This course gives an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), how to comply and the penalties for non-compliance.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...

Helping you to understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.Approximately 25 million working days are lost each year due to work-related illness or workplace injury. Within that, a staggering number are the result of work-related incidents that could have easily been avoided. This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards present in your particular place of work. This knowledge is not only of benefit in the workplace but in general everyday life – as such, this course acts as a...

Learners will understand who is responsible for their own health and safety as well as that of their colleagues and visitors to their workplace.This course encourages learners to explore their own attitudes to risk and references real life accidents from the past that have revealed the human, moral and legal consequences of not practicing good health and safety principles. As they progress through the course learners will understand who is responsible for their own health and safety as well as that of their colleagues and visitors to their workplace. The course provides information and guidance on identifying risk and the...

This free, fully-funded course is designed for qualified plumbers, heating engineers, oil engineers or gas engineers who wish to install Heat Pump Systems.This four-day course is designed for learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of heat pump system installation requirements. Covering the different operational characteristics of each type of heat pump, including air, ground and exhaust heat pumps. Relevant for both new build homes and for those updating existing systems. Fully-funded course Delivered in partnership with the National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) and with support from Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund, this course is fully-funded, so there are no...

Developing an in-depth understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.This HN Unit is designed to enable candidates to develop knowledge and understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanics. What you will experience On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to: Analyse fluid flow patterns Solve flow measurement problems Solve problems involving incompressible flow in pipe systems Analyse heat transfer rates through typical industrial plant

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Databases 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. Database applications are a powerful resource, managing and analysing high volumes of data to produce the quantity and quality of information that business today demands. This high-level certification programme enables candidates to use the many advanced tools available in...

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Presentations 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. Advanced ICDL Presentations (Module AM6) is a high-level certification programme for candidates who wish to create effective, high-impact presentations using advanced features and who need to be able to prove their skills in this area. The programme covers advanced...

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Spreadsheets 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. Advanced ICDL Spreadsheets (Module AM4) is a high-level certification programme which presents candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. Completion of this module will enable candidates to master the more advanced functions of...

This advanced course will strengthen your skills and understanding when it comes to Word Processing 2016.The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short. It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. The Advanced ICDL Word Processing course (Module AM3) is a high-level certification programme through which candidates can demonstrate their ability to use the advanced features of word processing applications to enhance their work, improve productivity and save time....

This course explores the information and communications technology skills needed in the workplace.This course explores the technology skills required to work within various job roles. You will be able to compare your own information and communications technology skills against those required for job roles and identify how to develop these skills to meet expectations. You will learn how to demonstrate safe and appropriate use of ICT equipment, word processors and email or webmail. What you will experience Course content: Section 1: Understand ICT technology skills and experience needed in different job roles Section 2: Be able to use a range...