This SQA HN unit provides the knowledge on how to safely and efficiently carry out duties onboard a merchant vessel during cargo operations.This course is suitable for candidates who wish to convert/upgrade as follows: Class 1 Deck Fishing to Master < 500 GT NC Master Workboat < 500 GT Unltd to Master < 500 GT NC Master < 500 GT II/3 NC to Master < 500 GT II/3 inc NC German Waters What you will experience The principles and safe working practices for the proper loading, stowage and carriage of dry cargoes and offshore vessel operations. The principles and safe...

An introduction to key the principles and practices of marketing.This is an optional Unit within HNC/HND Administration and 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 provide candidates with the knowledge and skills for further study or employment in an administrative or IT/Business environment, and will provide you with knowledge and understanding of marketing and its use in organisations. It explains the influence of the external environment and the importance of market research when making marketing decisions. It also introduces the concept of segmentation...

Developing your understanding of material properties and testing.This can be a mandatory Unit within HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering Group Award, or may be part of another Group Award or single HN unit. It is designed to provide you with a good knowledge and understanding of material properties and testing, allowing you to apply basic material selection concepts to a range of components. It also gives you the opportunity to examine materials and components with the aim of establishing basic properties. Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7) What you...

Learn to apply mathematical models to business problems.On this course you will focus on formulating, solving and interpreting solutions of mathematical models for problems in relation to business and commerce. Credit points and level: 1 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7) What you will experience You will learn to: Solve business problems by the solution of equations Solve business problems involving cost and revenue functions Solve financial mathematics problems In order to complete this unit successfully, you will be required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in all pieces of assessed...

Confirming you have met the aims of the HNC Mechanical Engineering course.This examination-based Graded Unit is a mandatory unit within the HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering Group Award. It may also be part of another Group Award or taken as a stand alone, single HN unit. It will consist of a written examination of three hours duration. Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7) What you will experience This unit will confirm that you have: Developed knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core principles and technologies by undertaking...

The second Graded Unit in the Mechanical Engineering HN level course.This Graded Unit has been validated as part of the HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering. What you will experience This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the principal aims of the HNC/HND awards in Mechanical Engineering.

This course is for anyone wishing to become a Mental Health First Aider. It covers the fundamentals of promoting good mental health and how to recognise symptoms of poor mental health.The course gives a good overview on how to respond when a colleague, or anyone else, is in crisis. With clear advice and guidance, you will become more confident in supporting someone experiencing mental health problems. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 2 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Mental Health First Response On completion of...

This course explains in detail the links between physical and mental health.Learn how to apply useful tips to establish every day routines to improve both the mind and the body. Understanding the specifics about how the body and mind work with one another -or against one another – can be a great motivator for making healthy choices and improving resilience and wellbeing. What you will experience The course is broken down in to 4 bite-sized units with the following titles: • Self-assessment
• Taking Care of Your Mental Health
• Making the Link
•...

Preparing you to work efficiently and effectively in an administrative environment.This is a Unit within the Professional Development Award and 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 has been designed to develop the knowledge and skills required of an administrator, in order to meet the requirements of the administrative function of an organisation. The overall aim is to prepare you for further study or employment in an administrative or IT environment. Credit points and level: 1 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (8...

Explore fundamental office management principles and practices.This Unit introduces the essential skills required to effectively manage and organise an administrative environment. It is suitable for learners who wish to progress to a supervisory/managerial level. You will explore the key concepts which underpin the role of the Office Manager and will be introduced to some essential skills required to effectively manage and organise an administrative environment. On completion of the entire Unit, you will be able to: Manage and lead people and activities within the office environment Manage organisational change Manage and co-ordinate the recruitment and selection process Evaluate the role...