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Course description
Conveying and responding to a range of information by reading, writing, listening and talking is the basis of communication. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential to promote good relationships and best working practice in a business environment. This is a Unit within the HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or HNC Electronics Group Award, but may also be part of another Group Award or taken as a stand-alone HN Unit. It will focus on the practical approaches needed for successful communication, which will prove extremely valuable in your career progression and your performance in the workplace. Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7): You will read texts critically, examining not just the content but the format, layout and style of the written text. You will then assess its strengths and weaknesses before producing effective business information documents such as proposals and reports. You will study the group processes involved in group decision making, how to progress activity, the uses and formats of record keeping and how to contribute effectively to formal group discussions. On completion of the Unit candidates should be able to: Respond to written information on a complex vocational issue; Produce written information in a prescribed format on a complex vocational issue; and Contribute to a formal discussion on a complex vocational issue.
Entry requirements
It would be beneficial for candidates to have achieved communication as part of the core skills framework, to at least Intermediate 2 level, or have similar qualifications/relevant experience. This course requires you to manage your workload independently and will involve attendance at a campus or centre - often for assessment purposes only. You will receive tutor email and phone contact details once enrolled on course, who will contact you regularly to monitor your progress and learning. You will have access to all the student support online services via the college website. There are two costs associated with this course: The first presentation for £144.00 includes the cost of SQA registration. The second presentation for £130.00 is without the cost of SQA registration. “Please see www.nescol.ac.uk for course without SQA Registration fee”
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Distance learning
5th Sep 2023 to 4th Sep 2024
Cost: £144.00 (ex. VAT)
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Online
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