We are well underway with the 2014 wedding season, with couples tying the knot at a variety of venues up and down the country. There are a number of reasons why a bride may opt to organise a wedding rather than bringing in the help of a wedding planner. Whether it be keeping down the cost, or simply not trusting anyone else to organise your special day, the fact still remains you will have a monumental list of tasks to address. For many the main problem is having an understanding of everything that is available to you as well as finding the right options for your wedding.
The NCC Plan your own Wedding Course delves deep into the aspects that will contribute to your dream wedding. Venue, photography, ceremony and catering are all covered in this course as well as a module looking at creating your own personal task list and action plan. The general areas to be covered initially in your action plan are items such as the overall wedding budget, insurances, possible dates, themes, numbers, ceremony style, venues and caterers.
Planning a wedding can be a huge stress and NCC aim to provide you with sufficient knowledge to feel comfortable enough to plan your wedding with confidence and style.
Take a look at the full course Here.
Childcare as a career can take many forms. Au pair, nursery worker, babysitter and maternity nurse all come under the broader category of childcare. The day to day duties will vary based on the specific role chosen, but there are a number of common features that can be identified as common within the industry.
Child Development and Interaction
Interacting with children on a professional basis can be quite different from caring for your own children. Not only may you be faced with caring for multiple children at the same time, but also each of their personalities and traits will be different, meaning adaptability is essential for this role. There are a number of key features involved in providing high quality childcare, including child development and developmental needs, as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. There are a number of subjects transferrable to all areas of childcare that as a professional you are likely to need an understanding of which include:
• The main development of a child from birth to 8 years
• Social, economic and environmental factors affecting development
• Genetic and hereditary factors affecting development
• Children’s overall developmental needs
• Transitions influenced by age
• Inclusion within child-minding
• Policies to meet diversity within the child-minding sector
Rewarding Work
The motivation for the majority of individuals pursuing a career in childcare is the enjoyment received from working with children. The rewards are obvious, helping children to develop during some of the most important years of their life. Children develop extremely quickly between birth and age 8 and a large amount of skills are acquired during this time. Having the expertise to assist this development and witness the child positively respond to your techniques on a daily basis makes this career quite unique.
Building Relationships
It is important to remember that as a childcare professional, a huge amount of trust has been invested in you from the child’s parents. Building relationships with both the child and parent is of equal importance. There are a number of traits that you need to develop the trust of your employers including maturity, honesty and consistency, all of which will create a desirable relationship. It is in the best interest of you as a professional to build these relationships as they then automatically manifest into positive recommendations, which for the child-minder is the Holy Grail.
If you would like to pursue a career in childcare, NCC Home Learning offer a multitude of options for online childcare courses for everyone from complete beginners to experienced professionals.
We have previously reported our very own course tutor and author, Gloria Armistead has been awarded with an MBE. The day was documented by the palace, take a look below.
The St. Helens based learning provider, NCC Home Learning has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2014 E3 Business Awards, which will be held at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on 18th September.
The company, with more than 15 years of experience in providing learning solutions to individuals, and who continually strive to make the option of further education accessible to everyone, was selected from amongst hundreds of nominees across the North West to become one of the four finalists for the prestigious Skills, Education & Training Award.
Reacting to the announcement, the company’s MD, Tony Smith said: “At NCC we are extremely proud to have been recognised as a finalist for an award at the forthcoming E3 Business Awards in the category of Skills, Education and Training. As a small business, the recognition as a finalist for this prestigious award acknowledges the hard work and commitment on behalf of the whole team.”
Speaking on behalf of 1 Events Media, which has developed and organised the awards, Managing Director Mubarak Chati said: “Last year marked the launch of the E3 Awards and we were very impressed then by the number and calibre of the nominees, but this year, we’ve seen even more. Perhaps it’s testament to a recovering economy or just to the relentless ‘can do’ spirit that characterises the North West, but whatever the reason, the quality of entrants has been superb.
“We’ve had hundreds of nominations, and they’ve come from right across the region: Manchester to Merseyside, Cumbria to Cheshire. It’s astonishing to witness the effort and ingenuity of so many individuals and organisations because so much commendable work has clearly been done. In compiling the shortlist, the Nominations Panel certainly had an unenviable task and for NCC Home Learning to have secured a place in the final is an achievement of which it should be very proud.”
More information about NCC Home Learning can be found on its website: www.ncchomelearning.co.uk – or by calling 0800 970 2522.
More information about the E3 Business Awards, including a full list of finalists, can be found at www. e3businessawards.co.uk.
As any self-respecting Game of Thrones fan will already know, the climax of season 4 will be aired on Sky Atlantic tonight. The build up has been incredible, with twists at every opportunity and no character safe from meeting an unsavoury end. In anticipation we thought we would take a look at the most suitable home learning courses for some GOT fan favourites.
Name: Joffrey Baratheon
Course: Relationship and Couples Counselling Diploma
King Joffrey is widely hated and for very good reason. From ordering the execution of Ned Stark or his constant demeaning of Tyrion, there are a multitude of reasons why it is impossible not to have an immense feeling of hatred towards Joffrey. Sansa Stark suffered vast amounts of torment at the hands of Joffrey and his sinister nature towards her is what many saw as his worst trait. The course features a module on boundaries and ethics in a relationship, which could have been a real eye opener.
NAME: Daenerys Targaryen
COURSE: Human Resource Management DIPLOMA
You might say that Daenerys already has an incredibly successful management style and has managed her resources admirably. Although with an army of 8000 unsullied in tow, there is some serious administration duties to uphold. I would guess that the unsullied are fairly easy to work with and would not make many employee demands. I suppose their previous employment under Kraznys mo Nakloz has been a somewhat frightening induction into the workplace. One of the modules focuses around employee retention and commitment, this may be useful for running a voluntary army of 8000 soldiers.
NAME: Jon snow
COURSE: Dog Grooming DIPLOMA
Jon Snow has become a huge fan favourite and his unbreakable bond with his beloved Ghost makes him all the more endearing. Although living on the wall can be quite stressful, Jon may have some extra time on his hands when the wildlings aren’t attacking. Ghost was released on the wildling’s and may have some undesirable stains in his beautiful white coat. Jon could learn the best techniques for creating the perfect shiny coat.
If you would like to learn more about home learning courses and how they could enhance your life, go to www.ncchomelearning.co.uk for more information
The first mention of Forensic Linguistics was by Swedish language expert Jan Swartvik in 1968. Swartvik coined the term for a study he was conducting related to Timothy John Evans, who had been executed for the murder of his wife and baby daughter in the 1950’s. Swartvik identified a number of stylistic differences in statements made and this would raise questions regarding their authorship.
The history of forensic linguistics may be much older than 1968, with reference to legal contexts going as far back as the Judgement of Soloman in the Bible. The addition of forensic linguistics as a brand of applied linguistics is a recent development. The definition has stemmed from this and is now, “forensic linguistics, legal linguistics, or language and the law, can be defined as the application of linguistic knowledge, methods and insights to the forensic context of law, language, crime investigation, trial and judicial procedure”
The course aims to explore the discipline of forensic linguistics and give the student a solid overall understanding of the subject.
MODULES
- What is forensic linguistics?
- A framework for analysing language
- Language of the law
- Author identification/forensic stylistics
- Courtroom and police disclosures
- Language crimes
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
SUPPORT
You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course. You will have your own dedicated tutor who will guide you through your course work and answer any questions you may have during your Forensic Linguistics course. Additionally our Help Desk will provide you with any practical advice by email or phone.
ASSESSMENT
Each module will have short tasks accompanied b a commentary to check ongoing understanding as well as a tutor marked assignment to test the student’s understanding of the topic. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work. You will also need to complete a short multiple choice examination.
AWARDING BODY INFORMATION
Click here for a full list of awarding bodies.
This course is now available for pre-order, please e-mail [email protected] or call 0800 970 2522 for more information.
Every individual should possess some knowledge on first aid and administering it in a low-risk situation. Accidents and injuries can happen anywhere, unexpectedly, whether it be in an office or at a sporting event, it could be vital that your knowledge of first aid is sufficient. The majority of first aid is actually administered by individuals on themselves, meaning this course will give you the opportunity to have peace of mind in the event of an accident or emergency.
This course creates a perfect mix of combining knowledge you already possess with some simple practical advice and knowledge to help you develop your skills.
The course covers key areas including, incident awareness, responding to accidents and emergencies and minor injury treatment. This programme provides a suitable platform for individuals looking to progress with further first aid training or assist with basic first aid practices. Please note you shouldn’t attempt any first aid that you are not properly trained for.
MODULES
- An Introduction to First Aid
- Roles and Responsibilities of the First Aider
- First Aid Equipment
- Incident Awareness and Assessment
- Responding to Accidents and Emergencies
- Minor Injury Treatment
- First Aid Developments
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
SUPPORT
You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your First Aid Awareness course. Our student support team are available for any queries that you may have whilst completing your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
ASSESSMENT
Once you have completed the course materials, you will need to complete a short multiple choice examination.
AWARDING BODY INFORMATION
Click here for a full list of Awarding Bodies.
This course is now available for pre-order, please e-mail [email protected] or call 0800 970 2522 for more information.
DURATION: 200 HOURS
FORMAT: PAPER
LEVEL: 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This programme is perfect for those looking to develop a career in medical and clerical admin, or even those currently working in this field who want to expand their knowledge.
This programme is designed to provide a detailed insight into the duties and expected role of an individual in this field of work. The learning outcomes for this course will ensure the student has knowledge of how to greet and instruct/direct patients to their destination, how to deal with patients’ requests and complaints, the skills and abilities needed to perform this role effectively, understand the need for patient confidentiality and the role of good hygiene in the workplace.
The course also explores legal aspects of medical admin as well as understanding the types of care offered by the NHS and the possible working environment you will experience in the role.
MODULES
- Greeting patients, reception skills and responsibilities
- Administration skills and abilities
- Patient confidentiality
- Hygiene procedures in the medical environment
- Understanding medical terminology
- Understanding the bodily systems
- Understanding medication
- Working in the NHS
- Legal aspects of medical administration
- Medical technology
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
SUPPORT
You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course. You will have your own dedicated tutor who will guide you through your course work and answer any questions you may have during your medical and clinical admin course. Additionally our Help Desk will provide you with any practical advice by email or phone.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to complete a number of assignments. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work. You will also need to complete a short multiple choice examination.
AWARDING BODY INFORMATION
Click here for a full list of awarding bodies.
This course is now available for pre-order, please e-mail [email protected] or call 0800 970 2522 for more information.
NCC Resources has been selected to go through to the regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014. NCC Resources are in the Liverpool City, Cumbria and Lancashire Region and are extremely pleased to have been selected and put through to the next round. The National Apprenticeship service wrote:
“Overall the quality of submissions has increased this year and we are pleased to advise that your entry has been selected as one of the few to go through to the next stage of the competition”.
NCC’s submission will now be judged at the regional stage and NCC will be informed at the end of June whether they have been successful or not. If NCC is successfully nominated as a regional finalist, they will receive an invitation to the local awards ceremony which will be held in September.
NCC Resources are a developer, publisher and supplier of educational learning resources to organisations and individuals who wish to improve their knowledge and qualifications.
Tony Smith, Managing Director said:
“We have been supplying learning resources designed to complement qualification structures to further education for over sixteen years. As a small business, we are committed to supporting young people to develop and hone their skills whilst improving their prospects. Apprentices have become integral within NCC’s recruitment and selection process and support succession planning and growth expectations.
Testament to the success of the apprenticeship programme is our retention of personnel. We wholeheartedly recognise the time and investment all parties need to apply to the provision and are delighted when our young people achieve their well-earned qualifications and move into permanent roles”.
To learn more about apprenticeships, visit the National Apprenticeship Service website.
DURATION: 160 HOURS
FORMAT: PAPER
LEVEL: 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Dyslexia Awareness programme would be suitable for any individual who has Dyslexia or who may come into contact with those who have the condition. This level 2 course will aim to give an insight into what is a very complex condition. The learner will be guided through the potential barriers that can be associated with dyslexia within a school environment or the workplace. The important issue of individual’s feelings towards the condition is also explored.
This condition affects a wide variety of people and is not necessarily apparent when meeting someone. The importance of understanding the condition and how to identify it is extremely important, as is knowing the best way to deal with any problems that may arise.
As well as the negative effects of this condition, there are also a number of strengths that an individual can possess. Individuals with the condition are likely to be inventive, artistic, creative and sporty.
FOCUS POINTS
- What’s happening in the brain?
- Measuring the severity of dyslexia
- Relationship with other conditions, dyspraxia, autistic spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder
- How reading difficulties may manifest themselves in dyslexia
- Problems with written work
- The warning signs of dyslexia
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
SUPPORT
You will receive the Dyslexia Awareness course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your programme. You can be assured that 12 months unlimited support is available for your home study Dyslexia course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be required to complete a number of assignments. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work. You will also need to complete a short multiple choice examination.
AWARDING BODY INFORMATION
Click here for a full list of awarding bodies.
This course is now available for pre-order, please e-mail [email protected] or call 0800 970 2522 for more information.