This Unit is designed to enable candidates to understand the basic principles and concepts of transmission lines and complex waves. It will provide candidates with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to determine electrical quantities associated with transmission lines and secondly, to solve simple electrical series and parallel circuits when a complex waveform is applied. On completion of this Unit the candidate should be able to: 1. Evaluate the characteristics of transmission lines2. Evaluate performance of transmission lines with matched termination3. Evaluate performance of transmission lines with various terminations4. Solve network response problems when complex waves are appliedThis Unit has...

This Unit will enhance your knowledge and skills in relation to electrical engineering in buildings.  It is designed to develop knowledge and competence related to the specification of services required for the utilisation of electrical energy in buildings.The Unit provides candidates with the opportunity to appreciate concepts of heating, lighting, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and to develop the skills necessary to solve design problems on these systems.  On completion, candidates should be able to:Specify the requirements and characteristics of electrical heating systems.Specify the requirements and characteristics of lighting systems.Specify the requirements and characteristics of ventilation and air-conditioning systems.You will develop...

This qualification is ideal for individuals who wish to progress to management responsibilities but have no formal training, and are serious about developing their abilities. The programme particularly supports practising team leaders who are seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who must lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.This qualification is made up of a wide range of units covering core management skills such as understanding how to organise and delegate, and skills in communication, team leadership, change management and managing people and relationships. The flexibility in unit choice allows the...

This online course covers the key purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) providing learners with an overview of the legislation, what they must do to comply with it and the penalties for non-compliance. These penalties can be substantial and the GDPR states smaller offences could result in fines of up to €10 million or two per cent of a firm's global turnover (whichever is greater). For more serious offences this can lead to fines of €20 million or four percent of turnover.The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law empowers people to gain full control of their personal data...

This unit is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to use digital technology effectively to support administrative functions. The unit will be relevant to learners wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in the use of ICT, social media, collaborative software and web services in a business context, or who are interested in a career as an administrator or digital/IT administrator.This unit will develop your knowledge on ICT networks and allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required to use social media, collaborative software and a range of web services effectively with an administrative environment.In Outcome 1...

The course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of painting and decorating, and is very hands-on - meaning you’ll get lots of chances to complete practical work. Once you have mastered the art of applying paint correctly you will get the opportunity to learn the correct methods for paper hanging.Upon successful completion of the course you will have achieved an SQA Unit, and will have increased confidence when it comes to carrying out painting or decorating in the home.What you will experienceThe course can be adapted to suit the learners needs, but will cover:Preparing wallsPainting walls and...

The IAB Level 1 Award in Manual Bookkeeping (QCF) is broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 in Scotland and will provide you with essential book keeping skills. The course is accredited by the International Association of Book Keepers (IAB) and covers double entry or manual book keeping systems, serving as a valuable introduction to the practical elements of financial record keeping. The course is aimed at those who wish to begin their studies of bookkeeping, from a point of no previous knowledge or experience.   It is also suitable for those who have some bookkeeping knowledge and skills and want to...

The Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping qualification is specifically aimed at learners who wish to further their studies of bookkeeping and gain an accredited qualification, either from a point of some previous knowledge, or having already achieved the IAB Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping.What you will experienceYou will learn how to assess your competence in carrying out a range of basic day-to-day bookkeeping routines and activities using a single entry manual book-keeping system. This includes recording business transactions, using the Journal, preparing a trial balance, petty cash and bank reconciliations as well as developing an understanding of the basics of...

Why take this course?Many people find it helpful and empowering to seek the support of counselling at some point in their lives. People in any situation could benefit from counselling, and those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improve personal well–being.This qualification focusses on key counselling skills to enable you to provide support wherever it is required. The course provides you with an understanding of various theoretical approaches, as well as covering the importance of a counselling relationship and helpful interaction techniques.What you will experienceThis course does not qualify you to practice as...

This Unit has been designed to allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in basic static and strength of materials concepts and theorems that underpin so much of more advanced studies in mechanical engineering. If you have studied these subjects before, the early parts of this Unit will provide you with an opportunity to revise the concepts and theorems you have learnt in previous courses. Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7) What you will experienceYou will have the opportunity to study the ways in which a variety of methods such as nodal analysis,...