www. ukopencollege. co. uk 45 All courses can be enrolled onto at anytime of the year without any restrictions. Students can complete at their own pace to a maximum of one year for completion. Choose the Social Work course to suit your personal requirements and you can enrol, register and make pament online. Alternatively you can call our office where one of our support team will be more than happy to take your details . Accountable Social Work £ 429.00 The units each describe an aspect of accountability in social work practice. At every stage in each unit examples are given of the application in practice of the theories, methods and issues under discussion and activities are provided to enable learners to explore in relation to their own experience what may be unfamiliar ideas and concepts. Social Work Competence in Practice £ 349.00 In order to be accountable to society, any profession must maintain clear standards against which acceptable practice can be measured. " Competences" are the widely accepted form of measurement for the social work profession, and the subject of this module. Among the range of topics this encompasses are principles of learning, assessment, understanding the competence- based approach to professional practice, continuing professional development, supervisory process and methods, and the com-plexities of self- evaluation and agency evaluation. At every stage in each unit examples are given of the application in practice of the theories, methods and issues under discussion and activities are provided to enable learners to explore in relation to their own experience what may be unfamiliar ideas and concepts. Social Work in Community Care £ 349.00 Since the 1970s the provision of services and support for people who are affected by problems of ageing, mental illness, mental handicap or physical or sensory disability to be able to live as independently as possible in their own homes, or in " homely" settings in the community, has been a key issue facing social workers. In this course you will receive an introduction to the problems which have inhibited the development of community care since the 1970s. This course also will provide you with a greater expertise and knowledge in relevant areas of the commissioning of services. It will explore areas of key legislation with application to current practice, and examine various methods of contracting and its processes, in order to best assist the population in need. Social Work with Children & Families £ 349.00 Working with children and families is a highly specialised and skilled area of social work. To be effective, social workers need to be flexible, knowledgeable and highly mindful of many aspects of the family and the obstacles to be encountered working with them. This course will aim to introduce you to the structure of the family, and teach you to take the necessary factors into consideration, as well as the procedures involved and the proper course of action when working with children and families in a social work context. Using the Law in social Work £ 349.00 The law is complex, confusing and at times contradictory. It also changes rapidly. This course will teach you how to use and apply the law within the context of social work. This course is for students or social workers who are looking to develop their skills and understanding of the requirements for practice. The course will provide an in- depth understanding of how the law affects everyday social work practice, and provide students with an understanding of the legal framework within which social workers must work. Social Work Courses

Call for guaranteed set up on 0800 0131030 46 Special Interest Courses Dream Analysis £ 292.64 Since earliest times man has been convinced that dreams could foretell the future, and the theory that dreams come true is still accepted today. It would be unrealistic to assume that all dreams are predictive. Dreams are the manifestation in consciousness of the operations of the sub- conscious mind which has functions to perform above and beyond that of conscious reason, and this is what is sometimes referred to as intuition. This course is essential for any Psychic Counsellor. Egyptology £ 379.00 This diploma in Egyptology is designed for those wishing to develop their knowledge of ancient Egypt, whether out of per-sonal interest or as the starting point for academic study. The course explores the history of Egypt from the earliest Predynas-tic Period to the end of Pharaonic Egypt with the death of Queen Cleopatra and the annexation of Egypt by Rome. Throughout the course you will learn about the different historic periods of ancient Egypt and the many monumental build-ings, historic cities, artefacts and individuals that have made Egyptian civilization one of the wonders of the ancient world. The course will also help build research and analytical skills which can be used in a wide variety of settings. Through the study of Egyptology you will be introduced to some of the fabulous treasures of Egyptian history and archaeology and some of the world's most iconic objects and monuments. The course provides an opportunity to enter a past world and to consider the lives and attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of people whose civilization is one of the foundation stones of our modern world. Electricity £ 292.64 The main concern in this course is in the electrical forces which, when applied to an electric circuit, cause a flow of current. In addition we shall study what these electric currents do, how they flow and what effects they produce. The more common electrical apparatus will be discussed, and in doing so, the chemical, heating and magnetic effects of current will be introduced. The objective therefore of this course is to give a better understanding in the many aspects of electricity. Event Management Diploma £ 379.00 This course has been authored and is tutored by the gentleman who organised Madonna and Guy Ritchie's wedding, Ashley Judd and Dario Franchetti and Robbie Williams' 30th Birthday Party! The conference and event market is a very diverse market, covering everything for small company board meetings, through to private parties to large out door events or exhibitions. The conference and event market in the UK alone is estimated by the British Association of Conference Destinations ( BACD) at £ 8 billion in 2007. There are four main types of events: * Conferences and Meetings for associations, corporations and the public sector * Private Events with catering such as birthday parties, weddings and christenings * Outdoor festivals and events such as music festivals or parades * Exhibitions - trade exhibitions where suppliers demonstrate and promote their goods. Destination Management is the name given to companies and their agents who specialise in travel itineraries for clients who require fully exclusive and managed travel, incentive packages and events. This Destination and Event Management pro-gramme works very well for people who may also want to achieve a tourism qualification. Home Security Planning £ 322.00 Figures show that eight out of ten burglaries take place when the home is empty and seven out of ten of burglaries involve forced entry. This is often because the owners have failed to take adequate security measures. Today, more than at any other time it is critical that everyone is aware of the need for security within the home environment. This course provides you with the information needed to improve and maintain home security. Hypnotherapy Professional £ 439.45 Hypnotherapy serves as a means of communication between the subconscious and conscious mind - between feeling and intellect. A hypnotherapist does not and cannot control another person's mind. The function of the hypnotherapist is to assist and coach in order to mobilise the beneficial powers of the subconscious. This course makes the techniques and the benefits of the hypnotic trance and self- hypnosis available to you.