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Team/group skills audit Problem solving Giving and receiving feedback Interpersonal skills The role of a coach and the benefits of coaching for the individual and the organisation. How you learn and are assessed – The certificate is delivered via lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops. You also maintain a learning log. The assessment consists of a group presentation and an individual report.
(UCCE) Languages Level 4, 20 credits Duration – October to May. Enrolment – September and online. Admission enquiries – 01642 342807. Where you study – Teesside University Darlington campus, The Fairway. Entry requirements – Foundation modules are for beginners – classes are practical and develop the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Language study is available part-time at Teesside University. Students who successfully complete a 20-credit module are awarded a University certificate in continuing education (UCCE). The following evening classes will be offered in the academic year 2010-11. Foundation French: Monday 5.30pm-8.00pm Foundation Spanish (Group 1): Monday 5.30pm-8.00pm Foundation Spanish (Group 2): Tuesday 5.30pm-8.00pm Foundation Chinese (Mandarin): Monday 5.30pm-8.00pm Guidance notes for online applications – Please note that the sections on Work Experience, English Language Ability and Referee need not be filled in. Please put n/a (not applicable) in the mandatory fields. In the section Qualifications Held, please enter your highest qualification. In the section Personal Statement, please state your previous language learning qualifications and experience in the chosen language. More information – More detailed information about University certificates is available by calling the admissions enquiries number.
Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Duration – 2 years, two-day blocks around every 8 weeks. Enrolment – Various throughout the year. Admission enquiries – 01642 384293. Where you study – Teesside University Darlington campus, The Fairway. Entry requirements – Applicants should have five GCSEs including English and mathematics at grade C or above, or have three years’ supervisory management experience. About the course – This degree, developed in conjunction with the North East Chamber of Commerce, is designed for those in full-time or part-time employment and you require the support of your employer to participate. On completion of the degree, you can progress to a one-year honours degree top-up programme. We won the Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative of the Year award for this highly innovative foundation degree. What you study – This degree aims to
develop relevant and practical skills in leadership and management so that you can make a real and immediate contribution to an organisation. Each module is delivered over an eightweek teaching block, beginning with a preparation week where you undertake directed learning as specified by the module leaders and supported through the virtual learning environment (VLE) and workplace mentors. Weeks two and three feature a two-day masterclass to be held at Teesside University which includes guest and keynote speakers, group activities, applications in the workplace, workbased learning, and mentor support. Weeks three to eight include assessment preparation, completion and submission, self-directed learning, work-based learning and continued support through VLE and workplace mentors. Modules Stage 1 core modules • Customer Service Excellence • Effective Team Building, Mentoring and Coaching • Managing Finance • Managing People
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