By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the various components of the construction industry
• Recognise the importance of productivity and labour quality
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of an estimator in the construction industry
• Describe the main types of construction cost estimates
• List the steps involved in different estimating methods
• Indicate the elements and fundamental factors of a construction cost estimate
• Discuss the impact of a project cost estimation

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the responsibility and challenges facing a compliance department
• Explain the elements of an effective compliance programme
• Describe the different aspects of the compliance management system
• Outline the roles and responsibilities of a compliance officer
• Indicate the process of conducting a compliance audit
• State the differences between ethics and compliance
• List the principles and objectives of risk management
• Summarise the risk management process

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of manual handling
• Summarise the different types of manual handling in the workplace
• Outline the factors that lead to injuries in manual handling
• Recognise the different types of injuries and disorders
• State the legal obligations of the employer and employee
• Describe how to conduct a risk assessment
• List the steps for controlling and reducing risk in the work environment
• Indicate the process of accident and incident reporting in the workplace
• Discuss safe lifting, carrying and lowering techniques

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the concept of construction project management
• Identify the phases involved in the project life cycle
• Indicate the process of construction cost estimation
• Discuss the procedure for maximising equipment and materials productivity
• Describe the process of site planning and managing
• Explain the concept of vendor analysis in construction management
• Recognise the main participants and aspects of the construction project

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘family’ and ‘family law’
• Compare family law and civil litigation
• Establish the relationship between family law and human rights
• Explain the requirements for marriage and the grounds for divorce
• Indicate the difference between civil partnership and marriage
• Describe the process of forming a civil partnership
• Discuss the proceedings, access and disputes of child custody
• Recognise the welfare, rights and responsibilities created by gender equality
• Discuss the process of adoption and surrogacy

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the core values and basic principles of youth workers 
• Define the job responsibilities of a youth worker
• Identify the fundamental concepts of youth work
• State the characteristics and approaches utilised in the field of juvenile work
• Indicate the role and benefits of youth work in mental wellbeing
• Discuss the role of social workers in promoting mental health in communities
• Explain the impacts of youth on society at all levels
• List the opportunities for social work employment
• Outline the educational necessities related to the youth's work career
• Recognise how the criminal justice system and the social welfare policy work
• Summarise the components of the criminal justice system

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘touch typing’
• Summarise the optimal conditions required while using a computer
• Explain the correct sitting posture for typing
• Describe the left- and right-hand charts
• Match each key with its designated finger
• List the letters contained in the ‘home keys’
• Identify the other keys on the keyboard
• Discuss how to improve your touch typing speed

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the role of paralegals
• Define important legal terms, key people and the role of paralegals in the legal sector
• Identify the various processes used in effective communication
• Discuss the notions of business, property, estate, family and criminal law
• Explain the different characteristics and categories of human rights
• Indicate the conduct and ethics of paralegals, focusing on the duty of confidentiality
• State the values and principles that characterise a competent paralegal
• Describe the skills and professional attitude needed to excel as a paralegal
• Summarize the legislative process in the UK’s legal system