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Bitesize Courses - Annual Accounts and HM Revenue and Customs Bitesize Courses - Bookkeeping Bitesize Courses - Costing and Pricing Bitesize Courses - Credit Control Bitesize Courses - Management Accounting Business Bookkeeping Manual Package 1 Business Bookkeeping Manual/Computerised Package 2 Business Bookkeeping Manual/Computerised Payroll Package 3 First installment Hide test Galia IAB Level 1 and 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 1 and 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping Combined QCF IAB Level 1 and 2 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Payroll QCF IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll QCF IAB Level 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Payroll QCF IAB Level 3 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF IAB Level 3 Diploma Small Business Financial Management Q IAB Self Employed Career Package 1 IAB Self Employed Career Package 2 IAB Self Employed Career Package 3. IAB Self Employed Career Package 4 IAB Self Employed Career Package 5 NCFE Level 1 Sales Skills Sales Advisor NCFE Level 2 Business Finance NCFE Level 2 Business Managment NCFE Level 2 Business Marketing NCFE Level 2 Business Planning NCFE Level 2 Catering Operations NCFE Level 2 Conflict Management NCFE Level 2 Customer Relations NCFE Level 2 Drug Awareness NCFE Level 2 Effective Communication NCFE Level 2 Essential Bookkeeping NCFE Level 2 Everyday English NCFE Level 2 Executive Office Skills NCFE Level 2 Fast Food and Snack Bar Management NCFE Level 2 Guest House Operations NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Accommodation NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Bar Services NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Beverage Services NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Food Services NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Front of House Administration NCFE Level 2 Guest services Front of House Services NCFE Level 2 Healthy Eating & Food Hygiene NCFE Level 2 Indroduction to Social Care NCFE Level 2 Interior Design NCFE Level 2 Introduction to Counselling NCFE Level 2 Life Coaching NCFE Level 2 Managing Environmental Resources NCFE Level 2 Managing Stress NCFE Level 2 Medical & Clinical Administration NCFE Level 2 Personnel Skills NCFE Level 2 Preparing to Support Learning NCFE Level 2 Safe Handling of Medicines NCFE Level 2 Safety Compliance NCFE Level 2 Sales skills Sales Executive NCFE Level 2 Setting up a Tourism Business NCFE Level 2 Supervisory Development NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate NCFE Level 2 Valuing Diversity in the Workplace NCFE Level 3 Aromatherapy NCFE Level 3 Child Psychology NCFE Level 3 Childrens` Care Learning and Development NCFE Level 3 Combined Journalism & Fiction Writing NCFE Level 3 Counselling NCFE Level 3 Credit Control & Debt Management NCFE Level 3 Criminology NCFE Level 3 Customer Service Excellence NCFE Level 3 Fiction Writing NCFE Level 3 Forensic Science NCFE Level 3 Freelance Journalism NCFE Level 3 Human Resources NCFE Level 3 Management Studies NCFE Level 3 Marketing Studies NCFE Level 3 Preparing to Support Learning NCFE Level 3 Psychology NCFE Level 3 Responding to Substance Misuse NCFE Level 3 Sales Skills Senior Sales Executive NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NCFE Level 3 Workplace Psychology NCFE Level 4 Advanced Psychology NCFE Level 4 Professional Client Practice Self Employed Career Pacakage Pathfinder Offer Special Offer IAB Level 3 Diploma in Small Business Financial Management Web Site Design Order

Bitesize Courses - Annual Accounts and HM Revenue and Customs Category: Bitesize Courses : 1          : IAB A good introduction to the annual financial accounts prepared by your accountant each year. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of accounting terms. You will develop an appreciation of how profit and loss accounts and balance sheets are structured. This will enable you to have more meaningful discussions with your bank manager, accountant or any other financial adviser you decide to use. PRICE £40 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Bitesize Courses - Bookkeeping Category: Bitesize Courses : 1          : IAB The aims of this course are to: understand why book-keeping is important Examine a wide variety of book-keeping options and select the one most appropriate for your business Introduce Value Added Tax Practice recording financial transactions PRICE £40 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Bitesize Courses - Costing and Pricing Category: Bitesize Courses : 1          : IAB In this course, we will look at various methods of setting prices, calculating costs, and estimating sales volumes PRICE £20 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Bitesize Courses - Credit Control Category: Bitesize Courses : 1          : IAB Most firms have to provide their customers with trade credit. The aim of this course is to ensure that your customers do not take advantage of your willingness to provide this credit. PRICE £40 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Bitesize Courses - Management Accounting Category: Bitesize Courses : 1          : IAB MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Planning what you would like to happen to the business in the coming year Keeping an eye on progress, usually on a monthly basis. The cash flow forecast The profit plan. PRICE £40 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Business Bookkeeping Manual Package 1 Category: Self Employed Bookkeeping (Business) : 2          : IAB The business bookkeeping manual package, allows those already in business to prepare their own accounts manually ensuring information is available and to hand.   Courses - (Courses based upon the International Association of Bookkeepers)   Manual Bookkeeping Course Small Business Financial Management   Advantages of the business packages include: Reduce bookkeeping and accountancy costs Ensures information is available in order that important decisions can be made Help pre-empt certain pitfall Covers a wide range of topics, depending upon the option taken, and can include: Preparation of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets Preparation of VAT Returns Preparation of PAYE Pricing and Costing Credit Control In addition, the various qualifications are available once successfully passing the courses a. MIAB (Member of the International Association of Bookkeeper) b. Dip in Small Business Financial Management You are also entitled to a free mini web site as a valued customer. PRICE £499 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)     Reseller Code For information on how to obtain a discount click here                                              BACK TO TOP Business Bookkeeping Manual/Computerised Package 2 Category: Self Employed Bookkeeping (Business) : 2          : IAB The business bookkeeping computerised package, allows those already in business to prepare their own accounts on a computer ensuring information is available and to hand.   Courses - (Courses based upon the International Association of Bookkeepers)   Manual bookkeeping courses Computerised bookkeeping   Advantages of the business packages include: Reduce bookkeeping and accountancy costs Ensures information is available in order that important decisions can be made Help pre-empt certain pitfall Covers a wide range of topics, depending upon the option taken, and can include Preparation of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets Preparation of VAT Returns Preparation of PAYE Pricing and Costing Credit Control In addition, the various qualifications are available once successfully passing the courses MIAB (Member of the International Association of Bookkeeper) Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be Sage Instant Accounting if you already do not own it. You are also entitled to a free mini web site as a valued customer. PRICE £499 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)     Reseller Code For information on how to obtain a discount click here                                              BACK TO TOP Business Bookkeeping Manual/Computerised Payroll Package 3 Category: Self Employed Bookkeeping (Business) : 2          : IAB The business bookkeeping and computerised payroll package, allows those already in business prepare their own accounts manually and also payroll computerised ensuring information is available and to hand.   Courses - (Courses based upon the International Association of Bookkeepers)   1. Manual Bookkeeping Courses   2. Computerised Payroll   Advantages of the business packages include: Reduce bookkeeping and accountancy costs Ensures information is available in order that important decisions can be made Help pre-empt certain pitfall Covers a wide range of topics, depending upon the option taken, and can include Preparation of Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets Preparation of VAT Returns Preparation of PAYE Pricing and Costing Credit Control   In addition, the various qualifications are available once successfully passing the courses MIAB (Member of the International Association of Bookkeeper) Certificate in Computerised Payroll Please note that for the computerised payroll course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be Sage Instant Payroll if you already do not own it.   You are also entitled to a free mini website as a valued customer PRICE £499 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP First installment Category: Bookkeeping : 3          : Do not enroll on this course, it is not functional. PRICE £100 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Hide test Galia Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? The overall aim of this qualification is to accredit candidates knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles concerned in the use of a manual accounting system. What do i get out of it? Within the qualification, candidates have the opportunity to gain knowledge of basic manual book-keeping routines concerning the documentation and processes related to making and receiving payments. They will gain an initial insight into both cash and credit business transactions, VAT and other manual routines. How much does it cost? The qualification requires candidates to understand those transactions, which are necessary for the day-to-day function of an accounting system and for processing of simple documents. Accuracy, integrity and security of data should always be uppermost in the candidates mind. Is it accredited? Candidates may use this qualification as the basis of further study of manual systems and use it as underpinning knowledge for the study of the IAB Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping and also progress to the IAB Level 1 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping. What can i do after the course? To be awarded the full qualification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate their competence by means of an external examination. It will also provide progression to the NVQs in Accounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Candidates will receive acknowledgement of successful completion of the qualification. What our Students say... PRICE £115.75 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)     Reseller Code For information on how to obtain a discount click here                                              BACK TO TOP IAB Level 1 and 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? This package including the IAB Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to begin and then go on to further their studies of computerised bookkeeping within a working business environment gaining a qualification at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge. It could also be used by those candidates who have good practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory units, the learner will receive certificates to confirm the achievement of Levels 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). However it is recommended that before commencing a course leadingto this qualification, the prospective learner will already have skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy and is prepared to work their way from the beginningof Level 1 through to Level 3. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £350 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 1 and 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping Combined QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? This package combines the IAB Level 1 and 2 Awards in Manual Bookkeeping and is aimed at individuals who wish to further their studies of manual bookkeeping and gain a qualification at Level 2 of the National Framework having completed studies of the IAB Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. It could also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in this subject. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade awarded. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading With the introduction of the QCF the IAB has introduced additional assessments to supplement the standard form of examination. The additional assessments can consist of a combination of knowledge tests, assignments or a project. In order to successfully complete the qualification all the relevant modes of assessment must be successfully completed.For this qualification the IAB will provide all assessment material including knowledge tests, assignments and examination. For assessments other than the examination it is expected that the accredited centre will mark the original scripts with a 20% sample being forwarded to the IAB for external moderation. Front sheets will be supplied with answer books which will allow the recording of the marks for the assessment and allow for details of internal verification and external moderation. IAB examinations will be offered as standard sittings in January and June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 1 and 2 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? This package including the IAB Level 1 and 2 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to further their studies of computerised bookkeeping and gain a qualification at both Levels 1 and 2 of the National Framework with no previous knowledge required. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory units, the learner will receive certificates to confirm the achievement of the Level 1 and 2 Awards in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). However, it is recommended that before commencing a course leading to this qualification, the prospective learner will already have basic skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy and some understanding of basic book-keeping practices and terminology. The successful completion of the IAB Level 1 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (QCF) or the IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping would be ideal qualifications to allow progression to the Level 2 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 1          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to begin their studies of bookkeeping and gain an entry level qualification at Level 1 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge. It could also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills at this level and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject.Owners of small businesses may also find this qualification useful as it gives coverage of the keeping of a single entry book manual keeping system, suitable for the production of small business accounts and also acts as some of the underpinning knowledge required for the processing of financial transactions using a computerised accounting system. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of all the mandatory units the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading With the introduction of the QCF the IAB has introduced additional assessments to supplement the standard form of examination. The additional assessments can consist of a combination of knowledge tests, assignments or a project. In order to successfully complete the qualification all the relevant modes of assessment must be successfully completed.For this qualification the IAB will provide all assessment material including the knowledge tests, assignment and examination. For assessments other than the examination it is expected that the accredited centre will mark the original scripts with a 20% sample being forwarded to the IAB for external moderation. Front sheets will be supplied with answer books which will allow the recording of the marks for the assessment and allow for details of internal verification and external moderation. IAB examinations will be offered as standard sittings in January and June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 2 and 3 Awards in Computerised Payroll QCF Category: Pay Roll : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? The Level 2 qualification is primarily designed for those who have achieved the IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll; for those who are new to working in payroll but have some previous general knowledge of payroll procedures; for those who have previously worked in payroll and have not received a qualification; Those preparing for or undertaking an Apprenticeship in Payroll at Level 2. The Level 3 qualification is then for those who wish to further their studies of computerised payroll within a working business environment What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the two mandatory units, the learner will receive certificates to confirm the achievement of the Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in computerised Payroll (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading Both mandatory units are covered in one examination for each level which will be offered as standard sittings in January and June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll QCF Category: Pay Roll : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? The Level 2 qualification is primarily designed for those who have achieved the IAB Level 1 Award in Payroll; for Those who are new to working in payroll but have some previous general knowledge of payroll procedures; for Those who have previously worked in payroll and have not received a qualification; Those preparing for or undertaking an Apprenticeship in Payroll at Level 2... What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the two mandatory units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 2 Award in computerised Payroll (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading Both mandatory units are covered in one examination which will be offered as standard sittings in January and June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Level 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who wish to further their studies of manual bookkeeping and gain a qualification at Level 2 of the National Framework having completed studies of the IAB Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. It could also be used by those candidates who have some practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in this subject. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 2 Award in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade awarded. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading With the introduction of the QCF the IAB has introduced additional assessments to supplement the standard form of examination. The additional assessments can consist of a combination of knowledge tests, assignments or a project. In order to successfully complete the qualification all the relevant modes of assessment must be successfully completed.For this qualification the IAB will provide all assessment material including knowledge tests, assignments and examination. For assessments other than the examination it is expected that the accredited centre will mark the original scripts with a 20% sample being forwarded to the IAB for external moderation. Front sheets will be supplied with answer books which will allow the recording of the marks for the assessment and allow for details of internal verification and external moderation. IAB examinations will be offered as standard sittings in January and June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 3          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping is aimed at individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the software, and wish to further their studies of computerised bookkeeping within a working business environment gaining a qualification at Level 3 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge or having achieved the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping. It could also be used by those candidates who have good practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). However it is recommended that before commencing a course leading to this qualification, the prospective learner will already have skills in numeracy, information technology and literacy and some understanding of book-keeping up to Trial balance. The successful completion of the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Book-keeping (QCF) or the IAB Level 3 Certificate in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF) would be4ideal qualifications to allow progression to the Level 3 Award in Computerised Bookkeeping (QCF). What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Payroll QCF Category: Pay Roll : 3          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Level 3 Award in Computerised Payroll is aimed at individuals who already have a good working knowledge of the software, and wish to further their studies of computerised payroll within a working business environment gaining a qualification at Level 3 of the National Framework from a point of no previous knowledge or having achieved the IAB Level 2 Award in Computerised Payroll or equivalent. It could also be used by those candidates who have good practical knowledge and skills and wish to gain an accredited qualification in the subject.Owners of small businesses may also find this qualification useful as it gives coverage of wide range of tasks that can be carried out using commercially available payroll software. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of the mandatory unit, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 3 Award in computerised Payroll (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade obtained. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading The mandatory unit is covered in one examination which will be offered as a standard sitting in June, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 3 Award in Manual Bookkeeping QCF Category: Bookkeeping : 3          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Bookkeeping qualifications are specifically designed to appeal to those who are aspiring to become, or who are already, professional bookkeepers or accounts administrators. What do i get out of it? On successful completion of all the mandatory units, the learner will receive a certificate to confirm the achievement of the Level 3 Award in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF). The certificate will include the full name and accreditation number of the qualification and the grade awarded. The Qualification This qualification is part of the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), which became fully operational in September 2010. Qualifications within the framework are made up of units and each unit is given a credit value, where one credit represents 10 hours of learning time. The title of every qualification within the new framework will contain details of the size (award/certificate/diploma), level of difficulty (Entry to level 8) and general content of the qualification. Assessment and Grading With the introduction of the QCF the IAB has introduced additional assessments to supplement the standard form of examination. The additional assessments consist of two assignments and in order to successfully complete the qualification, all the relevant modes of assessment must be successfully completed.For this qualification the IAB will provide all assessment material including assignments and examinations. For assessments other than the examination it is expected that the accredited centre will mark the original scripts with a 20% sample being forwarded to the IAB for external moderation. Front sheets will be supplied with answer books which will allow the recording of the marks for the assessment and allow for details of internal verification and external moderation. IAB level 3 examinations will be offered as standard sittings in June only, or on an on demand basis. All on demand sittings are subject to a minimum period of notice. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £275 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Level 3 Diploma Small Business Financial Management Q Category: General Management : 3          : IAB Who is the course for? The IAB Level 3 Diploma in Small Business Financial Management, is specifically designed to appeal to those who are already, or are aspiring to become,owner-managers or to those who are responsible for keeping the financial records of a small business. What do i get out of it? The qualification will provide a basis for progression to the IAB Level 3 Certificate inBook-keeping and IAB Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Book-keeping.It will also provide progression to the NVQs in Business Planning/Development andAccounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. The Qualification The qualification is divided into eight units each with identified Learning Outcomes. To gain the full award, candidates are required to successfullydemonstrate their competence in the satisfactory completion of seven externally set and internally assessed assignments plus one assignment that is bothexternally set and assessed. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is advisable for candidates to have ability in both arithmetic and English at Level2 prior to embarking on study for this qualification. What our Students say... Download Detailed Course Info PRICE £340 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Self Employed Career Package 1 Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as a selfemployed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge, the element comprise: Courses- (Courses based upon the International Association of Bookkeepers) Manual bookkeeping courses Computerised bookkeeping courses Small Business Financial Management (The above courses enable you to prepare manual and computerised accounts, including VAT) Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third parties are made aware, this can be achieved in several ways including: Leaflet and card template for display in local shop windows and supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service A comprehensive marketing course E-mail hosting Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported form the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following: 1. Internet Support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choicetests and communication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board.   2. Business support , AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants thusensuring the advice is relevant and practical. Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be either Sage Instant Accounting or Sage Line 50. If you already do not have this software available we can easily provide it at a discounted price. PRICE £1732 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Self Employed Career Package 2 Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as a selfemployed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge, the element comprise: Courses- (Courses based upon the International Association of Bookkeepers) Manual bookkeeping courses Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Bookkeeping Small Business Financial Management (The above courses enable you to prepare manual accounts, including VAT) Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third parties are made aware, this can be achieved in several ways including: Leaflet and card template for display in local shop windows and supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service A comprehensive marketing course E-mail hosting Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported form the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following:   1. Internet Support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choice tests andcommunication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board.   2. Business support and advice, AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered CertifiedAccountants thus ensuring the advice is relevant and practical. PRICE £1732 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Self Employed Career Package 3. Category: Bookkeeping : 1          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as aself-employed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge. In brief theelements comprise:   Courses- based on the International Association of Bookkeepers including:   1. Manual bookkeeping courses   2. Small Business Financial Management   3. Computerised Payroll courses   (The above courses covers VAT, PAYE, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets etc)   Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third partiesare made aware. This is achieved in several ways including:   Leaflet and card templates for display in local shop windows, supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service The marketing course E-mail hosting   Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported from the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following:   Tutor support, all tutors are qualified accountants contactable 9.am to 9.pm Internet support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choice tests and communication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board. Business support, AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants thus ensuring the advice is relevant and practical. Quarterly Newsletter, will be dispatched detailing topical and relevant issues. Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be either Sage Instant Accounting or Sage Line 50. For the computerised payroll you will need Sage Instant Payroll or Sage Payroll 50 employees. If you already do not have this software available we can easily provide it at a discounted price. PRICE £1732 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Self Employed Career Package 4 Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as a self-employed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge. In brief the elements comprise: Courses- based on the International Association of Bookkeepers including: 1. Manual bookkeeping courses 2. Computerised bookkeeping courses 3. Computerised Payroll courses (The above courses covers VAT, PAYE, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets etc) Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third parties are made aware. This is achieved in several ways including: Leaflet and card templates for display in local shop windows, supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service The marketing course E-mail hosting Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported from the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following: Internet support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choice tests and communication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board. Business support, AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants thus ensuring the advice is relevant and practical.   Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be either Sage Instant Accounting or Sage Line 50. For the computerised payroll you will need Sage Instant Payroll or Sage Payroll 50 employees. If you already do not have this software available we can easily provide it at a discounted price. PRICE £1732 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP IAB Self Employed Career Package 5 Category: Bookkeeping : 2          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as a self-employed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge. In brief the elements comprise: Courses- based on the International Association of Bookkeepers including: 1. Manual bookkeeping courses 2. Computerised bookkeeping courses 3. Small Business Financial Management 4. Computerised Payroll courses (The above courses covers VAT, PAYE, Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets etc) Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third parties are made aware. This is achieved in several ways including: Leaflet and card templates for display in local shop windows, supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service The marketing course E-mail hosting Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported from the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following: Internet support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choice tests and communication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board. Business support, AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants thus ensuring the advice is relevant and practical.   Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be Sage Instant Accounting. For the computerised payroll you will need Sage Payroll 50. If you already do not have this software available we can easily provide it at a discounted price. PRICE £1732 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 1 Sales Skills Sales Advisor Category: Business and Finance Courses : 1          : Non   Course Content   Module 1:   Building Competence Knowing the product[s] Knowing the customers Knowing the employer Knowing the competition   Module 2: Building Relationships   Welcoming the customer Showing interest in the customers needs Following through commitments made to customers Being realistic and consistent Behaving flexibly   Module 3: Selling to Customers   Knowing your targets Establishing and satisfying customer needs Handling objections Closing the sale   Module 4A: Telephone Skills   Module 4b: Face to Face Contact Skills   Presenting yourself effectively in face to face situations   Module 5: Work organisation   Planning your work Setting targets Planning sales activity Keeping people informed Controlling your time   Module 6: Self-development and self-motivation   Developing yourself Being positive Making improvement suggestions Working as part of a team   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Business Finance Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Business Finance. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Bookkeeping 2. Credit Control 3. Costing and Pricing 4. Management Accounts DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Business Managment Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:   Module 1:   Effective Management The managers role Managing yourself Managing information Managing finance   Module 2:   Employing People Recruiting staff Legal aspects of employment Keeping staff Parting with staff   Module 3:   Performance Management Performance Management Contracts of Employment Equal Opportunities Disciplinary Management Categorising Conduct Managing Assertiveness   Module 4:   Time Stress & Crisis Management Evaluating your situation Time balance techniques Stress Relaxation Crises Time management techniques PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Business Marketing Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Business Marketing. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Marketing Your Business 2. Advertising and Promotion 3. Personal Selling Skills For a full description of the syllabus please download the full details. DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Business Planning Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Business Planning and starting a new business venture. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Planning to Succeed 2. Market Research 3. Effective Marketing 4. Finance DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments, building into a comprehensive business plan. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Catering Operations Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : N/A   COURSE CONTENT   Unit 1 Understanding types of catering operations, hotel catering policies and organisation Unit 2: Catering markets and events Unit 3: Marketing catering activities and services Unit 4: Improving and maintaining client relations Unit 5: Working with other hotel departments and functions Unit 6: Meal functions and menu planning Unit 7: Beverage functions and planning Unit 8: Function room selection and set-up Unit 9: Production and service planning Unit 10: Other Client Services   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Conflict Management Category: Human Understanding Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below: 1. Conflict and anger 2. Listening skills 3. Negotiation 4. Mediation 5. Crisis mediation 6. Practical Conflict Management Techniques DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Customer Relations Category: NOCN : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Customer Relations. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Customer Care 2. Customer Care on the Telephone 3. Reception Skills DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Drug Awareness Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Drugs awareness. It is particularly useful for people working on a voluntary or professional basis in counselling roles and for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of drug use and abuse. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Introduction to drug use and misuse   History of drug use drug term differences between depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and tranquillisers potential effects that drugs have on individuals understanding of the law in relation to drugs effects of drugs in the work place statistics relating to drug us   2: Dealing with other substances   Compare the differences between different types of volatile substances understand the potential effects that volatile substances can have on individuals   3: Levels of drug use, risks, and harm reduction   Understand the different levels of drug dependency stages of changing behaviour methods of harm reduction, including experimental, recreation, dependency, the cycle of change, harm reduction   4: Types of treatment interventions available   Understand what types of treatment interventions are available identify national contacts which provide advice and information   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments plus a final multi-choice end-test. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   The course is accredited at level 2 by NCFE, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Effective Communication Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Effective Business Communicating in any business environment. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. The essentials of communication 2. Sending informal messages 3. Sending formal messages 4. Two-way communication 5. Presentations 6. Advertising DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Essential Bookkeeping Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   1. Introduction to Bookkeeping    Introduction  Double entry bookkeeping  Accounts  Debit and credit entries & VAT  A simple business venture the cash book   2. The Accounts Books   Bank and cash records The ledger  The day books  VAT records  Business documents  Memorandum items  Wages and salaries  Stock records  The journal   3. Using the accounts   Trading accounts  Profit & loss account The trial balance  The balance sheet  Accounts of clubs and societies  Credit control   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Everyday English Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Content   Module One   Lesson One: Spelling Lesson Two: What Makes English Tick Lesson Three: Replacing and Describing Nouns Tutor Marked Assignment A Lesson Four: Negatives and Questions Lesson Five: Going On Doing and Where Lesson Six: This, That, These, Those Lesson Seven: Shall; Will; Who? What? Lesson Eight: What Would You Do? Lesson Nine: The Past Lesson Ten: What Was Happening? Tutor Marked Assignment B   Module Two: More Advanced Language   Lesson Eleven: What Had Happened? Lesson Twelve: I Ought To Have Done It Lesson Thirteen: What May Have Happened Lesson Fourteen: Different Kinds of Verbs Lesson Fifteen: Revision Tutor Marked Assignment C   Module Three: Practical English   Lesson Sixteen: Two Ways of Sayings Things Lesson Seventeen: Comprehension Lesson Eighteen: Composition Tutor Marked Assignment A Lesson Nineteen: Listening/Writing Practice with your CD Lesson Twenty: Listening/Writing Practice with your CD Tutor Marked Assignment E Module Four: More Advanced Language (CD) Lesson 21: Two Interviews Lesson 22: Written Language Lesson 23: Revision Lesson 24: Use of your Dictionary Lesson 25 TMA (F) Revision (with CD)   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Executive Office Skills Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of office skills for the senior administrator. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Customer Services 2. Personnel Administration 3. Project Management 4. Communications 5. Training Administration DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Fast Food and Snack Bar Management Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Content   Unit 1 Menus Unit 2 Recipes Unit 3 Purchasing Unit 4 Specifications Unit 5 Food Preparation Unit 6 Service Unit 7 Marketing Unit 8 Controls Unit 9 Standards Unit 10Training Unit 11Physical Plant Unit 12General Layout and Design Principles Unit 13Safety Unit 14Hygiene Unit 15Checklists   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest House Operations Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Content   The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:   1. How to prepare a business plan for your guest house   2A. The legal aspects of your guest house   2B. English Tourism Council Guest Accommodation guidelines   3. Planning the building and its furnishings   4. Developing a marketing plan   5. Dealing with guests   6. Superior food services in your guest house   7. Maintaining the guest rooms and public areas in a guest house   8. How to manage hygiene and safety in your guest house   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Accommodation Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE Course Outline Element One: Provide a Housekeeping Service The student will be able to provide a housekeeping service within a designated area of work, understanding the importance of security, hygiene, cleanliness and organisational standards in order to maintain guest satisfaction and comfort. Element Two: Maintain Housekeeping Supplies The student will be able to maintain housekeeping supplies at the optimum level, within a safe and secure environment, and must understand how a shortage of supplies impacts negatively on providing the housekeeping service. Element Three: Maintain Housekeeping Services The housekeeper must be able to maintain the housekeeping standards through effective staff management and procedures. Element Four: Control Linen for External Laundry The student will be able to control linen for external laundry understanding the importance of hygiene, cleanliness and good control systems. Element Five: Maintain a Clean Linen Supply The student will be able to maintain a clean linen supply, safely, securely and hygienically, and understand the importance of this for the organisation and the customer. Assessment Students must complete five tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award. DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Bar Services Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Outline   Element One:   Clean & Store Glasses Each student will be able to clean and handle glassware in an efficient, hygienic and organised manner and understand the importance of preparing the glassware and cleaning area within the specified time frames.   Element Two:   Prepare & Clean Areas for Drinks Service This element provides the student with the skills to be able to prepare drink service areas in a hygienic, proficient and systematic manner.   Element Three:   Prepare Keg & Cylinder Drinks Each student will be able to prepare for use of kegs and gas Cylinders, and to be able be able to check for faults understand the importance of carrying out his tasks according to specifications.   Element Four:   Maintain Cellar Store The student will be able to maintain cellars / beverage store rooms in a hygienic, efficient and systematic way.   Element Five:   Clean & Restock Each student will be able to prepare drink machines/equipment in a hygienic, efficient and systematic manner, and must understand the importance of preparing the drink machines/equipment in accordance with specifications.   Assessment   Students must complete five tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Beverage Services Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Outline   Element One:   Prepare & Serve Wine The student will learn the skills needed to be able to assist customers in choosing a bottle of wine and serve the wine in the appropriate manner.   Element Two:   Spirits & Liqueurs The student by the end of this Unit should have a good knowledge of spirits and liqueurs and understand the importance of customer satisfaction and repeat business to the department and the organisation.   Element Three:   Prepare & Serve Cocktails This element teaches the student how to be able to prepare and serve cocktails according to recipe specifications.   Element Four:   Prepare & Clean for Drink Service This element provides the student with the skills to be able to prepare drink service areas in a hygienic, proficient and systematic manner.   Element Five:   Provide Drinks Service This element provides the student with the skills needed to be able to provide a drink service for licensed premises in an effective, prioritised and organised manner.   Assessment   Students must complete five tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Food Services Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Outline   Element One:   Prep & Clear Table Service Each student will be able to prepare an area for table service in an effective, hygienic and organised manner.   Element Two:   Prep & Clean Counter Service Each student will be able to prepare counter service areas in a hygienic, efficient and organised fashion.   Element Three:   Provide Table Service Each student will be able to provide table service in an effective, prioritised and organised manner.   Element Four:   Maintain Customer Satisfaction The student will learn at all times ensure that the satisfaction of customers is maintained through effective communication. This includes all aspects of customer care especially dealing with complaints and requests.   Assessment   Students must complete four tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest Services Front of House Administration Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Outline   Element One:   Handling Mail The student will be able to deal with written communications and ensure secure delivery and storage thereof. The learner must understand the importance of sorting mail messages and written communications correctly.   Element Two:   Maintaining a Booking System The student will be able to maintain, determine, record and confirm bookings on a manual and computer system   Element Three:   Guest Accounts & Departures The student will be able to prepare customer accounts and deal with departures in accordance with organisational requirements to ensure a smooth check out process and maximise customer satisfaction.   Element Four:   Maintain the Front Office Service The student will be able to run a front desk operation and be able to handle over bookings and use sales techniques to maximise profit for the organisation.   Element Five:   Handle & Process Payments Each student will be able to prepare, operate a payment point and process payments efficiently as well as performing cashing up and hand over procedures.   Assessment   Students must complete five tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Guest services Front of House Services Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Outline   Element One: Processing Incoming and Outgoing Calls All students operating in a business environment must be able to use the telephone effectively. This includes individual use as well as the relaying of messages for others. Element Two: Arrival and Departure of Guests The student will be able to assist the guest on arrival and departure from the establishment and know the importance of company standards in guest service. Element Three: Customer Information Service This element is designed to help the student to be able to provide guests with accurate information regarding services and be able to book these according to organisational requirements. Element Four: Coordinate Greeting & Assistance of Guests on Arrival This element is designed to help the student to be able to co-ordinate and assist guests on arrival and on departure by checking the number of arrivals and departures for the day, allocation of duties to other departments and assisting with additional services if required. Element Five: Maintain the Portering and Concierge Service The element is designed to help the supervisor / manager to be able to supervise the porters within the department to ensure that they provide a good service to customers. The learner must understand the role that porters play in enhancing the image of the organisation as the porter creates the first impression for the customer.   Assessment   Students must complete five tutor marked assignments to be eligible for the award.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Healthy Eating & Food Hygiene Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Healthy Eating and Food Hygiene. No prior knowledge is required. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below: 1: Healthy Eating Introduction to Healthy Eating The basics Recommendations for Healthy Eating 2: Vitamins and Minerals Sources and functions of vitamins and minerals Why are they so important? 3: Specific Healthy Eating Issues: Introduction Vegetarians The elderly and infirm Obesity Cardiovascular and coronary heart disease Cancer Iron deficiency 4: Food Hygiene: Legislation What is food hygiene? Food contamination Food poisoning How bacteria multiply Preventing food poisoning Personal hygiene Safe food preparation Cleaning and disinfecting Food storage Waste disposal and pest control Buildings and equipment DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 -70 hours of study ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION The course leads to the award of the Certificate in Healthy Eating & Food Hygiene (Level 2) from OCNW, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Indroduction to Social Care Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   Unit 1: Introduction to the role of the carer   Types of caring roles Who needs care and why A carers role   Unit 2: Carers The role of the Government   Definition of a carer What a carers assessment is How the Government can help The protection of vulnerable adults and children   Unit 3: Health and Safety in Care environments   Introduce the Care Quality Commission Health and Safety Risk Assessments Security   Unit 4: Valuing Peoples Equality, Diversity and Rights   Definitions Different types of discrimination Principles of good practice Discrimination- who is at risk Where to get advice   Unit 5: Basic Care Skills   Factors to consider Needs The future Working in the caring profession   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Interior Design Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Interior Design, and who are planning to establish an interior design small business. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE   1 The background The origins of Interior design Influences through the ages Great Designers of our recent past Defining a style   2 Design Elements Space Colour Balance Texture & Pattern Scale Line Form   3 Room Elements Furniture Flooring Lighting Walls Windows Doors Fabrics Accessories   4 The Project Space planning Choosing a colour scheme Choosing flooring Choosing wall treatments Choosing lighting Choosing furniture Choosing window dressings Arranging the furniture Choosing accessories The results   5 Making a living from Interior design   Have you got what it takes to be an Interior Designer? Setting up a small business - Business plan - Tax - VAT - Insurance - Health & safety   Unit 6 Tools of the Trade   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below: 1 The Basics of Counselling 2 Types of Counselling 3 New wave Counselling 4 Traditional Counselling Styles 5 Listening Skills 6 Negotiation 7 Mediation Appendices DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 80 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Life Coaching Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   1: Introduction What is life coaching?    Coaching requirements  The aim of coaching  The coaching sessions What life coaching is not  Therapy  Counselling  Teaching or training  Consultancy Mentoring   2: What makes an effective coach?     Could you be a coach?  Competencies of coaching   3: In what areas can coaching be applied?    Work  Home  Finances  Social life  Love  Dreams  Spiritual  Health   4: Skills of the coach    Listening  Questioning  Silence  Values and beliefs  Rapport  Building self esteem  Not making suggestions  Encouraging responsibility   5: The life coaching process    Discovery  Lifes purpose  TGROW model   6: Practical Coaching Coaching styles    Push or pull The benefits of coaching for clients  How can the client get the most from coaching?  When is coaching most effective?   7: Making a living from coaching (This is an optional unit)   Setting up your own business  Your business plan  Tax and the small business  VAT and the self employed  National Insurance  Insurance for the small company  Health and safety requirements   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Managing Environmental Resources Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   Course Content   1 Environmental Issues Biodiversity    What influences biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important? Climate change  Why is climate change important?  The effects of climate change in the UK  Can climate change be stopped?   2 Preserving Environmental Resources Energy   Managing energy  Consequences of not managing energy  Legislation Water  Managing the use of water  Consequences of not managing water Legislation   3 Reducing The Effect That Your Organisation Has On The Environment Transport   How road transport affects the environment Managing road transport Impact of not managing transport Legislation Pollution Managing pollution Consequences of not managing pollution  Legislation Waste Disposal  Managing waste  Methods of disposing of waste  Impact of not managing waste Legislation   4 How Do Environmental Issues Affect Businesses?     How effective environmental practices can benefit your business   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Managing Stress Category: Human Understanding Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Understanding Stress   2: The Stress Response   3: Symptoms of Stress   4: Understanding the Coping Process   5: Managing Stress Skills and Techniques   6: Relaxation and Stress   7: Nutrition and Its Role in Managing Stress   8: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem   9: Goal Setting and Time Management DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Medical & Clinical Administration Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE Student Profile   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain a recognised qualification to enable them to begin work or improve their career in Medical Reception and Medical Administration roles. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE CONTENT The course is divided up into nine units, as follows:   1: Reception Skills Unit   2: Office Administration Unit   3: Technology Unit   4: Medical Terminology Unit   5: Working with Medicines Unit   6: Hygiene Unit   7: Confidentiality   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Personnel Skills Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of personnel skills. It is ideally suited for the administrator undertaking personnel administration tasks and anyone involved or planning to become involved in human resource administration. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. Records, Systems and IT 2. Recruitment and Selection 3. Personal Development 4. Employee Relations 5. Legislation in Personnel DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Preparing to Support Learning Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   Course Structure   The course consists of one mandatory unit:   Unit One :   Preparing to support learning This unit aims to develop the learners knowledge and understanding of key issues relating to learning support practice and to enable the learner to evaluate and improve learning support practice.   1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning 2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning support practice 3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key principles underpinning learning support practice 4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of approaches to learning 5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate and improve learning support practice Guided learning hours: 30 Credit value:     DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   Students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their learning against each of the assessment criteria of the course. Portfolios are assessed by a tutor. Some portfolio evidence will need to be witnessed in the workplace hence students must arrange and complete a work experience placement   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Safe Handling of Medicines Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Safe Handling of Medicines in a care environment. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Ordering of Medicines 2: Storage of Medicines 3: Administration of Medicines 4: Self Administration of Medicines 5: Homely Remedies 6: How Oral Medicines Work 7: Refusal of Medicines 8: Controlled Drugs 9: Common Side Effects from Medicines in the Older Service User 10: Errors Associated with the Administration of Medicine 11: Oxygen Therapy in a Care Home 12: Disposal of Medicines Confidentiality 13: Confidentiality 14: Competency in Clinical Practce   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments plus a final multi-choice end test. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   The course is accredited at level 2 by NCFE, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Safety Compliance Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of safety compliance. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Introduction to Safety Compliance: 2: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974: 3: Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs 4: Risk Assessment: 5: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 6: Health and Safety Regulations 1992 7: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 8: Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 9: Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 10: Fire Safety 11: First Aid. An introduction 12: Accident Reporting 13: Health & Safety Training. 14: Lifting Operations and Lifting Regulations 15: Electricity at Work 16: Hazardous Substances   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 -70 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   The course leads to the award of the Certificate in Safety Compliance (Level 2) from NCFE, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. \   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Sales skills Sales Executive Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : Non   Course Content   Module 1:   Building Competence Knowing the product[s] Knowing the customers Knowing the employer Knowing the competition   Module 2:   Building Relationships Welcoming the customer Identifying customers needs Building trust with customers Adapting to the needs and styles of your customers   Module 3:   Selling to Customers Planning sales activity Putting together bigger deals; switch selling Using customer knowledge to influence success   Module 4A:   Telephone Skills Advanced Telephone Skills   Module 4b:   Face to Face Contact Skills Advanced Face to Face Contact Skills   Module 5:   Work organisation Planning your work Setting targets Planning outgoing calls Keeping people informed Controlling your time   Module 6:   Self-development and self-motivation Developing your knowledge and skills Showing persistence and resilience Seeking and offering help Giving and requesting feedback   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Setting up a Tourism Business Category: Hospitality : 2          : Non   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of starting a Tourism Business. No prior knowledge is required   COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1: The Potential of the Tourism Industry 2: Choosing whether to enter the industry 3: Operating a small tourism business 4: How to establish various types of tourism Businesses 5: Writing a business plan 6: Writing proposals 7: Community Tourism planning 8: Planning your Tourism venture   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is intended for personal development and is not accredited. Students completing a series of tutor marked assignments will receive a completion certificate   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Supervisory Development Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Supervisory Development. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: The Role of the Supervisor in the Management of Others 2: Effective Time Management 3: The Recruitment and Selection of Staff 4: Supervising the Section or Department 5: Effective Communication 6: Basic Finance for the Supervisor 7: Analysing Training Needs for Staff 8: Personal Development   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 -70 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   The course leads to the award of the Certificate in Supervisory Development (Level 2) from NCFE, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate Category: Human Understanding Courses : 2          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant, and gain a recognised qualification or award.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   Four Mandatory Units   UNIT 1 Supporting the Teacher UNIT 2 Supporting the Pupil UNIT 3 Supporting the Curriculum UNIT 4 Supporting the School And three optional units chosen from: UNIT 5 Supporting ICT in the Classroom UNIT 6 Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs UNIT 7 Supporting Literacy Development UNIT 8 Supporting Numeracy Development UNIT 9 Working with Others   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 2 Valuing Diversity in the Workplace Category: Business and Finance Courses : 2          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Equality and Valuing Diversity in the Workplace. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below: 1: Introduction 2: The Equality Strands 3: Discrimination 4: Key Legislation 5: Adopting and Promoting Good Practice DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Aromatherapy Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : N/A   Course Content   Unit 1 Introduction to Aromatherapy    What is aromatherapy  How does it work? History of Aromatherapy.  Historical development of aromatherapy since 3000 BC Aromatherapy today   Unit 2 Chemical Components in Essential Oils    Acids Alcohols Aldehydes  Esters  Hydrocarbons  Teripins  Lactones  Phenols  Ketones  Ethers  Oxides What are Essential Oils  Understanding how essential oil is extracted  The uses for essential oils  The effects of essential oils  The importance of quality of essential oils   Unit 3 The Power of Smell    How the sense of smell works  The importance of smell  The effects of smell   Unit 4 Cautions   How toxicity occurs  Which essential oils to use and avoid in pregnancy Contra indications, including ones in people with learning difficulties.  The basic guidelines in using essential oils and how to deal with any problems that may occur   Unit 5 Carrier Oils    commonly used carrier oils to carry and dilute massage oil.  correct storage for carrier and essential oils.  Handling carrier and essential oils.  Health and safety issues. Brief descriptions of carrier oils. Applying Essential Oils  Inhalation  Bathing  Compress  Massage   the different effects of massage the benefits of massage  Make up basic massage oil for face, hair, moods and use in the home using basic recipes. a basic Knowledge of Reflexology. Symptoms  Emotional Symptoms Physical symptoms  Prohibited essential oils Common Essential Oils  Cedar wood  Chamomile  Clary sage  Cypress  Eucalyptus  Frankincense  Geranium  Juniper  Lavender  Lemon  Marjoram  Mint  Orange  Rosewood  Sandalwood  Tangerine  Tea tree  Ylang Ylang   Unit 6 Introduction to Other Alternative Therapies    Herbalism Bach Flowers  Homeopathy Colour Therapy, including Chakras  Crystal Therapy  Meditation, including Yin and Yang   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Child Psychology Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE Course Outline 1. The First Year of LifeInfant reflexes; Social development during the first year of life including the social smile and onset of fear of strangers.   2. The Formation of AttachmentsImprinting; Attachment (Bowlby) including cross-cultural studies; Harlow and surrogate mothers; Relevance of animal studies in child development.   3.Consequences of Breakdowns in AttachmentsMaternal deprivation; Implications of theories of attachment and maternal deprivation when placing children with surrogates.   4. The Home, Family and SchoolGroup vs family care and studies of effects of maternal employment and father absent families; Importance of peers and siblings.   5. Basic Principles of Research MethodsNature and purpose of research, what is an experiment, supporting and refuting hypotheses, independent and dependent variables, control of variables, standardised instructions and procedures, methods of sampling, design of investigations.   6.The Development of Visual PerceptionIntroduction to the nature/nurture debate on visual perception; Fantz form perception; Gibson and Walk depth perception; how the physiology of the human visual system helps us judge depth and distance; Bower size constancy; animal experiments on early sensory deprivation.   7.The Development of Language and CommunicationDevelopment of non-verbal communication in humans, gestures etc; comparisons with non-human primates; outline of language development in humans; including naturalistic observational in humans; including naturalistic observational studies and criticisms of these; Innate and reinforcement theories.   8.Intelligence and Intelligence TestingDefinitions of intelligence; mental age and IQ; Tests of intelligence; Advantages and disadvantages of IQ testing.   9.The Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of IntelligenceTwins studies; stability of IQ; Are early experiences decisive for later development?   10.Data Collection and InterpretationTables and histograms, correlation and scattergrams; Mean; Range; Drawing conclusions from data.The Child as an Individual   11.How Children ThinkPiagets theory of cognitive development; including studies of egocentrism and criticisms of his work.   12.Learning Theory How Behaviour is AcquiredLearning and conditioning classical conditioning and operant conditioning; including explanations of extinction, discrimination and generalisation; positive and negative reinforcement; Social Learning Theory and criticisms.   13.Freuds Psychodynamic Theory An Alternative ApproachPersonality structure, 5 stage theory, criticisms.   14.Moral DevelopmentDefinition in psychological terms; investigation of moral behaviour, moral feelings and moral judgement.   15.The Development of Gender RolesSex-typing; Gender identity; Biological, social and cultural theories.   16.Aggression in ChildrenBiological basis of aggression; Psychological theory and aggression; Aggression as a learned response; Imitation of aggression; viewing violence; Punishment for aggression; sex differences in aggression.   17.Methods Used in Child Development ResearchObservational, Survey, Correlational, Experimental advantages and disadvantages.   18.PlayThe importance of play to learning; Piagets theory of play; forms of play;Relevance of psychological theories to pre-school education;Play and learning in nursery schools; Play therapy.   19.Learning in SchoolProgrammed learning and its relationship to learning theory advantages and disadvantages; Discovery learning and its effectiveness.   20.Behaviour ModificationExplanation and examples; Relationship to learning theory; Points systems, Advantages and disadvantages.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Childrens` Care Learning and Development Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   Course Content   Unit 1 Principles and values underpinning work with children and the protection and promotion of childrens rights   1.1 principles and values in the sector 1.2 childrens rights and legislation 1.3 child protection 1.4 personal Development   Unit 2 The provision of healthy, safe and secure environments for children   2.1 health and safety 2.2 risk assessment 2.3 emergencies, illness and accidents 2.4 employment rights and responsibilities   Unit 3 The provision of effective and high quality childcare environments   3.1 caring for the disabled child 3.2 physical care of children 3.3 quality of childcare environments 3.4 data protection   Unit 4 Promoting child and young person development   4.1 child and young person development 4.2 supporting transitions 4.3 multi-agency working 4.4 managing the child-care setting   Unit 5 Promoting learning within early education frameworks   5.1 promoting learning 5.2 early education frameworks 5.3 purpose and role of learning and development of young people 5.4 assessing and recording achievement   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Combined Journalism & Fiction Writing Category: Writing and Journalism Courses : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain or improve their skills in journalistic writing and marketing their copy to a range of printed media. The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional standard journalistic articles and books, and to know how to market them. The course enables students to study Diplomas in Fiction Writing and Freelance Journalism as a combined study programme.   COURSE OUTLINE   The course is comprised of the Fiction Writing and Freelance Journalism courses which are described separately on this site For a full description of the syllabus please download the full details.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 120 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Counselling Category: NOCN : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to develop and understanding of principles and practice of Counselling in relation to a range of counselling situations. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   STAGE A 1 The Basics of Counselling 2 Types of Counselling 3 New wave Counselling 4 Traditional Counselling Styles 5 Listening Skills 6 Negotiation 7 Mediation   STAGE B Grief and Bereavement Couples & Relationship Stress Problems Depression Eating Disorder Alcohol Problems Children Substance Abuse Choosing a style and method to match a situation Ethics and confidentiality Identifying client needs and expectations Establishing a contract Exit strategies Ongoing counselling and support   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Credit Control & Debt Management Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme covers the principles and practices of credit control and managing debts. This course is ideally suited to those working within a credit control function or those managing small businesses. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: Unit 1 Credit Control Credit Is my customer credit worthy? Credit control routines Debt recovery through the courts Statutory demands, Insolvency and Bankruptcy VAT and Tax relief for Bad debts Unit 2 Debt Management Agencies Credit checking agencies Factoring companies Specialist Legal Services The Courts Debt Collection Agents Unit 3 Communication Telephone Communication Written Communication How to deal with customer responses DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Criminology Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for anyone interested in criminology and learning more about crime, its causes and prevention. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Introduction to Criminology 2: Criminal Statistics 3: The UK Justice System 4: Understanding Drugs 5: Understanding Violence 6: Understanding Property Crime 7: Understanding Crime and the Community 8: Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime 9: Understanding High Tech Crime 10: Understanding Crime Prevention 11: Understanding Youth Crime 12: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour 13: Introduction to Forensic Psychology 14: Introduction to Criminal Profiling 15: The Theories of Terrorism   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Customer Service Excellence Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Customer Service Excellence. It is especially relevant for people working or planning to work in a service environment and who have responsibility for improving service standards. No prior knowledge is required. COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows: 1. What is Customer Service Excellence? 2. Why is Service Excellence Important? 3. What Do Customers Want? 4. How to Plan for Service Excellence 5. How to Deliver Service Excellence 6. How to Monitor Service Excellence 7. How to Maintain Service Excellence For a full description of the syllabus please download the full details. DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study. STUDY PACK Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Fiction Writing Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for anyone considering professional authoring for a variety of media including books, short stories, radio and television. The aim of this self-study course is to provide a comprehensive guide to the skills and techniques of writing fiction successfully, and will enable students to study a variety of styles. The course also examines practical aspects of getting published plus the essential elements of both short stories and novels.   COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows:   1. The Short Story 2. The Theme 3. The Plot 4. The Characters 5. Getting Started 6. Title & Dialogue 7. Practical Details 8. Writing a Novel   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Forensic Science Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   Course Content   Unit 1 Introduction to forensic science   What is forensic science?  Scientific disciplines  Chemistry  Biology Computing   Unit 2 Crime scene investigations   The role of the forensic science services  Health and Safety  Crime scene preservation Documentation of the scene and its evidence Recognition and recovery of physical evidence  Transportation and storage and of evidence  Chain of custody   Unit 3 Investigating computer based electronic evidence    Gathering digital forensic evidence Common types of storage devices  Recovering and packaging of digital evidence  Transporting digital evidence  Written records  Principles of gathering digital forensic evidence   Unit 4 Crime scene equipment    General equipment  Optional equipment  Specialised equipment   Unit 5 Analysis of crime scene evidence    Inspect and prepare submitted items  A range of chemical, biological and physical techniques applied to forensic analysis.  DNA analysis Body fluid analysis  Bloodstain pattern analysis  Fingerprint analysis  Physical impression and imprints analysis  Trace evidence analysis  Arson analysis  Explosives analysis  Ballistics analysis  Drug analysis  Documents analysis  Digital equipment analysis  Interpreting results   Unit 6 Presentation of evidence     Presenting findings Written and oral skills  Computing skills   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Freelance Journalism Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain or improve their skills in journalistic writing and marketing their copy to a range of printed media. The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to produce professional standard journalistic articles and to know how to market them. During the course students will examine and practice the four main questions of journalism:   WHAT to write HOW to write it WHICH techniques to use and WHERE to submit your work     COURSE OUTLINE The course is divided into modules as follows:   1. Introduction 2. Markets 3. Content 4. Style 5. Techniques 6. Practical Matters 7. Fiction Writing 8. No Excuses Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Human Resources Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who work in or wish to work in the field of Human Resource administration and management. COURSE STRUCTURE The course consists of nine study units from which students may elect to study ANY FIVE. This provides a very flexible form of study giving an opportunity for students to choose units which are most appropriate to their job, career or personal development needs COURSE CONTENT The course is divided up into nine units, as follows: HR1 Recruitment and Selection HR2 Human Resources Legislation HR3 Employee Relations HR4 Performance Management HR5 Records & Systems HR6 Payroll HR7 Training and Development HR8 Team Building HR9 Coaching & Mentoring Staff DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 150 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Management Studies Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   1 Effective Management   The Managers Role Managing Yourself Managing People Managing Information Managing Finance   2 Project Management   What is Project Management? Initiation of the Project Planning of the Project Choosing and Motivating the Team Players within the Project  Monitoring the Project Finalising the Project   3 Delegating Responsibility and Authority   Understanding delegation  Analysis  Appointment  Briefing Monitoring and Control  Appraisal   4 Time Stress and Crisis Management   Evaluate  Time Balance Stress  Relaxation  Crisis  Time Management Techniques   5 Employing People    Recruiting Staff  How to Interview People  Keeping Staff  Parting with Staff  Legal Aspects of Employment  Paying People   6 Performance Management    The Importance of Monitoring and Recording Performance  Performance Agreement  Performance Plan  Monitor and Review  Performance Review  Performance Management in Conclusion   7 Coaching and Mentoring    Understanding Coaching  Review Progress, Give Feedback and Identify Areas for Improvement  When to Coach  Tools of coaching  A Development Plan  Provide Support for your Employee  Review and Learn from the Experience   8 Equality and Diversity    Introduction  The Equality Strands  Discrimination  Key Legislation Adopting and Promoting Good Practice     DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Marketing Studies Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   Introduction - What is marketing?   Unit 1   Reviewing the current position  SWOT Analyses PEST Analyses  Product life cycle   Unit 2   Planning for marketing Market research on your customers, on your product on your competitors Marketing objectives  Marketing strategy Marketing mix  The four Ps Marketing action plan Action plan   Unit 3   Implement the marketing strategy The marketing communications mix.  Personal selling.  Sales promotion.  Public relations (and publicity). Direct marketing. Trade fairs and exhibitions.  Advertising (above and below the line).  eMarketing (and Internet promotions).  Sponsorship.  Merchandising (and point-of-sale). Brands. Action plan   Unit 4   Customer relations Defining customer relations Customer service  Why a good customer relationship is important  Introducing a customer services programme  Making continuous improvements to customer service Action plan   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Preparing to Support Learning Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   Course Structure   The course consists of one mandatory unit:   Unit One :   Preparing to support learning This unit aims to develop the learners knowledge and understanding of key issues relating to learning support practice and to enable the learner to evaluate and improve learning support practice.   1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning 2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning support practice 3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key principles underpinning learning support practice 4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of approaches to learning 5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate and improve learning support practice Guided learning hours: 30 Credit value:     DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   Students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their learning against each of the assessment criteria of the course. Portfolios are assessed by a tutor. Some portfolio evidence will need to be witnessed in the workplace hence students must arrange and complete a work experience placement   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Psychology Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   Module 1: Introduction   Unit 1 What is Psychology? Unit 2 Different Approaches to Psychology Unit 3 Research in Psychology   Module 2: Emotion   Unit 4 Signs of Emotion Unit 5 Theories of Emotion Unit 6 Stress and Anxiety   Module 3: Perception   Unit 7 Sensation and Perception Unit 8 Factors Affecting Perception   Module 4: Memory   Unit 9 Why Do We Remember? Unit 10 Remembering and Forgetting Unit 11 The Reliability of Memory   Module 5: Learning   Unit 12 Classical and Operant Conditioning Unit 13 Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning Unit 14 Other Kinds of Learning   Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour   Unit 15 ParentChild Interaction Unit 16 Attachment and Separation Unit 17 Sexual Development and Gender Identity   Module 7: Social Perception   Unit 18 Impressions of People Unit 19 Prejudice and Discrimination Unit 20 Reducing Prejudice Module 8: Social Influence Unit 21 Social Pressure on the Individual Unit 22 Group Norms and Conformity Unit 23 Conformity to Roles and Obedience   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Responding to Substance Misuse Category: Human Understanding Courses : 3          : NCFE   STUDENT PROFILE   This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Substance Misuse Awareness. It is particularly useful for people working on a voluntary or professional basis in counselling roles. No prior knowledge is required.   COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below:   1: Understanding drug use   History of drug use the effects of drug drug facts understanding attitudes and values about drugs   2: Recognising and responding to drug use   Know the signs and symptoms relating to drug use the laws in relation to drug use problems associated with drug use harm reduction responses to drug use drug services   3: Communicating with young people about drugs   Using effective communication skills when talking to young people about drugs   4: Understanding solvent and volatile substance abuse (VSA)   Reasons why VSA should be a cause for concern   5: Awareness of issues concerning alcohol and young people   Issues surrounding the use/misuse of alcohol the different types of alcohol consumption and their potential effects the consequences associated with different types and levels of alcohol consumption attitudes towards and the impact of alcohol use on young people   6: Blood borne viral infections related to drug use   the nature, extent and effects of blood borne viruses understand how to prevent the transmission of blood-borne viruses understand the range of attitudes and values about blood-borne viral infections   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.   ACCREDITATION   The course is accredited at level 3 by NCFE, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £195.05 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Sales Skills Senior Sales Executive Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : Non   Course Content   Module 1:   Building Competence Product knowledge Business Customer knowledge Company knowledge Competitor knowledge   Module 2:   Building Relationships Customer relationships Team member relationships Other internal relationships   Module 3:   Selling to Customers and Account Managers The selling cycle process The buying cycle process Developing and planning accounts and campaigns   Module 4a:   Telephone Skills Professional Telephone Skills   Module 4b:   Face to Face Contact Skills Professional Face to Face Contact Skills   Module 5:   Work organisation Planning Implementation Review Monitoring   Module 6:   Self-development and self-motivation Motivation to sell and meet targets Understanding margins and profitability Self-development Health & safety   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £175 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   Course Structure   Unit 1 Develop and maintain professional skills and knowledge for supporting teaching and learning in schools   Learners will develop their understanding of the roles involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools. They will engage in self-evaluation and reflection to enable them to learn and develop their own practice and identify their continuing professional development needs. They will look at the importance of equal opportunities and will implement strategies to support and promote equality and diversity within the setting. Additionally, learners will explore how to promote and contribute to the protection of children from abuse.   Unit 2 Develop and maintain effective working relationships for supporting teaching and learning in schools   In this unit, learners will develop their communication skills to assist them in building and promoting positive relationships with children, colleagues and other professionals. They will identify barriers to communication and how they might be overcome, as well as taking an active role in supporting and developing team effectiveness, including taking part in team meetings.   Unit 3 Contribute to the management of pupil Behaviour   Learners will explore the various stages of childrens social and emotional development and how these stages can impact upon Behaviour. They will implement agreed Behaviour management strategies to promote positive Behaviour and support children to manage their own Behaviour including responding to incidents of challenging Behaviour.   Unit 4 Contribute to pupils learning   Learners will look at legislation and policy relating to schools. In particular, they will explore the health and safety factors, standards and resources relating to children. This unit will also help learners to provide support to the teachers and pupils engaged in the process of teaching and learning. It will assist them in preparing and maintaining the learning environment, identifying what they need to do to support planned learning activities and encourage independent learning. It will support learners to carry out observations of childrens performance, providing the agreed support and giving feedback to the Teacher on progress made by the children.   Unit 5 Support pupils with special educational needs or disabilities   Learners will examine areas of educational need including additional learning needs and special educational needs. They will explore the meaning of inclusion and the statementing process as well as the types of difficulties that pupils with special educational needs may encounter. Learners will devise and carry out strategies for supporting pupils with special educational needs.   Unit 6 Support the development and application of pupils literacy, numeracy and ICT skills   In this unit, learners will implement strategies to help whole-class, group and individual pupils with the development and application of their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Working under the direction of the Teacher, learners will support pupils during activities to aid their developing knowledge, understanding and skills, and provide feedback to the Teacher and pupils on progress and contributions to the activities undertaken.   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £395.01 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 3 Workplace Psychology Category: Business and Finance Courses : 3          : NCFE   COURSE CONTENT   Unit 1: Introduction to Workplace Psychology Unit 2: The use of Sensation & Perception Unit 3: Understanding Personality Concepts Unit 4: Using Psychological Testing Unit 5: Management of the Workplace Unit 6: The Workplace Environment Unit 7: How to Motivate the Workforce Unit 8: Recruitment Unit 9: What is Social Psychology Unit 10: Peoples Abnormalities   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 4 Advanced Psychology Category: Human Understanding Courses : 4          : NCFE STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an advanced understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. Students must have completed an introductory course in a Psychology discipline before undertaking this programme. COURSE OUTLINE The course consists of the modules listed below: Module 1 Perspectives on Psychology Unit 1 What is psychology? Unit 2 The biological approach Unit 3 Behaviourist & cognitive approaches Unit 4 Person-centred approaches Unit 5 Methods and debate in psychology Module 2 Social Psychology Unit 6 Attitudes Unit 7 Social influence Unit 8 Obedience Unit 9 Social cognition Unit 10 Applied social psychology Module 3 Cognitive Psychology Unit 11 Perception Unit 12 Attention Unit 13 Remembering Unit 14 Forgetting Unit 15 Language Unit 16 Thinking Unit 17 Problem solving & artificial intelligence Module 4 Child Development Unit 18 Issues in child development Unit 19 Cognitive development Unit 20 Development of language & communication Unit 21 Social perception Unit 22 Moral development Module 5 Psychology & Atypical Behaviour Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour Unit 25 Emotional disorders Module 6 Research Methods Unit 26 Research methods Unit 27 Research issues Unit 28 Data Analysis DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 150 hours of study. ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required. ACCREDITATION This course is validated by NCFE SUPPORT Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £375 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP NCFE Level 4 Professional Client Practice Category: Business and Finance Courses : 4          : NCFE   Course Content   Unit 1 Identifying professional standards, ethics and codes of practice    Ethics and standards Client confidentiality  Industry codes of practice  Developing a client contract   Unit 2 Identifying, negotiating and agreeing the client brief    Meeting the client  Identifying client needs Setting expectations  Agreeing the end point   Unit 3 Planning and implementing the client assignment    Stating client needs and clarifying outcomes Outlining the client assignment process  Agreeing responsibilities  Financial matters  Setting milestones and review points  Establishing a timetable   Unit 4 Concluding the client assignment and obtaining client sign-off     Recording progress  Negotiating revisions to the programme  Obtaining client feedback  Resolving difficulties   Unit 5 Reviewing the assignment and identifying further professional development   Building a portfolio  Analysing feedback Summarising outcomes  Self assessment Planning further personal development   DURATION   Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take 60 hours of study.   ASSESSMENT   This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.   ACCREDITATION   This course is validated by NCFE   SUPPORT   Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration PRICE £250 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Self Employed Career Pacakage Pathfinder Offer Category: Bookkeeping : 1          : IAB The elements below are those necessary in order for you to successfully commence as a selfemployed bookkeeper, assuming no previous knowledge, the element comprise: Courses- (Courses based upon the International Association ofBookkeepers) Manual bookkeeping courses Computerised bookkeeping courses Small Business Financial Management (The above courses enable you to prepare manual and computerised accounts, including VAT) Marketing- It is essential that once you have acquired the skill to prepare accounts, third partiesare made aware, this can be achieved in several ways including: Leaflet and card template for display in local shop windows and supermarkets Mini web site and site submission service A comprehensive marketing course E-mail hosting Support- We believe that it is essential that you are supported form the start all theway through to being in business. The support offered includes the following: 1. Internet Support access to our site allows unlimited multiple-choicetests and communication with other students and tutors via our study buddy board. 2. Business support , AAS Group incorporates a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants thusensuring the advice is relevant and practical. Please note that for the computerised bookkeeping course you will have to purchase the Sage Software which can be either Sage Instant Accounting or Sage Line 50. If you already do not have this software available we can easily provide it at a discounted price. PRICE £1499.01 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)                                                                                                  BACK TO TOP Special Offer IAB Level 3 Diploma in Small Business Financial Management Category: Business Skills : 3          : IAB What is the Discount? Over 100 Pounds off until the end of September!! See new price below! Who is the course for? The IAB Level 3 Diploma in Small Business Financial Management, is specifically designed to appeal to those who are already, or are aspiring to become,owner-managers or to those who are responsible for keeping the financial records of a small business. What do i get out of it? The qualification will provide a basis for progression to the IAB Level 3 Certificate inBook-keeping and IAB Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Book-keeping.It will also provide progression to the NVQs in Business Planning/Development andAccounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. The Qualification The qualification is divided into eight units each with identified Learning Outcomes. To gain the full award, candidates are required to successfullydemonstrate their competence in the satisfactory completion of seven externally set and internally assessed assignments plus one assignment that is bothexternally set and assessed. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is advisable for candidates to have ability in both arithmetic and English at Level2 prior to embarking on study for this qualification. What our Students say... 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