Purchasing & Materials Handling Course It is a requirement of all institutions, whether private, governmental or community organisations, to obtain goods such as raw materials, machinery & equipment, & also services such as installation, repair, maintenance, transport, etc. Manufacturing organisations need to buy goods & services for use in their production processes. Similarly, commercial firms require goods & services for re-selling. Service organisations, such as banks, hotels & transport firms, also have to purchase in order to continue their business activities. This course covers the purchasing function of all activities which deal with the provision of requirements to an organisation. Learning the skills needed to ensure that purchases made on behalf of your company or as the purchasing manager requires specific skills & knowledge. ...

Palliative Care Course This course is ideal for those who wish to develop a greater understanding of palliative care (sometimes also referred to as ‘end-of-life care’ or ‘care of the dying’). Palliative care is the care given to a person with an advanced, life-limiting illness, for which there is no cure. The course seeks to provide the candidate with a greater understanding of what palliative care involves & how the candidate can best support their patient’s needs from a physical, emotional, & spiritual perspective. It also

Includes:: information on the support for relatives & friends, both during the person’s illness & after their death in the form of bereavement care. The award aims to: Establish the definition of palliative care Explore the common questions & themes Inform the learner of the range of possible approaches to Palliative Care Assist in supporting familial, spiritual, social & emotional needs Awareness of principles of pain management Preparation for confronting issues associated with death & bereavement

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Palmistry Course We can learn to know the man through the h&, just as we understand the universe through the man. Palmistry is believed to have originated in the earliest Aryan civilisation. There is no doubt it is an extremely ancient art, known over 5000 years ago in China, Egypt & Ancient Greece. Aristotle spoke of it, calling the hand "the organ of organs". Palmistry is divided into two parts: Cheirognomy
- dealing with the shape of the hand & Cheiromancy
- dealing with the lines & marks on the palm. This course shows you how to formulate predictions & become a professional counsellor.

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Parapsychology Course This course has been composed to introduce the student to the study of Parapsychology; it is written in easy to understand terms & uses examples of case histories to examine the phenomena of Parapsychology. The study of the paranormal is known as Parapsychology & is a scientific study of anything that is not considered normal or defies explanation.  There are many forms of paranormal phenomena including, ghosts, haunting, poltergeists, UFO`s, & witches etc. The list is virtually endless.   ...

People in Organisations Course Why do people in organisations feel & act in the way they do? What are the factors which influence the behaviour of people in organisations & hence what factors affect the operation of the organisation as a whole? How can organisations be designed & managed in order to influence people's behaviour & therefore to ensure more successful organisations? People in organisations is concerned with explaining organisations, both the general & the particular. For instance it is interested in developing general theories of decision-making or leadership or communications which might apply broadly to all organisations. Beyond this it is concerned with particularly the exploration of organisations by developing models which account for differences between organisations & which therefore can provide a more detailed framework for helping managers, & others, to influence organisational outcomes. In this course you will come across a wide range of theories & ideas which provide general & particular accounts of organisations. ...

People, Organisation & Management Course There has been a fundamental shift in the boundaries that shape organisations & work over the last two decades. Rapidly changing social & economic conditions have forced employers to change both their focus & their approach to work & the organisation, in order to survive & prosper in what are generally regarded as turbulent times. Similarly, employees have different expectations of work; overall, they are better educated, possess higher skill levels & have greater aspirations than previous generations. The changing dynamics & experiences within the workplace have led to a questioning of the nature of work & the employment relationship. In this course, we will consider a number of contemporary issues in terms of their impact on People, Organisation & Management. However, before looking at the individual factors which are shaping the workplace of the 21st century, it is important to set the scene in terms of the external environment in which the modern organisation exists. Against this backdrop, the way in which people are managed in the workplace has had to adapt & evolve. Gone is the ‘one best way’ approach to managing people, to be replaced by a range of different techniques, depending on the circumstances & the people involved. Management thinking & practice has moved on in order to cope with the increasingly diverse workplace of the 21st century. On completion of this course the student will be able to: Employ a variety of social science & management concepts in the analysis of work organisation. Reflect on & evaluate the different forms work organisation can take & its key

Dimensions & recognise conflict & commitment as key outcomes of work & the different ways in which they can both be managed. Identify & evaluate managerial & employee goals for & perspectives on work organisation. Appreciate the complexities of group working.

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Performance at Work Course Training activity may place emphasis on a number of different factors: the development & acquisition of knowledge the development of skill the changing of attitude. Defining the current position & identifying what is needed in the future in each of these areas is a complex & challenging task for managers. Every individual employed in the organisation ought to be covered in the assessment & identification of training & development. This

Includes:: research scientists, salesmen & saleswomen, accountants, typists & chief executives. After participating in this course, you should be able to: describe ways of identifying training needs recognise potential solutions to identified training needs describe methods for monitoring training identify methods for reviewing the performance of individuals understand discipline & grievance procedures describe strategies to support employees in improving their performance. In working through this session, you will practise the following BTEC common skills: Managing & Developing Self Working with & Relating to others  Communicating  Managing Tasks & Solving Problems  Applying Numeracy Applying Technology Applying Design & Creativity

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Personal Fitness Trainer Course This course is designed to enable the fitness instructor & coach to develop skills in providing a dedicated one-to-one service for health & fitness clients. About Personal Training Personal trainers assess the wants & needs of their clients with regard to health & fitness. They measure clients’ present fitness levels & design fitness programmes & regimes which are tailored to each individual. Providing a comprehensive service, the therapist is a motivator, nutrition advisor, lifestyle consultant, & fitness instructor. About Our Personal Fitness Trainer Course Our Personal Fitness Trainer course covers the aspects of personal training essential to providing a professional & knowledgeable service. Testing, evaluation, & progression form an integral part of the course. What Could I Do After Taking This Fitness Training Course? Work as a fitness instructor. After successfully completing our Personal Fitness Trainer course, you could apply for jobs as a fitness instructor in gyms or community centres, earning up to £21, 000+*/year. Continue your training. If you wish to further your personal trainer courses & education in personal fitness, you could study for relevant BTEC HNCs or HNDs, foundation degrees, degrees & postgraduate qualifications. Build your career. If you wish to increase your responsibilities & build your personal training career, you could gain a personal trainer qualification to become a self-employed personal trainer, or work in health clubs, resorts & spas, or on cruise ships. You could even move into sports physiotherapy. * Source: Payscale.com, Oct. 2012 ...

Personal Magnetism Course Magnetism can be generated by any living creature & summoned by the inventive genius of man. Almost every human being is endowed with the same power of self-generating the kind of magnetism that brings life to the body & increases life in others. More than this, any student of this course may readily acquire the power to help others who are deficient in vitality or who are suffering from disease. ...