NCC Homelearning Prospectus 08/10

August 2010

International distance learning provider

with over 240 courses available inside

Telephone:0800 970 2522

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.ncchomelearning.co.uk

To enrol call us now on 0800 970 2522 or visit www.ncchomelearning.co.uk

CONTENTS

About Us

Testimonials and Feedback

General Information

FAQ’s

Course List

Access to Higher Education Diploma

A Levels

Animal Study

Beauty and Alternative Therapy

Business

Child Care

Computing and IT

Event and Wedding Planning

Finance and Bookkeeping

GCSE

Health and Social Care

Human Understanding

Interior / Garden Design

Journalism and Creative Writing

Language

Law

Miscellaneous

Property Management

Sales and Marketing

Training and Development

ABOUT US


WELCOME TO A NEW BEGINNING WITH NCC HOME LEARNING

Our History NCC is an international learning provider with over ten years experience offering learning solutions and have helped over 200,000 students successfully complete one of our study courses. Part of the National Consortium of Colleges, NCC Home Learning has links with colleges of Further Education across the UK and is committed to excellence in training delivery. We offer over 240 certificated distance learning courses which can be completed in your own time, at your desired pace. Your course fees entitles you to 12 months tutor support if applicable plus covers the cost of certification and registration fees to a nationally recognised awarding body.

Our Style What makes the distance learning method so effective is that you are in complete control and it does not matter if it has been a while since you completed any form of study. Our programmes are specially designed to be completed with ease from home and the majority of our courses come with expert tutor support. We also have our Student Support Team on hand for any administrative queries you may have so you are provided with full support every step of the way. The process is simple. We bring learning to your doorstep with everything you need to complete the course successfully included in your NCC Home Learning pack. You can do as much or as little as you like, when you like, wherever you like! You will be required to complete a series of activities, assignments and/or exams in order to build a portfolio of learning. This will vary depending on the course requirement. Your tutors shall mark each individual assignment and give you feedback within a given time period.

The majority of our courses do not require any previous knowledge or experience unless otherwise stated, therefore you have the freedom to study any subject you like

TOP 5 REASONS TO STUDY WITH

NCC HOME LEARNING

1. You decide when and where you study

2. Full Tutor support with the majority of our courses and access to our Student Support Team for 12

Months* plus course materials, awarding body

accreditation and examination costs are all included

in the course price unless otherwise stated. 3. Our qualification typically needs no prior knowledge

to start which means freedom to learn whatever

subject you choose

4. Over 240 courses with the opportunity to get a

recognised qualification, 5. A range of flexible payment arrangements to help

you purchase your course with ease.

TESTIMONIALS AND FEEDBACK


"I would just like to say thank you for all the support you have offered me through-out my study with NCC Home

Learning. You have made it simple to gather feedback for all

modules and have answered all queries either the same day

or the next working day. The emails you have sent have been light-hearted and have answered my queries (and

there has been a few of them!). This has made it feel as

though no question is too much for you to answer or any

task I have asked of you too great.

I have now completed the course I have been studying and

am waiting for the certificate to arrive. I have every inten-

tion of studying with NCC in the near future and

have recommended your services to others.

Feedback from the tutor has been prompt and offered

constructive observations about the work. I have found

the course informative, challenging and rewarding and am more than happy with the services you and the team

at NCC have provided."

Question My name is Ann and I am 57 years old. I am looking to

change direction in my career and become a counsellor.

I am contemplating the Counselling Diploma but have never done a home study course before. Is there

support every step of the way?

Answer You will be supported by our Student Support Team

who can give you information on all the courses and feedback for up to a year* (*There will be a £35 fee

for an additional year of Tutor support.)

I would have to say that I found everything quite brilliant. The online tutors are great and get back to you quickly if you have a query. The coursework you

receive is easy to follow and concise.

I have nothing but praise for NCC and the staff they have, without them I would never have got my Diploma in Psychology, so many thanks.”

Arron Owen, Coventry

S Shepherd, East Sussex

Question My daughter is fourteen and has shown a flair for I.T.

She is eager to learn and is willing to work over the

summer to reach the required standard. Are your courses suitable?

Answer No matter what your age, our courses could suit you as

long as you have a good level of numeracy, literacy and

are willing to commit to completing the course. You will get as much out of the course as you are

prepared to put in. We are also able to support

students with additional learning needs.

Question I am a General Practitioner living in Italy and I would

like to further my career prospects by doing a Diploma

in Life Coaching. What are the benefits to doing your course?

Answer We can send our courses to any international

destination and it offers great flexibility around your

personal commitments. What is even better is that you can complete the course using your PC, meaning no

postage costs to worry about when you send in your

assignments!

GENERAL INFORMATION


YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PAY FOR YOUR COURSE IN FULL USING

ANY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS, CHEQUE OR BANKERS DRAFT

Instalments

NCC Home Learning has a range of monthly payment finance options available to suit every individual. They are interest free and offer an array of convenient payment periods. To discuss these in depth our Student Support Team are on hand to give personal advice on which plan could potentially suit you. Call FREE* on 0800 970 2522 and you could start your course today.

* This call is free from a UK landline. Calls made from a mobile or outside the United Kingdom may incur a charge

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FAQS


What is Distance Learning? Distance Learning is the most flexible and convenient approach to studying. There is no need for you to attend a college, therefore, you can study anytime, anyplace, anywhere that fits in with your lifestyle. Distance Learning programmes are ideal for people who may have a full-time job, or other commitments, that will not allow them time off to study.

What do I need to do to get started on a course? You need to be able to commit your time to the course. To help you understand the commitment needed, each of the course descriptions estimates the amount of time it will take you to complete the course. This is based on an average study period of approximately 10 hours per week. It is best to choose a course you think will interest you, and help you to achieve your ambitions. If you would like some advice, or further information, please call our Student Support Team free on 0800 970 2522.

How quickly will I receive my course material? We guarantee that you will receive your course materials within 7 to 10 days of purchase, but for many courses we would anticipate that you will have to wait no more than 48 hours. The course materials are always sent to you via a tracked service, to ensure that you receive your study pack within our stated period.

Can I study from outside the UK? Yes, there are no geographical limits to where you can study. All tutors are based in the UK and work may need to be submitted to them via post, although in most cases e-mail can be used. Where the course requires that you sit an invigilated exam at a test centre, there are many exam centres outside of the UK. However, we would advise that you speak to our Student Support Team before purchasing to make sure there is a centre in your country.

Can I take more than one course at a time? Yes, you can take as many courses as your time allows. We would recommend that you clearly evaluate how much time you can commit to your courses of study. The good news is that if your circumstances change you can always take a break and come back to your studies at a later date. Additionally, discounts are available if you buy more than one course at the same time.

Do I need any additional books or equipment to do my course? No, we provide everything you need to pass your course. However, we always advise you to carry out additional reading of your chosen subject to gain a deeper, and broader, understanding of the subject matter. You can do this by buying reference books or researching your subject on the internet.

Do I have to be a certain age to do a course? No you can do these courses at any age. You’re never too young or old to learn.

How do I enrol? Once you have chosen your course, you can either purchase the course online, which automatically starts the enrolment process, or you can call our Student Support Team on 0800 970 2522 who will sign you up for the course and arrange to have all your learning materials sent to you.

What if I’ve chosen the wrong course? If after receiving the course, you decide it is not the right course for you, you can simply return the goods within 7 days* and we will provide you with a refund (excluding postage& packaging fees and administration fees) or you can choose another course that you feel would suit your needs and ambitions better.

* exclusions will apply

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA


NCC is pleased to announce that it has now been approved by Ascentis, an Access Validating Agency and National Awarding Body to deliver the QAA-recognised graded Access to HE Diploma Health and Social Care Professions by distance learning.

The Access to HE Diploma is a national, credit based qualification which prepares students for study at university. It is designed for people who would like to study in HE but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as A Levels. Diplomas are made up of credit-based units at Level 2 and Level 3. They are an alternative to traditional qualifications and are specifically designed to support adult learners seeking qualifications to get to university and improve career prospects. To achieve an Access to HE Diploma, students need to complete a programme that includes units of study in relevant subject areas. Students will be taught study skills – learning how to approach study and the different techniques needed to be a successful student. The whole Programme has been designed to ensure that the student is thoroughly equipped for studying at university. For each unit successfully completed, students will earn credits that gradually build towards the 60 credits that are required to gain the full Access to HE Diploma. NCC Home Learning are delighted to be able to offer students the opportunity to enrol onto the Access to HE Diploma and will be offering course titles in a particular area of expertise - Health and Social Care. Students will simply choose a combination of subjects from the list below to suit their area of interest and study at home at their own pace. The course by its very nature will be challenging but there will be plenty of support by experienced tutors to ensure students achieve. Many Access to HE students go on to succeed at university and beyond, with a large number pursuing new careers and seeing changes in their lives that they had never thought possible. In fact, two thirds of students on Access courses applying to university last year were accepted.

In addition students will also need to complete a 3 credit Level 2 Study Techniques and a 3 credit Level 3 HE Toolkit as preparation for HE.

Level 2 Courses

PI211 - Introduction to Equality and Diversity Level 2 PI210 - Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines Level 2 PI212 - Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Level 2 PI213 - Introduction to Understanding Mental Health Level 2 PI310 - Introduction to Prevention and Control of Infection Level 2

Level 3 Courses

PI216 - Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Level 3 PI214 - Palliative Care Level 3 PI217 - Positive Dementia Care Level 3 PI215 - Responding to Substance Misuse Level 3 PI307 - Care Planning and Documentation Level 3

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Price:

12 Months

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Ascentis

945 £

PURCHASE YOUR COURSE IN 3 EASY STEPS

You can order your chosen course online at any time 24 hours a day, 365 days a year or our contact out

Student Support Team FREE on 0800 870 2522 between 8am and 10pm for

any queries you may have.

FINANCE OPTIONS You may choose to pay for your course in full using any credit or debit cards, cheque or banker's draft. Instalments NCC Home Learning has a range of monthly payment finance options available to suit every individual. They are interest free and offer a

range of convenient payment peri-ods. To discuss these in depth our Student Support Team are on hand to give personal advice on which plan could potentially suit you. Call FREE* on 0800 970 2522 and you

could start your course today.

* This call is free from a UK landline Calls made from a mobile or outside the United

Kingdom may incur a charge.

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Choose a course or subject that you enjoy or wish to learn. Order online at www.ncchomelearning.co.uk or by calling FREE 0800 9702522 Sit back, relax and await the arrival of your welcome pack!


A LEVEL COURSES

AS Level NCC Home Learning are pleased to offer students the option to purchase ANY AS Level course easily and efficiently online.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

1 year

AS

Online+Paper

Edexcel/AQA/OCR

A2 Level NCC Home Learning are pleased to offer students the option to purchase ANY A2 Level course easily and efficiently online.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

1 year

A2

Online+Paper

Edexcel/AQA/OCR

A Level FAST-TRACK 1 YEAR This option has now been made available due to the popular demand of our original A Level courses and to meet the market demand for fast track courses.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

1 year

A

Online+Paper

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A LEVEL COURSES

Mathematics A Level (Paper) You need to be familiar with all the mathematics at this level, and your skills should be at least up to Grade B standard. If you have not studied maths for some time, it would be advisable to brush up your skills by revising some of the Higher Level GCSE topics. One way to do this is on the BBC website "GCSE Bitesize" which provides an interactive revision programme.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

200 hours

A

Paper

AQA

Psychology (Full AS+A2) A Level The course aims to give you some fundamental and lasting insights into behaviour and thought processes which will help you cope with the challenges of life, both for yourself and those you come into contact with.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

250 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Environmental Studies (Full AS+A2) A Level The Environmental Studies specification enables students to gain an insight into the environment, and the scientific processes that control and affect it.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA










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A LEVEL COURSES

Government and Politics (Full AS+A2) A Level Government and Politics is a dynamic and ever-changing subject, and it is essential that you are familiar with contemporary issues, developments and debates. A-Level examinations in this subject will ask some questions specifically designed to assess if candidates are following contemporary politics by reading the different newspa-pers and following current affairs programmes on radio and television.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

variable by

A level

Online+Paper

Edexcel

Law (Full AS+A2) A Level Law is both a fascinating and challenging subject. It affects every aspect of our daily lives. It is an ideal subject for someone with a logical mind, who likes research and attention to detail.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Ancient History (Full AS+A2) A Level NCC Home Learning are pleased to offer the opportunity to study the Ancient His-tory A-level course as specified by OCR.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300-360 Hours

A level

Online+Paper

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A LEVEL COURSES

English Literature (Full AS+A2) A Level By the time you have completed this course, your knowledge and awareness of literary techniques and traditions should be significantly improved and you should have gained a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between literary texts and their contexts in the wider world.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

48 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Accounting (Full AS+A2) A Level You will learn the fundamentals of record-keeping and the purposes, techniques and consequences of effective financial accounting.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Biology (Full AS+A2) A Level This particular course will offer two approaches in combination, so students will benefit from a ‘mixed’ approach; this is more appropriate for distance learning stu-dents as there is a need for flexibility.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

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A LEVEL COURSES

Business Studies (Full AS+A2) A Level The course has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the following: how businesses work; how the world around them affects decision-making within a business; what leads to change and how businesses respond to these issues; and the range of perspectives that can be taken on business activi-ties.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Classical Civilisation (Full AS+A2) A Level The Classical Civilisation A-level has several aims, to give a knowledge and under-standing of the classical world through direct study of original sources, to encourage and develop an enthusiasm for the classical world, to develop an awareness of the relationship between the modern and the classical world, and the effect that the latter has had on shaping and making the former.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

A level

Online+Paper

OCR

Economics (Full AS+A2) A Level The course is divided into two modules, each of which is divided into four lessons. All of the lessons have references to the textbook and to carefully selected web-sites. At the end of each lesson there is a set of key words. After studying the les-son, you should be able to give the meaning of these words.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

A level

Online+Paper

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A LEVEL COURSES

Philosophy (Full AS+A2) A Level This course provides a solid grounding in central aspects of Philosophy that will prepare you to do well in the second half of the A level. Throughout the AS course you will be encouraged to think critically. In doing so, think clearly and to argue effectively.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Sociology (Full AS+A2) A Level Sociology is about developing a critical understanding of society, and through this understanding providing a basis for highlighting and explaining social problems such as ill health, poverty and crime. As well as learning about how society influ-ences individual lives, you will also learn how to express yourself coherently, and how to challenge and evaluate information presented to you.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA

Religious Studies (Full AS+A2) A Level The A-level has several aims to develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for the rigor-ous study of religion and its relation to the wider world.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

AQA










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A LEVEL COURSES

Critical Thinking (Full AS+A2) A Level The course is divided into two units, each of which is divided into several sections. The course is skills based rather than content based. In other words, there is not very much to commit to memory. It is more about practising and developing skills. The answers to all the activities are included with the course notes.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

A level

Online+Paper

OCR

History (Full AS+A2) A Level This course focuses on 20th century History, specifically in relation to the USA, the Soviet Union and Britain. Key historical figures covered by the course include Chur-chill, Stalin, Kennedy and Reagan. The AS and A2 modules link together and stu-dents are advised to select an A2 coursework option within this 100 year historical period and which complements, but not duplicates, what they have already studied.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

variable by

A level

Online+Paper

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ANIMAL STUDY COURSES

Canine Studies Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is perfectly suited for those with an interest in dogs, either in an employment capacity, or simply for pleasure.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Equine Science Diploma This Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at improving the knowledge base of owners, breeders/exhibitors and those involved with horses professionally. The Diploma in Equine Science will be awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete all 10 Units of this course and a final online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Feline Studies Diploma Students will expand their knowledge and understanding by studying a whole vari-ety of topics, including historical, practical, legal and scientific aspects of the field of feline studies. These will vary from examinations of folklore, anatomy, genetics, cattery management and animal law. The Level 3 Diploma in Feline Studies will be awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete all 10 Units of this course

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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Marine Biology Diploma This course provides a complete foundation in the subject area for those wishing to pursue a career in Marine Biology or for those wishing to undertake graduate stud-ies in the field of Marine Biology.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Smallholding Management Diploma The course will provide students with a sound understanding of all aspects involved with managing your own small hold, ranging from designing the build right through to marketing your service.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Dog Grooming Diploma This Diploma Course in Dog Grooming is so fascinating! It gives you a chance to interact with dogs, and includes valuable advice on setting up your own business and make a living looking after our canine cousins.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

9 months

3

Paper

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Zoology Diploma This course will particularly appeal to those who are currently working in the subject and would like to enhance their knowledge or interested in the animal world but would like more scientific depth than that provided in popular media. It will particu-larly appeal to those wishing to study Zoology or other sciences at a higher level in the future.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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BEAUTY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPY COURSES

Aromatherapy Diploma Aromatherapy has become a conventional and highly regarded therapy to help with a huge scale of physical and emotional conditions and therefore therapists are now in huge demand.This course presents the ultimate way to help take advantage of that demand and create a new career path to follow.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Reflexology Diploma The course will be appealing to anyone looking for a new career path or to extend their own knowledge in the subject area.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Gel Nails This course includes everything you need to know in order to apply Gel Nail exten-sions. After learning the basics about the nail industry, your tools and your products, you will be shown the best techniques to apply and blend tips to your client's nails. You will learn how to apply the 'bonding', 'building' and 'finishing' layers of Gel to the nail.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

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Acrylic Tip and Overlay Nails After learning the basics about the nail industry, equipment and nail products, you will learn how to choose, fit and blend an appropriate nail extension tip, how to pro-duce the perfect mix of Acrylic liquid and powder and how to apply it to the different areas of the nail.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

Essential Nails

Fibreglass Nails This course will show you everything you need to know about fitting Fibreglass Nails. It will talk you through the nail industry and show you what tools and products you will require to fit fibreglass nails. It will then teach you step by step how to fit a fibreglass nail first by extending the length of the natural nail with tips and blending them seamlessly into the natural nail, then by applying the layers of resin.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

Essential Nails

Airbrush Nails Excite your friends and customers by creating unique designs for her wedding, valentine, or holiday celebrations. Whether you're creating a sophisticated French manicure, a subtle colour blend, or an outrageous abstract, the silky finish and depth of colour achievable with an airbrush simply cannot be reproduced in any other way.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

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Acrylic Sculpted Nails Course After learning the basics about the nail industry, your tools and products, we show you how to fit a nail form on the front of the finger and how to shape an exquisite free edge on the form to extend the natural nail. You'll then learn how to build the nail back towards the cuticle, sculpting the pink Acrylic with your brush to form a perfect, natural looking curved nail.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

Essential Nails

Maintaining Nail Extensions After completing your first or second nail extension course the Maintenance Course should be your next consideration. This course covers all the main nail systems and applications: Gels, Acrylics and Fibreglass. Even if you are a graduate in only a single system you may have to perform maintenance tasks on nails applied by other technicians. You never know who will walk into your salon!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Paper+DVD+Tools

Essential Nails

Nail Art You will be shown the designs slowly, step by step on the Nail Trainer. Then you will be shown some of the coolest nail art techniques and discuss some of the common problems you might experience. You will be taught how to master basic hand painting techniques whilst creating designs; small and large flowers, striping, dotting, animal prints, blends and marbling.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

Foundation

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BUSINESS COURSES

Business Consultancy Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Diploma course is aimed at providing a foundation in business consulting skills. It will contain 10 carefully selected and created modules to cover all aspects of Business Consultancy from Stakeholder Management to making Client Presentations. The widely recognised accreditation of this course will look great on a CV and be particularly appealing to prospective employer.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Compliance Management Diploma The course examines changes in compliance management practice against the context of the changes in the UK, EU, US and global economy, and will be of par-ticular interest to those needing to practice compliance management skills on a day-to-day basis.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Government and Politics Diploma Government and Politics is a dynamic and ever-changing subject, and it is essential that you are familiar with contemporary issues, developments and debates. Having an interest and knowledge in such matters is a major advantage to studying this subject.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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BUSINESS COURSES

Developing Environmental Awareness All companies and other organisations in the UK are being encouraged to adopt more environmentally friendly management policies. There is also an initiative by the Department of the Environment and Rural Affairs to train those working in land-based industries in environmental awareness management.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

Ascentis

Personnel Skills The Personnel Skills course is designed for anyone wishing to improve his or her knowledge of Human Resources issues including recruitment and personal devel-opment, with a view to contributing to HR Management. This is also an ideal course for a small business owner who wishes to gain a working knowledge of HR issues.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Certificate in Business Practices (Management) The course is suited to anyone working in or planning to work in a business environ-ment and who wishes to gain a recognised qualification. Assessments are based upon practical implementation of business concepts in the workplace or for those not currently employed in business a case study assessment route is available.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

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BUSINESS COURSES

Business Administration Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course provides training at Post-graduate level in the subject area of Business Administration. It is considered an ideal foundation course for those graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate studies having completed an undergraduate degree and continue their studies in either Management or Business Administration and in particular the MBA degree course.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Business Studies Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Professional Diploma course has been de-signed to provide students with an understanding of how businesses work; how the world around them affects decision-making within a business; what leads to change and how businesses respond to these issues; and the range of perspectives that can be taken on business activities.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Environmental Science Diploma It will be suitable for those who have a personal interest in the subject. Although no prior knowledge is required in order to study this course, a basic knowledge and understanding of terminology, formulae and processes is assumed.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

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3

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BUSINESS COURSES

Risk Management Diploma The course examines changes in risk management practice against the context of the changes in UK, EU, US and global economy, and will be of particular interest to those needing to practice risk management skills on a day-to-day basis.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Change Management Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma in Change Management can pre-pare the student for taking up a new change management role. It is also ideal for those who would like to develop and perfect their skills within an existing change management role.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Strategic Planning Diploma Strategic planning is an organisation's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. Various business analysis techniques can be used in strate-gic planning, including SWOT and PEST analysis.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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BUSINESS COURSES

Managing Environmental Resource At the end of the course you will be able to develop a broad understanding of envi-ronmental resource management, adopt techniques for managing energy and re-sources, understand how climate change affects the UK, understand what is meant by Biodiversity and its benefits, understand how legislation and regulation, regard-ing resource management, affect the home and business.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Business Start-up for Today’s Entrepreneur With such turbulent times within the world financial markets many individuals seek security in ways that they may not, or would not have fully considered previously. We have all noticed a change on the High Street for example, who would have predicted the demise of institutions such as Woolworths, or the Banks having to be propped up, or the housing market crashing?

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Valuing diversity in the workplace is about adopting best practice management techniques and promoting good working relationships. This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Valuing Diversity in the Workplace.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

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3



BUSINESS COURSES

Business Planning The objectives of the course are to desribe and evaluate your business idea, market your product or service, compile the financial information required to run a business, produce a business plan, identify sources of funding and investigate relevant busi-ness controls.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Effective Business Communication The objectives of the course are to describe the essential elements of business communications, adopt good practice with a variety of communication methods, choose appropriate communication methods and identify ways of improving per-sonal communication skills.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Effective Personal Development This Effective Personal Development course has been written to provide you with greater knowledge and understanding of the key skills you personally require for increased effectiveness in the workplace and will help to improve your workplace knowledge and relationships.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

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BUSINESS COURSES

Executive Office Skills The Executive Office Skills course aims to provide you with the skills required to manage office operations effectively and supervise colleagues in an office environ-ment. The course is designed to enhance business skills in project management, communication and training administration which will in turn prepare you for a senior office position.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Business Management The Business Management course will provide you with a broad understanding of the different management techniques, helping to improve your key management skills in order to make the day to day management of your business a success. It will help you to understand and apply the principles of managing staff and resources in your present or future role.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Human Resources Diploma This programme looks at the range of work most usually performed by the Human Resources department, and in particular the knowledge and skills that you will re-quire as a Human Resource Assistant, working under whatever circumstances, to fulfil this demanding yet rewarding role.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online

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3



BUSINESS COURSES

Common Assessment Framework for Managers This version of the course is aimed specifically at Managers who may be responsi-ble for training workers in the Common Assessment Framework and have a role to play in implementing the CAF locally.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Effective Manager Course (The) This course provides a practical approach that enables the user to quickly apply the skills and techniques developed in the real work environment, for immediate impact and effect. It is particularly useful for newly promoted team leaders and managers, where it will build knowledge and confidence.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

13 hours

2

Online

NCC

Project Management (Fundamentals) The course will be useful to senior managers wishing to introduce a project-based approach to their own, or their staff's work. The program is also for people who have learned project skills in their current job, but have never had any formal train-ing.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

20 hours

1

Online

NCC










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2

3



BUSINESS COURSES

Project Management (Professional) The course will help you to develop key skills such as; how to develop a constitu-ency, mobilise and manage people, and implement monitoring tools and controls to keep them fully in command of their projects. This programme is invaluable for pro-ject managers, project leaders, and project team members.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

25 hours

2

NCC

NCC

Awareness in the Workplace It is hard to escape sensitive issues that arise in the workplace, but it is possible to be prepared for them. The Awareness in the Workplace course will enable you to identify and prevent delicate work issues sensitively and effectively, such as bully-ing, sexual harassment, stress, personality clashes or even alcohol and drug abuse, which are just a few of the issues that employers and employees may have to face.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

10 hours

Online

NCC

Common Assessment Framework for Practitioners Designed for training frontline practitioners new to the CAF, this online training course is derived in part from the learning materials developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) and contains essential information for practitioners and other frontline staff.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

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1

2

3



BUSINESS COURSES

Tendering for Public Sector Contracts The programme is designed for supervisors and first line managers who have op-erational responsibility for a defined area of activity and is also beneficial for those who are interested in developing their employment prospects and careers.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online+Workbook

EDI

Medical and Clinical Administration The objectives of the course are to develop a broad understanding of the principles of medical administration and reception, learn techniques and good practice for medical administration.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

90 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Customer Relations The objectives of the course are to understand the need for customer care skills, identify strengths and weaknesses in your firms care approach, plan a caring ap-proach, develop personal customer care skills – face to face, develop personal customer care skills – on the phone, understand how to deal effectively with anger, aggression and complaints, define the role of receptionist.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

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2

3



BUSINESS COURSES

Management Diploma The course examines changes in management practice against the context of the changes in the UK and global economy, and will be of particular interest to those needing to practice management skills on a day-to-day basis. Throughout, the stu-dent is encouraged to use the ideas both in the context of their own experience and through a case study.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Management Development Diploma It should be useful not only for recently appointed or aspiring managers, but also for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding as part of their CPD. The standard equates to a Level 5 in similar qualifications.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Management Information Systems Diploma Management Information Systems is a general name for the academic discipline covering the application of information technology to business problems. The study of information systems is usually a commerce and business administration disci-pline. It frequently involves software engineering, but also concentrates on the inte-gration of computer systems with the aims of the organization.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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3



BUSINESS COURSES

Supervisory Development The Supervisory Development Programme will provide you with knowledge and understanding of how supervisors should work and provide you with improved skills and knowledge that can be used in the workplace.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Safety Compliance This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of hazards that can arise in the workplace. On completion of the programme the individual will gain a greater understanding of key health and safety issues including; first aid, fire safety and risk assessment.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Effective Customer Care The Certificate in Effective Customer Care is ideal for those looking to develop a career in a customer focused role. The aim of the programme is to give people, at all levels, the essential knowledge needed to offer the best professional approach to customer service. It will highlight the key areas that can improve the services you offer and show how these can benefit your business.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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2

3



BUSINESS COURSES

Occupational Health and Safety VRQ This Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) would suit learners who wish to ac-cess this training with a view to progress to further qualifications, or who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Equality and Diversity VRQ The objectives of the material are to help learners to raise their awareness of the issues surrounding equality and diversity and demonstrate this awareness through their actions in the home. VRQs are nationally recognised qualifications which are based on the national framework of qualifications at all levels.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE










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2

3



CHILDCARE COURSES

Child Coaching Diploma The course will cover definitions, standards and models in child coaching as well as examining the core principles and concepts which enable the successful establish-ment of a child-coach collaborative and positive relationship. Due to the vulnerability of children and the need for alternative methods of communication, there will be some material covering child development both physically and psychologically.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

240 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Child Development Diploma The course deals with cognitive processes such as language and speech develop-ment, social skills, and behaviour. The psycho-social issues, together with other external influences on development are included in order to enhance understanding of the factors affecting behaviour.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Safeguarding Children and Young People This qualification has been developed in response to the Every Child Matters: Change for Children agenda. The qualification is supported by the Children’s Work-force Development Council, the Training and Development Agency for Schools and Lifelong Learning UK .

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

90 hours

2

Paper

NCFE










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2

3



CHILDCARE COURSES

Children's Care Learning and Development This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of princi-ples and practice of Child care and who are seeking to work in the sectors of child-minding, nannying, babysitting and related occupations. The programme covers not only the care of children but also providing for children's development and learning needs through to age 11.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Child Care Diploma The overall course will help you to improve your knowledge and skills, meet the requirements for basic training as part of childminder registration or application to be a registered childminder and undertake professional development.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

3

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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2

3



COMPUTING AND IT COURSES

PC Maintenance PC Technology distance-learning course is an innovative step-by-step course, which teaches you everything you need to know about PC hardware, the Windows operating system and communication and networks. The course contains detailed instructions, backed by IT Distance’s Learning renowned technical support service, to enable you to diagnose and correct faults in PC hardware.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

110 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Web Design Training Bundle and 26 Week Plan This course bundle of the Webmaster course, Webmaestro course and 26 Week Internet Marketing Plan is ideal for anyone wishing to produce their own website and become highly ranked in top search engines including Google and Yahoo!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

N/A

Paper+DVD's+CD Roms

NCFE

Internet Marketing Plan 26 Week The 26-week Internet Marketing Plan consists of 4 DVDs, 4 workbooks, 7 CDs and 1 multimedia disc. It provides an informative and strategic Internet marketing plan for marketing managers, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Each of the DVDs and workbooks lead you by the hand through an Internet marketing plan suitable for any industry.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

26 weeks

Paper+DVD+CD

NCC










1

2

3



COMPUTING AND IT COURSES

WEBM@STER™ The WEBM@STER™ web design training course takes the student step-by-step through the construction of a complete website from the very basics of Website design teaching the HTML/XHTML languages, to the uploading of the Website to your web space.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

26 weeks

2

Paper+DVD+CD

NCFE

WEBM@ESTRO™ This WEBM@ESTRO™ Advanced Website Design course is a fully supported, selfpaced training programme for those wishing to take up a new career as a Web programmer or those wishing to build advanced commercial quality websites.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

26 weeks

3

Paper+DVD+CD

NCFE

Web Design Training Bundle During the course, the student will enjoy the creative experience of developing multi-media web pages and will also learn to use specialised products such as Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver CS3, gradually building on the experience and ultimately designing and creating a high quality professional website of their own.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

300 hours

2&3

DVD Rom&Book

NCFE










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2

3



EVENT AND WEDDING PLANNING COURSES

Event Management Diploma This course has been authored and is co-tutored by the gentleman who organised Madonna and Guy Ritchie's wedding, Ashley Judd and Dario Franchetti and Robbie Williams' 30th Birthday Party!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis

Wedding Planning Diploma This course has been authored and is co-tutored by the gentleman who organised Madonna and Guy Ritchie's wedding, Ashley Judd and Dario Franchetti and Robbie Williams' 30th Birthday Party!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online/Paper

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2

3



FINANCE AND BOOKKEEPING COURSES

Essential Bookkeeping The course can be studied for personal interest and development without assess-ment. However the course covers the requirements of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Level 2 Course in Manual Bookkeeping.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

100 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Accounting Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma in Accounting will provide students with an in depth knowledge of the topic area. Accountancy is the art of communicat-ing financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Credit Control and Debt Management The Level 3 Credit Control and Debt Management course describes the methods of controlling credit, investigates methods of credit checking, examines the use of the course and debt management agencies in recovering debt and describes how to collect debt by letter and telephone.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

3

Paper

NCFE










1

2

3




Business Finance The course provides a broad understanding of a range of financial planning and management techniques, including the analysed cash book, break even analysis, managing cash, is my customer credit worthy, among many more topics.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Manual Bookkeeping Course ICB Level 1 and 2 The course will cover topics such as dealing with VAT, producing Ledger Accounts, sole traders and producing financial documents such as invoices and credit notes.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6 months

1&2

Paper

ICB

Computerized Bookkeeping Course ICB Level 1 The course is there to assist those interested in starting a career in Bookkeeping or would help to further their knowledge in this particular subject area. The Computer-ized Bookkeeping course is completed using the SAGE Instant Accounts computer-ized accounting package. The course will cover topics such as dealing with VAT, producing Ledger Accounts, sole traders and producing financial documents.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6 months

1&2

Paper+Software

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3




Sage 50 Accounts Self Study Course Stage 1 This course is ideal if you are a new or existing accounts user who wants to get started and know the basic functionality of Sage 50 Accounts from the comfort of your own home. It’s also ideal for people who want to gain an official Sage Certifi-cate of competence allowing you to put Sage on your CV.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

180 days

1

Paper

SAGE

Sage 50 Accounts Self Study Course Stage 2 This course is ideal if you are a new or existing accounts user who wants to get started and know the core functionality of Sage 50 Accounts from the comfort of your own home. It’s also ideal for people who want to gain an official Sage Certifi-cate of competence allowing you to put Sage on your CV.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

180 days

2

Paper

SAGE

Sage 50 Accounts Self Study Course Stage 3 This course is ideal if you want to know how to use the advanced functionality of Sage 50 Accounts Plus and Accounts Professional from the comfort of your own home. It’s also ideal for people who want to gain an official Sage Certificate of com-petence allowing you to put Sage on your CV.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

180 days

3

Paper

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3




Sage Instant Accounts Workbooks The self study pack and exam addresses all aspects of the Sage Instant Accounts software and enables you to learn in your own time and at your own pace and then take the exam when you feel ready to. The Sage Instant Accounts self study work-books are recommended if you are about to start using Sage Instant Accounts or if you are already familiar with the software and want to learn new hints and tips.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Paper+CD

SAGE

Sage 50 Accounts Self Study Bundle These courses are ideal if you are a new or existing accounts user who wants to get started and know the basic functionality of Sage 50 Accounts from the comfort of your own home. It’s also ideal for people who want to gain an official Sage Certifi-cate of competence allowing you to put Sage on your CV.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

180 days

1,2&3

Paper

SAGE

Finance for Non Financial Managers The Finance for Non Financial Managers course will equip you with a working knowledge of financial principles and their application and is essential for effective management.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

30 hours

2

Online

NCC










1

2

3



GCSE COURSES

GCSE English This course prepares the student for the AQA GCSE English (Mature) syllabus. This has coursework and examination requirements, both of which are dealt with in a series of assignments. The assignments for the coursework and the examination will be marked by the tutor, and guidance given on how they could be improved.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

100 hours

GCSE

Paper

AQA

GCSE Maths GCSE Maths is a must if you wish to be taken seriously by employers. This course will provide you with all the knowledge you require to pass the exam including the following: Using and applying number and algebra; Numbers and the number sys-tem; Calculations; Solving numerical problems; Equations, formulae and identities; Sequences, functions and graphs.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

100 hours

GCSE

Paper

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES

FASD and Responding to Substance Misuse The programme aims to provide a nationally accredited certificated programme in a wide range of substance misuse issues and the variety of responses and interven-tions available, provide a flexible learning opportunity that is accessible to a wide range of learners.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

32 weeks

3

Paper

Ascentis

FASD and CCLD This bundle programme of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and Chil-dren's Care Learning and Development is designed to introduce the student to an all-round knowledge of the childcare sector. These are highly rewarding, challeng-ing and exciting courses and are perfect for anyone wishing to embark on a career in childcare.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

32 weeks

3

Paper

Ascentis & NCFE

Understanding Substance Misuse QCF The programme raises an opportunity for personal development and occupational competence in an area identified by government policy as one requiring special attention. The overall Government’s policy is laid out in ‘Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain 1998’ and the ‘Updated Drugs Strategy 2002’. This programme should contribute to the strategy through an educational model.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

3

Paper

Ascentis










1

2

3




Palliative Care This programme is designed to be accessible for freestanding study by non-specialists in this area and to facilitate integration within employer training pro-grammes in health and social care.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

Ascentis

Conflict Management This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of princi-ples and practice of Conflict Management. The programme will offer you the skills necessary to mediate and negotiate when faced with conflict and to understand situations from which anger and confrontation can arise.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Clinical Science Diploma The course is divided into ten modules, each with an associated assignment. Fol-lowing completion of all ten modules, students will be required to complete a project module. The course finishes with an online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Understanding MRSA This course is organised into three modules. The first two modules will enable you, the learner, to gain an understanding of the different agents that can cause infection and how they grow and mutate; how infection is spread and the measures that can be taken to prevent this from taking place.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

Ascentis

Health and Social Care Diploma The material will be presented in 10 individual modules covering a range of related topics and concepts for health and social care in the home, community and formal settings. It will explore legislative frameworks and protocols, look at how care is accessed and provided in the UK, together with examining core approaches to ser-vice users.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Health Coaching Diploma The course is broken down into ten modules which integrate to give a holistic ap-proach to health coaching. The course materials will cover core skills, techniques, methods and delivery, together with client assessment and programme design. Each module will be contextualized with health care concepts, relevant legislation and scope of allied health care professional roles.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Human Biology Diploma The course is divided into ten modules, each with an associated assignment. Fol-lowing completion of all ten modules, students will be required to complete an online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Diet and Nutrition Diploma The Level 3 Diploma in Diet and Nutrition will be awarded to those students who successfully complete all 10 modules of this course, a thesis and conclude with an online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Nutritional Therapy Diploma This exciting course is made up of ten modules covering all aspects of Nutritional Therapy and concludes with an online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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1

2

3




Food Safety and Hygiene (Online) Regulations require that anyone involved in food handling and preparation must be appropriately trained in food safety. It takes only 1 day to complete the Food Safety and Hygiene course and no previous knowledge is required.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

5 hours

2

Online

Virtual College

Healthy Living Level 1 This program is accessed online and takes between 4 and 6 hours to complete but if it is not completed in 'one sitting', it can be bookmarked and returned to at a later date.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6 hours

1

Online

Ascentis

Healthy Living Level 2 This program is accessed online and takes between 4 and 6 hours to complete but if it is not completed in 'one sitting', it can be bookmarked and returned to at a later date.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6 hours

2

Online

Ascentis










1

2

3




Safeguarding Adults This program is accessed online and takes between 4 and 6 hours to complete but if it is not completed in 'one sitting', it can be bookmarked and returned to at a later date.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Specialist Case Study Each unit contains several case studies which illustrate important questions faced by practitioners and decision-makers as a result of the provisions of the new Act. They help to clarify the legal position of the presenting individuals, their family, car-ers and key personnel directly involved in their care. Issues such as the new crimi-nal offences of ill-treatment and willful neglect are considered in detail.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 will have a direct impact on about two million people in England and Wales and many more informal carers - and will be particularly rele-vant to older people with mental health problems.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC










1

2

3




NHS Continuing Healthcare This e-learning course is an extremely cost-efficient, convenient and above all, effective way for health and social care professionals to continue their professional education. It addresses points of good practice and helps to achieve clarity around roles and responsibilities.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

NHS Continuing Healthcare - The Fundamentals The fundamentals will give you a good overview by introducing key concepts and point you in the right direction if you want to do more in-depth study. The informa-tion here is drawn from the full course which has more substantial learning material on this subject.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Mental Capacity Act 2005 - The Fundamentals In addition to the full course covering the Mental Capacity Act (EL 91), the short fundamentals course introduces the subject, covers the basic points and includes a quiz and a post-course Learning Pack. The Learning Pack acts as a useful guide to the subject when studying off-line.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC










1

2

3




Caring for People with Dementia In addition to the full course covering Dementia, this short fundamentals course introduces the subject, covers the basic points and includes a quiz and a post-course Learning Pack. The Learning Pack acts as a useful guide to the subject when studying off-line.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) The course illustrates the essential principles and processes contained in the Code of Practice and makes them engaging and accessible. It covers the 'must know' aspects of the code and gives learners the opportunity to reflect on their own experi-ences and apply the principles to their own situation.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

Online

NCC

Anatomy & Physiology Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology aims at providing a foundation in the subject area. Those who wish to enter into studies in the field of complimentary medicines or merely wish to improve their knowledge in this area will find this course particularly attractive. The course will equally provide a basis for those looking at furthering their vocation in the public sector.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) The course covers the clinical issues involved in alcohol use during pregnancy, together with the clinical symptoms and developmental outcomes. It then looks at the neuropathology of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), including psy-chopathy and cognitive functioning. Finally, it will examine interventions, including prevention and rehabilitation approaches.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

140 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Personal Training and Sports Coaching Diploma It will be of interest to you if you wish to make a living from training others, advising about exercise and nutrition and designing training programmes to meet the needs of your clients, whether they wish to improve their strength and/or performance or if their goal is to lose weight.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Care Planning and Documentation The aim of this programme is to promote nursing and care theory, with specific regard to care planning, and to assist with applying that theory in practice. These aims will facilitate the overall objective of bringing about improvements in the stan-dard of care planning and documentation.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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2

3




Foundation Certificate for Care Workers This course will provide you with the underpinning knowledge of the roles and re-sponsibilities required to work in a care setting and teach you the important theory behind the care industry's basic requirements.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

1

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Moving and Handling Clients Safely This programme is concerned with the movement and handling of individuals to maximise their physical comfort. Although it is primarily concerned with moving and handling people, the health and safety principles described should be applied to all loads.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Safe Handling of Medicines This course aims to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the princi-ples and practices of working with medicines. On completion of the programme an individual will be familiar with the correct procedures for the administering, handling and disposal of medicines.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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3




Care Skills The Care Skills course will provide you with an understanding of the various skills needed to be effective in a nursing or residential home position. The course will look at nutrition, communication, hygiene and other key areas of the care and nursing profession. You will also learn about the GSCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers and the responsbilities of the care worker.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

1

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Healthy Eating and Food Hygiene This course aims to help students become more effective in many areas of their work, from understanding nutrition and diet, to preparing food safely.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Infection Control Whether you are an experienced health care worker or are new to the industry or even simply considering a career in Care, we believe that this learning programme will assist you with your personal development. Acquire an understanding around real concerns such as MRSA, and gain invaluable grounding in the general safe-guards that can be employed to reduce the risk of infection.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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3




Positive Dementia Care This course explains facts about dementia and shows students how they can com-bine key ingredients of people-centred care in order to improve the daily life of those with dementia. To provide excellent quality care, care-staff will learn to recognise people with dementia as whole individuals, and understand all the needs that suffer-ers with varying conditions have.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Drugs Awareness The Drugs Awareness course covers both legal and illegal substances and looks at their effects, consequences and legislation. It also offers an introduction to drug use in society and the relevant responses and interventions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drivw

Ascentis

Mental Health The NCC Home Learning Certificate in Mental Health home study programme cov-ers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, post-natal depression and schizophrenia among others – all conditions labelled under the topic mental health.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis










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3




Responding to Substance Misuse This programme is designed to introduce the student to a variety of areas related to the use and misuse of a wide range of drugs, including both legal and illegal sub-stances. It helps to develop increased understanding of these issues and the possi-ble responses and interventions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

3

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Nutrition and Health VRQ The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is part of the National Qualifica-tions Framework. It has been developed in response to rising levels of obesity in both adults and children. The statistics are startling: about 20% of Britons are now classified as obese.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE

Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines VRQ The VRQ also covers the different categories and types of medicines as well as the benefits and risks associated with different types of medicines. The EDI Level 2 Certificate in Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines provides all staff, supervi-sors and managers with the essential knowledge needed to offer the very best pro-fessional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

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Palliative Care VRQ This includes a wide range of people working in healthcare whose job description includes caring for those who have a life-limiting illness. This course will enhance the learner's personal growth and development enabling them to undertake their role with great confidence.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

3

Paper

NCFE

Prevention and Control of Infection Qualification There are many reasons why we must try to control the spread of infection. Not least is our legal responsibility with the duty of care for our patients/clients. The Control of Infection and Contamination Programme is designed to complement the work you carry out in the work place by supporting your practice with underpinning knowledge, whether you are an experienced healthcare worker or new to the role.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

Ascentis

Dementia Awareness VRQ This Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) explains important facts about de-mentia and shows learners how they can integrate key ingredients of person-centred care, in order to improve the daily life of people with dementia. It explains how to provide excellent quality care to dementia clients and will benefit those work-ing in the care environment, such as nurses, residential care or domiciliary workers.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

NCFE










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Mental Health VRQ This fully recognised QCF qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health Awareness issues.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 weeks

2

Paper

Ascentis

Alexander Technique Diploma This course is designed for those wishing to learn the Alexander technique in order to practice as an Alexander Practitioner/Teacher, and also for those who have an interest in learning the process for themselves.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Biology Diploma The course is designed to appeal to anyone looking to gain a new understanding of the subject area, improve their current knowledge or someone with an interest in the Biology field. It will be useful for students wishing to go onto study the subject fur-ther at higher/further education.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3




Food Hygiene This Ascentis distance learning Food Hygiene course has been written for everyone who is involved in any industry associated with food preparation. It aims to give all staff, supervisors and managers the essential knowledge needed to offer the very best professional approach to Food Hygiene.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper+USB Drive

Ascentis

Supervising Food Safety This Supervising Food Safety Level 3 qualification is suitable for all Supervisors, Line Managers, Potential Managers and Owners of small businesses who need an in-depth knowledge of food hygiene and safety, with options for Supervisors in Ca-tering, Retail or Manufacturing settings.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

18 Hours

3

Online

OCN

Managing Food Safety This Managing Food Safety Level 4 qualification is ideal for personnel with respons-bility for the following jobs and functions: Quality Assurance, Production Managers, Owners or Managers of Food Businesses, Supervisors with intermediate food hy-giene knowledge , Hygiene auditors, with options for Managers in Catering or Manufacturing settings.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

40 Hours

4

Online

OCN










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Healthier Food and Special Diets This Healthier Food and Special Diets Certificate aims to cover the basic principles of nutrition and focuses on the role of nutrition in health by covering the role of a healthy diet in relation to health.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

3

2

Online

OCN

Nutrition and Healthy Eating This Nutrition and Healthy Eating Level 3 Certificate aims to provide a good under-standing of all issues relating to nutrition and health, and healthy eating including the importance of a balanced diet.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

18

3

Online

OCN










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3



HUMAN UNDERSTANDING COURSES

Sociology Diploma Sociology is about developing a critical understanding of society, and through this understanding providing a basis for highlighting and explaining social problems such as ill health, poverty and crime.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Psychology and Child Psychology Bundle Learn how to understand children and contribute to their development. Explore and learn how to cope with organising activities and administrative functions of day care. Examine the ways in which human actions can be explained.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

450 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Debt Counselling Diploma This course concentrates on the assessment and analysis of psychosocial factors relating to debt, together with how the challenges of therapy can be met. The course will specifically address the processes of the debt spiral and particular is-sues such as credit card debt, IVAs and bankruptcy, together with how these can be explored as both metaphorical problems and as causations themselves.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3




Counselling (Introduction to) The OCN Level 2 Introduction to Counselling is a practical and stimulating course and is ideal for individuals with no prior counselling knowledge. The course is per-fect for those who would like to work towards helping people overcome concerns and problems that may be affecting their everyday lives.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

80 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Counselling Diploma This Diploma in Counselling is highly rewarding, exciting and challenging and is the perfect home study course to provide an excellent foundation of information and deeper understanding of counselling, paving the way for further study and a future career within the varying fields.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis

Drugs Awareness and Counselling The Drugs Awareness course covers both legal and illegal substances and looks at their effects, consequences and legislation. It also offers an introduction to drug use in society and the relevant responses and interventions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

510 hours

2 & 3

Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Responding to Substance Misuse and Counselling This programme is designed to introduce the student to a variety of areas related to the use and misuse of a wide range of drugs, including both legal and illegal sub-stances. It helps to develop increased understanding of these issues and the possi-ble responses and interventions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

520 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Cognitive Therapy Diploma This course will be a pre-requisite to further studies in this area. The course offers the student great knowledge of the subject areas in which to progress from. The course is a fascinating insight into the world of both cognitive therapy and psycho-therapy and asks the students to look inwards as well as outward during their stud-ies.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Addiction Counselling Diploma This course concentrates on the assessment and analysis of psychosocial factors relating to addiction, together with the appreciation of how addictive behavioural problems meet the challenges of therapy. The course will specifically address sub-stance and alcohol addiction, although the theories, concepts and working models can be applied to most addictive behaviours and problems.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

370 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3




Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Diploma The NLP Level 3 home study Diploma is designed to give an insight into a range of NLP techniques, enabling therapists to integrate these skills alongside their own toolbox of techniques.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Family Counselling Diploma Family counselling has emerged and developed significantly since the 1950's, and is a collaboration of modernist, postmodernist and constructionist views. The two important developments within family counselling during the past 60 years has been the systemic formulation and integrative practices which links the theory and practi-cal aspects.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Relationship and Couples Counselling Diploma The course is concerned with relationships and couples, for example those in an intimate relationship. Narration will avoid being gender-specific, therefore the words 'partner' or 'couple' will be used wherever possible.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Life Coaching and Counselling Bundle The combined Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma will give you a necessary edge in the competitive Life Coaching and Counselling industry. As a Life Coach you will encourage and assist people as they make life changes and aim for new goals and ambitions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

720 hours

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis

Life Coaching Diploma This course will show you, step by step, how to coach yourself and others. It will teach you how to love yourself, respect others, and explore every opportunity so that your life can become enriched and rewarding. You will also learn how to let go of negative beliefs or experiences that may have been holding you back.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis

Managing Stress The objectives of the course are to understand the nature of stress, explore peo-ple’s responses to stress, develop an understanding of common stress symptoms, explore how people cope with stress, demonstrate stress management techniques, understand the role of relaxation, describe the benefits of nutrition and diet, under-stand the impact of self esteem on stress and develop awareness of goal setting.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

NCFE










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2

3




Mediation Diploma You will learn to recognise types of body language, gestures and other non verbal forms of communication. These skills will be invaluable in your everyday relation-ships, including personal relationships, those at work, interviews, public speaking and even negotiating with teenagers!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

370 hours

3

Online/Paper+Audio CD

Ascentis

Workplace Psychology This course is ideal for present and future managers wishing to improve their skills in understanding and managing staff. You will contribute from understanding how to deal with issues and find explanations for workplace psychological problems and behaviours. Gain a recognised qualification today!

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

90 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Abnormal Psychology Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma Level Course in Abnormal Psychol-ogy is specifically designed for those interested in this field and wish to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of the subject area.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Psychology Diploma This course has been authored and is tutored by Dr Matthew Smith most famously known for his appearances as Resident Parapsychologist for Living TV’S Most Haunted! In this brand new Psychology Diploma, you will discover that psycholo-gists have come a long way in understanding human behaviour and the mental processes that underlie our actions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Psychology (Advanced) This Advanced Psychology distance learning course is fully accredited by the awarding body OCN and covers topics such as the aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour, abnormal psychology along with data research methods.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

150 hours

4

Paper

NCFE

Child Psychology Diploma The Ascentis Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma will give you the skills needed to help children reach their full potential and become happy and balanced adults. This Child Psychology Diploma is the perfect and most insightful home study course to take to gather knowledge about how a child’s mind works and why they behave and react to situations as they do.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis










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3




Sports Psychology Diploma Sports psychology seeks to understand the psychological variables affecting the behaviour of individuals, teams or organisations in sport, and how lifestyle issues influence their well-being. Practitioners in sport psychology offer services to ath-letes, teams and to others engaged in competitive sport, be it at elite, youth or rec-reational level, to promote performance enhancement and personal development.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Sports Nutrition Diploma The course will cover a broad variety of topic areas including types of performance enhancers and meal planning to coaching young athletes.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Criminal Psychology Diploma This course can be studied without any prior knowledge or can be studied as a follow-up programme from our original level 3 Criminology course.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

4

Paper

Ascentis










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3




Psychometrics Diploma This course will also provide an appreciation of the range and type of measures available, and of the importance of using them with an ethical approach.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Organisational Psychology Diploma Organisational Psychology is largely applied to the business context, and in particu-lar studying behaviour in the workplace. Students will learn about motivation, lead-ership and many other relevant topics supported with the work of theorists and mod-els of behaviour.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Professional Client Practice At the end of the course you will be able to research and compose a statement of professional standards for your chosen industry, devise an analytical process which enables client's needs and expectations to be identified and agreed, analyse client's briefs and development of implementation plans, compose a portfolio of practical experiences, including reviews, records and client feedback.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

4

Paper

NCFE










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2

3




Bereavement Counselling Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is designed to follow on from, and compliment the basic or introductory counselling course. Reappraisal of basic counselling skills and core knowledge will be covered, together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories counselling.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Child and Adolescent Counselling Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is designed to follow on from, and compliment the basic or introductory counselling course. Reappraisal of basic counselling skills and core knowledge will be covered, together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories counselling.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T) Diploma This course is designed to appeal to those who wish to develop a sound knowledge of EFT, and will provide a basis on which to study other EFT related topics. It will also be suitable for those who have a personal interest in the subject of EFT.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3




NLP and Life Coaching Diploma Bundle The NLP Level 3 home study course is designed to give an insight into a range of NLP techniques, enabling therapists to integrate these skills alongside their own toolbox of techniques.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Criminology Diploma Criminology is a broad subject area that draws on the study of crime, violence, vic-tims, terrorism, criminal statistics and the criminal justice system. The programme is a multi-disciplinary course that encompasses law, psychology and sociology in order to gain greater knowledge of this discipline and make informed conclusions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

Career Coaching Diploma The Career Coaching course will cover definitions, standards and models in career coaching as well as examining the core principles and concepts which enable the successful establishment of a client-coach collaborative and positive relationship.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

280 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3




Psychology and Life Coaching Bundle More people now recognise the need to look ahead and make their future what they really want. As a Life Coach you will encourage and support people as they reach for their goals and ambitions.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6-12 months

3

Paper

NCFE/Ascentis

Clinical Hypnotherapy Diploma This course offers those with simply an interest or existing knowledge of the mind/body relationship, tools to explore and reframe unconscious thought and behaviour patterns; and how to develop a more appropriate client response through psycho-dynamic insight methods of analysis. It will enhance the work of existing counsellors and life coaches.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

470-650 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Forensic Science Diploma This course will examine the fascinating subject of Forensic Science. Forensic science can be simply defined as the application of science to the law. This subject provides a host of exciting career opportunities for those who are appropriately qualified and motivated.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis










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2

3




Forensic Psychology Diploma In this Forensic Psychology Diploma we will begin with a brief introduction to re-search methodologies followed by a basic introduction to statistics for research. The course then examines the psychology of violent crime and gives the student the opportunity to conduct their own research into the links between a particular mental disorder of their choice, and violent crime.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 Hours

3

Paper

Ascentis










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3



INTERIOR/GARDEN DESIGN COURSES

Garden Designer This course is designed in easy to follow units, with set exercises along the way to ensure you understand the areas covered. The course also has 3 tutor marked assignments, which will be marked and commented on by your personal course tutor.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

120 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Botany Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course in Botany is aimed at provid-ing a detailed introduction to the subject. Those who are interested in the world of plants but would like more scientific depth than that provided in popular media will find it particularly appealing and an exciting course to complete.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Flower Remedies Diploma This course is suitable for students with no or some knowledge of flower remedies, as the course explores every avenue of this interesting subject. The course consists of a series of modules and an online examination.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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3



INTERIOR/GARDEN DESIGN COURSES

Interior Design The objectives of this programme are to describe the history of interior design, clas-sic design styles and the work of leading designers, to investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design, to explore the room elements which influ-ence design, to undertake an actual interior design project, to develop a business plan for establishing a design business and also to identify tools of the trade.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

3

Paper

NCFE










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3



JOURNALISM AND CREATIVE WRITING COURSES

Proofreading and Fiction Writing Combined The course in Fiction Writing provides a comprehensive guide to the key skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully, and also studies a variety of styles and media. Combining these two courses offers a unique way to study both fact and fiction writing. The course also looks at the practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories, novels and articles.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

420 hours

3&4

Paper

NCFE/Ascentis

Fiction Writing The NCFE Fiction Writing course looks at the practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories and novels. The programme is designed for anyone considering the professional authoring of fiction and studies a variety of media including books, short stories, radio and television. It focuses also on the different techniques and styles available to the creative writer.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Journalism and Fiction Writing Combined The course in Fiction Writing provides a comprehensive guide to the key skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully, and also studies a variety of styles and media. Combining these two courses offers a unique way to study both fact and fiction writing. The course also looks at the practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories, novels and articles.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

120 hours

3

Paper

NCFE










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3



JOURNALISM AND CREATIVE WRITING COURSES

Freelance Journalism and Proofreading Combined The objective of the course in Journalism is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional articles and market them effectively. It addresses key skills relevant to the industry such as content choice, style, technique and mar-keting.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

420 hours

3&4

Paper

NCFE/Ascentis

Proofreading Diploma There are eight chapters in total, each containing instructional material as well as assignments. You will also be assigned a tutor, who will provide remote assistance with any queries you may have regarding the course and who will correct the as-signments you complete.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

4

Paper

Ascentis










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3



LANGUAGE COURSES

PDQ Language This particular course is suitable for those who are interested in learning a new language for their holidays abroad. Our PDQ language courses, which are com-pleted by using the audio disks and colour guide provided, offer an enjoyable and time effective way to learn the language of your choice without the need for writing materials.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

N/A

Paper+CD

Linguaphone

Pro Language This course is suitable for those who want to learn a language up to A Level knowl-edge equivalent. Completed with audio support, work guides and an interactive CD-ROM, the course contains all you’ll need in order to complete it successfully. Under-taking this course offers an enjoyable and effective way to learn the language of your choice.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

N/A

Paper+CD

Linguaphone

AllTalk Language Communication abroad is essential whether it is for business or pleasure. Our All-Talk language courses, which are completed by using the audio disks provided, offer an enjoyable and time effective way to learn the language of your choice with-out the need for writing materials.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

16 hours

Paper+CD

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LANGUAGE COURSES

TEFL 100 Hours The online NCC Home Learning TEFL course is an internationally accredited course with flexible learning durations to suit you. Our course tutors have at least 3 years experience teaching English as a foreign language and can also advise on what to expect should you choose to teach abroad.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

100 hours

Online

ODLQC and SQMS


Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

Online

ODLQC and SQMS


Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

80 hours

Online

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3



LANGUAGE COURSES

Teaching Business English Diploma The course will particularly appeal to those English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers who require a secondary skill teaching English at the business level to overseas Corporate Executives. It will move a step forward compared to a standard English teaching course. It will cover more technical business terminology and lan-guage, and display how it used in the real business context.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis










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3



LAW COURSES

Law Diploma This course provides a complete foundation in the subject area for those wishing to pursue a career in Law or for those wishing to undertake graduate studies in the field of Law. It is hoped that the course might inspire learners to proceed further in their study of law and embark on a degree course or equivalent professional course. Some of the degree "core subjects" are included in this course.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Health and Safety Law Diploma It is intended that the student will be given an overview of many of the major topics which require coverage at this introductory level. Students are strongly advised to work through each of the individual areas consecutively in order to allow their knowledge base to grow as necessary. Any attempt to move out of sequence is to be discouraged because this may cause unnecessary confusion.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Employment Law Diploma This new, updated edition of The Employment Law Pocketbook, published in sum-mer 2006, provides managers and HR professionals with a quick and ready grasp of employment law. Written from the perspective of employers rather than lawyers, the pocketbook takes a practical approach, presenting the facts clearly and con-cisely.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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3



MISCELLANEOUS COURSES

Media Studies Diploma Media studies is an area of scholarly inquiry approached from both humanities and social science perspectives that considers the nature and effects of mass media upon individuals and society, as well as analysing actual media content and repre-sentations.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Paper

Ascentis

History Diploma This course focuses on 20th century History, specifically in relation to the USA, the Soviet Union and Britain. Key historical figures covered by the course include Chur-chill, Stalin, Kennedy and Reagan.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

English Literature Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at providing the necessary instruction for the learner to gain an understanding of the short story, novel, Shakespeare's sonnets, Pre 1914 poetry, World War I Poetry, Poetry from Other Cultures, and one twentieth century drama.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

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3



MISCELLANEOUS COURSES

Drama Diploma This course is designed to appeal to those who wish to develop a sound knowledge of drama, and will provide a basis on which to study other drama related topics. It will also be suitable for those who have a personal interest in the drama.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Egyptology Diploma Throughout the course you will learn about the different historic periods of ancient Egypt and the many monumental buildings, historic cities, artefacts and individuals that have made Egyptian civilization one of the wonders of the ancient world. The course will also help build research and analytical skills which can be used in a wide variety of settings.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Philosophy Diploma Throughout the course you will be encouraged to think critically about a wide range of philosophical issues. In doing so you will develop an understanding of the disci-pline and develop your ability to think clearly and to argue effectively. Philosophy is a hugely rewarding subject. It will help you to develop intellectual skills that will enhance your personal life and be valuable in your career.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COURSES

Residential Letting BTEC Advanced Level 3 Cert A lifetime qualification. The content has been structured to help enhance and broaden student's existing knowledge of the letting industry, drawing on wherever possible reference to students own experience and practice. A firm aim being to provide in effect a lifetime qualification to aid future development and improve ca-reer prospects.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6-12 months

3

Paper

Edexcel

Residential Letting and Management BTEC The BTEC Professional Diploma in Letting and Management Level 4 gives land-lords the security of knowing that a properly qualified agent is handling their prop-erty and is committed to providing a quality service. The qualification offers practical guidance on everything from vetting a tenant and securing a contract to carrying out an inventory, moving a tenant in and out seamlessly and organising paperwork.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6-12 months

4

Paper

Edexcel










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SALES AND MARKETING COURSES

Advertising Diploma This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 diploma course consists of 12 units covering all of the main aspects of Advertising. Advertising managers oversee advertising and promotion staffs, which usually are small, except in the largest firms.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

480 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Marketing Diploma The course comprises of ten carefully selected modules that cover a broad range of topics within the Marketing field covering theory and models, and techniques to implement the tools into practice.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Business Marketing The Business Marketing Course provides perfect foundation knowledge about the global marketplace, including the main marketing principles that affect any busi-ness. Within the course content you will cover a number of key skill areas relevant to the marketing industry, including advertising, promotion and personal selling skills.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

12 weeks

2

Paper

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SALES AND MARKETING COURSES

Customer Service Excellence The objectives of the course are to understand excellent service and why it is impor-tant, define service excellence, identify what customers want, devise a plan for service excellence, deliver a service excellence project, monitor and assess the effectiveness of the plan and maintain service excellence in your organisation.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

3

Paper

NCFE

Sales Skills This course enables students to understand the basics of face-to-face selling and building customer relationships; it also helps you to focus on the customer's per-spective during a sale and teaches you how to increase your success rate. The Sales Skills course covers planning and prospecting, client needs and the complete sales cycle through to closing and negotiating.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

10 hours

1

Online

NCC










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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Teaching Assistant Diploma This home learning programme has been developed to enable those working, or hoping to work, in the role of ‘teaching assistant’, to acquire and develop a level of understanding and skills that will help them to do this effectively.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Online/Paper

Ascentis

Teaching Assistant The aims of the course are to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills appro-priate the conduct of a classroom support role, and to participation in a wide range of classroom support activities.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

60 hours

2

Paper

NCFE

Training and Development Diploma Whether you are new to the industry, have previous experience or maybe even considering setting up your own business offering training solutions, you will find this course both beneficial and rewarding.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

360 hours

3

Paper

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Portfolio Management Diploma This course looks at those methods and techniques used to control a number ( or portfolio) of projects. This pays particular attention to alignment between that of Project Management and IS Strategy delivery. The course will explore a number of different method based approaches and provide a foundation for greater exploration of this specialised subject area.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Postgraduate Research Techniques Diploma The course will be of particular benefit to graduates who are contemplating continu-ing their studies into postgraduate research and wish to obtain a solid foundation in the methods and techniques for conducting research. The course will also appeal to anyone who has an occupation where research is considered a vital part of that job function.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Health and Safety Level 1 Using this QCA approved e-learning product can solve the problem of hard-pressed Health and Safety trainers delivering timely training to staff in multi-sited, geographi-cally dispersed organisations, typically in the following sectors.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6 hours

1

Online

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Project Management Diploma The course will be of specific interest to those wishing to graduate into Project Man-agement and those requiring a more generalist knowledge of the subject matter before embarking on more niche focused training. The course will provide a good foundation for those seeking postgraduate studies i.e. MSc in Project Management.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Distance Learning Tutoring Diploma This fully accredited Level 3 Ascentis course is delivered over ten modules and is suitable for those who wish to enter distance learning as tutors and learner support-ers. There is an assumed basic knowledge of education delivery and specialist subject knowledge.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

400 hours

3

Online+Paper

Ascentis

Cartooning for Presenters By the end of the course you will be confidently drawing great cartoons. You will also have plenty of practical ideas for using your drawing skills to get ideas across with impact and make learning memorable.

Suggested Duration

Level

Format

Awarding Body

6-8 hours

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Documents

NCC Homelearning Prospectus 08/10