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Spill Management Training course is for those who want to advance in this field. Throughout this course, you will learn the essential skills and gain the knowledge needed to become well versed in Spill Management Training. Our course starts with the basics of Spill Management Training and gradually progresses towards advanced topics. Therefore, each lesson of this Spill Management Training is intuitive and easy to understand. So, stand out in the job market by completing the Spill Management Training course. Get an accredited certificate and add it to your resume to impress your employers. Along with the Spill Management Training course, you also get: Lifetime Access Unlimited Retake Exam & Tutor Support Easy Accessibility to the Course Materials- Anytime, Anywhere - From Any Smart Device (Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone Etc.) 100% Learning Satisfaction Guarantee Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home, as the rich learning materials of this course are accessible from any place at any time. The curriculums are divided into tiny bite-sized modules by industry specialists. And you will get answers to all your queries from our experts. So, enrol and excel in your career with Compliance Central. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Spill Management Topics to Be Covered: Introduction Dealing With Spills Key Points Regulatory Authorities Pollution Prevention: Do's and Don'ts Module 02: Hazardous Substances Topics to Be Covered: What are Hazardous Substances? Know Your Hazards Identify All the Hazardous Substances Human Health Effects Physical Damage to Property Module 03: Pollution Incident Response Planning Topics to Be Covered: Prepare Plan Practice Pollution Control Equipment Module 04: Managing a Spill Topics to Be Covered: Pollution Control Options and Equipment Contain at Source Contain Close to Source Contain on the Surface Contain in the Drainage System Pipe Blockers Improvised Equipment Module 05: Spill Clean-Up Guideline Topics to Be Covered: The Clean-Up Process Waste Management and Legal Duty of Care Sewer Jetting Road and Highway Clean-Up Residue Clean-Up Neutralising Agents Animal Carcass Removal Site Remediation Module 06: Spills on a Road or Highway Topics to Be Covered: Incident Response Plan Correct Signage Vehicle Spill Kits and Training Emergency Responders Module 07: Diesel Spillages: An Overview Topics to Be Covered: Causes of Diesel Spillages Effect of Diesel Spillages Traditional Clean-Up Using Sand Spillage Reporting System General Clean-Up Procedure Step By Step Clean-Up Procedure Module 08: Site-Specific Pollution Control Options Topics to Be Covered: Containment Lagoons and Ponds Tanks Sacrificial Areas Pits and Trenches Module 09: Spill Prevention & Control Checklist Topics to Be Covered: Risk Assessment Control Measures Storage Site Planning and Design Transport and Handling Management Review & Inspections Module 10: Ways to Encourage Best Practice Topics to Be Covered: Enforcement Information and Training Business Benefits Rewards Using the Influence of Larger Organisations Environmental Certification CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Spill Management Training course. Requirements To enrol in this Spill Management Training course, all you need is a basic understanding of the English Language and an internet connection. Career path After completing this course, you can explore trendy and in-demand jobs related to Spill Management Training. Certificates CPD Accredited PDF Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited PDF Certificate CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £10.79 CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Delivery Charge: Inside the UK: Free Outside of the UK: £9.99 each

Have you ever wondered how stores influence your shopping behaviour? Discover the secrets that marketers use to make shoppers buy! In an age of self-service stores, saturated markets, and ever more demanding customers, the creative and science-driven design of the point of sale has become a crucial success factor for both retailers and service businesses. In this visual merchandising course, you will be introduced to the marketing secrets of how colours, scents, store layouts, and merchandise presentations influence our purchase decisions. You will learn to understand shopping behaviour and how to optimise the design of retail stores and service environments to increase customer satisfaction and sales. Also, discover lucrative opportunities in Visual Merchandising and Retail Display. With salaries ranging from £16K to £50K annually, this dynamic sector welcomes skilled professionals in store layout design, display coordination, and visual enhancement. Join this industry to contribute visually captivating displays and enjoy rewarding career growth. Why would you choose the Visual Merchandising course from Compliance Central: Lifetime access to Visual Merchandising course materials Full tutor support is available from Monday to Friday with the Visual Merchandising course Learn Visual Merchandising skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home Gain a complete understanding of Visual Merchandising course Accessible, informative Visual Merchandising learning modules designed by experts Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Visual Merchandising course Study Visual Merchandising in your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device. A 100% learning satisfaction guarantee with your Visual Merchandising course Visual Merchandising Curriculum Breakdown of the Visual Merchandising Course Course Outline: Module 01: Introduction to Visual Merchandising Module 02: Store Layouts Module 03: Exterior Design Module 04: In-Store Design Module 05: Mannequins in Visual Merchandising Module 06: Display Fixtures Visual Merchandising Course Learning Outcomes: Grasp fundamental concepts for effective visual merchandising strategies. Plan layouts considering traffic flow, product placement, and experience. Design appealing exteriors with attention to signage and curb appeal. Arrange merchandise, optimise space, and enhance overall store aesthetics. Utilise mannequins to showcase products and create compelling narratives. Select and place fixtures for functional and aesthetic product presentation. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Introduction to Visual Merchandising 13:49 1: Introduction to Visual Merchandising 13:49 Store Layouts 08:43 2: Store Layouts 08:43 Exterior Design 10:15 3: Exterior Design 10:15 In-Store Design 14:14 4: In-Store Design 14:14 Mannequins in Visual Merchandising 12:28 5: Mannequins in Visual Merchandising 12:28 Display Fixtures 08:14 6: Display Fixtures 08:14 Order Your CPD Quality Standard Certificate (Optional) 01:00 7: CPD Certificate (Optional) 01:00 Who is this course for? The Visual Merchandising course helps aspiring professionals who want to obtain the knowledge and familiarise themselves with the skillsets to pursue a career in Visual Merchandising. It is also great for professionals who are already working in Visual Merchandising and want to get promoted at work. Requirements To enrol in this Visual Merchandising course, all you need is a basic understanding of the English Language and an internet connection. Career path Visual Merchandiser: £20,000 to £40,000 per year Retail Store Manager: £25,000 to £45,000 per year Visual Display Designer: £22,000 to £40,000 per year Retail Buyer: £25,000 to £45,000 per year Marketing Coordinator: £20,000 to £35,000 per year E-commerce Merchandiser: £22,000 to £40,000 per year Certificates Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed. CPD Quality Standard Certificate Digital certificate - £7.99

Are you looking to enhance your Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process skills? If yes, then you have come to the right place. Our comprehensive course on Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process will assist you in producing the best possible outcome by mastering the Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process skills. The Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course is for those who want to be successful. In the Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course, you will learn the essential knowledge needed to become well versed in Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process. Our Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course starts with the basics of Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process and gradually progresses towards advanced topics. Why would you choose the Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course from Compliance Central: Lifetime access to Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course materials Full tutor support is available from Monday to Friday with the Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course Learn Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home Gain a complete understanding of Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course Accessible, informative Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process learning modules designed by expert instructors Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process bundle Study Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process in your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device. A 100% learning satisfaction guarantee with your Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course Curriculum Breakdown of the Employment Law Course Module 01: Basic of Employment Law Module 02: Legal Recruitment Process Module 03: Employment Contracts Module 04: Employee Handbook Module 05: Disciplinary Procedure Module 06: National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage Module 07: Parental Right, Sick Pay & Pension Scheme Module 08: Discrimination in the Workplace Module 09: Health & Safety at Work Module 10: Dismissal, Grievances and Employment Tribunals Module 11: Workplace Monitoring & Data Protection Curriculum Breakdown of the HR Management Course Section 01: Introduction Section 02: Core Concepts Section 03: Best Employee Retention Strategies That Actually Work Section 04: Employee Benefits & Retention Strategies Used by World's Top Companies Section 05: Practical Tips to Retain Employees in Your Organisation More...... Curriculum Breakdown of the Recruitment Process Course Module 01: Introduction to Recruitment: Importance and Implications Module 02: An Overview of the Recruitment Industry Module 03: The UK Recruitment Legislation Module 04: Sales and Selling in the Recruitment Industry Module 05: The Recruitment Process More..... CPD 30 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course helps aspiring professionals who want to obtain the knowledge and familiarise themselves with the skillsets to pursue a career in Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process. Requirements To enrol in this Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course, all you need is a basic understanding of the English Language and an internet connection. Career path The Employment Law, HR Management & Recruitment Process course will enhance your knowledge and improve your confidence in exploring opportunities in various sectors. Certificates CPD Accredited PDF Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited PDF Certificate CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £10.79 CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Delivery Charge: Inside the UK: Free Outside of the UK: £9.99 each

Are you looking to enhance your Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign skills? If yes, then you have come to the right place. Our comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign will assist you in producing the best possible outcome by mastering the Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign skills. The Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course is for those who want to be successful. In the Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course, you will learn the essential knowledge needed to become well versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. Our Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course starts with the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign and gradually progresses towards advanced topics. Therefore, each lesson of this Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course is intuitive and easy to understand. Main Course: Advanced Photoshop CC You'll also get 1 free courses: Course 01: Adobe Design Bundle Course (illustrator and InDesign) Why would you choose the Adobe Photoshop course from Compliance Central: Lifetime access to Adobe Photoshop course materials Full tutor support is available from Monday to Friday with the Adobe Photoshop course Learn Adobe Photoshop skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home Gain a complete understanding of Adobe Photoshop course Accessible, informative Adobe Photoshop learning modules designed by expert instructors Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Adobe Photoshop bundle Study Adobe Photoshop in your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device A 100% learning satisfaction guarantee with your Adobe Photoshop course Curriculum Breakdown of the Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign Course Advanced Photoshop CC Module 01: Overview Module 02: Having Graphic Designs Created Module 03: Making PSD Thumbnails Visible on Your PC Module 04: Creating a Simple Design - Part 1 Module 05: Creating a Simple Design - Part 2 Module 06: Changing the Background Image Module 07: Changing the Font or Text Module 08: Working with Photoshop Actions Module 09: Sources for Photoshop Actions Module 10: Selecting Photoshop Actions Module 11: Producing Photoshop Actions - Part 1 Module 12: Show Transform Controls Module 13: Producing Photoshop Actions - Part 2 Module 14: Creating a Multiple 3D Image Shot Module 15: Sizing of File Formats Module 16: Saving For Certain File Formats Module 17: Live Application - Part 1 Module 18: Live Application - Part 2 Module 19: Multiple Short Live Application Module 20: Conclusion Adobe Design Bundle Course (illustrator and InDesign) Diploma in Adobe Illustrator Module: 01 Module: 02 Module: 03 Module: 04 Module: 05 Adobe InDesign Diploma Module: 01 Module: 02 Module: 03 Module: 04 CPD 25 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course helps aspiring professionals who want to obtain the knowledge and familiarise themselves with the skillsets to pursue a career in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. Requirements To enrol in this Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course, all you need is a basic understanding of the English Language and an internet connection. Career path The Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign course will enhance your knowledge and improve your confidence in exploring opportunities in various sectors. Certificates CPD Accredited PDF Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited PDF Certificate CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £10.79 CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Delivery Charge: Inside the UK: Free Outside of the UK: £9.99 each

Are you looking to enhance your Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation skills? If yes, then you have come to the right place. Our comprehensive course on Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation will assist you in producing the best possible outcome by mastering the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation skills. The Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course is for those who want to be successful. In the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course, you will learn the essential knowledge needed to become well versed in Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation. Our Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course starts with the basics of Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation and gradually progresses towards advanced topics. Therefore, each lesson of this Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course is intuitive and easy to understand. Why would you choose the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course from Compliance Central: Lifetime access to Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course materials Full tutor support is available from Monday to Friday with the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course Learn Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation skills at your own pace from the comfort of your home Gain a complete understanding of Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course Accessible, informative Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation learning modules designed by expert instructors Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation bundle Study Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation in your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device. A 100% learning satisfaction guarantee with your Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation Course Improve your chance of gaining in demand skills and better earning potential by completing the Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation Curriculum Breakdown of the Building Quantity Surveying Course Module 01: Quantity Survey: An Introduction Module 02: Development of the Quantity Surveyor Module 03: Quantity Surveying Measurement Module 04: Cost Management Module 05: Pricing and Operational Estimation Module 06: Contract Management and Tendering Module 07: Procurement and Bill Preparation Module 08: Predicting Potential Risk and Management Module 09: Regulation and Control Module 10: Report Writing Curriculum Breakdown of the Construction Cost Estimation Course Module 01: Introduction to Construction Management Module 02: Cost Estimation Module 03: Role of Cost Estimator and New Aspects of Cost Estimation Module 04: Elements and Factors influencing Cost Estimation Module 05: Cost Estimation in Construction Industry Module 06: Cost Management Module 07: Management of Material for construction CPD 20 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course helps aspiring professionals who want to obtain the knowledge and familiarise themselves with the skillsets to pursue a career in Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation. It is also great for professionals who are already working in Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation and want to get promoted at work. Requirements To enrol in this Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course, all you need is a basic understanding of the English Language and an internet connection. Career path The Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation course will enhance your knowledge and improve your confidence in exploring opportunities in various sectors related to Building Quantity Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation. Certificates CPD Accredited PDF Certificate Digital certificate - Included CPD Accredited PDF Certificate CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - £10.79 CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate Delivery Charge: Inside the UK: Free Outside of the UK: £9.99 each

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This Gas Safe Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Oil and Gas Management Course 02: Overview of Oil and Gas Industry Course 03: Oil & Gas: Markets Trading Pricing & Economic Framework Level 2 Course 04: Petroleum Products : Specifications Properties Market Demand Course 05: Petroleum Refining Demystified Course 06: General Inorganic Chemistry Course 07: Logistics of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Course 08: Gas Safety Course 09: Fire Safety | Online Course Course 10: DSEAR Training Course 11: COSHH Training and Safety - Level 2 Course 12: RIDDOR Training Course 13: Carbon Literacy Knowledge | Course Course 14: Emergency First Aid and Incident Management at Work Learning Outcomes: Understand the fundamentals of the oil and gas industry Analyse the economics and finance of oil and gas projects Implement effective project management and risk analysis strategies Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety practices in oil and gas operations Develop a comprehensive understanding of oil, gas, and petroleum markets, products, and refining processes. Gain proficiency in inorganic chemistry, logistics, and safety regulations for hazardous substances. Acquire skills in emergency response, first aid, and incident management within the industry setting. Enhance carbon literacy and promote sustainable practices in the oil and gas sector. Whether you're an engineer, project manager, logistics professional, energy or financial analyst, or health and safety professional, this bundle has something for you. Our courses are taught by industry experts and provide a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of the industry, as well as the latest best practices and strategies. So why wait? Sign up for our bundle of courses today and take the first step towards a successful career in the oil and gas industry. Furthermore, to help you showcase your expertise in Gas Safe, we have prepared a special gift of 1 hardcopy certificate and 1 PDF certificate for the title course completely free of cost. These certificates will enhance your credibility and encourage possible employers to pick you over the rest. Benefits you'll get choosing Apex Learning for this Gas Safe: Pay once and get lifetime access to 14 CPD courses Free e-Learning App for engaging reading materials & helpful assistance Certificates, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules designed by expert instructors Learn at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills Curriculum Oil and Gas Management Introduction Energy, Economics and Finance in Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Project Management Managing Oil and Gas Pipelines Project Risk Analysis Managing Communication and Conflict Oil and Gas Health and Safety How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course) CPD 145 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course bundle is suitable for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry, including: Engineers Project managers Logistics professionals Health and safety professionals Energy analysts Financial analysts Requirements Our Gas Safe is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so that you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Oil and Gas Engineer - £35,000 - £60,000 per year Energy Analyst - £25,000 - £45,000 per year Petroleum Refinery Operator - £20,000 - £40,000 per year Health and Safety Manager - £30,000 - £60,000 per year Project Manager - £30,000 - £60,000 per year Logistics Coordinator - £25,000 - £45,000 per year Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT WITH THE CLIENT'S HEALTH & WELLBEING AT THE CORE. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR As you enter into this study, I want you to be fully aware of what lies before you. If you save people from overweight, you will also increase life-expectancy and/or prevent the onset of serious debilitating diseases. There will also be those clients whose life has been long limited in a psychological sense and you will be able to help them to restore their sense of verve and vitality so they can again live life to the fullest extent. This will be done through learning special expertise both technically and in person-to-person relations. With these words of encouragement, I warmly welcome you to this course of study where the amount of potential job satisfaction is incalculable. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 12 months Study Hours 200 hours Course Content 13 sections Course Fee £475 Course Overview The Plaskett Weight Management Consultancy course will provide you with a detailed, systematic and scientifically-based training, fuller than any other we know of in the field. It will enable you to practise as a well-informed Weight Management Consultant and most importantly, you will be able to help and support individuals in their quest to lose weight whilst maintaining health and well-being. Learn the Basic Elements of Nutrition You will gain an understanding of the basic elements of nutrition with a focus on the key nutrients in order to avoid deficiencies when working with weight loss clients. Create Individualised Weight Loss Programmes You will develop the confidence to be able to make informed choices from a wide span of weight loss options and avoid the use of rigidly fixed methods, thereby delivering programmes best suited to individual needs. Become a Skilled Adviser You will learn the skills to be able to counsel on a one-to-one basis, we believe that this favours the resolution of individual circumstances and problems. You will receive the training to see your clients through every stage of the process, thereby maximising their chances of success. Expand Practice of Current Health Professionals In addition to those wanting to set up practice as a Weight Management Consultant, this course is ideally suited to current health & fitness professionals looking to enhance their practice. BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS The Weight Management Consultancy Diploma includes the following 13 sections: SECTION 1 BASIC SCIENCE SUPPORT Whilst our main concern will be with weight loss, we need to understand some of the basic aspects of nutrition. These deal with the key nutrients that we have to control to reduce weight. They will also help us to understand how to lose weight without developing deficiencies.  In Section 1, we begin the study of nutrients and foods by looking at the main bulk nutrients that our diets contain: protein, carbohydrate and fat. Before one can consider individual vitamins and minerals, one has to know about the nutrients that make up most of our diets, namely the bulk nutrients. These are the suppliers of food energy and ultimately help to decide an individual's size. You will need to understand these so as to manipulate them with skill. Areas Covered What are the bulk nutrients? Chemical elements contained in the bulk nutrients Proteins Carbohydrates Fibre Fats The energy reserve role of fat The lipoproteins of the blood SECTION 2 UNDERSTANDING THE FIELD & NATURE OF THE PROBLEM This section introduces the basic ideas of the training. The purpose of this course of training is to enable the student to help others who are overweight or obese to lose weight, and to do so in a professional manner. At the same time, it aims to motivate you and empower you to set up a practice as a ‘Weight Management Consultant’ that will lead to your gaining a good reputation in this field, developing a panel of satisfied clients and bringing you both status and income.  Since losing weight is not easy, one has to be aware of all the different methods and ramifications that are a part of this intriguing subject. The professionalism comes from knowing a number of different “ways in” to help the clients and also from being able to develop awareness of the individuality of each client. This will put you in a position to find the best and most successful route to weight loss for each person who consults you. This will mean giving individual advice, not just the same advice to everyone. By recognising individuality we earn the client’s trust and appreciation and we also increase the chances of achieving the fullest possible success by being in a position to find individual solutions to each client’s problem. Areas Covered The aims of the work The clients’ motives The clients themselves The clients’ knowledge of nutrition The place of psychology The arithmetical equation of body weight Ways of working Getting fat is all too easy – we review how it happens Definition and classification: criteria for weight normality SECTION 3 THE THEORY OF THE CAUSES OF OVERWEIGHT & OBESITY In this section we explore 'The Theory of what Causes Overweight and Obesity'. We look at the underlying reasons for this current epidemic scale of the problem in developed societies throughout the world. Understanding this will give you an insight into what needs to be done. The Weight Management Consultant clearly needs to understand as fully as possible the causes of obesity in order to be able to formulate good advice. It is necessary to understand that, although the ultimate cause is always eating more than the body requires, that factor is modified by many subsidiary factors. One, that always interests clients, is whether or not one may be predisposed by one’s inheritance to put on and retain weight, so we deal with this question. Areas covered Relative effect of genetics and environment Hormonal disturbance in obesity Slower than normal rates of energy expenditure The role of fat cells Role of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase SECTION 4 THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF EXCESS WEIGHT It is well known that being overweight or obese increases the chances of contracting chronic illnesses. This section examines the types of illnesses involved and the way that their incidence is affected by body weight. From the standpoint of a Weight Management Consultant, the use of this information is to present clearly the vital benefits that your work can bring to your clients in terms of freedom from illness. This knowledge can augment your job satisfaction, especially when you can see the client’s health condition improving as weight comes down. That can be expected to happen sometimes, but of course not always. So, potentially this information can serve to inform your clients about the degree to which slimming down from an overweight or obese condition can help them to avoid very negative health consequences. By passing on parts of this data to some carefully selected clients, you may perhaps either improve their flagging motivation, or increase their satisfaction level with their early results or with the efforts they are making. Areas covered The connection between overweight and ill health The risk of early death Illness and death from cardiovascular disease Illness and death from diabetes mellitus Illness and death from hypertension Illness and death from respiratory problems Illness and death from gallbladder disease Illness and immobility from arthritis Illness from gout Illness and death from cancer SECTION 5 FIRST PRINCIPLES OF CORRECTING EXCESS WEIGHT In this section we approach the practical side of the Weight Management Consultant’s job. The greatest skill required of the Consultant is that of formulating the advice in a way that combines efficacy with client acceptability. The mistake most often made in the approach to weight reduction is to employ only one method yet in pursuing reduction in a person’s weight, it is best to come at the problem from multiple angles simultaneously. The person’s diet may well have to be the first and foremost approach however, the main alternative approaches involve several different ways of preventing excess food materials from being stored, leading to overweight.  If control of the diet is the only method one employs, then so much depends upon strict dietary control that the will and the motivation of the client may be too severely tested. However, an approach in which dietary control takes pride of place, but is supported by a number of other approaches, is more likely to find client acceptability and is therefore more likely, ultimately, to be successful. In this section we list these “prevention of storage” approaches before dealing more fully with the diet. Areas covered Strategy of weight control Reduction of food intake The use of balanced hypocaloric diets Strategies for reducing food intake in practice Using foods intended to increase metabolic rate Mixtures of the various strategies SECTION 6 REDUCING WEIGHT THROUGH DIET & DIETARY COMPOSITION The principal purpose of this section is to understand the scope that we have to reduce food calories in the diet without necessarily reducing the total weight of food consumed. It looks closely at understanding and measuring food energy. Working in this way with diet is kindest to the clients and makes fewer demands upon their efforts and their will to succeed. Areas covered Understanding food energy The make-up of daily diets What does the body have to do with tis energy? Water content of foods The differing energy contents of food dry matter Substituting low-calorie for high-calorie foods The first stage of calorie reduction Combining diet with exercise A further stage of calorie reduction SECTION 7 SELECTING INDIVIDUAL FOODS The previous section talks mainly about the first principles of reducing calorie intake while keeping the weight of daily food dry matter level. This is done mainly by varying the extent to which each food class contributes to the overall diet; we simply reduce the proportions of those food classes with the higher calorie content. This section now looks within food classes to pick out those foods that, individually, have lower calorie content than the average for foods within the class concerned and make the best contribution to an individual client’s diet. This is a further step to calorie reduction without loss of food bulk. Areas covered Different foods within any given class have different calorific values Choosing foods within food classes for calorie reduction Specific recommendations for individual foods within each class Care needed in using the information Calorie contents of the “more suitable foods” Dietary results from substituting individual foods The necessary provision of dietary fat The quality of dietary protein The quantity of dietary protein Choosing foods for overall dietary suitability SECTION 8 BUILDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF FOODS INTO DIETS In the Sections that have gone before, we have noted several key strategies aimed at reducing the client’s intake of calories. This section gets down to the key job of building and structuring a diet to help each particular client - the aim now is to address the actual prescribing of diets to enable you to build upon the principles already learned and to give the client a workable diet that can achieve his or her aims. Areas Covered The adjusting and re-balancing of the food classes Calculating the food replacements Targeting individual foods SECTION 9 FIRST LOOK AT CONDUCTING CONSULTATIONS This section takes you through managing the consultation, helping you to structure the activity to provide a satisfactory experience for your clients. This is the basis for a good approach to weight reduction.  The section culminates in the provision of example diet sheets with guidelines according to food classes and guidelines according to mealtimes and considers the benefits of both. Areas Covered The consultant’s surroundings and manner Direction of the early conversation Collection of the dietary data Weight-loss ideas come to you during the data collection Identifying the largest food contributions to overweight Balancing the food classes Writing down the guidelines Substitution of individual foods Reduction in the food bulk eaten Integrating the entire diet Example diet sheets SECTION 10 COUNTING CALORIES. BENEFITS OF EXERCISE. THE KETO DIET. In section 10 we cover the method of calculating the calories in everyday life. We look at the benefits of exercise for suitable clients and discuss more specific diets such as the ketogenic diet.  Areas Covered Calculating the calories The benefits of exercise The ketogenic diet SECTION 11 PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH. UNDERSTANDING DRUG TREATMENTS. FOLLOW-UP GUIDELINES. Brings us to the section where we set about designing slimming programmes that are not only effective at weight loss, but also promote good health. To give you an insight into the potential problems, we also look at the drug treatments given for overweight by doctors. We also take you through the guidelines for follow-ups after the first consultation. Areas Covered Slimming programmes to promote good health Understanding drug treatments for overweight Follow-up guidelines SECTION 12 USE OF SUPPLEMENTS TO PROMOTE LOSS OF WEIGHT This section deals with non-food substances, or supplements that with help with weight loss. It looks at how they actually achieve this and discuss their effectiveness and safety implications for the individual. These include some micronutrients, herbs, enzyme inhibitors and sequestering agents. Areas Covered Inhibition of fat absorption Changing body composition Substances encouraging increased thermogenesis Appetite suppressants Enzyme inhibition Prevention of fat synthesis Nutrients that may accelerate metabolism Appendix 1 – some abstracts of key articles Appendix 2 – summary of modes of action SECTION 13 MANAGING This rather substantial last section deals with a fuller and final part on “Managing the Consultations”. This further develops your consultation skills and objective setting in weight management practice. It also addresses the tricky question of compliance and weight regain and how to avoid it. Finally, it looks at “Running your Practice as a Business” to ensure that you have a grasp of the business principles that you will need. Areas Covered Managing the consultations – basic methodology Note on progressive reduction in energy needs Construction of the overall prescription – different components Running your practice as a business Appendix (more about why the slimming process slows down) TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Mrs E. Marriott UK “The Plaskett course in Weight Management Consultancy has been a really good introduction into the importance of nutrition and balancing food groups to make up a healthy diet plan for those who are obese and wishing to lose weight. It would be good if you want to do it for your own understanding or if you are looking for a step into a professional qualification or practicing yourself. The tutors communicate with you and give you detailed feedback on assignments and the work is achievable within a year, quicker if your apply yourself. There is a lot of information in the course surrounding basic nutrients, composition of foods and on how to set up and run your own practice”.