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Level 3 Teaching Assistant (RQF) Recognised Qualification & SEN Certificate Course Have a passion for teaching but don't know how to get further with it? Turn it into your power and make significant developments to thousands of lives! This certificate course is the ideal course for you. Our Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is designed in a way that covers everything you require as well as what the specification desires. This Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (RQF) is additionally enhanced by the free SEN course so that you can deal with a wide range of individuals that need different special educational needs. This Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Focus Awards, ensuring you gain great competency and achieve all learning outcomes successfully to achieve acknowledgement through a certificate awarded by the awarding body. You will develop the essential skills that you require to gain a kick start as a professional teaching assistant. You will also get the opportunity to gain a CPD accredited SEN certificate with this qualification. Enrol now and grab hold of a valuable certificate to get further with your career. Qualification Summary Qualification Type: Focus Awards Level 3 Award Qualification Title: Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level: 3 Guided Learning Hours: 80 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 Qualification Number (QN): 601/6103/6 Why This Qualification? Make promising advancements in your career - Our regulated qualification holds immense value, allowing you to climb up the ladder to success in no time. Upgrade your skillset - Gain the skills to become the best in your role and add more value to your current educational profile. Enhance credibility - Regulated by Ofqual and awarded by Focus Awards, value is added to your educational profile. Make changes to your career - Gain unique knowledge to transform your career. Cost-Efficient - With Apex Learning, you can enjoy savings of up to 80% on your educational investment. ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools ** To be awarded this qualification, a learner must achieve 12 credits from the following 4 mandatory units. Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults Schools as Organisations Understand Child and Young Person Development Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people ***FREE Courses*** Course 01: Education Management Course 02: Educational Psychology and Development Course 03: Advanced Teaching Assistant Diploma Course 04: Special Education Needs (SEN) Training - Level 2 Course 05: EYFS Teaching - Level 3 Course 06: Phonics Teaching Diploma Level 3 Course 07: Leadership in Teaching Course 08: Lesson Planning for Teaching Course 09: Remote Teaching Online Course 10: Classroom Behaviour Management Course 11: Performance Management Course 12: People Management Skills Level 3 Course 13: Report Writing Course 14: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness - Level 2 Course 15: Child Neglect Awareness Certificate Course Course 16: Level 3 Mental Health and Adolescent Course Course 17: Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course 18: Functional Skills English Practice Level 2 Course 19: Train the Trainer Course 20: Leadership & Management Diploma Course Duration Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 80. Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 120 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 12. Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorials or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Method of Assessment Assessment is done internally and externally assured by Focus Awards. Each learner will create a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include: Assessor observation - completed observational checklists on related action plans Witness testimony Learner product Worksheets Assignments / projects / reports Record of oral and written questioning Learner and peer reports Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Evidence may be drawn from actual or simulated situations where appropriate and permitted by the relevant Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body. Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Teaching Assistant from Focus Awards You will also get a CPD Accredited SEN Certificate alongside this qualification. Progression Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Who is this course for? Level 3 Teaching Assistant (RQF) Requirements There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines. Career path After receiving the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certification, you would be eligible to function as a competent professional as: Senior Teaching Assistant Senior Learning Support Assistant Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant

Data dashboards provide key information to stakeholders so that they can make informed decisions. While there are plenty of software solutions for building these essential data products, there is much less guidance on how to design dashboards to meet the diverse needs of users.  This course is for anyone who is building or implementing dashboards, and wants to know more about design principles and best practice. You could be using business intelligence software (such as Power BI or Tableau), or implementing bespoke solutions.  The course will give your team the ability to evaluate user needs and levels of understanding, make informed decisions about chart selections, and make effective use of interactivity dynamic data.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve.  Sample learning content  Session 1: Data with a purpose Understanding the different types of dashboard. Information overload and other common dashboard pitfalls. Assessing user needs and levels of data fluency. Session 2: Planning a dashboard Assessing diverse user needs and levels of data fluency. Taking a User Experience (UX) approach to design and navigation. Applying an interative and collaborative approach to onboarding. Session 3: Graphs, charts and dials  Understanding how graphical perception informs chart choices. Making intelligent design choices to help users explore. Design principles for layout and navigation. Session 4: Using interactivity  Making effective use of filters to slice and dice data sets. Using layers of information to enable drilldown data exploration. Complenting dashboards with automated alerts and queries. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “Alan was great to work with, he took us through the concepts behind data visualisation which means our team is now equipped for the future. He has a wide range of experience across the topic that is delivered in a clear, concise and friendly manner. We look forward to working with Alan again in the future.” John Masterson | Chief Product Officer | ImproveWell

Dive into the dynamic field of international relations with this expertly designed online course, ideal for anyone keen to understand global affairs from multiple perspectives. This course explores the foundations of international relations, tracing historical developments and highlighting the key actors shaping today’s political landscape. Through a structured curriculum, learners will engage with essential theories such as realism, liberalism, and critical approaches including Marxist, constructivist, and feminist perspectives. The course also examines the intricate relationship between politics and economics on a global scale, alongside pressing contemporary issues that influence diplomatic interactions worldwide. Beyond theory, this course analyses the causes and consequences of conflict, exploring the complexities of war and peace, as well as the critical roles played by international organisations. Delivered entirely online, it offers a flexible learning journey, accessible to all with an interest in politics, global policy, or international affairs. Whether for personal enrichment or professional development, this CPD accredited course provides the knowledge needed to confidently navigate and interpret the forces shaping global relations today. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Understanding International Relations Module 02: Historical Context Module 03: Actors in International Relations Module 04: Theories in International Relations I: Realism and Liberalism Module 05: Theories in International Relations II: The Marxist, The Constructivist and The Feminist Tradition Module 06: International Political Economy Module 07: Recent Issues in International Relations Module 08: War Module 09: International Organisation Course Assessment You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%. Accredited Certificate After successfully completing this International Relations - CPD Accredited course, you will qualify for the CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) certified certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by The CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) Who is this course for? The International Relations - CPD Accredited training is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their skills and efficiently skilled employees. Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Career path Learn the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel in your professional life with the help & guidance from our International Relations - CPD Accredited training.

Total STP training course description The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) dates from 1985. This course explores in depth how the protocol works and the implications this has on network performance. We also study STP variants including 802.1w (RSTP) and 802.1s (MSTP). What will you learn Explain how STP works. Explain how RSTP works. Explain how MSTP works. Troubleshoot STP and variants. Total STP training course details Who will benefit: Technical network staff. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers Duration 1 day Total STP training course contents STP What is 802.1D, what is STP, resilience, broadcast storms, forwarding and blocking, single path. Hands on Impact of broadcast storms, enabling disabling STP. Operation STP frames, BPDUs, root bridge election, blocked ports, root ports, designated ports. STP path costs. Hands on Analysing STP, troubleshooting implications. Topology changes Hello timer, Forward delay timer, max age timer, Topology Change Notification (TCN) BPDU. Hands on STP convergence. STP enhancements and tuning Bridge ID, Bridge priority, port priority, 30 second delay, Edge ports, PortFast, root guard, loop guard, BPDU guard. Hands on Root bridge positioning, improving STP convergence. RSTP 802.1w, Improvements, convergence times. RSTP bridge port roles, RSTP switch port states. Edge ports, link ports. Hands on RSTP configuration and convergence. VLANs and STP Access/untagged ports, trunk/tagged ports, PVST, PVST+, RPVST, MISTP, MSTP and 802.1s. MSTP BPDUs. Instances, Load balancing, impact on CPU. Hands on MSTP load balancing. Interoperability Regions, Virtual bridges, domains. Hands on STP, RSTP and MSTP interoperation.

Why Choose Unity 3D Game Design Training Course? Course Link Unity transforms ideas into reality, offering limitless possibilities for 2D and 3D games, VR, AR, and AI experiences. From films to architecture, training videos, and interactive tutorials, Unity revolutionizes industries with its interactive engagement, making it the top choice for solutions. Duration: 10 hrs Method: 1-on-1, Personalized attention Schedule: Tailor your own hours of your choice, available from Mon to Sat between 9 am and 7 pm Is Unity Good for Beginners? Definitely! Unity is an ideal starting point for beginners in game development. It offers an accessible platform to learn state logic and C# programming, making it popular among new programmers. Whether you choose self-guided or structured learning, Unity provides a strong foundation for 3D game development. Coding in Unity? Coding is optional in Unity, thanks to the visual scripting tool, Bolt. Users can implement ideas without coding using flow graphs and state graphs for low-level and high-level logic. Paid tools like PlayMaker and Adventure Creator offer more advanced gameplay and AI behaviors. How Does Unity's Game Engine Work? Unity operates as a versatile scene player, initializing settings for graphics, audio, and input devices at game start. It loads scenes with assets and game objects, executing a cycle that renders scenes, runs physics simulations, and handles events, providing a seamless and dynamic game experience. Is Unity Good for Beginners? Definitely! Unity is an ideal starting point for beginners in game development. It offers an accessible platform to learn state logic and C# programming, making it popular among new programmers. Whether you choose self-guided or structured learning, Unity provides a strong foundation for 3D game development. 10-hour Unity 3D Game Design Training Course: Module 1: Introduction to Unity 3D (2 hours) - What is Unity 3D and why use it for game design? - Understanding the Unity 3D interface - Creating and managing projects in Unity 3D - Importing and managing assets in Unity 3D - Understanding game objects and components in Unity 3D Module 2: Game Mechanics (2 hours) - Basic game mechanics and concepts - Player movement and camera control - Creating and controlling game objects - Working with physics and collision detection - Creating interactive environments Module 3: Scripting with C# (2 hours) - Introduction to C# scripting language - Understanding variables and data types in C# - Creating and using functions in C# - Controlling game objects with C# - Understanding game loops and events Module 4: User Interfaces and Audio (2 hours) - Designing user interfaces in Unity 3D - Creating and using buttons, sliders, and input fields - Audio import and editing in Unity 3D - Creating and controlling game sound effects and background music Module 5: Optimization and Deployment (2 hours) - Understanding game optimization in Unity 3D - Optimizing game performance with scripting - Building and testing games for desktop and mobile platforms - Publishing games on the web or app stores Introduction to Unity: - Introduction to gaming and the game development process - Unity Basics - Interface - Inspector - Project and Hierarchy Starting Making a Game: - Working with Projects - Creating Projects - Importing Geometry - Importing Textures - Using the terrain generator to make the terrain - Creating basic primitives in Unity Materials: - Working with materials 1 - Working with materials 2 - Finishing materials on all objects Lighting: - Creating lights - Adjusting Lights - Creating Sunlight Animation: - Animating objects - Animating lights - Adjusting Animations Audio: - Adding Sound - Interacting with sound - Modifying sound Programming Tools: - JavaScript - Editor for JavaScript - Variables and functions - Simple programming Testing: - Testing the game - Fixing bugs - Making changes in games Building the Game: - Game authoring Settings - Building the game for windows - Playing the game Utilize Unity Pro, the ultimate real-time development platform, to craft 3D, 2D, VR, and AR experiences across diverse industries. From games to auto, AEC, and film, Unity Pro empowers you to create immersive content with multi-platform support. Visit https://www.unity.com/ to kickstart your journey today, enabling faster iterations and business growth through unparalleled development capabilities.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)  Electrical machines, mainly power transformers and electric motors are critical equipment that run production, and it must operate without any abnormalities. A wide variety of tests and standards have been developed to assist manufacturers and users of motors and transformer winding, assess the condition of the electrical insulation. The objective of this training course is to provide an understanding of power transformers and electric motors, their materials, components, and how they operate. It will also emphasize the importance of transformer life management, especially for those transformers and electric motors which have been in operation for than 10 years. The course will address in detail all aspects related to transformer principles, calculations, operation, testing and maintenance. Training Objectives This course aims to provide participants with the understanding of the fundamentals and constructional features of power transformers and electric motors, with particular reference to the design, testing, operation and maintenance of transformers in power systems. Delegates will gain a detailed appreciation of the following: Practical solutions for specifying, operating and maintaining power transformers and electric motors in a utility or plant environment Comprehensive understanding of principles, protection, maintenance and troubleshooting of power transformers and electric motors The necessary safe procedures relating to transformer operation and related circuitry Understand the principles of operation of the transformer and electric motors Identify the different features of power transformers and electric motors Appreciate the principles of transformer design, ratings, winding, core structure and materials, insulation and cooling methods, insulation and lifetime Utilize thermal limits and loading guides of transformers Analyze transformer and electric motors failure modes Target Audience Engineers of all disciplines Managers Technicians Maintenance personnel Other technical individuals Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 1 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Additionally, some self-study will be requested. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (10 mins max) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed during the VILT. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the course. Trainer Our key expert is actively involved in electrical inspections, energy audits, energy efficiency and technical consultation for M&E activities for industrial and commercial sectors. He is involved in testing and commissioning works of factory substations of up to 132kV system. He previously worked for Jimah coal-fired power plant in Port Dickson for 9 years with his last position being Electrical Maintenance Section Head. He was involved in the commissioning of coal-fired power plant mainly with 500kV generator transformer, 934 MVA generator, and up to 33kV MV motors and switchgear panels. Our key expert has managed the maintenance team to perform routine maintenance activities (together with supporting tools such as motor lube oil analysis, infrared thermography analysis, transformer oil analysis) & electrical troubleshooting and plant outages for critical and non-critical equipment. Besides that, our key expert has published several IEEE conference papers and journals such as: (2009). Effectiveness of auxiliary system monitoring & continuous hydrogen scavenging operation on hydrogen-cooled generator at power plant. In Energy and Environment, 2009. ICEE 2009. 3rd International Conference on (pp. 151-160). IEEE. (2010). Study on electric motor mass unbalance based on vibration monitoring analysis technique. In Mechanical and Electrical Technology (ICMET), 2010 2nd International Conference on (pp. 539-542). IEEE. (2012). Re-Design of AC Excitation Busduct based on Infrared (IR) Thermography: Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) data analysis. eMaintenance, 101. (2016). Energy Saving Studies for a University Campus: An Educational-Based Approach, 3rd International Conference on Language, Education, Humanities and Innovation 2016. 'Grid-tied photovoltaic and battery storage systems with Malaysian electrcity tariff - A review on maximum demand shaving.' Energies 10.11 (2017): 1884 'Techno-Economic Optimization of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Systems Based on Maximum Demand Reduction (MDRed) Modelling in Malaysia.' Energies 12.18 (2019): 3531 POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

Are you curious how human resource managers have been to work when you think about how slow their works are? This course will help you answer this dilemma, and you will be able to become someone who is very productive in their company. Description: If you are someone who needs help with the training process because you haven't learned much, then this course will help you. You will be introduced to everything about specific training and the workshop basics. You will be able to determine attendees and location for the training and workshop to be conducted. Then you will be able to create agenda and follow up plan. Lastly, you will know how to encourage people to participate in the activities of your workshop Course Highlights Training Workshops Managing Course is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Training Workshops Managing Course into 7 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 5 hours, 15 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Training Workshops Managing Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Training Workshops Managing Course is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Training Workshops Managing Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Introduction To Workshop 01:00:00 Define Goals And Objectives 01:00:00 Determine Attendees And Location 00:30:00 Create Agenda And Follow Up Plan 01:00:00 Get People Involved During The Workshop 00:30:00 Let Your Creativity Shine 01:00:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Final Exam

Essential optical transmission course description Transmission is the process of sending information along a medium of, copper, fibre or wireless. This course looks at transmission techniques for fibre networks. The course aims to demystify the technologies involved by explaining all the buzzwords used in optical transmission. What will you learn Describe various optical transmission technologies. Explain how SDH and OTN work. Explain how WDM, CWDM and DWDM work. Explain PON, GPON and GEPON. Essential optical transmission course details Who will benefit: Anyone working in telecommunications. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days Essential optical transmission course contents Transmission basics nsmission basics Systems, media, signals. Signal degradation, noise, distortion, attenuation. Digital, analogue. Modulation, encoding. Fibre transmission Fibre vs copper, optical transmission, fibre characteristics, fibre component parts. Multi Mode Fibre (MMF). Single Mode Fibre (SMF). Fibre connections. Lasers. Attenuations, dispersion, optical signal noise ratios (OSNR) and their effects. Channel Spacing and Signal Direction. Limiting factors to single wavelength. SDH Timing and synchronisation of digital signals, the plesiochronous digital hierarchy (PDH), the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), service protection with SDH. TDM. Standards, basic units, frames, STM1 frame, bit rates, STM0, STM1, STM4, STM16, STM64, STM256, SDH architecture, rings, Add drop multiplexors. SDH network topologies, structure of SDH equipment, SDH synchronisation, protection switching in SDH networks, SDH alarm structure, testing of SDH, equipment and systems, Ethernet over SDH. OTN G.709, OTN interface structure, Optical transport modules, ONNI, OCh, OUT, ODU, OPU. G.709 amendments. WDM overview Multiplexing, TDM, WDM benefits. WDM standards. CWDM vs. DWDM. Four Wave Mixing (FWM). Impact and countermeasures to FWM on WDM. DWDM ITU G.694.1, channel and spacing. Optical Terminal Multiplexers (OTM). Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADM). Adding versus dropping. Optical Amplifiers. Erbium Doped Fibre Amplifiers (EDFA). Transponders and Combiners. Optical and Electrical Cross Connects (OXCs/DXCs). Cross Connect types (Transparent/Opaque). Advantages and disadvantages of various Optical cross connects. FTTx Fibre installation and air blown fibre, FTTH, FTTC, FTTN, FTTD, FFTH topologies and wavelengths, active or passive optical network. PON variants Gigabit passive optical network (GPON), Gigabit Ethernet passive optical network (GEPON), Time division PON (TDM-PON), XG-PON, Wave Division Multiplexing PON (WDM-PON), 1Gbps, 10Gbps, 40Ggps, 100Gbps FSAN (Full Service Access Network) NGA (Next Generation Access), Strategies for TDM-PON to WDM-PON migration, Architecture of NG-PON (hybrid WDM/TDM PON), Additional services than triple play.

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