This course is suited for both individuals looking to upskill and employers looking for staff induction training for employees.Induction training is an important form of employee training for new staff. It enables them to perform their duties and be productive as possible, and to feel comfortable in their new profession or job role. Effective induction training covers key information such as health and safety, and specific training on any of the duties and skills required for a new role. It will provide a range of knowledge surrounding the induction process, the benefits of induction training, legal aspects, progression, evaluation, and...

Explore the use of different applications for fast, effective use of IT.This Unit is included in the framework of a number of HNC and HND Group Awards, and should ideally be taught and assessed within the particular Group Award to which it contributes. It is designed to enable you to use IT systems and applications independently to support a range of information processing activities. You should develop a broad knowledge of the theoretical concepts, principles, boundaries and scope of IT applications. By the end of the Unit you should have learned how to plan for, develop and produce the relevant...

A study of fundamental principles for database design and management.Today’s society is often described as the ‘Information Society’ – where information is expected to be timely and accurate, and presented professionally. Individuals in the workplace now have access to, and are responsible for, the management and secure storage of large amounts of information. This Unit is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills for further study or employment in an administrative or IT environment. It introduces the database as a tool to help store, process and produce information in such a way as to be relevant to a...

A study of fundamental principles for the effective use of spreadsheets.Along with word processing packages, the most widely used software application is the spreadsheet. This is a mandatory Unit within the HNC/HND Administration & Information Technology course, but is also included within other HN Group Awards and can be taken as a stand-alone Unit. It is designed to allow candidates to develop an understanding of spreadsheet design and how to use spreadsheet features and functions for practical and effective use. It is also relevant to those hoping to develop their knowledge of spreadsheets as a tool to help provide solutions...

A study of fundamental principles for effective word processing and the creation of presentations.The effective use of information technology underpins the administrative function of any organisation, with word processing as the most utilised function. This Unit will be relevant to those who are interested in a career in administration, with a particular focus in document production and presentation. It will prepare you for producing the standard of document required by today’s business world, and will build your skills in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts, developing the skills and knowledge needed to use word processing and presentation packages to aid business...

This short course aims to provide the knowledge needed to understand how to lead and motivate a team.The ability to lead motivate a team are extremely important skills. A good leader inspires and motivates people, making them work harder and be more efficient. This short course aims to provide the knowledge needed to understand how to lead and motivate a team. Learn methods of effective communication, how to motivate a team or individual and team development. What you will experience Course content: Section 1: Communicating a vision and strategy – Learn what an organisational vision and mission is, how to...

Learn how to maintain high standards at work and organisational requirements relating to work activities.This course covers how to maintain high standards at work including attendance and punctuality requirements, the importance of these and how to meet them, as well as procedures for being late or absent, journey timetables and procedures for reporting timekeeping and attendance issues. Also learn about organisational requirements relating to work activities, how to meet deadlines and who can support this, and how to complete work activities to the required standard, as well as health and safety procedures, organisational values and why these are important. What...

A detailed introduction to management accounting and reporting.This Unit will introduce you to management accounting and reporting, and is designed to develop your management information decision making and information technology skills. It is offered to students working towards the HNC Accounting qualification. For further information on this course, please visit the SQA website. Credit points and level: 2 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (16 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7) What you will experience You will make use of information technology to demonstrate the various ways in which management information can be displayed. You will learn to provide...

This course is for anyone wishing to understand and apply the principles of managing the day to day causes of anxiety and how it impacts on stress in general.Applying the key learning points in this course can have a positive impact on your ability to manage (not eliminate) stress and anxiety. Content is evidence-based and follows information, advice and guidance used by professionals in the field of psychology and counselling. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 4 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Self-assessment
• Wellbeing and Me
• Making...

Exploring the hazards of manual handling 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 a 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 risks in relation to manual handing, and will inform you how to control and and act upon any likely hazards present in your particular place of work. What you will experience This course has four main sections: Section 1: The reasons for safe manual handling
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