This course is ideal for managers and business owners needing to understand the purpose, practices and tools of a range of recognised business improvement techniques. It examines techniques both from the organisational and human perspective whilst exploring the impact of change created when improvement programmes are undertaken.

It will give you sufficient information to make an informed choice regarding which technique to deploy in your organisation. The challenges and issues of the whole lifecycle (investigating, planning, executing and measuring) will be explored.

What will I learn?

• Context and purpose of business improvement within organisations
• Consideration of a range of models for business improvement
• (Business Process Re-engineering, 6 Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, TQM, EFQM, Quality Circles)
• Preparing to re-engineer – identifying your business processes, identifying customer needs, identifying the problem, identifying the benefits
• Change management principles and practices in overview
• Managing the changes – the human factor
• Measuring the results

Course Cost: £590 

Funding Available If you are employed within a private sector business and do not already have a similar qualification at this level it is likely that due to current funding you will only have to pay

Assessment Method 100% coursework. By the end of the course you will have developed a plan for implementing and measuring demonstrable Business Improvement through re-engineering your business processes. Self-study outside taught classes is required.

Progression You could study another single topic SUCCESS course or attain a Certificate in Professional development by completing any three modules of your choice. You could also progress to FdA Managing Business Resources.

Additional Information This course is a module from a Foundation Degree at Truro and Penwith College. It is 20 credit module at Level 4 accredited by Plymouth University.

SUCCESS – Higher Education Short Courses

Telephone: 01872 267502
Email: success@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/H.E.short.courses
Book a place: Click here for the Booking Form

Course Information

This is a 1 year course following the Edexcel Linear (A) 1MA0 specification.

Maximum possible grade is C.

Entry requirement is usually grade D/E at GCSE Maths, other qualifications will be considered on application.

The course has four main topic areas following the National Attainment Targets:

• Using and Applying Maths

• Number and Algebra

• Space, Shape and Measure

• Handling Data

During classes you will learn effective use of the calculator. There are regular assignments and problem-solving tasks to help you alongside the formal lectures.

There are two 1hour 30minute exams in June, one calculator and one non-calculator. There is no coursework.

Required equipment

• Scientific calculator (£6-£15)

• Textbook (advised in first lesson) (£10-£20)

Fees

• Course fee £185

• Exam fee £36 payable on enrolment

• Fee remission is available in certain circumstances – please contact us for more information.

Progression

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to progress to further education in some subjects. The Foundation Tier course does not allow progression onto AS level Maths, however you may progress onto the Higher Tier course which leads to grades A*-D at GCSE.

Course Overview

This is a 4 day programme, held over 8 weeks, perfect for managers who need to understand change, plan change and achieve change management objectives. The course is designed to develop practical techniques for tackling change management decisions, from gathering and interpreting information through to the effective communication of outcomes.

Course Content:

• Attitudes to change
• creativity and innovation
• overcoming barriers
• financial implications
• risk management

Business Benefits:

Developing team leaders and managers  to manage change will help your business and your employees get better results by improving motivation, communication and skills.

Who is the Course For?

This course is specifically designed for managers who are, or will be involved with change.

Delivery Method:

This programme is delivered as a taught course with interactive sessions and activities.

Time Commitment:

4 taught days over 8 weeks . There is a significant amount of written work to be completed between taught sessions.

Assessment:

3 written assignments.

Why Choose Truro and Penwith College Business Centre?

• One of the Top Ten Colleges in the UK
• Awarded the Training Quality Standard for providing outstanding training and development for employers
• Designated Outstanding status by Ofsted (2008)

How does our training benefit your business?

• Our training improved the profits of 35% of the businesses we work with
• 68% of businesses became more efficient after training with us
• Training helped 84% of businesses we work with improve staff performance

For further information and an application form please contact:

Denise Caff, Truro and Penwith College, Palace Building, Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HE. Tel: 01872 242711

Truro and Penwith College offers free impartial advice and guidance on all courses.

For terms and conditions of use see are website: http://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/business/

Truro and Penwith College Business Centre

Telephone: 01872 242711
Email: businesscentre@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Our postal address is:

Truro College Business Centre
Palace Building
Quay Street
Truro
TR1 2HE

Truro College Business Centre is open from Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00

This five week course is designed to help you find employment in the care industry.

Explore the benefits of a career in care at our fun taster day

• Programme overview
• Exploring care occupations and roles
• Apprenticeship overview
• Guest speakers
• Activities
• Networking

Then attend our five week training programme

What you will learn:

• The role of the care worker
• The art of good communication skills
• Personal development
• Employment skills
• Achieve Level 2 qualifications in care
• Stepping in to the workplace
• Work experience
• Identifying suitable vacancies
• Ongoing workplace support

What our apprentices say:

“Tutors gave great support as did the assessor”  - Learner in nursing home for elderly 
“Enhanced my confidence, especially working in dementia care” - Learner in a learning disability setting

“As a direct result of completing this apprenticeship I have been given much more responsibility in my job role and I’m now working in a senior position” - Learner from elderly residential setting

“This course was definitely worth doing!” - Attendee of our May 2012 Pre-Apprentice Academy in care

“I’ve got a much better understanding about care and what’s really involved” - Attendee of our May 2012 Pre-Apprentice Academy in care

Dates and Times:

Please contact us for our next course.

Costs:

Funding may be available subject to eligibility. Contact us to find out more.

Community Learning and Workforce Development

Telephone: 01872 261151

Haven House
Quay Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2UY

Create, Innovate and Accelerate

Creative flair and passion = profitable business enterprise with Truro and Penwith College’s CREATivE Business.

The ‘CREATivE Business’ project directly aims to improve the profits of creative industries.

CREATivE Business offers an initial consultation to define your business needs.

Once we have assessed* this we will:

• Develop a specialist consultancy project for your business
• Signpost to external expertise e.g. Intellectual Property
• Agree proposals for support/business commitments
• Support you to measure and embed the benefits of the project within your business

Creative Business offers specialist support in the following areas:

What is a Creative Business?

advertising, architecture, arts, antiques, crafts, design, designer fashion,  music, visual, performing arts, video, film, photography, electronic publishing, radio, TV, publishing and software.

Successful companies will have dedicated consultants and mentors that will work closely with your business to support growth and aid economic improvement by assisting in the creation and implementation of a development plan.

Please call Truro & Penwith College Business Centre on 01872 242711 for more information.

*Subject to assessment of eligibility, funding opportunities may exist to support the provision of specialist consultancy

Truro and Penwith College Business Centre

Telephone: 01872 242711
Email: businesscentre@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Our postal address is:

Truro College Business Centre
Palace Building
Quay Street
Truro
TR1 2HE

Truro College Business Centre is open from Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00

Course Overview

This 9 day programme, held over 18 weeks, is specifically designed to give practising or aspiring team leaders a solid foundation in their formal development as a leader.

This is qualification designed to give learners a sound knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of team leaders and the limits of their authority and accountability. The mandatory unit in ‘Developing yourself as a team leader; is a good starting point for team leaders who are new to their roles or for aspiring leaders who wish to gain a solid understanding of the principles and practicalities of team leading.

The programme will focus on leadership and development of teams, management of resources, health and safety and professional development.

Course Content

• Developing Yourself as a Team Leader
• Leading Your Team
• Planning and Monitoring Work
• Motivating the Team
• Health and Safety
• Customer Service
• Working Relationships and Communication
• Dealing with Change
• Participating in Meetings

Business Benefits

Developing team leaders and managers will help your business and your employees get better results by improving motivation, communication and skills.

Individual Benefits

Developing your skills as a team leader or management will give you more confidence, skills and career opportunities helping you and your team to achieve more.

Who is the Course For?

This course is ideal for team leaders or aspiring team leaders as it will develop the essential skills and techniques to drive forward your team and organisation.

Delivery Method

This programme is delivered as a taught course with interactive sessions and activities.

Time Commitment

• 9 taught days (over 18 weeks) and at least 2 workplace assessment visits.
• Significant amount of written work to be completed between taught sessions.

Assessment

• 7 Written Assignments

Truro and Penwith College Business Centre

Telephone: 01872 242711
Email: businesscentre@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Our postal address is:

Truro College Business Centre
Palace Building
Quay Street
Truro
TR1 2HE

Truro College Business Centre is open from Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00