COURSES IN CORE SKILLS

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Scroll down to see all our courses in the core skills category. We are pleased to accept online enrolments for all our courses using our fully secure server or our PayPal facility.

CORE SKILLS DIPLOMA COURSES:	code:
Speaking and writing English	ENGL01
Basic maths and numeracy	MTH01
Human anatomy and biology	ANAT01
General science	SCNC01
Living and working in the UK	LVW01


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>> COURSE TITLE	CODE	PRICE

SPEAKING AND WRITING ENGLISH	ENGL01	£195
		$365*
		€285*
Give your spoken and written English a firm foundation for everyday use and further study. If, like many students, you often feel unsure of your basic grammar, punctuation and spelling, then this course can help you to build up the core skills and confidence you need. Good English communication skills are invaluable and can give you a powerful advantage. This course contains various activities designed to help you to improve your writing, speaking, spelling, punctuation and grammar, with tutorial support and regular projects and assignments to check your progress. Topics covered within this course include: Speaking and listening, Reading, Writing, English grammar, Spelling.
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>> COURSE TITLE	CODE	PRICE

BASIC MATHS AND NUMERACY	MTH01	£195
		$365*
		€285*
Many people wish they had better basic numeracy and mathematical skills. Perhaps you are having problems helping children with homework? Maybe you are nervous of numbers, or simply require better mathematical skills for work or to advance your career? By using easy learning techniques set in everyday situations, this course can help you to understand basic numeracy skills including percentages, currency conversions, probabilities and calculating interest. Topics covered within this course include: Numeracy - an introduction, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentages.
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HUMAN ANATOMY AND BIOLOGY	ANAT01	£195
		$365*
		€285*
A wide range of careers from nursing to beauty, to complementary therapies all benefit from a sound understanding of human biology and anatomy. Designed as a comprehensive introduction to the subject, students learn the basic structure and principles of the human body, its major organs and processes such as bloody circulation, digestion and the immune system. Assuming no previous knowledge, this course also includes useful sections on disease, disease prevention and health lifestyles. Topics covered within this course include: Human anatomy - an introduction, Major organs of the body, Blood and circulation, Lungs and respiration, The immune system, Digestion, Muscles, The brain and the nervous system, Disease and disease prevention, Healthy living.
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>> COURSE TITLE	CODE	PRICE

GENERAL SCIENCE	SCNC01	£195
		$365*
		€285*
A wide range of jobs and careers benefit greatly from a general knowledge of basic chemistry, physics and biology. Designed as a clear yet comprehensive introduction to the subject, students learn the basics of handling chemicals and chemical reactions, the laws of physics and how they apply in our everyday life, electricity, and basic plant and animal biology. From simple practical skills, such as changing a plug or a household fuse, through to more complex tasks such as calculating the weight and power of a machine, this course will benefit all. Topics covered within this course include: Chemicals and chemical reactions, Handling and storing chemicals safely, The laws of physics, Forces and gravity, Weight and motion, Liquids, gases and solids, Temperature, Electricity, Electrical safety, Plant biology, Animal biology.
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>> COURSE TITLE	CODE	PRICE
LIVING AND WORKING IN THE UK	LVW01	£195
		$365*
		€285*
A very popular and comprehensive course for those looking to help themselves and others live and find long term employment within the UK. With the National Home Study LVW01 course, you'll learn both the social and day to day life skills, necessary to build and enjoy a successful life and career within this fascinating country. With the continued expansion of the European Union and the steady growth of the UK economy, recent times have seen a steady increase in the number of workers looking to settle and work within the UK. Competition for both services and employment has perhaps never been stronger, and it is now essential to have a good working knowledge of both culture, social, and employment systems in order to succeed. This course will teach you all about everyday life in the UK, from accessing housing and health care, to finding a job and building a new career. Topics covered within the course include: The UK: an overview UK culture and diversity Housing: finding somewhere to live Health: accessing health care and services Social Care: accessing social services Child education provisions Employment regulations for non nationals Taxation for non nationals National Insurance The job market Finding short term or casual work Finding long term employment Careers and adult education
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Why not discover our whole range of courses? Click on a topic below to check out what's available in different subject categories:

COURSE CATEGORIES:
Art and design	Counselling and social care	History and archaeology
Building and decorating	Core skills	Investment & finance
Business and commerce	Egyptology	Photography & media studies
Child care	Environment & animal care	Psychology and criminology
Complementary therapies	Health and leisure	Vehicle maintenance
		Higher level courses

*Guide prices: These are shown in US dollars and Euros and are intended to be used as a guide only to the equivalent rate in sterling. All enrolments are processed in sterling and as such, the actual price in US dollars and Euros will depend wholly upon the exchange rate on the actual day of processing by your card company.

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