideal if you have a working knowledge of your digital SLR camera (compact and bridge cameras are not 

suitable) and are able to use your camera functions manually, specifically setting shutter speed and aperture settings. 

You will improve your understanding and use of lenses, varying angles of approach and improving composition. 

You will be encouraged to push the creative boundaries of your areas of interest and the course will culminate in 

a small informal exhibition. 


Improvers C/1354/BSU 26 Apr 17 07 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £85 6 Weeks Shipley College 

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PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS WITH JEREMY TAYLOR 


Develop your skills through practical tuition and demonstrations of both basic and more advanced techniques on this 

daytime class. Create watercolours on many themes including landscapes, animals and flowers. A materials list will be 

provided on enrolment. 


Everyone C/1255/B 30 Sep 16 09 Dec 16 1pm 3pm Friday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1255/BSP 06 Jan 17 17 Mar 17 1pm 3pm Friday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1255/BSU 24 Mar 17 16 Jun 17 1pm 3pm Friday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS WITH JEREMY TAYLOR (EVENING CLASS) 


Develop your skills through practical tuition and demonstrations of both basic and more advanced techniques and 

create watercolours on many themes including landscapes, animals and flowers. A materials list will be provided on 

enrolment. 


Everyone C/1250/A 27 Sep 16 06 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1250/ASP 03 Jan 17 14 Mar 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1250/ASU 21 Mar 17 13 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

COURSE: PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS 

TUTOR: JEREMY TAYLOR 

‘As a passionate self taught artist I enjoy teaching at Shipley College 

and helping others develop their artistic and creative skills. I have been 

working at the College for over 15 years and in my time here I have taught 

14 different art courses. I have met many different people and enjoy 

learning from them and helping them achieve their artistic potential. 

All my classes are relaxed and informal and we work together to share 

ideas, build self esteem and create works of art to take home to show 

friends and family. I would recommend this course for anyone looking 

to pursue or develop their watercolour skills and meet new people with 

similar interests.’ 


SINGING WORKSHOP WITH ANN PERRY 


Do you like to belt out a tune in the bath or car and would you like to improve your talent? Songs from lots of different 

cultures and styles will be used to teach you the basic skills of reading music and how to develop your voice. This class 

is fun and inspiring. 


Everyone F/2314/2 27 Sep 16 06 Dec 16 10am 12pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Saltaire 

Methodist 

Church 

Everyone F/2314/2SP 03 Jan 17 14 Mar 17 10am 12pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Saltaire 

Methodist 

Church 

CAKE DECORATION FOR EVERYONE WITH BERNADETTE YOUNG 


On this popular course, you develop the skills to pipe with royal icing and make sugar figures and flowers to a 

professional standard that are perfect for decorating celebration cakes for all sorts of occasions. All aspects of 

sugarcraft are covered by our tutor, including the latest trends. Students at all levels are welcome as the course covers 

beginner to advanced skills. A basic equipment list will be provided before the course starts. Please note materials will 

need to be bought each week in order to complete the projects. 


Everyone C/1355/A 21 Sep 16 7 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £280 30 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1355/B 21 Sep 16 7 Jun 17 10am 12pm Wednesday £280 30 Weeks Shipley College 

CAKE DECORATION FOR EVERYONE WITH CAROLE RAYNER 


In this popular class you will learn how to decorate cakes for all sorts of occasions from birthdays to weddings and 

Easter. You will develop the skills needed to pipe with royal icing, mould sugar paste roses and leaves, make figures and 

small animals from sugar paste and decorate a chocolate egg. A basic equipment list will be provided before the course 

begins. Materials will need to be bought each week in order to complete the projects. 


Everyone C/1356/0 20 Sep 16 6 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £280 30 Weeks Shipley College 

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HEALTHY LIVING, FITNESS & DANCING 

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH JOHN SEPHULA 


This 10 week introduction course draws on Life Coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques and will 

teach course participants to develop clarity about what they want out of life; identify and challenge limiting beliefs; 

overcome procrastination; learn how to change their mood; understand why values are important and communicate 

more effectively with everyone. 


Everyone F/1365/A 26 Sep 16 05 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Monday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone F/1365/ASP 09 Jan 17 20 Mar 17 7pm 9pm Monday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS 


In a busy world where there are lots of demands for our attention, we can become stressed and anxious. Mindfulness 

helps us to see clearly what is going on in our lives and rather than worrying about what has happened or might 

happen, it trains us to respond skilfully to whatever is happening right now, be that good or bad. It will not eliminate life’s 

pressures, but in this introductory course we can learn to use mindfulness practices to help us respond to difficulties in 

a calmer manner that benefits our head, heart and body. 


Everyone C/1363/A 27 Sep 16 06 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1363/ASP 03 Jan 17 14 Mar 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/1363/ASU 21 Mar 17 13 Jun 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 


INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND OTHERS WITH KEITH RICE 


This beginners course aims to introduce students to a number of areas in Psychology, including the concept of ‘self’, 

the importance of beliefs and values, the impact of gender differences on male-female relationships and the criticality 

of attachments to child development. It is for anyone interested in finding out more about themselves and others and/or 

those considering academic study in Psychology. 

All the Psychology courses are highly interactive and aim to engage participants at a practical level. Whilst they are 

intended to be enjoyable, the theories on which the sessions are based are academically robust and include both 

long-standing concepts as well as cutting-edge thinking. 


Everyone C/1361/A 29 Sep 16 08 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Thursday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

PSYCHOLOGY TOPIC: CRIME AND DEPRESSION WITH KEITH RICE 


This course aims to build on the introductory course, ‘Understanding Yourself and Others’, by providing a more in-depth 

approach to key topic areas. They are for anyone who wants to explore their specific interest in one or more of the 

topics under discussion or simply build their knowledge of Psychology and the behavioural sciences. Attendance on the 

introductory course is helpful but not essential as recaps and additional study material will be provided. 

This course considers what is crime and the relationship between crime and deviance. It looks at both psychological 

and social factors which are related to people committing crime. The second part of the course looks at Depression, 

its clinical symptoms, both biological and psychological factors inducing Depression and how to help someone who is 

depressed. 





Everyone C/1361/ASP 05 Jan 17 16 Mar 17 7pm 9pm Thursday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

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PSYCHOLOGY TOPIC: DREAMS AND PERSONAL RESILIENCE WITH KEITH RICE 


This course aims to build on the introductory course, ‘Understanding Yourself and Others’, by providing a more in-depth 

approach to key topic areas. They are for anyone who wants to explore their specific interest in one or more of the 

topics under discussion or simply build their knowledge of Psychology and the behavioural sciences. Attendance on the 

introductory course is helpful but not essential as recaps and additional study material will be provided. 

This course explores the nature of dreams in relation to sleep patterns, different explanations of dreaming, and what 

they may or may not mean. The second part of the course looks at how people deal with challenging and stressful 

situations and provides a number of therapeutic exercises participants can use to build up their personal resilience. 





Everyone C/1361/ASU 27 Apr 17 06 Jul 17 7pm 9pm Thursday £99 10 Weeks Shipley College 

HATHA YOGA FOR ALL ABILITIES WITH TONY BYRNE 


This course is for students who have previous experience of yoga and is suitable for all ages. Hatha Yoga leads to 

better awareness of your body and mind and improves physical and mental health. Explore Asanas (postures) in 

detail, develop a deeper practice of Pranayama (breathing control) and increase your understanding and practice of 

meditation as well as learning more about the philosophy of yoga. 

Please bring a Pilates mat, yoga block or towel and wear comfortable clothing. 


Intermediate F/2268/3 28 Sep 16 07 Dec 16 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £70 10 Weeks Wycliffe School 

Intermediate F/2268/3SP 04 Jan 17 15 Mar 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £70 10 Weeks Wycliffe School 

Intermediate F/2268/3SU 29 Mar 17 21 Jun 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £70 10 Weeks Wycliffe School 

PILATES FOR BEGINNERS WITH KIRSTEN BICAT 


This beginners course focuses on introducing you to Pilates. This form of exercise concentrates on strengthening your 

stomach muscles and increasing the strength and flexibility of your back through gentle, slow, precise movements. 

This promotes improved posture, toned muscles and body shape. 



Beginners C/2321/B 30 Sep 16 09 Dec 16 10am 11am Friday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/2321/BSP 13 Jan 17 24 Mar 17 10am 11am Friday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners C/2321/BSU 28 Apr 17 07 Jul 17 10am 11am Friday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

PILATES FOR IMPROVERS WITH KIRSTEN BICAT 


This Improvers course is suitable for you if you have at least 6 weeks experience or if you would like to follow on from 

physio treatment. It will allow you to build on what you have already learnt and move on to the next level of exercises. 

Pilates concentrates on strengthening your stomach muscles & increasing the strength & flexibility of your back through 

gentle, slow, precise movements. This promotes improved posture, toned muscles & body shape. 



Improvers F/2321/C 26 Sep 16 05 Dec 16 10:30am 11:30am Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2321/D 28 Sep 16 07 Dec 16 10am 11am Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2321/CSP 09 Jan 17 20 Mar 17 10:30am 11:30am Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2321/DSP 11 Jan 17 22 Mar 17 10am 11am Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2321/CSU 24 Apr 17 10 Jul 17 10:30am 11:30am Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2321/DSU 26 Apr 17 05 Jul 17 10am 11am Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

PILATES FOR INTERMEDIATES WITH KIRSTEN BICAT 


This course is suitable for students with at least 6 months previous experience or if you would like to follow on from any 

physio treatment. It will allow you to build on what you have already learnt and move on to the next level of exercises. 

Pilates concentrates on strengthening your stomach muscles & increasing the strength & flexibility of your back through 

gentle, slow, precise movements. This promotes improved posture, toned muscles & body shape. 



Intermediate F/2321/A 29 Sep 16 08 Dec 16 10am 11am Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Intermediate F/2321/ASP 12 Jan 17 23 Mar 17 10am 11am Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Intermediate F/2321/ASU 27 Apr 17 06 Jul 17 10am 11am Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

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FITNESS TRAINING - TONING AND CONDITIONING 


Our new Toning and Conditioning class is ideal for beginners or experienced fitness enthusiasts. These high energy 

sessions will give your metabolism a boost and provide you with a whole body workout that you’ll enjoy. With the 

promise - you won’t do the same workout twice, be ready for circuits, bootcamps, team challenges and much more. 


Everyone F/2270/A 26 Sep 16 05 Dec 16 7pm 8pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone F/2270/ASP 09 Jan 17 20 Mar 17 7pm 8pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone F/2270/ASU 10 Apr 2017 10 Jul 17 7pm 8pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCE FOR BEGINNERS WITH HAZEL ROBERTSON 


Are you a fan of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ series? Do you want to develop some fancy footwork of your own? 

Come and join this very popular beginners’ dance class to learn the basic steps in Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Quickstep, 

Social Foxtrot and Rock and Roll. You and your partner will develop dance routines as the course progresses, leading to 

confidence on the dance floor. Here is an ideal opportunity to learn a new skill and enjoy the exercise whilst taking part 

in a relaxed and friendly class. This introductory course is suitable for absolute beginners and those with a little past 

experience in dance. Please enrol with a partner. 


Beginners F/2315/A 26 Sep 16 05 Dec 16 6:45pm 7:45pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners F/2315/B 29 Sep 16 08 Dec 16 7:45pm 8:45pm Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners F/2315/BSP 05 Jan 17 16 Mar 17 7:45pm 8:45pm Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Beginners F/2315/ASP 09 Jan 17 20 Mar 17 6:45pm 7:45pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN DANCE FOR IMPROVERS WITH HAZEL ROBERTSON 


Do you want to develop your dancing skills? This course is ideal if you attended the course for beginners or have some 

experience in dance. You will learn more steps in Waltz, Social Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha and Rock and Roll. 

Two new dances, the Rumba and Tango, are introduced at this level. Develop your dance style, make friends and enjoy 

the exercise in this relaxed and friendly class. Please enrol with a partner. 


Improvers F/2315/BSU 23 Mar 17 15 Jun 17 7:45pm 8:45pm Thursday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Improvers F/2315/ASU 27 Mar 17 26 Jun 17 6:45pm 7:45pm Monday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 


ZUMBA FOR EVERYONE WITH ABIGAIL JEAN-BAPTISTE 


Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness workout. This fun and energetic class will have participants burning 

approximately 400-1000 calories per session based on their fitness level. Its format is ‘intermittent training’, which is a 

combination of fast and slow rhythms. The dance routines help to tone the body and are a great cardio workout with 

only moderate impact. 

Bring a bottle of water, a towel and make sure to wear comfortable cushion soled shoes. Dancing shoes or jazz shoes 

(with split soles) are the best. These will enable the feet to move side to side and rotate on the floor. Most of all bring 

your voice, bring your spirit and bring your energy. It’s going to be a blast! 


Everyone C/2271/A 27 Sep 16 06 Dec 16 10am 11am Tuesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/2272/A 28 Sep 16 07 Dec 16 8pm 9pm Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/2271/ASP 03 Jan 17 14 Mar 17 10am 11am Tuesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/2272/ASP 04 Jan 17 15 Mar 17 8pm 9pm Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/2271/ASU 25 Apr 17 11 Jul 17 10am 11am Tuesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone C/2272/ASU 26 Apr 17 05 Jul 17 8pm 9pm Wednesday £48 10 Weeks Shipley College 

COURSE: PILATES FOR INTERMEDIATES 

NAME: CHRISTINE I AGE: 72 

‘I chose to take up Pilates at Shipley College ever since Kirsten started 

teaching the class 8 years ago. I love coming to the class every week, 

everyone is so supportive of one another, and it’s a great class to be part 

of. I was recommended by my GP to take up the class and I am so glad 

I did. I would recommend it to everyone – even those who are not really 

in to sport and exercise like myself.’ 

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LANGUAGES 


COMPLETE BEGINNERS IN A RANGE OF LANGUAGES 


You will learn to say words and simple phrases useful for everyday needs. By the end of the course you will be able to 

meet and greet people, order food, ask for and understand directions, chat about yourself and tell the time. 

Language Code Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day Fees Duration Venue 

French C/1111/FR 19 Sep 16 24 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Monday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

German C/1111/GM 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Greek C/1111/GK 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Tuesday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Italian C/1111/IT 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Tuesday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Portuguese C/1111/POR 19 Sep 16 24 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Monday £99 24 Week Shipley College 

Russian C/1111/R 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Spanish C/1111/SPA 19 Sep 16 24 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Monday £99 24 Weeks Shipley College 

IMPROVERS IN FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN AND SPANISH 


Perfect if you have completed the beginners level or equivalent, these courses are designed to add further depth to 

your knowledge. In addition to conversational skills, you will now start to read and write more. By the end of the course 

you will be able to meet and greet people, make compliments and apologies, learn to raise and resolve problems in a 

restaurant or hotel, chat about yourself in more depth, expressing preferences, likes and dislikes, understand menus 

and shop for food, understand and translate simple text and hire a car. 


French C/1112/FR 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

German C/1112/GMA 22 Sep 16 06 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Thursday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Italian C/1112/IT 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Tuesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Spanish C/1112/SPA 19 Sep 16 24 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Monday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Spanish C/1112/SPB 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

INTERMEDIATE STAGE 2 IN FRENCH AND SPANISH 


This lively intermediate class is ideal if you wish to increase your skills and confidence. You will be encouraged to 

participate and improve your conversational, listening and reading skills. In addition to discussing aspects of your own 

life more fully, you will learn more about the food, current affairs, culture and traditions of the relevant country. 


French C/1113/FRB 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Tuesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Spanish C/1113/SPA 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Tuesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

INTERMEDIATE STAGE 3 IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN 


This course is specifically designed for students who have completed Stage 2. Ideal if you wish to increase your 

confidence. You will be encouraged to participate and improve your conversational, listening and reading skills. In 

addition to discussing aspects of your own life more fully, you will learn more about the food, current affairs, culture 

and the traditions of the relevant country. 


German C/1113/GMB 22 Sep 16 06 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Thursday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Italian C/1113/IT 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

ADVANCED IN FRENCH, GERMAN AND SPANISH 


These courses are perfect if you already have a good knowledge of your chosen language. This level offers you the 

chance to extend your vocabulary and develop your confidence in a range of situations including general conversation, 

negotiation or problem solving. These courses still have significant conversational components, but you have the 

opportunity to explore the culture, traditions and current affairs of the country in greater depth through cinema, 

literature, music and newspapers. 


French C/1114/FRC 20 Sep 16 04 Apr 17 10am 11:30am Tuesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

German C/1114/GM 21 Sep 16 05 Apr 17 7pm 8:30pm Wednesday £185 24 Weeks Shipley College 

Spanish C/1114/SPA 22 Sep 16 06 Apr 17 10am 11:30am Thursday £185 24 Weeks Wrose 

Community 

Centre 

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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 

Level 3 Entitlement (or 19+ Advanced Learner Loan) may apply to you 

An Access course helps you make a fresh start or retrain for a new career. Ideal if you are a mature learner (19+ years) 

and want a career that builds on your life experience or you want to go to university but don’t have the qualifications or 

experience required. 

We offer options in: 

0/6130/A4: Health & Social Care Professions 

You will study Level 3 modules in Human Physiology and either Sociology or Psychology. 

0/6130/A8: Primary Education 

You will study Level 3 modules in Human Physiology and either Sociology or Psychology. 

0/6130/A2: Social Sciences 

You will study Level 3 modules in Sociology, Psychology and Counselling. 

0/6130/A5: Humanities 

You will study Level 3 modules in Sociology, History and Politics. 

0/6130/A3: Business 

You will study Level 3 modules in Business Studies and Marketing. 

0/6130/A1: Computer Programming 

You will study Level 3 modules in Programming and Web Development. 

WE HAVE A 

100% SUCCESS 

RATE WITH OUR 

ACCESS 

STUDENTS! 

The Access to Higher Education diploma aims to build confidence, develop study and written skills and offer you the 

opportunity to improve your maths and English. 

This is a one year course. You will study the mandatory modules and receive tutorial support. This will mean attending 

the College for approximately 14.5 hours per week and depending on your unit choice, this may spread over the full 

week. You will also need to be prepared to study for a further 15-20 hours in your personal time. 

Depending on your Access course, with further study or training, your future career options include: 

Bio-medical science, Computer Programming, Counselling, Midwifery, Nursing (child, adult & mental health), Occupational 

Therapy, Operating Department Practitioner, Psychology, Radiography, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy, Teaching, 

Working with vulnerable children & adults, Marketing, Business or Humanities. 

If you are aged 19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 

Please note that this course is very popular and early booking is vital to ensure your place. 


Health & Social 0/6130/A4 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3380 1 Year Shipley College 

Care Professions 

Primary 0/6130/A8 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3380 1 Year Shipley College 

Education 

Social Sciences 0/6130/A2 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3022 1 Year Shipley College 

Humanities 0/6130/A5 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3022 1 Year Shipley College 

Business 0/6130/A3 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3022 1 Year Shipley College 

Computer 0/6130/A1 05 Sep 16 30 June 17 Various Various Various £3022 1 Year Shipley College 

Programming 


COURSE: ACCESS TO PRIMARY EDUCATION 

NAME: TRUDY I AGE: 27 

‘I was a stay at home mum and decided to take my maths GCSE at Shipley College and really enjoyed it. 

I had always wanted to be a teacher and looked at Childcare courses, but then I found out about the 

Access route with the January start. I am hoping to do my BA Hons in Primary Education at the University 

of Bradford. I also volunteer at my son’s Primary School in Thornton. I like Shipley College because it is 

small and has a nice atmosphere.’ 

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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE 

MANUAL BOOK-KEEPING INTRODUCTION 


This popular beginners course is perfect if you are starting a small business or working in a junior accounts office 

role. Manual book-keeping is the foundation of many small businesses as the sale of goods and services needs to be 

recorded correctly to meet VAT and tax requirements. You learn the correct procedures for recording transactions, 

and you will need to be comfortable with numbers e.g. percentages, addition and subtraction. You could then progress 

on to the Sage Computerised Accounts or Accounting AAT Level 2. 



Everyone F/3196/0 19 Sep 16 10 Oct 16 6:15pm 8:15pm Monday £89 4 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone F/3196/A 27 Feb 17 20 Mar 17 6:15pm 8:15pm Monday £89 4 Weeks Shipley College 

SAGE COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS & PAYROLL INTRODUCTION 


This course is intended for those who are familiar with the concepts of manual book-keeping, and want to understand 

the basics of how to use Sage software. It is a good progression route for those who have completed the Manual 

Book-keeping course. This introduction is an ideal way to understand the basics of computerised accounting systems 

using Sage software. As the course is computer based, you will need to be familiar with using a PC. On completion, 

if appropriate, you may be able to progress on to the AAT Level 2 Accounting qualification. 

Please note that this course is very popular and early booking is vital to ensure your space. 


Everyone F/3197/0 31 Oct 16 21 Nov 16 6:15pm 8:15pm Monday £89 4 Weeks Shipley College 

Everyone F/3197/A 10 Apr 17 08 May 17 6:15pm 8:15pm Monday £89 4 Weeks Shipley College 

AAT FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 2 (DAYTIME & EVENING) 


On this course you will study five units and to achieve this qualification you will need to successfully complete four 

unit assessments and one synoptic assessment. All assessments are set and marked by the AAT and are computer 

based. The units are: Book-keeping Transactions, Book-keeping Controls, Elements of Costing and Working Effectively 

in Accounting Using Accounting Software. The synoptic assessment will cover all of the five units covered and all 

assessments are 2 hours long. 

Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 


Level 2 0/3392/ADT 15 Sep 16 11 May 17 9:30am 3pm Thursday £900 1 Year Shipley College 

Level 2 0/3392/0 13 Sep 16 11 Jul 17 4:15pm 8:45pm Tuesday £900 1 Year Shipley College 

Also available as an Apprenticeship 

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COURSE: AAT FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 2 

NAME: LAUREN I AGE: 19 

‘I chose the AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 course because it was a good stepping 

stone to get into Accounting. I’m working at a Tax Firm in Leeds and all the work I do in College links to my 

job, plus it’s really interesting! The tutors help to portray the work and present the information in a way 

that is clear and easy to understand. I like coming to College because of the environment that it’s in and 

there is a wide range of friendly people that attend here. I would recommend the course because it gives 

you basic knowledge and an understanding of Accounting.’ 

AAT ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 3 (DAYTIME & EVENING) 


On this course you will study six units and to achieve this qualification you will need to successfully complete four unit 

assessments and one synoptic assessment. All assessments are set and marked by the AAT and are computer based. 

The units are: Advanced Book-keeping, Final Accounts Preparation, Management Accounting: Costing, Indirect Tax, Ethics 

for Accountants, Spreadsheets for Accounting. The synoptic assessment will cover all of the topics covered in all of the 

six units and the assessments are 2 to 3 hours long. 

Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. If you are aged 19 

or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 3 0/3393/ADT 13 Sep 16 11 Jul 17 9am 3:30pm Tuesday £1987 1 Year Shipley College 

Level 3 0/3393/0 14 Sep 16 12 Jul 17 2pm 8:30pm Wednesday £1987 1 Year Shipley College 


PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 4 (DAYTIME & EVENING) 

19+ Advanced Learner Loan may apply to you 

On this course you will study three compulsory units and two optional units. You will need to successfully complete unit 

assessments in all five units and successfully complete one synoptic assessment to achieve this qualification. All units 

will be assessments are set and marked by the AAT and are computer based. The compulsory units are: Financial 

Statements of Limited Companies, Management Accounting – Budgeting and Management Accounting – Decision and 

Control. The synoptic assessment will cover all of the topics covered in the three compulsory units as well as Accounting 

Systems and Controls. In addition you will need to complete 2 optional units. PLEASE NOTE – Shipley College will not be 

offering all 5 optional units, we will most likely be offering Credit Management and Personal Tax. All assessments are 

2 to 3 hours long. If you are aged 19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 4 0/3395/0 12 Sep 16 17 Jul 17 9am 4:30pm Monday TBC 1 Year Shipley College 

Level 4 0/3395/0 12 Sep 16 17 Jul 17 5pm 8:30pm Mon & Thurs TBC 1 Year Shipley College 


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CHILDCARE, EARLY YEARS AND WORKING IN EDUCATION 

SEE INTRODUCTORY AND SHORT COURSES IN CARE 

AND CHILDCARE ON PAGES 37-39 

These help you take the first step in a new career or improve your family life including: 

• AUTISM AWARENESS 

• MENTAL CAPACITY AWARENESS 

• SAFER MOVING AND HANDLING 

• INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS LEVEL 1 AWARD 

• PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 

• CARING FOR CHILDREN LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE 

• PREPARING TO WORK IN CHILDCARE LEVEL 2 

CHILDCARE - WORK-BASED COURSES 

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


This course is the recognised qualification for people working in the Childcare sector with children and young people 

aged 0-19 years. It will improve your employment prospects and enable you to work in a variety of childcare settings. 

You must be 18 or over to enrol and must have recently completed a minimum of 140 hours of voluntary or paid work 

experience in a childcare setting before starting the course. As this course requires a good level of English, you will 

undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. You will need to be working a minimum of 14 hours 

per week in a childcare setting on a voluntary/paid basis at the start of, and for the duration of this course, as you 

will be assessed in the workplace. We will need to obtain a reference from your employer prior to you starting on the 

course. You are expected to remain in the same setting for the length of the course. You will also need to have some 

basic ICT skills to undertake this course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, however if your ICT skills are weak, 

please let us know and we can provide support with this. 

After successful completion, you may wish to progress onto a Level 3 qualification. There are a range of qualifications 

you could do dependent upon your current workplace/career goals and your tutor will advise you when you finish the 

course. Please note, if you wish to work in Early Years you will need to have Maths and English GCSEs grades A-C prior 

to starting the course. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 


Level 2 0/5702/SEP 06 Sep 16 28 Feb 17 9am 11:30am Tuesday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5702/JAN 03 Jan 17 20 Jun 17 9am 11:30am Tuesday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5702/APR 25 Apr 17 07 Nov 17 9am 11:30am Tuesday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 


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CHILDREN’S CARE, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA 


This course is the recognised qualification for people working in the Childcare sector with children aged 0-5 years 

(with a working knowledge of 5-7 year olds). It will cover the skills required by an Early Years Practitioner. You must be 

18 or over to enrol with at least one year’s current experience working with children and/or have an existing relevant 

Level 2 qualification. You will need to have GCSEs in maths and English grade A-C and you must be volunteering or be 

employed for a minimum of 14 hours per week in a childcare setting at the start of, and for the duration of, this course 

as you will be assessed in the workplace. In addition we are required to obtain a reference from your employer prior to 

you starting the course. You will also need to have some basic ICT skills to undertake this course as you will be using an 

electronic portfolio, however if your ICT skills are weak please let us know and we can provide support. If you are aged 

19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 

This course will help you improve your career prospects and enable you to work in a variety of childcare settings. 

You may wish to progress on to the Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning & Development Level 5 Diploma. 




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COURSE: CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE LEVEL 2 

NAME: NAHID I AGE: 37 

‘I really enjoy caring for my own children and wanted to continue this in to a career in childcare. 

This course has helped me to understand the background and helped me gain confidence in a childcare 

setting. Once I have completed my course I hope to progress on to the Level 3 course as eventually 

I would like to become a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.’ 


SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA 


This course is the recognised qualification for people who work with or want to work with school age children. It will 

cover the skills required by a Teaching Assistant. Students must be 18 or over to enrol and you must have at least 

1 year’s experience working with children or young people in a school setting from Year 1 upwards and/or have an 

existing Level 2 qualification. As this course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during 

the first class to confirm your place. You also need to be working as a paid employee or as a volunteer (you will need 

a reference from your placement) for a minimum of 14 hours per week in a school setting at the start of, and for the 

duration of, this course, as you will be assessed in the workplace. You will also need to have some basic ICT skills to 

undertake this course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, however if your ICT skills are weak please let us know 

and we can provide support with this. This course will help you improve your employment prospects and enable you to 

work in a school. You may wish to progress on to the Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning & Development Level 5 

Diploma. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. If you are 

aged 19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


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ENGLISH, MATHS & ESOL INCLUDING GCSES 

BRUSH UP ON YOUR ENGLISH & MATHS SKILLS WITH OUR 

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS COURSES 

We offer a range of maths and English courses that will help you develop your existing skills, 

acquire new skills and grow in confidence. Whether you want a qualification to help you get a 

job, apply for a promotion, support your children with their homework or are just looking for 

a new challenge, then we have a class to suit you. 

FAQs 

Is there a course at my level? 

We have courses from Entry 1 right up to Level 2. 

Our friendly, specialist staff will be on hand to help 

as you work at your own pace. 

How do I join a course? 

Call Enrolments on 01274 327327 and choose a 

class at a time to suit you. You will have an initial 

assessment and discuss your options with one of 

our tutors. You then sign up for the course that 

suits your level and personal circumstances. 

Where and when will my class be? 

We offer maths and English courses at our main 

site and in a number of community venues. 

We know adults have busy lives, so we offer 

flexible courses that run in the daytime and 

evening. Most courses start in September and 

end in June, but there are many points in the year 

when you can join. 

How do the classes run? 

You attend for one session per week. Classes 

use a combination of traditional delivery and 

independent study depending on your needs. 

At Level 1 and 2 you are encouraged to work much 

more independently. Traditional resources such 

as books and worksheets are available as well as 

a range of online tools that are great for extra 

practice at home. 

On the English courses - you develop your skills in 

speaking and listening, reading and writing. 

On the maths courses - you cover basic numbers, 

data handling, measurements, shape and space. 

On both courses you will learn using everyday 

situations so you’ll be able to see just how relevant 

these skills are to your daily life. 

Will I get a qualification? 

Yes, qualifications on offer are Functional Skills 

from Entry Level to Level 2. Your tutor will monitor 

your progress and give you lots of opportunities 

to practise the style of questions. They will also 

advise when you are ready to take your formal 

assessment - there are regular opportunities 

throughout the year to do this. 

Do I have to pay for my course? 

If you don’t already have a Level 2, these courses 

are free for most adults. We will check your 

eligibility before you enrol. 

What happens at the end of my course? 

You can continue up through the levels until 

you have achieved Level 2 and, if appropriate, 

can progress on to GCSEs in English and maths. 

We can also offer progression opportunities on 

to a range of other courses, including ICT and 

Business, Health & Social Care, Horticulture, Sport 

and many more. 

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ESOL - ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES 

Is English your second language? Would you like to learn more? You will practise speaking and 

listening, reading and writing and work towards a College certificate or formal qualifications. 

Classes run at our College campus in Saltaire and in community venues across Bradford. Some community 

venues also provide a crèche. Courses start in September and you will usually attend for one or two 

sessions per week. 

Interested? To join a class you will need to come and see us at an information session where you will 

complete an initial assessment and have an interview with an ESOL tutor. Don’t worry if you don’t speak 

a lot of English or if you can’t read or write very well. We just want to get to know you so we can help you 

to choose the best class for you. To find out when the next information session is and join a class, please 

call our Enrolments Team on 01274 327327 and say whether you want a class in Saltaire or in one of our 

community based venues. You can then sign up for the course that best fits your level and your personal 

circumstances. 

NAME: EVNEET I AGE: 26 

‘Having been hired as an administrator for the Bradford Talk English region and seeing our volunteers 

have a go at teaching pre entry ESOL learners, it inspired me to want to teach. As soon as I heard about 

the PGCE running at Shipley College I signed up. It’s a huge challenge to work full-time and study but 

I would not look back. My fellow students and I have become so supportive of one another. I have 

definitely caught the teaching bug.’ 

GCSES 


ENGLISH GCSE 


Our tutors will help you develop your English skills in a welcoming environment. Before you enrol, you will be invited to 

meet with the tutor and take a free initial assessment to ensure that this is the right course for you. These sessions will 

take place from June 2016. 

The GCSE exam will take place in May/June 2017. Your tutor will inform you when the date is confirmed. 

*For most learners aged 19 and above, with the exception of apprentices, GCSE maths and English courses are free of 

charge, if they do not currently possess these qualifications at grades A*-C. 


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COURSE: GCSE ENGLISH 

NAME: THOMAS I AGE: 23 

‘GCSE English is something I need to become a Learning Support Assistant 

in a school. I would recommend this course; I have lots of fun learning the 

elements of English I need to achieve a good grade. The tutors are very 

encouraging and supportive.’ 

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MATHS GCSE 

COURSE: GCSE ENGLISH 

NAME: STEPHANIE I AGE: 26 

‘I am taking this course to further my education. The course is very 

fast paced with lots of self learning involved. Teaching and support is 

always there and all course materials are at your fingertips. Once I have 

completed my GCSE I hope to then progress on to a Foundation Degree in 

Performance Practice.’ 


Our tutors will help you develop your maths skills in a welcoming environment. Before you enrol, you will be invited to 

meet with the tutor and take a free initial assessment to ensure that this is the right course for you. These sessions will 

take place from June 2016. 

The GCSE exam will take place in May/June 2017. Your tutor will inform you when the date is confirmed. 

*For most learners aged 19 and above, GCSE maths and English courses are free of charge, if you do not currently 

possess these qualifications at grades A*-C. 


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above 

Community 

Centre 

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FIRST AID AND PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID 

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK AWARD 

A 100% fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG) 

The Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 Award meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First 

Aid Regulations. It is the ideal course to meet an organisation’s requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work qualified 

staff, as identified by a Risk Assessment of First Aid Needs. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to provide 

Emergency First Aid in an occupational setting in a prompt, safe and effective manner. 


Level 2 0/5195/SEP 17 Sep 16 17 Sep 16 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/OCT 15 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/NOV 12 Nov 16 12 Nov 16 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/DEC 10 Dec 16 10 Dec 16 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/JAN 07 Jan 17 07 Jan 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/FEB 04 Feb 17 04 Feb 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/MAR 11 Mar 17 11 Mar 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/APR 01 Apr 17 01 Apr 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/MAY 06 May 17 06 May 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/JUN 10 Jun 17 10 Jun 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5195/JUL 08 Jul 17 08 Jul 17 9am 5pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 


FIRST AID AT WORK LEVEL 3 AWARD 


On this course you will learn the required first aid skills to manage a patient, prior to the arrival of the emergency 

services, who is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding, ill or injured. You will also learn to recognise major 

and minor illness and take appropriate action. Your employer needs to be aware that this accredited course will be 

accepted by HSE for the purposes of compliance with regulation 3(2) of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. 


Level 3 F/5190/OCT 24 Oct 16 26 Oct 16 9am 5pm Various £225 3 Days Shipley College 

Level 3 F/5190/APR 11 Apr 17 13 Apr 17 9am 5pm Various £225 3 Days Shipley College 

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID LEVEL 3 AWARD 


If you work with children or if you are a parent/carer and want to learn how to respond to an accident involving a child, 

this qualification is ideal. You learn the knowledge and understanding of first aid necessary to provide appropriate care 

and to manage illness, injuries and life threatening conditions affecting children. 


Level 3 F/5300/SEP 17 Sep 16 24 Sep 16 9am 5pm Saturday £150 2 Days Shipley College 

Level 3 F/5300/APR 29 Apr 17 06 May 17 9am 5pm Saturday £150 2 Days Shipley College 

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FLORISTRY & FLOWER ARRANGING 

FLORISTRY DIPLOMAS 

FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 


This course offers an excellent introduction if you are considering a career in floristry and have a passion for flowers. 

You learn a range of practical techniques including gift-wrapping, hand-tied bouquets and constructing arrangements. 

You also build up your knowledge of the principles of floristry design and retailing. To support this you will need to gain 

industry experience, we may be able to help you find a suitable placement. You are assessed on your practical skills and 

written assignments. You can progress on to the Floristry BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and/or enter the industry 

as an employed or self-employed Florist. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to 

register your interest. 

Please note, you will be expected to purchase your own flowers each week. 


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Level 2 0/7052/0 20 Sep 16 13 Jun 17 9:30am 3pm Tuesday £460 32 Weeks Shipley College 

COURSE: FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 

NAME: DANIEL I AGE: 21 

‘It didn’t make sense for me to have an interest in Floristry and 

Horticulture and not pursue it, that is why I chose to study Floristry at 

Shipley College after completing my Level 1 in Horticulture. The course 

allows me to use my creative flair and allows me to experiment with new 

ideas, especially when I have to produce an assortment of arrangements. 

As well as being an award winning gardener, I currently work part-time 

at a Florists which has really helped me gain experience. When I complete 

my course I would love to work there full-time or even start my own 

Floristry business.’ 

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FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA 


This course is excellent if you would like to build on existing knowledge in floristry or progress from the Level 2 Diploma 

in Floristry and further develop your skills and techniques. You learn a range of advanced practical skills including 

how to construct diverse wedding and sympathy designs as well as various styles of display. You also build on your 

knowledge of the principles of floristry design. You are assessed on your practical skills and written assignments. 

On completion of this course you will be able to join the industry as an employed or self-employed florist. 

To be accepted on to this course you will need to have completed the Floristry BTEC Level 2 Diploma or equivalent. 

Admission is by short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. If you are aged 19 


Please note, you will be expected to purchase your own flowers each week. 


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FLORISTRY SHORT LEISURE COURSES 

FLOWERS FOR THE HOME AT CHRISTMAS 


Learn how to create your own table decorations suitable for Christmas. Our tutors use practical demonstrations to 

guide you and inspire a great variety of ideas. Ready for Christmas, you can develop the skills needed to create floral 

designs including candle arrangements, wreaths and gift ideas. There is no formal assessment, so you can just enjoy 

learning in a relaxed atmosphere without pressure. 

Please note, you will be expected to purchase your own flowers each week, with the exception of week one where 

they will be provided. You also need to purchase floristry equipment such as scissors, tape and foam, all of which are 

available from College. 


Everyone F/7293/0 08 Nov 16 13 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Tuesday £120 6 Weeks Shipley College 

JINGLE BELLS WORKSHOP - MAKE YOUR OWN DOOR WREATHS AND FIREPLACE DISPLAYS 

FOR CHRISTMAS No fee reduction available 

In the build up to Christmas you will develop the skills needed to create your own door wreaths and fireplace displays. 

Our tutors use practical demonstrations to give you a great variety of ideas. There is no formal assessment, so you can 

just enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere without pressure. 





Everyone F/7299/0 22 Nov 16 06 Dec 16 7pm 9pm Tuesday £90 3 Weeks Shipley College 

WILD ABOUT WEDDINGS 


Ever dreamt of creating your own wedding flowers? On this beginners’ course you will get ideas and inspiration to 

create everything from buttonholes & corsages, to stunning bridal bouquets. There is no formal assessment, so you can 

just enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere without pressure. 





Everyone F/7297/0 03 Jan 17 07 Feb 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £120 6 Weeks Shipley College 


CONTEMPORARY FLORAL DESIGNS 


Build up and develop your basic skills inspired by our tutors and fellow students to create outstanding floristry for 

events & corporate displays. There is no formal assessment, so you can just enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere 

without pressure. 





Everyone F/7295/0 21 Mar 17 09 May 17 7pm 9pm Tuesday £120 6 Weeks Shipley College 

WEDDING FLOWERS WORKSHOP 


This course is perfect if you want to create your own wedding flowers. You learn how to create hand-tied bouquets, 

button holes and corsages. There is no formal assessment, so you can just enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere 

without pressure. Please note, flowers will be provided for this course. You will be expected to purchase your own 

floristry equipment such as scissors, tape and foam, all of which are available from College. 


Everyone F/7294/0 11 Jan 17 25 Jan 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £90 3 weeks Shipley College 

FLORAL WORKSHOP - BEING CREATIVE ON A BUDGET 


This course aims to show you how to learn how to be creative on a budget and create beautiful displays for your 

home at a minimal cost. There is no formal assessment, so you can just enjoy learning in a relaxed atmosphere without 

pressure. 



available from the College. 


Everyone F/7298/0 26 Apr 17 10 May 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £60 3 Weeks Shipley College 

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FOOD SAFETY 

FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING LEVEL 2 AWARD 


Government regulations require a basic level of training for ALL staff who handle food including part-time and casual 

staff. This training will meet these requirements and leads to a nationally recognised qualification (Royal Society for 

Public Health). You develop essential knowledge about how to prepare and store food safely in order to prevent 

contamination of food and food poisoning. Assessment is via a multiple choice question paper. You must have a very 

good level of written English to enable you to pass this intensive one day course. Entry requirements: You need to pass 

an initial assessment in English (this will be done on enrolment). You also need to bring photographic ID OR a bank card 

and a letter with your address on to prove your identity. This must be brought to class on the day of the course, failure 

to do so will mean that you will be unable to attend the course. 

Please note that 4pm-5pm there will be an exam after your teaching session. 


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Level 2 0/5008/OCT 15 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/NOV 12 Nov 16 12 Nov 16 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/DEC 10 Dec 16 10 Dec 16 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/JAN 07 Jan 17 07 Jan 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/FEB 04 Feb 17 04 Feb 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/MAR 11 Mar 17 11 Mar 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/APR 01 Apr 17 01 Apr 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/MAY 06 May 17 06 May 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/JUN 10 Jun 17 10 Jun 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5008/JUL 08 Jul 17 08 Jul 17 9am 4pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - GENERAL 

AWARENESS OF THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005 


Do you support people who at times lack mental capacity or are interested in finding out more? If so, this Level 3 

qualification is ideal. You gain the knowledge and understanding required to provide support and care to individuals in 

accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You also cover the importance of complying with the Mental Capacity 

Act 2005 Code of Practice when working with individuals who lack mental capacity. You will need to have a good level of 

English and on the first class you will undertake an assessment to confirm this. Please note, you will attend College on 

alternate weeks for six weeks (term time only). 


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Level 3 F/5950/MAR 01 Mar 17 24 May 17 6pm 9pm Wednesday £400 6 Weeks Shipley College 


COURSE: AWARENESS OF THE MENTAL CAPACITY ACT 2005 

NAME: MARTIN I AGE: 28 

‘The course is very well led and provides teaching in a variety of different 

styles. I have learnt a lot from being on this course and managed to relate 

the academic side of the material to how it relates to my work role. 

My tutor John is very helpful in providing contextual examples often 

based on his prior work experience and manages to make the content 

accessible to me and the other students on the course. He also uses 

humour as part of his teaching which makes the course more enjoyable. 

Feedback on work submitted is prompt and I am able to ask for extra 

clarity regarding this if needed.’ 

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (AIM) 


Do you support people with autism? This qualification is ideal whether you are working in statutory, private or voluntary 

services as the broad range covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas providing support to 

individuals with autism. You must provide direct support, as observations of you in your workplace supporting individuals 

on the Autistic Spectrum will be needed for completion of the course. You will develop your understanding of the 

challenges faced by people with autism and learn how to address the individual’s specific needs. As this course requires 

a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. Please note, 

you will attend College on alternate weeks (term time only) for the first 8 weeks. 



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PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


COURSE: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISTIC 

SPECTRUM LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (AIM) 

NAME: SALLY I AGE: 51 

Sally, enrolled on to the Supporting Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum 

Level 3 after it was offered to her by her employer. She works with 

individuals on the Autism Spectrum on a daily basis but has no formal 

qualifications in this area yet. 

She says, ‘My knowledge of the Autistic Spectrum condition has grown 

and I have learnt more about the condition and how it affects individuals. 

The course has challenged my knowledge and creativity and I have 

enjoyed the format of the course, producing booklets and leaflets for new 

staff in my service, rather than just producing essays. I have also had the 

chance to work alongside staff from other organisations within the Adult 

Autism Services. I have found qualities within myself that I didn’t realise 

I had and my confidence has grown as a result. After, I will continue to 

work with adults on the Autism Spectrum, but with a better understanding 

of their needs.’ 

This qualification is aimed at people interested in working in adult social care. You will develop the professional 

knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to work in this sector. Topics include: communication, the role of the social 

care worker, handling information, health and safety, person centred care, safeguarding and duty of care. As this is 

an intensive course which requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to 

confirm your place. You will need to attend College three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

After successfully completing this course, you could progress into paid or voluntary work in adult social care. If you 

wish to progress on to the Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma, you will need to have recently completed a minimum 

of 140 hours of work experience and then maintain a minimum of 14 hours a week during the course. Admission is by 

short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327. 


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Level 2 0/5018/OCT 31 Oct 16 02 Dec 16 9:30am 3pm Mon/Wed and Fri £450 5 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5018/JAN 09 Jan 17 10 Feb 17 9:30am 3pm Mon/Wed and Fri £450 5 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5018/FEB 27 Feb 17 31 Mar 17 9:30am 3pm Mon/Wed and Fri £450 5 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5018/APR 24 Apr 17 26 May 17 9:30am 3pm Mon/Wed and Fri £450 5 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5018/JUN 05 Jun 17 07 Jul 17 9:30am 3pm Mon/Wed and Fri £450 5 Weeks Shipley College 

DISTANCE LEARNING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 

AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


Do you want to increase your knowledge of mental health and a wide range of commonly diagnosed mental health 

conditions, how they can affect people’s day to day lives and how they can be successfully managed? If so, this is the 

course for you and it can also help improve your employment prospects. You cover signs, triggers and symptoms, how 

mental health can affect an individual’s ability to cope and function as well as looking at guidance on how to potentially 

manage and support people with their illness on a day-to-day basis. You must be 18 or over to enrol. As this course 

requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. 

This course is delivered via distance learning and takes 28 weeks to complete. Students undertaking distance learning 

courses must be motivated to meet deadlines and be able to produce detailed quality work without supervision. Please 

note that although the majority of this course is delivered via distance learning, you will be expected to attend College 

on a Tuesday afternoon on alternate weeks, this will support you to achieve your qualification within your planned 

timescales. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 


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PRINCIPLES OF DEMENTIA CARE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


Do you work with individuals who have dementia as part of your day-to-day work or do you want to learn more about 

how to support and care for individuals who have dementia? If so, this is the course for you and it can also help improve 

your employment prospects. You cover areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication 

methods, issues around the use of medication for those with dementia and the importance of offering appropriate 

activities. You must be 18 or over to enrol. This course is delivered via distance learning and will take 21 weeks to 

complete. You need to have a good level of English and will undertake an assessment to confirm your place. Students 

undertaking distance learning courses must be motivated to meet deadlines and be able to produce detailed quality 

work without supervision. Please note that although the majority of this course is delivered via distance learning, you 

will be expected to attend College on a Tuesday afternoon on alternate weeks, this will support you to achieve your 

qualification within your planned timescales. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to 




UNDERSTANDING THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICINES LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


Do you handle medication as part of your day-to-day work or do you want to learn more about how to handle 

medication safely and/or improve your employment prospects? If so, this is the course for you. Students must be 18 

or over to enrol. This course is delivered via distance learning and can take up to 18 weeks to complete. You need to 

have a good level of English and will undertake an assessment to confirm your place. Students undertaking distance 

learning courses must be motivated to meet deadlines and be able to produce detailed quality work without supervision. 

Please note that although the majority of this course is delivered via distance learning, you will be expected to attend 

the College on a Tuesday afternoon on alternate weeks. This will support you to achieve your qualification within your 

planned timescales. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 



HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - WORK-BASED COURSES 


HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 


This work-based course is the recognised qualification for people working in the Health and Social Care sector. 

There are three pathways, Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability. The course covers the skills required by a new 

care assistant, or enables a more experienced carer to obtain a qualification. Students must be 18 or over to enrol 

and you must have recently completed a minimum of 140 hours of voluntary or paid work experience in a health and 

social care setting before starting the course. As this course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an 

assessment during the first class to confirm your place. You will also need to have some basic ICT skills to undertake this 

course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, however if your ICT skills are weak please let us know and we can 

provide support with this. You will need to be working a minimum of 14 hours per week in a health and social care setting 

on a voluntary or paid work basis at the start of, and for the duration of this course, as you will be assessed in the 

workplace. We will need to obtain a reference from your employer prior to you starting on the course. You are expected 

to remain in the same setting for the length of the course. You will attend College 3 hours a week for 12 weeks to cover 

the mandatory units. After this time you will work one-to-one with your assessor to complete the remaining units for 

your qualification. This course can help improve your employment prospects and enable you to work in a variety of 

health and social care settings. You may also wish to progress to the Health & Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Diploma. 

Admission is by short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327. 


Level 2 0/5802/SEP 15 Sep 16 16 Feb 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5802/JAN 11 Jan 17 21 Jun 17 3:30pm 6:30pm Wednesday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 2 0/5802/APR 27 Apr 17 02 Nov 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £900 20 Weeks Shipley College 


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This work-based course is the recognised qualification for people working in the Health and Social Care sector. 

There are three pathways, Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability. The course covers the skills required by a new 

care assistant, or enables a more experienced carer to obtain a qualification. Students must be 18 or over to enrol 

and you must have recently completed a minimum of 140 hours of voluntary or paid work experience in a health and 

social care setting before starting the course. As this course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an 

assessment during your induction to confirm your place. You will also need to have some basic ICT skills to undertake 

this course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, however if your ICT skills are weak please let us know and we 

can provide support with this. You will need to be working a minimum of 14 hours per week in a health and social care 

setting on a voluntary or paid work basis at the start of, and for the duration of this course, as you will be assessed 

in the workplace. We will need to obtain a reference from your employer prior to you starting on the course. You are 

expected to remain in the same setting for the length of the course. Please note that although the majority of this 

course is delivered on a one-to-one basis, you will be expected to attend College on a Tuesday afternoon on alternate 

weeks, this will support you to achieve your qualification within your planned timescales. This course can help improve 

your employment prospects and enable you to work in a variety of health and social care settings. You may also wish 

to progress on to the Health & Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Diploma. Admission is by short, informal discussion - please 

phone 01274 327327. 


Level 2 0/5802/ROR Various Various Various Various Tuesday £1400 40 Weeks Shipley College 



This work-based course is the recognised qualification for people working in the health and social care sector. 

There are three pathways: Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability. The course is ideal for an experienced care 

assistant with some supervisory responsibility. Students must be 18 or over to enrol and you must have at least one 

year’s current experience working in the care sector and/or have an existing relevant Level 2 qualification. As this 

course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. 

You will also need to have some basic ICT skills to undertake this course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, 

however if your ICT skills are weak please let us know and we can provide support with this. You will need to be 

employed for a minimum of 14 hours per week in a health and social care setting at the start of, and for the duration 

of this course, as you will be assessed in the workplace. We will need to obtain a reference from your employer prior 

to you starting on the course. You will attend College 3 hours a week for 12 weeks, to cover the mandatory units. After 

this time you will work one-to-one with your assessor to complete the remaining units for your qualification. This 

course will help improve your promotion and employment prospects in a range of health and social care settings. After 

successfully completing this qualification, you may wish to further develop yourself through a range of CPD courses or if 

you progress into management, you may wish to undertake the Leadership for Health and Social Care Level 5 Diploma. 

Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. If you are aged 19 or 

over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 3 0/5803/SEP 15 Sep 16 06 Apr 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £1650 26 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 3 0/5803/JAN 11 Jan 17 06 Sep 17 3:30pm 6:30pm Wednesday £1650 26 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 3 0/5803/APR 27 Apr 17 14 Dec 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £1650 26 Weeks Shipley College 




This course is the recognised qualification for people working in the health and social care sector. There are three 

pathways: Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability. The course is ideal for an experienced care assistant with 

some supervisory responsibility. Students must be 18 or over to enrol and you must have at least one year’s current 

experience working in the care sector and/or have an existing relevant Level 2 qualification. As this course requires a 

good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during your induction to confirm your place. You will also need 

to have some basic ICT skills to undertake this course as you will be using an electronic portfolio, however if your ICT 

skills are weak please let us know and we can provide support with this. You will need to be employed for a minimum of 

14 hours per week in a health and social care setting at the start of, and for the duration of this course, as you will be 

assessed in the workplace. We will need to obtain a reference from your employer prior to you starting on the course. 

Please note that although the majority of this course is delivered on a one-to-one basis, you will be expected to attend 

College on a Tuesday afternoon on alternate weeks, this will support you to achieve your qualification within your 

planned timescales. This course will help improve your promotion and employment prospects in a range of health and 

social care settings. After successfully completing this qualification, you may wish to further develop yourself through 

a range of CPD courses or if you progress into management, you may wish to undertake the Leadership for Health and 

Social Care Level 5 Diploma. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your 

interest. If you are aged 19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 3 0/5803/ROR Various Various Various Various Tuesday £2250 40 Weeks Shipley College 

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INTRODUCTORY SHORT COURSES IN CARE & CHILDCARE 

THESE COURSES HELP YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP IN TO A NEW CAREER OR IMPROVE 

YOUR FAMILY LIFE. 

AUTISM AWARENESS 


This course is suitable for those wanting to gain a better understanding of the Autistic Spectrum disorders and ways to 

help improve quality of life for those with the condition. If you enjoyed this course and would like to learn more you can 

progress onto the AIM Supporting Individuals on the Autistic Spectrum Level 3 course. 



Level 1 F/5072/SEP 17 Sep 16 17 Sep 16 9am 12pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

Level 1 F/5072/FEB 04 Feb 17 04 Feb 17 9am 12pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

Level 1 F/5072/JUL 08 Jul 17 08 Jul 17 9am 12pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

MENTAL CAPACITY AWARENESS 


This course is suitable for those interested in supporting individuals who may at times lack capacity to make decisions 

in their own best interests. You gain an awareness of how to provide support and care to individuals in accordance with 

the Mental Capacity Act 2005 .If you enjoyed this course and would like to learn more you can progress onto the Level 3 

Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Course. 


Level 1 F/5092/SEP 17 Sep 16 17 Sep 16 1pm 4pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

Level 1 F/5092/FEB 04 Feb 17 04 Feb 17 1pm 4pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

Level 1 F/5092/JUL 08 Jul 17 08 Jul 17 1pm 4pm Saturday £35 3 Hours Shipley College 

SAFER PEOPLE MOVING AND HANDLING 


Do you work in Health & Social Care, want to work in Health & Social Care, or have an unpaid caring responsibility for 

someone with a physical disability? In all these cases it is vital you know how to safely and correctly move and handle 

the person you are caring for, and the equipment needed, to ensure their dignity. This course covers everything from 

the anatomy of the spine and types of injuries that can occur from unsafe practice; responsibilities; risk assessments; 

person centred plans; moving and handling people and equipment in line with current legislation as well as other 

essential information. 

You need to be 18 years old or over and physically fit to undertake this practically based course. Please wear 

comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Upon completion you will receive a Shipley College Certificate. Please note you 

will still need training on how to use your equipment safely. 


Everyone F/5090/SEP 17 Sep 16 17 Sep 16 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/OCT 15 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/NOV 12 Nov 16 12 Nov 16 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/DEC 10 Dec 16 10 Dec 16 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/JAN 07 Jan 17 07 Jan 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/FEB 04 Feb 17 04 Feb 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/MAR 11 Mar 17 11 Mar 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/APR 01 Apr 17 01 Apr 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/MAY 06 May 17 06 May 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/JUN 10 Jun 17 10 Jun 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 

Everyone F/5090/JUL 08 Jul 17 08 Jul 17 9:30am 4:30pm Saturday £75 1 Day Shipley College 


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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS 

LEVEL 1 AWARD (COMMUNITY PROVISION) A 100% fee reduction may apply to you 

This course is ideal if you would like to develop a career in working with adults in health and social care settings 

and need a starting point. Learn how to help health and social care professionals in supporting adults with complex 

needs and how to maintain a safe and interesting environment. As this course requires a good level of English, you will 

undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. After successfully completing this course, you can 

progress on to the Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma for which you will need to have recently completed a minimum 

of 140 hours of voluntary work in a health and social care setting, and then maintain a minimum of 14 hours a week 

during the course. Alternatively, if you are not ready for this, you could enrol on to the Preparing to Work in Adult Social 

Care course, which covers the majority of the knowledge from the mandatory units of the Health and Social Care Level 

2 Diploma. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 


Level 1 C/5272/SP 21 Sep 16 16 Nov 16 9:15am 2:45pm Wednesday £350 7 Weeks Parkland 

Primary School 

& Childrens 

Centre 

Level 1 C/5272/SSC 23 Sep 16 13 Jan 17 12:30pm 3pm Friday £350 14 Weeks Strong Close 

Nursery School 

and Children’s 

Centre 

Level 1 C/5272/MSC 17 Mar 17 07 Jul 17 9:30am 12pm Friday £350 14 Weeks Strong Close 



Centre 

PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE (COMMUNITY PROVISION) 


This qualification is aimed at people interested in working in adult social care. You will develop the professional 

knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to work in this sector. Topics include: communication, the role of the social 

care worker, handling information, health and safety, person centred care, safeguarding and duty of care. As this is 

an intensive course which requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to 

confirm your place. You will need to attend the Centre one day a week. After successfully completing this course, you 

could progress into paid or voluntary work in adult social care. If you wish to progress on to the Health & Social Care 

Level 2 Diploma, you will need to have recently completed a minimum of 140 hours of work experience and then maintain 

a minimum of 14 hours a week during the course. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 

327327 to register your interest. 


Level 2 C/5018/NP 23 Nov 16 22 Mar 17 9:15am 2:45pm Wednesday £450 15 Weeks Parkland 


& Childrens 

Centre 

Level 2 C/5018/FLG 28 Feb 17 27 Jun 17 9:30am 3pm Tuesday £450 15 Weeks Lower Grange 

Youth & 

Community 

Centre 

CARING FOR CHILDREN LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE (COMMUNITY PROVISION) 


This course is ideal if you would like to develop a career in working with children and need a starting point. Develop 

skills to help early years professionals in supporting children with their learning and how to maintain a safe and 

interesting environment. As this course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the 

first class to confirm your place. After successfully completing this course, you can progress on to the Children and 

Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Certificate, for which you will need to have recently completed a minimum of 140 

hours of voluntary work in a Childcare setting, and then maintain a minimum of 14 hours a week during the course. 

Alternatively, if you are not ready for this, you could enrol on to the Preparing to Work in Childcare course, which covers 

some of the knowledge from the mandatory units of the Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Certificate. 



Level 1 C/5271/SLG 20 Sep 16 08 Nov 16 9:30am 3pm Tuesday £350 7 Weeks Lower Grange 

Youth & 

Community 

Centre 

Level 1 C/5271/SSC 23 Sep 16 13 Jan 17 9:30am 12pm Friday £350 14 Weeks Strong Close 



Centre 

Level 1 C/5271/MSC 17 Mar 17 07 Jul 17 12:30pm 3pm Friday £350 14 Weeks Strong Close 



Centre 

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COURSE: PREPARING TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE LEVEL 2 

NAME: ALISON I AGE: 42 

‘I chose to study the Level 1 Caring for Children and then progress onto the Level 2 Preparing to Work 

with Children and Young People as when I was younger I didn’t have the opportunity to further my 

education. I thoroughly enjoyed both of these courses, as I was able to study whilst working around my 

son. In fact, I’m enrolling back in September to work towards expanding my qualifications in Childcare. I am 

currently completing my 140 hours work placement at a nursery in Bradford. When I have finished I either 

want to gain permanent employment at a nursery or become a Teaching Assistant.’ 

ALISON’S TUTOR SOPHIE SAYS: 

‘Alison has recently started working on a voluntary basis at a nursery, which she is really enjoying. 

Her confidence and self esteem has improved dramatically as a result of doing the community courses.’ 

PREPARING TO WORK IN CHILDCARE LEVEL 2 (COMMUNITY PROVISION) 


This qualification is aimed at people interested in working in childcare. Topics include: communication, the role of the 

child care worker, health and safety, safeguarding and child development. As this course requires a good level of 

English, you will undertake an assessment during the first class to confirm your place. After successfully completing this 

course, you could progress on to the Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 2 Certificate. However, you will need 

to have recently completed a minimum of 140 hours of work experience and then maintain a minimum of 14 hours a week 

during the course. Admission is by short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327. 


Level 2 C/5019/NLG 22 Nov 16 14 Feb 17 9:30am 3pm Tuesday £400 10 Weeks Lower Grange 

Youth & 

Community 

Centre 

Level 2 C/5019/MP 29 Mar 17 21 Jun 17 9:15am 2:45pm Wednesday £400 10 Weeks Parkland 


& Childrens 

Centre 


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HORTICULTURE & GARDENING 

HORTICULTURE DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES 

PRACTICAL COUNTRYSIDE SKILLS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE 


Are you interested in a career outdoors? This is intended for both students considering volunteering work or intending 

on making a career change in the countryside and environment sector. Our friendly tutors will help you develop new 

skills and experience in practical countryside skills such as hedging, tree planting, stone walling, path laying as well 

as habitat surveys and animal and plant surveys. This is a hands-on practical course assessed by short written and 

observational tests. You will attend one day per week for 24 weeks. To do this course you will need basic literacy and 

numeracy skills. When you successfully complete this award you could go on to the Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture or 

progress onto a short Land-based Employment Programme. 



Level 1 0/7116/01 29 Sep 16 06 Apr 17 10am 3pm Thursday £375 24 Weeks Shipley College 

PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE SKILLS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


A short 10 week horticultural course with an emphasis on practical gardening skills covering plant propagation, hard 

landscaping and plant maintenance. Assessment is by a series of short practical tests. 

This popular course can lead to employment in garden maintenance, landscaping or plant nurseries. Alternatively you 

could go on to the Level 2 Certificate in Countryside and Environment. 



Level 2 0/7016/0 24 Apr 17 26 Jun 17 9am 4pm Monday £250 10 Weeks Shipley College 

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HORTICULTURE BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 


This course is a great starting point to improve your career options whether you are looking for a new career, already 

working in the industry or want to develop your interest in the natural environment. You will learn how to maintain & 

propagate plants, understand how plants grow, use tools & machinery, as well as gain knowledge & understanding of 

the industry through talks & visits. Assessment is through portfolio and assignment work. This popular course can lead 

to employment in garden maintenance, landscaping or plant nurseries, or you can progress on to further qualifications. 



Level 2 0/7006/A 12 Sep 16 03 Apr 17 9am 4pm Monday £460 25 Weeks Shipley College 

HORTICULTURE BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA (90 CREDIT) 


This course is ideal for anyone thinking of a career change or wanting to increase their horticultural skills and gain a 

recognised qualification. You will develop skills in decorative horticulture, hard landscaping and plant use & maintenance 

as well as plant & soil science. A specialist project will allow you the flexibility to study an area for either personal 

interest or career development. Assessment is through portfolio and assignment work requiring personal time to be 

set aside for homework. To apply you need a Level 2 qualification in a related course (including 4 GCSEs), relevant 

experience or a keen interest in horticulture. 




Level 3 0/7437/0 21 Sep 16 28 Jun 17 9am 4pm Wednesday £3585 34 Weeks Shipley College 

HORTICULTURE - WORK-BASED COURSES 

HORTICULTURE WORK-BASED LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA 


This course is ideal if you want to gain work-based specialist skills and experience in horticulture. You will cover craft 

level practical skills including site preparation, maintenance of machinery, plant care, propagation, plant identification, 

amenity turf care and specialist horticulture options. You need to be working (full or part-time) in the industry in order 

to gain the practical experience required to complete the course. Assessment is through practical observation and a 

student portfolio. On successful completion of this course, you can progress on to the Horticulture Work-based Level 3 

Diploma or the Horticulture BTEC Level 3 Diploma. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 

01274 327327 to register your interest. 


Level 2 0/7120/0 13 Sep 16 20 Jun 17 9am 4:15pm Tuesday £520 34 Weeks Shipley College 



HORTICULTURE WORK-BASED LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA 


This course is ideal if you want to increase your skills for a supervisory role or update your existing knowledge. You will 

need a full craft certificate or relevant experience in the industry. There are a number of options including Landscaping 

or Sports Turf. The Landscaping option includes surveying and assessing sites, garden design practices, plant 

knowledge, soft landscaping skills and managing oneself. The Sports Turf option involves all aspects of managing sports 

turf including soil, water and ancillary planted areas. You can progress on to the Horticulture BTEC Level 3 Diploma or on 

to a full-time or part-time degree. 

Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327. If you are aged 19 or over then you may be able 

to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 3 0/7125/0 14 Sep 16 21 Jun 17 9am 1pm Wednesday £3000 34 Weeks Shipley College 


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SHORT LEISURE COURSES 

GARDENING FOR PLEASURE 


This practical gardening course is ideal whether you are new to gardening, wanting a career change or interested 

in building on your current knowledge. You will develop the basic skills you need to complete a range of gardening 

activities and make your own garden look stunning. You cover the following topics: planning your spring garden, 

compost & compost making, friends & foes in the garden, digging your soil, testing your soil, how to fertilise your garden, 

planting out techniques & plant maintenance, plant propagation including taking cuttings & division of herbaceous 

perennials and cropping and harvesting both flowers & vegetables. 


Level 1 F/7133/A 26 Apr 17 05 Jul 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £160 10 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 F/7133/B 07 Jun 17 05 Jul 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £98 5 Weeks Shipley College 

THE WEEKEND GARDENER: WILLOW WEAVING 


On this course you will learn how to design, construct and create willow structures in the garden and how to care for 

them throughout the year. The course involves a very hands on approach with lots of practical tips on how to be a 

successful willow weaver. 


Level 1 F/7122/0 11 Mar 17 11 Mar 17 10am 3pm Saturday £66 1 Day Shipley College 

GARDEN CRAFT WORKSHOPS: HARD LANDSCAPING - HORIZONTAL SURFACES 


This is the first module of two covering the essential skills required for construction work in the garden. You will cover 

horizontal surfaces to include paving, patios and decking looking at setting out, tools, equipment and construction skills. 

The practical work will be carried out on the grounds of Shipley College and within the College’s landscape construction 

unit. 


Everyone F/7137/0 09 Mar 17 09 Mar 17 9:30am 4:30pm Thursday £60 1 Day Shipley College 


GARDEN CRAFT WORKSHOPS: HARD LANDSCAPING - VERTICAL SURFACES 


This is the second module of two covering the essential skills required for construction work in the garden. 

You will cover vertical surfaces both walling and fencing. You will study setting out, tools and equipment required and 

construction skills. This practical work will be carried out on the grounds of Shipley College and within the College’s 

landscape construction unit. 


Everyone F/7138/0 11 May 17 11 May 17 9:30am 4:30pm Thursday £60 1 Day Shipley College 

SHORT PROFESSIONAL COURSES 

CHIPPER/SHREDDER TRAINING 


Do you wish to learn how to use a chipper/shredder in a safe and competent manner? This course covers both the safe 

use and maintenance of the chipper/shredder and is assessed through a practical examination. 


Level 2 F/7111/0 03 Mar 17 03 Mar 17 9am 5pm Friday £200 1 Day Shipley College 

PESTICIDE SPRAYING 


If your job involves the use of chemical pesticides, regulations will affect your working practices. Shipley College is 

running a series of courses covering all the relevant legislation and codes of practice that regulate the safe use and 

application of pesticides. The modules are: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) and Pesticide Applications - Handheld Sprayers 

(PA6). The course is assessed through both a practical and written examination. The practical exam will take place on the 

week after the course is completed. 


Level 2 F/7107/B 22 Feb 17 23 Feb 17 9am 5pm Tues & Wed £398 2 Days Shipley College 

COURSE: HORTICULTURE BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA 

NAME: MARTIN I AGE: 52 

‘As the Head Gardener of York Minster, I wanted to gain more qualifications in Horticulture so I can 

progress further in my career. I was given great feedback about the Horticulture courses from tutor 

Christine, therefore I enrolled. I find the course is fantastic; it’s very intense as we are only in 1 day a week 

but it keeps me busy.’ 

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STRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER TRAINING 


Do you wish to learn how to use a strimmer/brush cutter in a safe and competent manner? This one day course covers 

both the safe use and maintenance of the strimmer/brush cutter and is assessed through a practical examination. 


Level 2 F/7108/0 24 Feb 17 24 Feb 17 9am 5pm Friday £200 1 Day Shipley College 

PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE SKILLS LEVEL 1 AWARD 


Interested in a career outdoors? Why not try our work-focused horticulture course. You will develop new skills and 

experience in landscaping and garden maintenance work. This is a short, intensive course where you attend 3 days per 

week for 3 weeks and you will need basic literacy and numeracy skills. When you successfully complete this award, you 

could progress on to our Horticulture Level 1 Certificate, or our College based course in Practical Horticultural Skills for 

one day a week. 


Level 1 0/7119/0A 14 Sep 16 30 Sep 16 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0B 02 Nov 16 18 Nov 16 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0C 11 Jan 17 27 Jan 17 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0D 01 Mar 17 17 Mar 17 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0E 26 Apr 17 19 May 17 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0F 07 Jun 17 23 Jun 17 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 0/7119/0G 05 Jul 17 21 Jul 17 9:30am 3pm Wed, Thurs & Fri £172 3 Weeks Shipley College 

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY COURSES 

RHS PRACTICAL HORTICULTURAL LEVEL 1 AWARD 


This is a practical qualification, aimed at anyone with an interest in plants and gardening, that focuses on 

developing essential horticultural skills. 

This qualification will help you develop your horticultural potential and prepares you to progress 

towards Level 2 and 3 qualifications offered by the RHS and other awarding organisations. This course 

is aimed at those with an interest in amateur horticulture or those considering employment in gardening 

or self employment. This programme is assessed by practical assessment tests throughout the course. 



Level 1 F/7145/2A 23 Sep 16 16 Dec 16 10am 3pm Friday £480 12 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 F/7145/2B 13 Jan 17 07 Apr 17 10am 3pm Friday £480 12 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 1 F/7145/2C 28 Apr 17 21 Jul 17 10am 3pm Friday £480 12 Weeks Shipley College 

RHS PRACTICAL HORTICULTURAL LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


This course is perfect for serious gardeners who are keen to expand their knowledge as well as an 

ideal qualification to start your career in horticulture. You will focus on developing essential horticultural 

skills that not only offer opportunities for employment, but also provide the foundation for further 

skills development at Level 3. Units include soil testing, ground preparation, propagation techniques, 

establishment, care & pruning of plants and the identification of a range of common garden plants, 

weeds, pests, diseases, disorders and beneficial organisms. You will carry out assessed practicals, plant 

identification tests and also produce written evidence including risk assessments. 

You will attend College one Saturday class per month on: 

In 2016 the classes run on: 24 September, 15 October, 12 November and 10 December 

In 2017 the classes run on: 7 January, 4 February, 11 March, 1 April, 6 May, 20 May, 10 June and 8 July. 


Level 2 F/7145/1 24 Sep 16 17 Jun 17 10am 3:30pm Saturday £600 12 Weeks Shipley College 

RHS PRINCIPLES OF GARDEN PLANNING, ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE 

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 


This course is perfect for the serious gardener keen to expand their knowledge and an ideal 

qualification to start a career in horticulture. The full Certificate is made up of two parts spread over a 

2 year period. One part starts October 2016 and covers the principles of Garden Planning, Establishment 

and Maintenance. The remaining part starts October 2017 and you will study plant propagation, plant 

health, soils, plant structure and classification. Assessment is through a formal written examination at 

the end of each section. On completion of both parts, you gain the full Level 2 theory certificate. We also 

offer the RHS Practical Horticulture Level 2 Certificate. 


Level 2 F/7145/0 05 Oct 16 24 May 17 7pm 9pm Wednesday £555 28 Weeks Shipley College 

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IT & COMPUTING 

IT USER SKILLS ECDL LEVEL 1 AWARD 


This course introduces you to core IT skills and applications commonly used in many businesses. You will develop your 

understanding and capabilities in areas including spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software. This will 

help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to improve your job or future employability prospects with a qualification 

that is recognised around the world. From this course you could progress on to the IT User Skills ECDL Level 2 Award. 


Level 1 0/3959/0 12 Sep 16 12 Dec 16 5pm 7:30pm Monday £250 15 Weeks Shipley College 


COURSE: IT USER SKILLS ECDL LEVEL 1 AWARD 

NAME: YASMIN I AGE: 49 

‘I chose to do this course at Shipley College as I needed the qualifications to help me work towards 

a career in Social Work. The information learnt has allowed me to gain skills needed for a support 

working job, such as putting documents in to report format. Also, the skills learnt are great for office 

management.’ 

IT USER SKILLS ECDL LEVEL 2 AWARD 


This qualification is designed to improve your knowledge and confidence in using essential Microsoft Office programmes 

used in many job roles across all types of businesses. It is perfect if you are looking to improve your career prospects 

as it will teach you how to work more effectively and efficiently in the office, particularly with computer systems. 

This is an intermediate course, therefore you will need to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and sometimes 

is a progression from the IT User Skills ECDL Level 1 Award. From this course you may wish to progress on to IT User 

Skills ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets Level 3. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to 



Level 2 0/8114/0 09 Jan 17 24 Jul 17 5pm 7:30pm Monday £320 25 Weeks Shipley College 

COURSE: ECDL L2/CERTIFICATE IN IT USER SKILLS (ECDL EXTRA) (ITQ) (QCF) 

NAME: BRYNLEY I AGE: 62 

‘I chose this course so I could expand my knowledge and skills after completing the Level 1. I am currently 

learning about Computerised Accounting where I have had the opportunity to learn about and apply my 

new found abilities. The course is well taught and is a no pressure, relaxed environment to learn in. 

The staff are friendly, flexible and Shipley College is easy for me to get to from home.’ 

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IT USER SKILLS ECDL ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS LEVEL 3 


On this Level 3 course you will have the opportunity to develop your advanced skills when working with spreadsheets. 

The topics include: Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Advanced Formulae, Look Up and Reference. Please note, as this 

is an advanced course, you need intermediate level skills or experience in Microsoft Excel. 

You can take an exam, for which there will be an additional fee. 


Level 3 F/3932/0 Various Various Various Various Various £220 20 Weeks Shipley College 

STEP IN TO WEB DESIGN 


This beginners course will introduce you to the current methods used in the IT industry to develop web pages. You will 

learn the basics of HTML and how to create single web pages, link pages and handle images. At the end of this course, 

you will be able to develop simple web pages and have the confidence to update and maintain pages in your own time. 



Everyone F/8664/A 09 Jan 17 06 Feb 17 6pm 8pm Monday £75 5 Weeks Shipley College 

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TEACHER TRAINING & LEARNING SUPPORT 

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATING AND INSPIRING OTHERS TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN 

IN LIFE AND WORK? WORKING IN EDUCATION PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO 

DEVELOP AND SUPPORT OTHERS TO FLOURISH. THE COLLEGE HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD 

IN PROVIDING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO, OR ALREADY 

EMPLOYED IN, THE EDUCATION SECTOR. 

We have supported our students to become Teaching Assistants in schools, Assessors and Verifiers and, 

through the Award in Education and Training, we have enabled students to begin their teaching journey and 

others to gain formal qualifications to support their in-service experience. 

In association with the University of Huddersfield, we are really proud to offer the Cert. Ed and PGCE in 

Lifelong Learning. If you want to teach young people and adults in a variety of settings including colleges, 

universities, schools or prisons, we have the qualifications for you. For information please see page 49 or 

contact teachertraining@shipley.ac.uk 


UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT (KNOWLEDGE UNIT) 


Do you want to take the first steps into assessing/teaching? If you have a full Level 3 in your chosen vocational area and 

are over 19 years old, then the Assessors qualifications are the courses for you. The series of qualifications starts with 

this knowledge unit. As this course requires a good level of English, you will undertake an assessment during the first 

class to confirm your place. You will complete assignments, gaining an understanding of the principles and practices of 

assessment without any requirement to practice as assessors. All assignments must be word processed. Once this is 

completed you can progress on to the Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 Certificate. These qualifications are 

also suitable for qualified teachers who require a qualification to be able to assess in their vocational area, and would 

be helpful for teachers in schools who deliver vocational qualifications with applied learning. Please note, you will attend 

College on alternate weeks (term time only). Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to 

register your interest. If you are aged 19 or over then you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. 


Level 3 F/5531/SEP 08 Sep 16 08 Dec 16 6pm 9pm Thursday £275 7 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 3 F/5531/FEB 02 Feb 17 18 May 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £275 7 Weeks Shipley College 

ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE 


Have you completed Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award? Then this qualification 

is the next step for you. On this course you will assess both occupational competence in the workplace and vocational 

skills, knowledge and understanding in settings such as workshops, the classroom or other training environments. 

Please note, to enrol on this course you must have access to assess a minimum of two candidates within the workplace 

and two within another training environment - they may be the same two. You will build a portfolio, which will include 

direct observations and you have one-to-one support – a maximum of 6 one hour sessions, these will take place in the 

College on alternate Thursdays as agreed with your tutor. Once you have completed the Certificate, and gained some 

experience, you can progress on to the Internal Quality Assurance (formerly Internal Verification) qualification. You may 

also undertake the Award in Education and Training (AET). Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 



Level 3 F/5530/ROR Various Various Various Various Thursday £375 20 Weeks Shipley College 

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UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES 

AND PRACTICE LEVEL 4 AWARD No fee reduction available 

Do you already have your Assessors Qualification? Do you now want to support Assessors in their roles or would you 

like to learn how to internally quality assure Assessors? If so, the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualifications are the 

courses for you. You start with this knowledge unit where you will complete assignments, gaining an understanding of 

internal quality assurance without any requirement to practice as IQAs. All assignments must be word processed. 

Once this is completed, you can progress onto the Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and 

Practice Level 4 Certificate. This course is also suitable for managers who wish to gain a better understanding of the 

quality assurance of assessment practice. You may also undertake the Award in Education and Training (AET). Admission 

is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. Please note, you will attend 

College on alternate weeks (term time only). 


Level 4 F/5541/SEP 15 Sep 16 15 Dec 16 6pm 9pm Thursday £375 7 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 4 F/5541/FEB 09 Feb 17 8 Jun 17 6pm 9pm Thursday £375 7 Weeks Shipley College 

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PRACTICE LEVEL 4 AWARD 


Have you completed the Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 

4 Award? If so, this is the next step for you. This qualification is for those who internally quality assure assessors of 

assessment, but who do not manage the centre, or other internal quality assessors. To enrol on this course you must 

have access to two assessors who you are supporting and they must each have a minimum of two candidates who 

are studying for a qualification in your chosen vocational area. You will build a portfolio for this unit, which will include 

direct observations and have one-to-one support – a maximum of 5 one hour sessions, these will take place in college 

on alternate Thursdays as agreed with your tutor. Once you have completed the Award, you could progress onto the 

Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate or you may wish to 

undertake the Award in Education and Training (AET). Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 




LEADING THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PRACTICE 

LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE No fee reduction available 

Have you achieved your IQA qualification? This is the qualification for you if you are looking to take the next step as 

a Lead Internal Quality Assurer. You cover topics including wider quality assurance responsibilities and managing 

others, developing policies or managing External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits. To enrol on this course you must 

have access to two quality assurers whom you can manage and support as they each quality assure the assessments 

of two assessors. You will build a portfolio for this unit, which will include direct observations and have one-to-one 

support – a maximum of 5 one hour sessions, these will take place in college on alternate Thursdays as agreed with your 

tutor. Once you have completed the Certificate, you may wish to undertake the Award in Education and Training (AET). 




AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 3 


If you want to take the first steps into teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, then this is the course for you. You will 

be introduced to the foundations of teaching, learning and assessment covering areas such as teaching roles and 

responsibilities, planning for learning and assessment. This is a Level 3 course so all students will be expected to have 

a good standard of written and verbal English: prior to enrolling you will undertake an assessment to confirm this. 

You will also be expected to have a good level of maths and ICT. This course is an ideal stepping stone if you would like 

to progress on to a full teaching qualification. Ideally, you will have a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification 

of at least the level above that of the learners you wish to teach and a minimum Level 3 qualification in your specialist 

area. Admission is by a short, informal discussion - please phone 01274 327327 to register your interest. 


Level 3 F/5234/NOV 08 Nov 16 14 Feb 17 6pm 9pm Tuesday £320 13 Weeks Shipley College 

Level 3 F/5234/MAR 14 Mar 17 27 Jun 17 6pm 9pm Tuesday £320 13 Weeks Shipley College 

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CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (CERT.ED.) IN-SERVICE LIFELONG LEARNING 

No fee reduction available, but you may apply for a loan 

This course leads to a professional qualification if you are already teaching in Further Education 

Colleges, Adult Education, Higher Education or a wide range of other training and educational 

settings outside the schools sector. Please note that the course does not confer Qualified 

Teacher Status (QTS) for those working or intending to work in schools, although currently it is 

possible for people with QTLS to obtain work as a qualified teacher in schools. 

You should normally be in paid employment, as a teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 100 hours (at least 50 hours in 

any one year) at a recognised training or educational establishment. Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable 

in some circumstances. You should also have HNC, CGLI Advanced, the NVQ Level 3/4, or professional qualifications 

and significant work experience in the area you teach (where appropriate to the subject field). If you hold a basic 

teaching qualification (such as DTLLS Part One) or have substantial knowledge and experience of teaching you may 

be able to make a claim for accreditation of prior learning. Nationally, current trainees include people with a broad 

range of expertise gained in many sectors and all subject areas. You are required to identify a work-based mentor who 

can support you in your subject specialism. Attendance is on 12 Saturdays throughout the year (2016 - Sep 17th & 24th, 

Oct 15th, Nov 12th, Dec 10th, 2017 - Jan 7th, Feb 4th, Mar 11th, Apr 1st & 29th, May 6th & 20th) with a visit one evening in 

September to the library at The University of Huddersfield. Admission is through attendance at a 2 hour workshop, held 

on various dates throughout the year and a one-to-one interview with a member of the team. If you are interested in 

learning more about the Cert. Ed, please call 01274 327327 to book on to a free information evening. Alternatively, 

email enrolments@shipley.ac.uk 


Other H/5000/SEP 17 Sep 16 20 May 18 9am 4:30pm Saturday £7500 2 Years Shipley College 

PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) 

IN-SERVICE LIFELONG LEARNING 

No fee reduction available, but you may apply for a loan 

This course leads to a professional qualification if you are already teaching in Further Education 

Colleges, Adult Education, Higher Education or a wide range of other training and educational 

settings outside the schools sector. Please note that the course does not confer Qualified 

Teacher Status (QTS) for those working or intending to work in schools, although currently it is 

possible for people with QTLS to obtain work as a qualified teacher in schools. 

You should normally be in paid employment, as a teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 100 hours (at least 50 hours in any 

one year) at a recognised training or educational establishment. Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable in some 

circumstances. You will also need to have a UK degree or equivalent. Nationally, current trainees include people with 

a broad range of expertise gained in many sectors and all subject areas. You are required to identify a work-based 

mentor who can support you in your subject specialism. Attendance is on 12 Saturdays throughout the year 

(2016 - Sep 17th & 24th, Oct 15th, Nov 12th, Dec 10th, 2017 - Jan 7th, Feb 4th, Mar 11th, April 1st & 29th, May 6th & 20th) with 

a visit one evening in September to the library at The University of Huddersfield. Admission is through attendance at a 

2 hour workshop, held on various dates throughout the year and a one-to-one interview with a member of the team. 

If you are interested in learning more about the PGCE, please call 01274 327327 to book on to a free information evening. 

Alternatively, email enrolments@shipley.ac.uk 


Other H/5001/SEP 17 Sep 16 20 May 18 9am 4:30pm Saturday £7500 2 Years Shipley College 


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ENROLMENT & FEE INFORMATION 


DO YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT A COURSE? 

If you would like to check the availability of a course or if you require more information then 

please phone our Enrolments Team on 01274 327327. Alternatively, you could email your 

query to enrolments@shipley.ac.uk 

SUPPORT WITH CAREERS ADVICE AND GUIDANCE 

If you are uncertain about which course to study in relation to career options, there are 

organisations offering specialist and impartial advice and guidance on career planning 

and finding suitable training or study courses. 

National Careers Service (for all ages) 0800 100 900 

Aspire-i (for all ages) 0113 225 9000 

EASA (Education Advice Service for Adults) (18+) 01274 433677 

Connexions Bradford (for ages 13-19 or up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) 01274 377800 

HOW TO ENROL 

You can enrol throughout the year, including during the summer period, either by phone or 

in person. 

BY PHONE 

Please ring 01274 327327 if you wish to enrol and pay by debit or credit card or to apply for a course by short, informal 

discussion. 

IN PERSON 

Call in during office hours. The Enrolments Office is located in the Salt Building, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LQ. 

Please note, you will need to come in to College if you are paying the course fees in cash or with evidence of your 

benefits if you are claiming a fee reduction. 

ENROLMENTS OFFICE OPENING HOURS* 

Mon: 

8.30am-4.30pm 

Tues: 

8.30am-4.30pm 

Wed: 

8.30am-4.30pm 

Thurs: 

8.30am-4.30pm 

Fri: 

8.30am-4pm 

*The Enrolments office will also be open until 6.30pm 

Monday to Thursday during the weeks commencing: 

29th August, 5th, 12th & 19th September 2016 

Remember, you can also enrol over the summer during 

the normal opening times. 

FEE REDUCTION KEY 

Please see page 52 for relevant eligibility criteria 


A 100% fee reduction may apply to you if you 

are in receipt of JSA or ESA (WRAG) 



Level 3 Entitlement (or 19+ Advanced Learner 

Loan) may apply to you 

Please note: Red information may be different to previously 

advertised information 

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PAYING YOUR COURSE FEES 

Please note that all fees must generally be paid at the point of enrolment before attendance 

at the first class, unless otherwise stated in course details. The fee indicated includes the 

course fee and, where relevant, a registration fee, exam and/ or certification fee unless 

otherwise stated. Courses are marked where you may be eligible for a fee reduction, 

further information is available below and on page 52. 

Course fees over £150 can be paid in instalments. If you would like more information please 

enquire during enrolment. Usually course fees will be divided in to three payments. The first 

instalment must be paid when enrolling, and the two subsequent payments will be taken by 

standing order in accordance with your signed instalment form. 

There may be additional examination, registration or certification fees as indicated in course 

details. In such cases, students are responsible for making their own exam entries through 

the College’s Examination Office and payment of fees. Please note that the College may 

withhold certificates where course fees have not been paid. 

PAYMENT METHODS INCLUDE: 

• Cash 

• Instalments - as detailed above 

• Credit/debit card 

• Letter from your employer on headed paper stating 

that they will pay your fees in full, if this applies to you. 

• Cheque (made payable to Shipley College) 

• Confirmation letter for 19+ Advanced Learner Loan 

for Level 3 or Level 4 courses. 

FINANCIAL SUPPORT ON COURSES 

WHERE A FEE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE 

There may be financial support available to help you. 

Please refer to the information about Fee Reduction 

categories listed on page 52. 

Shipley College will offer FREE courses for students who 

qualify under any of the categories listed in the Fee 

Reduction Eligibility table on the next page. If you want 

Shipley College to support you with course fees, you are 

required to enrol in person and provide recent (original) 

documentation to prove that you qualify. 


HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE 19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN? 

If you are aged 19 or above at the start of your course and studying on a Level 3 or Level 4 programme, the College will 

provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter. You will need this letter to make a loan application by visiting 

the website www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan to either apply online or download and post an application form. If you 

are 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course you may still be eligible for full funding on this course. 

If you’re unsure about taking out a loan and want to seek advice then you should contact the Money Advice 

Service, established by the UK government, who can offer free, impartial advice by visiting their website at 

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk If you’re unsure whether the course you’d like to study is right for you, then you can 

find support and advice on the National Careers Service website at www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call 

their helpline on 0800 100 900. Student Services staff are also available to help with any queries on 01274 327281. 

Please also see page 11 for student feedback on the Learner Loan. 

If you have been granted a full or partial 19+ Advanced Learner Loan for a Level 3 or Level 4 course and you leave 

before the end date of the course you will be liable for the balance of course fees not covered by your loan. 

The College’s policy is not to waive course fees, except in exceptional circumstances, when a student withdraws 

after the start of their course. 

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ENROLMENT & FEE INFORMATION CONTINUED 


LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3 ENTITLEMENT 

Please contact the Enrolments Office on 01274 327327 to see if you are eligible for a fee 

reduction under this category. 

STUDYING FOR YOUR FIRST FULL 

LEVEL 2 COURSE AND AGED 19 - 23 

AT THE START OF THE COURSE 

If you are aged 19 - 23, meet the residency criteria 

(1b of the Enrolment Form) and do not already have any 

of the following qualifications listed below, you may be 

entitled to have your course fees paid for you: 

• 5 GCSEs Grade A-C 

• NVQ 2/Level 2 Diploma 

• 2 or 3 AS Levels 

• QCF Level 2 

• 5 O Levels, or 5 CSEs at Grade 1 

• Principal Learning at Level 2 

• BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ 

STUDYING FOR YOUR FIRST FULL 

LEVEL 3 COURSE AND AGED 19 - 23 

AT THE START OF THE COURSE 

Equally, if you are aged 19 - 23, meet the residency 

criteria (1b of the Enrolment Form) and do not have 

any of the following qualifications listed below, you 

may be entitled to have your course fees paid for 

your first Level 3 course: 

• 2 A levels 

• G/NVQ 3/Level 3 Diploma 

• BTEC National Diploma or Certificate 

• 4 or more AS levels 

FEE REDUCTION ELIGIBILITY TABLE 

At the start of each module you will need to confirm your status for the fee reduction. 

Fee reduction category 

Aged 16-18 on 31/08/16 

Jobseekers allowance 

Employment and support 

allowance (Work related activity 

group) 

Level 2 or Level 3 entitlement 

(aged 19-23 at the start of 

the course) 

Not working but claiming eligible 

benefits and the course would 

help you get a job 

Universal credits 

Pension credits 

Courses with 

100% reduction 

Evidence required 

You will be required to state your age on the enrolment form. 

Your most recent letter from the Department for Work 

and Pensions. 


and Pensions. 

If you do not already have a full Level 2 or full Level 3 qualification, 

you may not have to pay course fees. 

Benefits you are receiving. You will be required to sign a 

declaration form and to provide appropriate evidence, e.g. Income 

support, Council tax, Housing benefit or Working tax credit. 


and Pensions. 

Not eligible for a fee reduction. 

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LEARNER SUPPORT FUND 

If you are a student aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to get help with the costs of course and exam fees, equipment, 

travel and childcare through the Learner Support Fund. This is a limited fund for certain courses so early application is 

advised. 

For more information on whether you are eligible for the Learner Support Fund or if you would like to apply for the fund, 

please contact Student Services on 01274 327281. 

CLASS CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY 

Prior to the commencement of a course, the College will consider an application for the refund of fees. The College 

will refund fees if the course fails to start or if it is cancelled by the College within 3 weeks of the start date due to low 

enrolments. Once the course has started, refunds are not available in any other circumstances. 

If a class is cancelled for reasons beyond the College’s control, such as bad weather, the College will attempt to give 

as much warning as possible. While every attempt will be made to replace a cancelled class, we regret that the College 

cannot guarantee to do so. Where it proves impossible to do so, the College will not make a refund. 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

Shipley College is committed to supporting the learning of all students. If you have a disability, learning difficulty or have 

benefited from support in the past we encourage you to tell us about it. We can then work with you to provide the help 

and assistance that you may require. To discuss support, please contact the Learning Support Team on 01274 327260. 

When applying for a course, please complete Section 1d and 2a on the Enrolment form. This helps us monitor our service 

and ensures we offer any support you may need to get the most out of your time at Shipley College. 


EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 

At Shipley College, one of our strengths is the diversity of our students and staff. We confirm our commitment to equality 

of opportunity for those who learn and work here. The College is committed to pursuing non-discriminatory practices 

and policies. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying against anyone. Our Equality & Diversity policy is 

available on our website, as well as on request from Student Services on 01274 327281. 

SAFEGUARDING 

The College prioritises safeguarding and will always deal with student concerns appropriately and sensitively. If you 

have a concern, raise it with any member of staff. 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A 

COLLEGE GOVERNOR? 

Currently Shipley College has a full complement of 

Governors. Vacancies do occur from time to time so if 

you are interested in making a contribution and serving 

as a Governor for the Corporation, please contact 

the Clerk. Meetings are generally held on Tuesday 

evenings. 

For further information please contact us: 

w: www.shipley.ac.uk e: enquiries@shipley.ac.uk 

t: 01274 327222 

Alternatively, you can write to the Clerk to the 

Corporation at the following address: 

Shipley College, Salt Building, Victoria Road, Saltaire, 

Shipley BD18 3LQ 

ACCESS TO GOVERNING BODY 

MEETINGS & INFORMATION 

Governing Body meetings are open to members of 

the public to attend by contacting the Clerk to the 

Corporation at least 7 days in advance of the meeting. 

The full policy on public access to meetings along 

with the approved Minutes of the Corporation and 

Committees are available on the College website or by 

application to the Clerk. 

Access to other information, for example the register of 

member interests, agendas, papers, dates of meetings 

etc. are available on request by writing to the Clerk to 

the Corporation, as above, enclosing an A4 stamped 

addressed envelope. 

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WE HOPE YOU’VE FOUND THE COURSE THAT 

YOU WERE LOOKING FOR AND LOOK FORWARD 

TO SEEING YOU IN COLLEGE SOON! 

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AMENDS TO PRINT VERSION OF PART TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016-17 

COLLEGE OPEN DAYS & EVENTS (PAGE 4) 

Open day on 15th June 2017 

• Start Time: 3pm 

CAKE DECORATION FOR EVERYONE WITH BERNADETTE YOUNG (PAGE 15) 

New dates are: 

• End Date: 7 Jun 17 (Both day & Evening courses) 

CAKE DECORATION FOR EVERYONE WITH CAROLE RAYNER (PAGE 15) 


• End Date: 6 Jun 17 

AAT FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING LEVEL 2 

(DAYTIME & EVENING) (PAGE 22) 

Fees are: 

• £900 Per year 

ENGLISH GCSE (Page 27) 

• End Date (Monday): 5 Jun 17 

FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA TUESDAY (PAGE 30) 

New Date 


FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA MONDAY (PAGE 30) 


FLORISTRY BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA WEDNESDAY 

(PAGE 30) 


CONTEMPORARY FLORAL DESIGNS (ON PAGE 31) 


• Start: 21 Mar 17 

• End Date: 9 May 17 

RHS PRACTICAL HORTICULTURAL LEVEL 1 AWARD (PAGE 44) 

New dates 

• Start Date (Spring term) : 13 Jan 17 

• End date (Summer term): 21 Jul 17 

UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT 

(KNOWLEDGE UNIT) FEBRUARY COURSE (PAGE 47) 

Fees are: 

• End Date: 18 May 17 

UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF 

ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PRACTICE LEVEL 4 AWARD 

FEBRUARY COURSE (PAGE 48) 



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HOW TO FIND US 

RECEPTION, STUDENT SERVICES 

AND ENROLMENTS ARE BASED 

IN THE SALT BUILDING VICTORIA 

ROAD, SALTAIRE, SHIPLEY, WEST 

YORKSHIRE, BD18 3LQ 

Based in the small village of 

Saltaire, we are easily accessible 

by train or bus from Shipley, 

Bradford, Leeds, Ilkley, Keighley, 

Bingley and Skipton. 

For the most up-to-date bus and 

rail travel information please see: 

www.wymetro.com 

TRAINS 

You can get a train to Saltaire from Leeds, 

Keighley, Bingley, Shipley and Bradford 

Forster Square. 

BUSES 

• Bradford to Saltaire: 662, 622 

• Baildon to Saltaire: 626 (Change in 

Shipley) 

• Keighley & Bingley to Saltaire: 662, 760 

• Calverley to Saltaire: 760 

• Shipley Town Centre to Saltaire: 622, 623, 

760, 676, 678 

• Bingley to Shipley: 622, 623, 760 

• Guiseley to Shipley: 737 

• Idle to Shipley: 614 

LEEDS/LIVERPOOL CANAL 

ALBERT RD ALBERT RD 

WHITLAM STREET 

ALBERT TERRACE 

CAROLINE ST CAROLINE ST 

HELEN ST 

TITUS ST TITUS ST 

OASTLER ROAD 

SALTAIRE 

TRAIN STATION 

SALTAIRE RD A657 

BINGLEY RD A650 

SHIPLEY COLLEGE CAMPUS 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

SALT BUILDING 

VICTORIA HALL 

EXHIBITION BUILDING 

JONATHAN SILVER BUILDING 

MILL BUILDING 

USEFUL AMENITIES 

TRAIN STATION 

CASH POINT 

PARKING 

BUS STOP 

ROBERTS PARK 

GEORGE STREET GEORGE STREET 

RIVER AIRE 

TO BINGLEY 

& KEIGHLEY 

LOCKWOOD ST 

1 

5 

MAWSON ST 

COTTINGLEY 

BRIDGE 

VICTORIA RD VICTORIA RD 

SLATAIRE VILLAGE 

4 

2 

EXHIBITION RD 

SHIPLEY 

FIRE STATION 

PARK STREET 

SALTAIRE 

BAILDON 

WHERE 

WE ARE 

A650 A657 

FRIZINGHALL 

3 

SALTAIRE RD A657 

PARK ST MADDOCKS ST 

A650 

A6038 

SALTS MILL 

TO BRADFORD 

RHODES ST 

BAKER ST 

WYC LIFFE GARDENS 

B6151 A6038 

SHIPLEY 

A6037 

TO WEST LEEDS 

A657 

TO CENTRAL LEEDS 


WORKING IN ASSOCIATION WITH: 

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t: 01274 327327 e: enrolments@shipley.ac.uk 

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