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  • Certificate in Retail Operations
  • Certificate in Supervisory Development
  • Certificate in Safety Compliance
  • Certificate in Effective Customer Care
  • Certificate in Healthy Eating & Food Hygiene
  • MEDICAL & CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR DIPLOMA
  • FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE FOR CARE WORKERS
  • DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN



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    Certificate in Retail Operations
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Provide a broad introduction to the sector and the range of skills required for people working in or planning to work in a retail environment.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Retailing. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into nine modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Company Information:
    · Detailing Company Profile and Structure
    · Job Description and Profile
    · Curriculum Vitae
    · Course Attendance
    · Personal Development Plan
    · Company Aims and Objectives

    Module 2: Customer Service:
    · Understanding Customer expectations
    · Effective Customer Relations
    · How to prepare for Customers
    · You are the Company
    · Preparing Yourself
    · Meeting Customer needs
    · Types of Welcome
    · Product Knowledge and Care
    · Complaints
    · Good Customer Service

    Module 3: Checkout:
    · Looking at Customer Impressions
    · Entering and Scanning goods
    · Handling Cash, checking for Fraudulent Notes, Cheques and Debit/Credit Cards and Cashing up

    Module 4: Health & Safety:
    · Outlining details of the Health & Safety Laws
    · Employer and Employee responsibilities
    · Safe Lifting & Handling, Fire equipment
    · Accident Reporting
    · First Aid
    · Risk Assessments
    · Control of Substances
    · Safe use of Machinery
    · Bomb threats
    · Pest Control

    Module 5: Merchandising:
    · Understanding the planning and overall look of Displays,
    · Visual Merchandising
    · Space Allocation
    · Tools and Equipment
    · Stock selection
    · Stocking the Display
    · Housekeeping
    · Labelling and Pricing


    Module 6: Legislation:
    · Detailing Legislation and Consumer Law
    · Sale of Goods Act
    · Supply of Goods and Services Act
    · Tort (Interface with Goods) Act
    · Trade Descriptions Act
    · Consumer Protection Act
    · Shops Act

    Module 7: Security:
    · Looking at Crime prevention
    · Crime prevention equipment and use
    · Security of premises
    · Personal Security
    · Conflict resolution and diffusing non-violent situations
    · Physical attacks
    · Staff security and vigilance
    · Collecting evidence

    Module 8 Stock Control:
    · Understanding What is Stock
    · Receiving and unpacking Stock
    · Delivery Note
    · Stock reception area
    · Stock returns and claims
    · Stock Storage
    · Rotation and Control

    Module 9 Team Building:
    · Outlining Team Building and Communication skills
    · Communication Processes
    · Supportive approach to Teamwork
    · Resolving Team Conflict
    · Contingency Planning
    · Brainstorming
    · SMART Criteria
    · Devising a Policy
    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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    Certificate in Supervisory Development
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Provide a development opportunity which teaches the broad concepts of supervision for people taking on, or planning to take on, a supervisory role in their work environment.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Supervisory development. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:

    Module 1: The Role of the Supervisor in the Management of Others

    Module 2: Effective Time Management

    Module 3: The Recruitment and Selection of Staff

    Module 4: Supervising the Section or Department

    Module 5: Effective Communication

    Module 6: Basic Finance for the Supervisor

    Module 7: Analysing Training Needs for Staff

    Module 8: Personal Development
    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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    Certificate in Safety Compliance
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Gain an understanding of health and safety legislation and how to adopt good practice, for people working in any industry sector.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of safety compliance. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into sixteen modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Introduction to Safety Compliance

    Module 2: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

    Module 3: Management of Health & Safety at Work Regs

    Module 4: Risk Assessment

    Module 5: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

    Module 6: Health and Safety Regulations 1992

    Module 7: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

    Module 8: Personal Protective Equipment Regulations

    Module 9: Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations

    Module 10: Fire Safety

    Module 11: First Aid. An introduction

    Module 12: Accident Reporting

    Module 13: Health & Safety Training

    Module 14: Lifting Operations and Lifting Regulations

    Module 15: Electricity at Work

    Module 16: Hazardous Substances
    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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    Certificate in Effective Customer Care
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Develop customer care skills, forpeople working in a wide range of sectors and occupations.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Customer Care. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Recognising Customers

    Module 2: The Importance of Exceptional Customer Care

    Module 3: Customer Care and Service principles

    Module 4: Providing Information, Advice, products & Services to Customers

    Module 5: Responding to Special Requests

    Module 6: Customer Services & Legislation

    Module 7: Dealing with Customer Complaints

    Module 8: Handling Customers with Particular Needs
    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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    Certificate in Healthy Eating & Food Hygiene
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to:Develop knowledge and skills in a range of diet, lifestyle and food preparation subjects This programme is designed for people working in a wide range of sectors and occupations
    Target Audience: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.
    Content:The course is divided up into four modules, as follows:

    Module 1: Healthy Eating:
    · Introduction to Healthy Eating
    · The basics
    · Recommendations for Healthy Eating

    Module 2: Vitamins and Minerals:
    · Sources and functions of vitamins and minerals
    · Why are they so important?

    Module 3: Specific Healthy Eating Issues:
    · Introduction
    · Vegetarians
    · The elderly and infirm
    · Obesity
    · Cardiovascular and coronary heart disease
    · Cancer
    · Iron deficiency

    Module 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
    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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    MEDICAL & CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR DIPLOMA
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to: • Develop a broad understanding of the principles of medical administration & reception • Learn techniques and good practice for medical administration • Develop skills required in all areas of medical and clinical administration • Develop specialist knowledge of medical legislation and terminology • Prepare for AMSPAR studying qualifications • Gain a recognised award from a leading UK awarding body
    Target Audience: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.
    Content:The course is divided up into Seven units, as follows:

    Unit 1: Reception Skills
    • General reception skills
    • Duties of a Medical Receptionist
    • Telephone skills
    • Customer service
    • Making and recording appointments

    Unit 2: Office Administration
    • Record keeping
    • Communications
    • Time management

    Unit 3: Technology
    • Typing and keyboard skills
    • Microsoft office software
    • Common medical software

    Unit 4: Medical Terminology
    • Origins of structure and medical terms
    • Composition of medical words
    • Terminology of body structures, systems, diseases and conditions
    • Titles, professional qualifications and professional bodies
    • Eponyms, acronyms and abbreviations in common use

    Unit 5: Working with Medicines
    • Drugs awareness
    • Legislation governing medicines
    • Medicines
    • Controlled Drugs
    • Drugs disposal

    Unit 6: Hygiene
    • The importance of hygiene
    • How to maintain hygiene standards
    • Cleaning for infection control
    • Waste disposal for infection control
    • Health care associated infections

    Unit 7: Confidentiality
    • The need for confidentiality
    • The legal position
    • Best practice
    • Other legislation associated with record keeping
    Format:Accreditation The course leads to a Level 3 award in Medical and Clinical Administration 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. Higher Education credits are available upon completion of this course. 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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    FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE FOR CARE WORKERS
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to: Gain a better understanding of the role of the care sector and the skills required for success.
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Care Working. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into seven modules, as follows:

    Module 1: The Role of the Care Worker within the Care Team

    Module 2: Valuing People's Equality, Diversity and Rights

    Module 3: Health, Safety and Security

    Module 4: Effective Communication

    Module 5: Understanding and Dealing with Abuse and Neglect

    Module 6: Basic Care Skills

    Module 7: Providing Support for Individuals

    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 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 INTERIOR DESIGN
     
    Aim:The objectives of the course are to: • describe the history of interior design, classic design styles and the work of leading designers • investigate the seven design elements which contribute to a design • explore the room elements which influence a design effect • undertake an interior design project • develop a business plan for establishing a design business • identify the tools of the trade
    Target Audience:This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Interior Design, and planning to establish an interior design small business. No prior knowledge is required.
    Content:The course is divided up into six units, as follows:

    Unit 1 The background
    • The origins of Interior design
    • Influences through the ages
    • Great Designers of our recent past
    • Defining a style

    Unit 2 Design Elements
    • Space
    • Colour
    • Balance
    • Texture & Pattern
    • Scale
    • Line
    • Form

    Unit 3 Room Elements
    • Furniture
    • Flooring
    • Lighting
    • Walls
    • Windows
    • Doors
    • Fabrics
    • Accessories

    Unit 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

    Unit 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
    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 element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
    Price:US$ 650
    Award:ASET
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