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  • Diploma in Psychology
  • Diploma in Child Psychology
  • Diploma in Workplace Psychology
  • Diploma in Human Physiology and Health
  • Diploma in Child Day Care
  • Certificate in Conflict Management
  • Certificate in Managing Stress
  • Certificate in Valuing Diversity in the Workplace
  • Certificate in Introduction to Counselling
  • Certificate in Drug Awareness
  • ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
  • DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES



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    Diploma in Psychology
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    · develop an understanding of the nature of psychology
    · examine the way in which human actions can be explained on a number of different levels
    · distinguish between emotional experience, expression and psychological responses
    · examine the nature of sensation and perception
    · understand the process of memory
    · distinguish between the characteristics of classical and operant conditioning
    · consider parent- child interaction
    · evaluate how we form impressions of people
    · consider the processes of social facilitation and social influence
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:

    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
    Tutor-Marked Assignment A

    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
    Tutor-Marked Assignment B

    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 Parent–Child Interaction
    Unit 16 Attachment and Separation
    Unit 17 Sexual Development and Gender Identity
    Tutor-Marked Assignment C

    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
    Tutor-Marked Assignment D
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Diploma in Child Psychology
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    - Develop an awareness of psychological approaches to the understanding of child development
    - Develop a recognition of the application of developmental psychology to certain aspects of child care and education
    - Create an awareness of different methodological approaches to psychological investigation
    - Develop a range of skills in using psychological methods
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Child Psychology, and the development of children. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:Module One: Major Developmental Issues

    Unit One
    The First Year of Life
    Infant reflexes; Social development during the first year of life including the social smile and onset of fear of strangers.

    Unit Two
    The Formation of Attachments
    Imprinting; Attachment (Bowlby) including cross-cultural studies; Harlow and surrogate mothers; Relevance of animal studies in child development.

    Unit Three
    Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments
    Maternal deprivation; Implications of theories of attachment and maternal deprivation when placing children with surrogates.

    Unit Four
    The Home, Family and School
    Group vs family care and studies of effects of maternal employment and father absent families; Importance of peers and siblings.

    Unit Five
    Basic Principles of Research Methods
    Nature 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.

    Unit Six
    The Development of Visual Perception
    Introduction 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.

    Tutor-marked Assignment A

    Unit Seven
    The Development of Language and Communication
    Development 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.

    Unit Eight
    Intelligence and Intelligence Testing
    Definitions of intelligence; mental age and IQ; Tests of intelligence; Advantages and disadvantages of IQ testing.

    Unit Nine
    The Nature/Nurture Debate in the Study of Intelligence
    Twins studies; stability of IQ; Are early experiences decisive for later development?

    Unit Ten
    Data Collection and Interpretation
    Tables and histograms, correlation and scattergrams; Mean; Range; Drawing conclusions from data.


    Module Two
    The Child as an Individual

    Unit Eleven
    How Children Think
    Piaget's theory of cognitive development; including studies of egocentrism and criticisms of his work.

    Tutor-marked Assignment B

    Unit Twelve
    Learning Theory - How Behaviour is Acquired
    Learning and conditioning - classical conditioning and operant conditioning; including explanations of extinction, discrimination and generalisation; positive and negative reinforcement; Social Learning Theory and criticisms.

    Unit Thirteen
    Freud's Psychodynamic Theory - An Alternative Approach
    Personality structure, 5 stage theory, criticisms.

    Unit Fourteen
    Moral Development
    Definition in psychological terms; investigation of moral behaviour, moral feelings and moral judgement.

    Unit Fifteen
    The Development of Gender Roles
    Sex-typing; Gender identity; Biological, social and cultural theories.

    Unit Sixteen
    Aggression in Children
    Biological basis of aggression; Psychological theory and aggression; Aggression as a learned response; Imitation of aggression; viewing violence; Punishment for aggression; sex differences in aggression.

    Unit Seventeen
    Methods Used in Child Development Research
    Observational, Survey, Correlational, Experimental - advantages and disadvantages.

    Tutor-marked Assignment C

    Unit Eighteen
    Play
    The importance of play to learning; Piaget's theory of play; forms of play;Relevance of psychological theories to pre-school education;Play and learning in nursery schools; Play therapy.

    Unit Nineteen
    Learning in School
    Programmed learning and its relationship to learning theory - advantages and disadvantages; Discovery learning and its effectiveness.

    Unit Twenty
    Behaviour Modification
    Explanation and examples; Relationship to learning theory; Points systems, Advantages and disadvantages.

    Tutor-marked Assignment D:
    Extended Essay
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Diploma in Workplace Psychology
     
    Aim:The course is designed to provide you with an overview and Introduction to understanding Psychology in the workplace. It covers a wide range of workplace people and management issues, exploring each and enabling students to examine practical applications of psychology in the workplace.This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to improve their skills in understanding and managing staff and understanding how to deal with events and find explanations for workplace psychological problems.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Workplace Psychology. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into ten units, as follows:

    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
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Diploma in Human Physiology and Health
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    · increase your understanding of the physical structure of the human body
    · enable you to maintain your health better through an improved knowledge of the way your body functions
    · help you understand the physical and chemical ways in which humans resemble other organisms
    · apply sound scientific principles to the ways in which you obtain and use information
    · enable you to interpret data accurately
    · help you to design investigations and to know how the results can enable you to draw different conclusions
    · understand the principles behind a control experiment, and why they are often essential to draw meaningful results
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Human Physiology and Health. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Essential Principles
    Unit 1 Living Things
    Unit 2 The Chemistry of Life

    Module 2: Energy and Respiration
    Unit 3 Diet and the Respiratory System
    Unit 4 Digesting and using food
    Unit 5 Photosynthesis, Food Chains and Web
    Unit 6 The Respiratory System

    Module 3: Perception and Reaction
    Unit 7 Receiving information
    Unit 8 Acting on information

    Module 4: Physiology and Homeostasis
    Unit 9 The Blood Circulatory System
    Unit 10 Excretion
    Unit 11 Homeostasis
    Unit 12 Skeleton and Muscles

    Module 5: Reproduction and Variation
    Unit 13 Reproduction
    Unit 14 Development
    Unit 15 Genetics
    Unit 16 Variation and Selection

    Module 6: Humans and their Environment
    Unit 17 Micro-Organisms and Health
    Unit 18 Defence of the Body against Infection and Illness
    Unit 19 Treating Injury and Illness
    Unit 20 Human Populations and Ecosystems
    Unit 21 Practical Ecology
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Diploma in Child Day Care
     
    Aim:During the course students will study a range of topics which develop an understanding of the needs of children, organising activities and the regulatory and administrative functions of day care.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Child Day Care. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into ten modules, as follows:

    Module 1: The Rights & Needs of Children
    Introduction
    UN Convention on Children's Rights
    General Rights of Children
    The Needs of Children

    Module 2: Minimum Standards of early childhood
    Development Function of Minimum Standards
    Standards Statement
    Outcomes for Children

    Module 3: OFSTED Guidelines
    Regulations Relating to Child Care

    Module 4: Administrative Matters
    Administrative Information
    Forms to be kept on children
    Registers needed

    Module 5: Programmes & ActivitiesProgrammes
    Different Age Group programmes
    ActivitiesAreas of Development
    Excursions

    Module 6: Health Care
    Medical History Forms
    Responsibilities of Staff
    Universal Precautions
    Preventing PoisoningFirst Aid boxes

    Module 7: Nutrition
    General guidelines for Planning menus
    Feeding of Infants
    Menu Suggestions
    Important Minerals
    Sample Recipes

    Module 8: Quality Assurance
    Aims of Quality Assurance
    The Quality Assurance Report

    Module 9: Baby Sitting Services
    Baby sitting guidelines
    Parental Checklist

    Module 10: Parental Inspections
    What a parent expects to Find Resources
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Certificate in Conflict Management
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    · Understand basic concepts of conflict management
    · Explore techniques for managing conflict effectively
    · Demonstrate five conflict handling styles
    · Adopt good listening techniques
    · Understand negotiation techniques
    · Describe problem solving approaches
    · Demonstrate mediation techniques
    · Demonstrate how to cope with crises
    · Describe the concepts of self-development
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Conflict Management. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into three modules, as follows:

    Module A:
    Unit 1 Conflict and anger
    · understand the sources and nature of conflict
    · consider different conflict-handling styles
    · learn to understand and deal with anger

    Unit 2 Listening skills
    · understand the ideal listening process
    · deal with prejudices which may damage your ability to listen
    · beware of traps for listeners

    Module B:
    Unit 3 Negotiation
    · understand the nature of establishment-community conflicts
    · see how these groups approach conflict situations
    · understand the 'joint problem solving' approach
    · learn good negotiating practice
    · consider strategies for rescuing difficult situations

    Unit 4 Mediation
    · understand the meaning and nature of mediation
    · know when mediation is useful
    · understand the phases of the mediation process
    · deal with problems that can arise during this process
    · know what qualities you need to develop to be an effective mediator

    Module C:
    Unit 5 Crisis mediation
    · understand the problem of re-entry
    · look at causes of power imbalances in negotiation
    · learn to deal with these power imbalances
    · understand the importance of establishing a good working relationship with the other party
    · deal with the need for mediation in crisis situations

    Unit 6 Practical Conflict Management Techniques
    Practical exercises for developing conflict management skills including
    · Anger management
    · Listening Skills
    · Negotiation
    · Joint Problem Solving
    · Role Plays
    · Adopting good practice
    · Things to avoid
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Certificate in Managing Stress
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    · Understand the nature of stress
    · Explore people’s responses to stress
    · Develop an understanding of common stress symptoms
    · Explore how people cope with stress
    · Demonstrate stress management techniques
    · Understand the role of relaxation
    · Describe the benefits of nutrition and diet
    · Understand the impact of self-esteem on stress
    · Develop awareness of goal setting and time management techniques
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Managing Stress. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into nine modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Understanding Stress
    Defining stressThe causes of stress in terms of three personality types
    The effects of stress in relation to physical, emotional and mental behaviour.
    Module 2: The Stress Response
    The concepts of stressor and stress response.
    The concept of an holistic approach to a stress response.
    The major components in the activation of the stress response.

    Module 3: Symptoms of Stress
    The physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms of stress Stress indicator questionnaires
    The physical and emotional warning signs of stress

    Module 4: Understanding the Coping Process
    Recognise coping responses to stress
    Non-responding behaviours

    Module 5: Managing Stress – Skills and Techniques
    A ten point plan for dealing with stress

    Module 6: Relaxation and Stress
    A range of relaxation and stress relief measures

    Module 7: Nutrition and Its Role in Managing Stress
    A range of diet and nutritional behaviours which reduce stress
    The links between nutrition and stress
    The benefits of exercise in reducing stress
    The role of sleep in reducing stress

    Module 8: Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
    The concept of self-esteem Self-esteem and personal analysis
    Composing personal development plan for improving self-esteem

    Module 9: Goal Setting and Time ManagementThe importance of motivation in reducing stress
    The process of goal-setting
    Common effective time management techniques
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Certificate in Valuing Diversity in the Workplace
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Examine the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations brought about by the changing society within which we live and to promote best practice in adopting, encouraging and managing diversity.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Valuing Diversity in the Workplace. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into five modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Introduction
    · Understanding Diversity
    · Stereotyping and prejudice
    · The case for valuing diversity
    § Ethics and values
    § Changes in society
    § People management
    § Legislation
    · Making the full use of human resources

    Module 2: The Equality Strands
    · sex
    · race
    · disability
    · sexual orientation
    · religion or belief
    · gender reassignment
    · age

    Module 3: Discrimination
    · what kind of discrimination?
    · what is direct discrimination?
    · what is less favourable treatment? · what is indirect discrimination?
    · disability discrimination
    · victimisation
    · harassment and bullying

    Module 4: Key Legislation
    · Equal Pay Act 1970
    · Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
    · Sex Discrimination Act 1975
    · Disability Discrimination Act 1995 · Human Rights Act 1998
    · Employment Act 2002
    · Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
    · Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
    · Sex Discrimination Burden of Proof Regulations 2003

    Module 5: Adopting and Promoting Good Practice
    · With customer and clients
    · With colleagues
    · With employees
    · Managing, adopting and encouraging diversity
    · Moving from compliance to best practice
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
    Award:ASET
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    Certificate in Introduction to Counselling
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:
    · describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do
    · List common types of counselling
    · Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling
    · Practice and improve their listening skills
    · Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation
    · Describe the key aspects of successful mediation
    · Understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation
    · List sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into eight units, as follows:

    Unit 1 The Basics of Counselling
    · What is counselling
    · Who is a Counsellor
    · When is a Counsellor not ready to Council
    · Who needs counselling
    · Ten Steps to Counselling

    Unit 2 Types of Counselling
    · When a Counsellor is needed
    · Types of counselling offered
    § Addiction
    § Anxiety
    § Depression
    § Divorce
    § Eating Disorders
    § PMS
    § Sexual health
    § Stress

    Unit 3 New wave Counselling
    · On-line Counselling
    · Telephone Counselling
    · Telephone / Internet counselling
    · SMS text counselling
    · Video counselling
    · The Future

    Unit 4 Traditional Counselling Styles
    · What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling
    · What Counselling
    · Individual Therapy
    · Couples Therapy
    · Family therapy
    · Group Therapy
    · Who goes to Counselling

    Unit 5 Listening Skills
    · Listening
    · Stages of listening
    · Obstacles of Listening
    · Emphatic Listening
    · Listeners in Control
    · Traps for Listeners

    Unit 6: Negotiation
    · Negotiation
    · The Establishment Group
    · The Community group
    · Negotiation in General
    · The Joint Problem-Solving Approach
    · Definition of the Problem
    · Guidelines
    · Insist on Using Objective Criteria
    · Invent Options for Mutual Gain
    · Separate the People from the Problem
    · Suggestions
    · Breaking the Rules
    · Alternatives
    · Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement

    Unit 7 Mediation
    · What is Mediation
    · When is Mediation called for
    · Responsibilities
    · Preliminaries
    · The Introductory Phase
    · Problem Definitions
    · Respect the Parties’ Ability to reach a settlement
    · Caucus Meetings
    · The Second session
    · Teamwork
    · The Agreement
    · Attributes of a Good Mediator

    Unit 8 Crisis Mediation
    · Other Considerations
    · Power imbalance
    · The Power of skill and Knowledge
    · A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power
    · Analysis and Responses
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 450
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    Certificate in Drug Awareness
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Gain a better understanding of drugs in society and their use and misuse. The course is particularly suitable for people who may encounter drug relatedproblems and wish to learn how to respond.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Drugs awareness. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Introduction to drug use and misuse:
    · History of drug use
    · drug terms
    · 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

    Module 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

    Module 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

    Module 4: Types of treatment interventions available:
    · Understand what types of treatment interventions are available
    · identify national contacts which provide advice and information
    Format:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 380
    Award:ASET
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    ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY
     
    Aim:The aims of the course are to enhance students’ knowledge of psychology theory and to develop a broad understanding of theories applied to practical aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour. The course also teaches research methods and interpretation of research data.
    Target Audience: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. Pre-requirements To register for this course, student MUST have previously completed on of the following: GCSE Psychology grade A-B Study House Diploma in psychology Other Accredited Diploma in psychology or equivalent. Proof must be provided with registration
    Content:The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

    Module 1 – Perspectives on Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment A]

    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 [Tutor Marked Assignment B]

    Unit 6 Attitudes
    Unit 7 Social influence
    Unit 8 Obedience
    Unit 9 Social cognition
    Unit 10 Applied social psychology

    Module 3 – Cognitive Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment C]

    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 [Tutor Marked Assignment D]

    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 [Tutor Marked Assignment E]

    Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour
    Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour
    Unit 25 Emotional disorders

    Module 6 – Research Methods [Tutor Marked Assignment F]

    Unit 26 Research methods
    Unit 27 Research issues
    Unit 28 Data Analysis

    Glossary of terms
    Format:Study Method The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Assessment Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There are six tutor marked assignments in all, including a practical research project. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 880
    Award:ASET
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    DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES
     
    Aim:The aims of this course are to enable students to: • Develop a broad understanding of the principles of HR administration & management • Learn techniques and good practice for Human Resource administration • Select a modular approach to study which provides opportunities to specialise • Prepare for CIPD studying qualifications • Extend their existing HR knowledge and experience • Gain a recognised award from a leading UK awarding body
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who work in or wish to work in the field of Human Resource administration and management with the aim of ehancing your human resouce knowledge.
    Content:The course is divided up into nine units, as follows:

    HR1
    Recruitment and Selection
    1. Overview – The Recruitment Process
    2. Defining the Vacancy
    3. The Power of Advertising
    4. The Use of Agencies
    5. Targeted Selection –
    Competency based Interviewing
    6. Selection and Making an Offer
    7. The Importance of Diversity
    8. The Induction of New Staff

    HR2
    Human Resources Legislation
    1. Employers rights and obligations
    2. Employees rights and obligations
    3. Legislation

    HR3
    Employee Relations
    1. Managing Employee Relations
    2. Staff Motivation
    3. Communication
    4. Dealing with Conflict
    5. Grievance Procedure
    6. Disciplinary Procedure

    HR4
    Performance Management
    1. Monitoring & Recording Performance
    2. Performance Agreement
    3. Performance Plan
    4. Monitor and Review
    5. Performance Review

    HR5
    Records & Systems
    1. Importance of Keeping Records
    2. How and When to Store Information
    3. Data Protection Act 1998
    4. Email and use of the Internet within Personnel

    HR6
    Payroll
    1. Understanding the Payroll Function
    2. Paying an Employee
    3. Deductions
    4. Pay Statements

    HR7
    Training and Development
    1. Identifying Training Needs
    2. Choosing External Training
    3. Planning the Training
    4. Preparing the Training
    5. Delivering the Training
    6. Evaluating the Training

    HR8
    Team Building
    1. The aims of team building
    2.Organisation and planning
    3. How to get the most out of a team
    4. A successful team building structure
    5. Taking team building into the office
    6. Further information on team building

    HR9
    Coaching & Mentoring Staff

    A. Coaching Staff
    1. Understanding Coaching
    2. When to Coach
    3. Providing Feedback
    4. Setting Objectives
    5. When to Intervene
    6. Review & Learn from the Experience
    7. Common Problems

    B. Mentoring Staff
    1. Role & Responsibilities In Mentoring
    2. Identify Individual Mentoring Needs
    3. Effective Mentoring Relationships
    4. Review Progress
    5. Evaluating Effectiveness of Own Practice
    Format:Accreditation The course leads to a Level 3 award in Human Resources from Open College Network (OCN) which is licensed by National Open College Network (NOCN), a leading UK awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Study Units are also mapped to National Occupational Standards (ENTO) for personnel management and administration. 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 Study Method The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Assessment Each element of the course is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted to and marked by your tutor. Upon successful completion of the assignments you will be eligible for certification from OCN. Please note that students’ assessments are moderated three times per year by OCN. Submission dates and deadlines for moderation are fully detailed in the student study pack.
    Price:US$ 880
    Award:OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK (OCN)
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