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Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Energy
The move away from fossil fuels to green energy sources such as wind and solar power has been underway for a number of years. However there is still a long way to go to reduce carbon emissions.This course has been designed to explain what sustainable energy management is, ways to manage energy usage and energy conservation techniques that...
Sustainability – Principles of Sustainable Transpo
The environmental impact of transport whether for leisure or business contributes greatly to air pollution and global warming. Companies are coming under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and find more sustainable transportation methods.This course covers what is meant by sustainable transport, types of leisure travel a...
Sustainability – Social Responsibility of Business
Social responsibility in business is becoming increasingly important, not only for the environment but also to consumers looking to buy from responsible companies.This course covers a variety of topics including what corporate social responsibility is, a definition of greenwashing and why the triple bottom line is more important now than ...
Using IT to Increase Productivity
Learn how to choose the most appropriate IT tools and systems to use for specific tasks. - Understand the factors that can affect an IT task (such as legal guidelines and constraints)- Learn to demonstrate the use of specific IT tools and systems and review their work approach to specific tasks to work out how this could be improved in th...
Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5
The purpose of the Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5 course is to motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic" www.sqa.org.ukUndertaking this qualification will allow you to study maths in real-life contex...
Numeracy @ SCQF Level 5
Delivered via Open LearningSQA code: F3GF 11This Unit seeks to develop skills of interpretation and communication of graphical information and application of a wide range of numerical skills in everyday and straightforward, generalised contexts.Numeracy at SCQF level 5 is about applying numerical skills in personal, workplace, social, and...
Communication (NC) @ SCQF Level 6
Enquiries: Email OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.ukThis unit is designed to give learners practical skills in reading, writing, listening and talking.This qualification is generally accepted as an alternative to Higher English, especially if combined with Literature 1 and is recognised by most Scottish Universities and teacher training colleges....
Literature 1 @ SCQF Level 6
Enquiries and to book a place: Email openlearning@dumgal.ac.ukThis course is designed to develop your literary analysis skills and build your awareness of social and moral concerns to help you make reasoned judgements about literary texts, plays, poems, novels and short stories.If you have a keen interest in literature or communications ...
Certificate in Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes
Around 4 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes (WHO). There are also thought to be around 850,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes. Although there is no cure for diabetes, careful management of the condition can help maintain blood sugar levels and control symptoms. This course helps learners apply good practice rela...
Awareness of Dementia
There are approximately 850,000 people in the United Kingdom who have some form of dementia, with numbers expected to rise above one million by 2025. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of ‘person-centred dementia care’.This cour...