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Employing a mix of practical exercises and critical reflection, this introductory day course provides an overview of fundamental techniques for recording and editing voice, ambiences and sound effects for podcasts, video/film and art installations or just for fun. The course uses industry standard software and introduces a range of popular, high quality microphones and portable recording devices. The course has enough flexibility to be steered by the individual interests of the participants, but you will generally cover; the properties of sound, microphone selection and placement, gain structure, effective planning, noise limiting and reduction, sound editing, dynamics, sound processing and spatial effects. If desired, we can look at a variety of techniques for improving sound quality and recording audio from video conferencing, as we all find ourselves working and interacting in this manner every day. Computer experience is required. Morning Microphone Selection – why and when to use Applications, characteristics, limitations Microphone type – Dynamic, Condenser, Lavalier, Shotgun, Boundary, Stereo, Binaural Polar Patterns – Omni, Cardoid, Attenuated and others Practical microphone placement and technique Critical distance, proximity effect, shielding, simple acoustic treatments, filtering Lavalier microphone – positioning, preventing distortion & rustles Booming – positioning, preventing microphone bumps Stereo Mics – phase issues Afternoon Editing techniques (fades, looping) Building a mix Basic sound processing, noise reduction and dynamics (channel strips, EQ and compression) Insert effects (modulation, filtering, distortion) Send effects (delay, reverb) Automation (of volume, panning etc) Bussing (sending signals to multiple fx) Mastering effects (limiting) Exporting and file types   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

About this event Life drawing is drawing from a nude live model, it is one of the most difficult subjects in art which is why it was used to learn how to draw in art schools for centuries. If you would like to master life drawing but don't know where to start this class can be very helpful in gaining an understanding of the basics. Covering all aspects of life drawing, measuring, light, tone, pencil control and more. Become proficient in all aspects of life drawing before you move on to a live model. Find us on FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool No refunds unless class is canceled but you may use your credit on a different class subject to availability. Refund Policy No Refunds

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This program is designed for students who have attended successfully the IJOS and JRE courses (prior to April 1, 2017) or the IJOS course (since April 3, 2017) and are working toward JNCIA-JUNOS certification. Overview The objectives for this course follow the requirements for the current JNCIA-JUNOS. At the end of this course, the successful student will be able to: Identify the concepts and functionality of various fundamental elements of networking Identify the concepts, benefits and functionality of the core elements of the Junos OS Identify the concepts, operation and functionality of the Junos user interfaces Identify the main elements for configuring Junos devices Describe how to configure basic components of a Junos device Identify methods of monitoring and maintaining Junos devices Describe monitoring and maintenance procedures for a Junos device Identify basic routing concepts and functionality for Junos devices Describe how to configure and monitor basic routing elements for a Junos device Identify the concepts and functionality of routing policy and firewall filters on Junos devices Describe how to configure and monitor routing policies and firewall filters on a Junos device Apply knowledge of Junos operating system configuration, operations, and functionality to real-world scenarios This intense, two-day program is designed to prepare attendees who have previously taken the Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) course for taking the certification exam while simultaneously gaining insight into real-world applications Session 1: Practice Labs Guided practice labs to reintroduce the lab environment Session 2: Real-World Scenario Labs Labs that emulate real-world application of JNCIA-level knowledge, configurations, operations, and functionality. These labs will challenge students to complete scenario-based problems to accomplish specific network goals. Session 3: Networking Fundamentals Collision domains and broadcast domains Function of routers and switches Optical network fundamentals ? SONET/SDH, OTN Ethernet networks Layer 2 addressing, including address resolution IPv4 and IPv6 fundamentals Layer 3 / IP addressing, including subnet masks Subnetting and supernetting Decimal to binary conversion Longest match routing Connection-oriented vs. connectionless protocols Session 4: Junos OS Fundamentals Junos device portfolio ? product families, general functionality Software architecture Control and forwarding planes Routing Engine and Packet Forwarding Engine Protocol daemons Transit traffic processing Exception traffic Session 5: User Interfaces CLI functionality CLI modes CLI navigation CLI Help Filtering output Active vs. candidate configuration Reverting to previous configurations Modifying, managing, and saving configuration files Viewing, comparing, and loading configuration files J-Web ? core/common functionality Session 6: Junos Configuration Basics Initial configuration User accounts Login classes User authentication methods Interface types and properties Configuration groups Additional initial configuration elements ? NTP, SNMP, syslog, etc. Configuration archival Logging and tracing Rescue configuration Session 7: Operational Monitoring and Maintenance Show commands Monitor commands Interface statistics and errors Network tools ? ping, traceroute, telnet, SSH, etc. Real-time performance monitoring (RPM) Junos OS installation Software upgrades Powering on and shutting down Junos devices Root password recovery Session 8: Routing Fundamentals Packet forwarding concepts Routing tables Routing vs. forwarding tables Route preference Routing instances Static routing Advantages of / use cases for dynamic routing protocols Session 9: Routing Policy and Firewall Filters Default routing policies Import and export policies Routing policy flow Effect of policies on routes and routing tables Policy structure and terms Policy match criteria, match types, and actions Firewall filter concepts Firewall filter concepts Filter match criteria and actions Effect of filters on packets Unicast reverse-path-forwarding (RPF) Session 10: JNCIA-JUNOS Certification Exam The exam voucher is included in the price of the course DWWTC is a certified PearsonVUE Testing Center' Additional course details: Nexus Humans JNCIA Practicum and Exam Preparation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the JNCIA Practicum and Exam Preparation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the history and development of still life and product photography and its use in commerce and fine art. We will look at the work of historical and contemporary practitioners leading to a practical demonstration of still life photography, encompassing the relevant lighting, styling and composition. The day will include a simple product photography and lighting session exploring camera techniques and equipment you can use to create your own images. Please bring along a small object you would like to photograph as part of the day. Morning The day will start with an introduction to the still life genre, looking at its development through photography both as a commercial and artistic tool. We’ll then build and light a still life setup – providing guidance and examples of different lighting techniques, composition and styling skills. Afternoon The afternoon will focus on product photography and lighting for sales. This will include information on equipment and technical requirements, along with some handy tips, tricks and hacks! We’ll also demonstrate ‘Focus Stacking’ – an advanced technique for combining multiple images. The day will conclude with a practical session, where you will get a chance to work in small groups to photograph the objects you have brought in, we’ll also provide some sample objects if required. This is a great opportunity to put the day’s learning into practice with our tutor’s support on hand. Project Days are designed for those who are already familiar with some digital photography processes but who want to pursue a particular aspect and develop skills in a specific genre. This course is the perfect follow-on from our Digital SLR training courses and will support you in building upon your existing knowledge of camera skills and allow you to work confidently on your own projects. Some prior digital SLR photography experience is therefore recommended.   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Introduction: Speeding needs to be carefully managed on both public highways and in the workplace. Every year, several people die on UK construction sites in vehicle-related accidents and dozens more are injured. Controlling vehicle speed and movement should be a key priority for anyone responsible for the health and safety of those on site. This course will outline the steps you must take when structuring a site, alerting people to hazards and encouraging workers and visitors to drive at a safe speed. What You Will Learn The importance of controlling the speed of vehicles on a work site and what employers and workers must do to comply with relevant health and safety law. How and when speed limits are useful in controlling speed, how to choose an appropriate speed limit and how to keep pedestrians away from traffic. How to use traffic calming measures to reduce the speed at which traffic moves around a site. How to draw up and implement a safe driving policy and how training can reduce or eliminate speed-related incidents at work. Benefits of Taking This Course If you are responsible for managing safety risks in your workplace, this course will help you consider and manage risks posed by speeding vehicles. If you work on a site with vehicles, this course will alert you to potential risks caused by speeding and how to mitigate them. If you are an employer, this course will help you meet your obligations under the law with regards to traffic management on site. If you are responsible for training people who work in dangerous environments, this course will help you ensure that you cover important information workers need to know. Course Modules: Module 01: Speeding on Site and the Law Module 02: Setting Speed Limits and Keeping Pedestrians Away From Vehicles Module 03: Traffic Calming Measures Module 04: Promoting Compliance with Workplace Policies

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Customer Service This course provides the learner with essential skill-building to better serve customers and enhance the organization service delivery.The learner will be able to develop key behaviours and master responses to produce customer happiness and loyalty while achieving a better brand image.After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand the importance of having a customer service policy in a hospitality setting Understand how to promote a customer-focused culture with a high level of service delivery Understand how to identify customer needs and evaluate their level of satisfaction Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge of the learner in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in the respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Customer Service Representative Customer Service Manager Marketing Manager Marketing and Sales Team Public Relations Manager Company Secretary Corporate Leader Team leader

Fish and small game made up an important part of our hunter gatherer ancestors diet, meaning that hand knitted net making was a crucial skill to master. A net is an openwork fabric in which threads are fused, looped or knotted at their intersections at regular intervals and have long been used for fishing and trapping animals, as hammocks, or simply as a means of carrying things around. So we’ve put together this net making course to show you how to make your own net from entirely natural materials so that you can go away and make your own net for a variety of situations. You’ll start the day by looking at natural cordage as you’ll need cordage to make your net! We’ll discuss various plants and trees that can be used to make cordages, such as nettles, brambles, lime bast and the inner bark of sweet chestnut. With the materials prepared, we’ll show you how to make a simple 2 ply cord and then, How to plait, braid or ply them. From there you’ll move on to net making itself and will cover: The various netting tools available and different materials they can be made from, How to begin a net, How to change the size and shape of your net, How to finish off your net, How to join nets together to make a bigger one. By the end of this net making course you will have the skills and knowledge to make your own nets from scratch, either for fishing or trapping small game, or even to make your very own net bag! Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft, craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn. What's included in the price? We'll supply all tools and materials for the course. We'll make sure the kettle is on the go and supply tea, coffee and biscuits. Cancellation policy Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

This course raises awareness of Infection Control and provides awareness of types of infection, routes of transmission and measures to limit the spread of infection in children’s care.

Mental Health Care Training Introducing our comprehensive Mental Health Care Training course, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality care to individuals lacking mental capacity. In today's healthcare landscape, understanding the legal frameworks and principles that govern mental health care is crucial, and our course covers it all. In this Mental Health Care Training course, you will learn about the cornerstone of mental health law, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and become familiar with its five fundamental principles. You will also gain expertise in assessing mental capacity, exploring the responsibilities and timing for these assessments, and mastering the functional test determining a person's capacity. As you move through the Mental Health Care Training course, you will learn the art of making decisions in the best interest of individuals who may lack capacity and know when and how to refer to an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA). Moreover, our course provides in-depth insights into advocacy and advance planning, including the role of independent mental capacity advocates, lasting powers of attorney, and advanced decisions to refuse treatment (ADRT). We'll guide you through legal frameworks, including the Mental Health Act 1983/2007, the Human Tissue Act 2004, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Care Standards Act 2000. Plus, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the legal background that underpins them. Furthermore, this Mental Health Care Training course will give you a clear understanding of confidentiality & record keeping, which will help you to ensure your client's data security.  Join our Mental Health Care Training course today and empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, legally sound care to those in need. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Be motivated and hard-working Over the age of 16. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Module 01: The Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Act 00:18:00 Module 02: Assessment of Mental Capacity Assessment of Mental Capacity 00:16:00 Module 03: Best Interest Decision Making Best Interest Decision Making 00:23:00 Module 04: Advocacy and Advance Planning Advocacy and Advance Planning 00:17:00 Module 05: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity 00:16:00 Module 06: Confidentiality and Record Keeping Confidentiality and Record Keeping 00:13:00 Module 07: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 00:12:00 Module 08: Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures 00:17:00 Module 09: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 00:19:00 Module 10: Authorised Deprivation Authorised Deprivation 00:22:00 Module 11: Legal Background to DOLS Legal Background to DOLS 00:16:00 Module 12: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic 00:20:00 Module 13: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) 00:25:00

Dive deep into the intricate world of extremism and terrorism with our comprehensive course titled 'Awareness and Understanding of Extremism & Terrorism'. This curriculum unravels the complexities behind extremist views, the processes of radicalisation, and the recruitment strategies employed by extremist groups. Moreover, it equips learners with the knowledge to recognise signs of radicalisation and offers guidance on responding to terrorism incidents. By the course's conclusion, participants will be well-versed in the counter-terrorism measures adopted in the UK, ensuring a safer and more informed community. Learning Outcomes Understand the foundational concepts of extremism and terrorism. Analyse the factors that influence extremist perspectives. Identify the mechanisms of radicalisation and recruitment. Detect early indicators of radicalisation in individuals. Formulate effective responses to terrorism incidents. Why buy this Awareness and Understanding of Extremism & Terrorism? Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards and CIQ after completing this course. Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success. Who is this Awareness and Understanding of Extremism & Terrorism for? Individuals keen on understanding national security challenges. Professionals in the security and intelligence sectors. Educators aiming to address extremism in academic settings. Policy makers and public service officers. Community leaders wanting to foster a safer environment. Career path National Security Analyst: £40,000 - £60,000 Intelligence Officer: £30,000 - £50,000 Counter-Terrorism Analyst: £45,000 - £65,000 Public Safety Officer: £25,000 - £45,000 Policy Advisor on Security: £50,000 - £70,000 Community Resilience Officer: £35,000 - £55,000 Prerequisites This Awareness and Understanding of Extremism & Terrorism does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. Certification After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Extremism and Terrorism Introduction to Extremism and Terrorism 00:14:00 Module 2: Factors Influencing Extremist Views Factors Influencing Extremist Views 00:13:00 Module 3: Radicalisation and Recruitment Processes Radicalisation and Recruitment Processes 00:13:00 Module 4: Recognising Signs of Radicalisation Recognising Signs of Radicalisation 00:17:00 Module 5: Responding to Terrorism Incidents Responding to Terrorism Incidents 00:18:00 Module 6: Counter-Terrorism Measures in the UK Counter-Terrorism Measures in the UK 00:21:00