Please select from the course list below.  We offer a range of courses that can be completed online or in class. Please call us for more information about our courses.  Many of our courses are require a minimum weekly commitment of 6 hours (equivalent to one week).

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Course Programme 2011

Developing Personal Learning Skills & Developing a Professional Career Portfolio (Level 2 Award in Progression)

Purpose

Understanding how we learn helps us to realise our potential in many different aspects of our lives. In this course we will examine how learning takes place in general and more specifically, how you learn so that you can develop strategies to learn more effectively.

What will I learn?

• You will discover your own preferred learning styles and create your own personal learning profile
• You will learn how to develop a new learning project from scratch so that you can test your understanding of how people learn
• You will apply your understanding of how people learn to learning projects that you will design

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

Battersea SW11 or complete our online programme

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

Some FREE places are available but each Unit costs £95 and includes all learning materials

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who work with individuals to support and assist them with their physical or emotional care, daily living needs or maintaining their independence.

The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills for all those who wish to work with Adults in Health and Social Care settings in England . The course is made up of a mixture of mandatory units, specific pathway units and optional units, based on skills or competence or knowledge.

What will I learn?

The certificate is made up of 7-8 Units which includes a mixture of optional and mandatory Units.  The Mandatory Units include Understanding disability, society and the law, ‘Understanding Equal opportunities, Understanding record keeping for the care worker, Understanding Mental Health and many more.  We will create a training programme for you from a selection of Units that will help you demonstrate your knowledge and competence in this field

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

We also provide fortnightly tutorials for all of our students (face to face or online)

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

8 weeks - £200,00

20 weeks - £250,00

36 weeks - £300,00

10 weeks - £175,00

20 weeks -£275,00

4 weeks - £95,00

18 weeks - £200,00

36 weeks - £300,00

4 weeks - £95,00

4 weeks - £105,00

12 weeks - £250,00

One or Two Day Courses

The associate and in-house training team at eshu independent ltd has extensive working knowledge and expertise in their specialist subject and a commitment to creating training programs which are accessible and commensurate with participants level of experience and responsibility.  You can outsource your training function to us. Contact us for more details

Participants who attend our courses are asked to provide verbal and written feedback, which helps us monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our training program.

English Literacy and Numeracy Test

•Free Test In order to successfully complete our courses you will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of English literacy and numeracy.  You can complete a FREE online English Literacy and Numeracy course as soon as you register with us

1 week - £FREE

1 week - £FREE

•Get online We are now a part of UK Online Centres™ and we provide FREE basic online computer courses.  The course is completely FREE but enables you to develop some basic computer skills that will help you work online more confidently.  Call us on 020 7738 9261 or email us to sign up for your FREE course today.

•Flexible Study We can offer you flexible study packages which include classroom based study combined with access to our online college.  Register with our online college and take the FREE course called ‘How to study our online courses’.  You can also start studying your accredited training course online now!

Online Basics Course

Study Packages

2 weeks - £FREE

Health & Social Care (Level 2 Certificate)

Health & Social Care (Level 2 Diploma)

Counselling (Level 3 Award)

Counselling (Level 3 Certificate)

Understanding Health promotion in Care Settings (Level 2)

Supporting Mental Health Service Users in the Community

(Level 2 Certificate)

EduEmploy®: Studying your way back to work (Level 2 Diploma)

Mediation Skills (Level 2)

C.P.D: Health & Social Care Programme

Develop Qualitative Research Skills

Level 3 & 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

(PTLLS)

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who wish to develop and understand the principles and practice of counselling in relation to a range of settings.  Counselling skills are useful in a variety of job roles and can enhance the quality of life of the person that you are providing a service to

What will I learn?

You will be required to complete 2 Units to receive the full qualification.  These Units include Understanding Counselling Skills theory and Developing Own Interpersonal Skills

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.  You will also need to demonstrate your proficiency in basic English literacy and numeracy

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.  We also fortnightly tutorials for our students either online or face to face.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who currently care for a mental health service user in the community in either a professional capacity or as a carer.  

What will I learn?

In order to achieve this qualification you will need to complete 7-8 mandatory and optional Units.  The Units include Develop independent living skills in the community, Understanding rights and responsibilities of citizens, Developing personal confidence and self awareness, Understanding disability society and the law and many more

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course you will need to complete 7-8 Units

Purpose

This qualification is designed for mental health service users or those people who have struggled to return to work or study due to a psychological trauma.  It is designed to equipped you with all the skills that you require to rejoin the workforce or to plan for future study in further/higher education.  This is a comprehensive programme that combines tailored support with an accredited training programme.

What will I learn?

You will need to complete 7-8 Units to receive this qualification.  You will be able to choose these Units from the list below

Personal career preparation

Building a personal career portfolio

Demonstrating speaking and listening skills

Communication in the workplace

Preparing for a recruitment interview

Preparing for a recruitment interview

Understanding employment rights, contracts and pay

Understanding welfare at work

Understanding stress and stress management techniques

Word processing software

Understanding diversity within society

Operate a computer

Developing and using research skills

Developing care planning skills for the care worker

Understanding disability, society and the law

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

Purpose

This is a skills based course that is designed to enable you to develop the confidence and skill to resolve conflicts effectively in a variety of roles and settings

What will I learn?

ObjectivesReview an effective theory of conflict resolution

Develop the awareness and skill to create a safe space for mediation

Practice mediation skills based on live case examples

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course by attending our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Thursday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

Purpose

This course is designed as an introduction to using qualitative research skills in small scale research projects such as at work as part of an existing role or to complete your dissertation .

What will I learn?

We focus on the principles of qualitative research and the wide range f qualitative research methods that are available to use and how to use these methods to carry out your research.  We will use your existing research project as the basis for helping you identify the most appropriate methodology and data collection method.

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to be actively engaged in carrying out small scale research projects

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course you will need to complete 1 Unit

Purpose

An Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector covers the basics of teaching in continuing and adult education - including how to plan sessions, motivate learners and use a variety of assessment methods.

It's a first step towards official practitioner status - a full licence to teach in the lifelong learning sector.

What will I learn?

•the theory and practice of teaching principles of learning, teaching,

•assessment and evaluation confidence,

•communication and interpersonal skills your professional role and responsibilities.

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

You will also complete 30 minutes of teaching practice. In addition, keeping a Teaching Practice Portfolio and a Reflective Learning Journal is encouraged

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course you will need to complete 7-8 Units

Purpose

We offer a comprehensive continued professional development (CPD)  programme in Health and Social care specialising in CPD for Mental Health practitioners.  We currently provide annual training programmes to a number of Mental Health Trust/Foundations in London and in the North West

What will I learn?

We have a number of programmes available.  Click here for more details

How will I be assessed?

All learners are asked to participate in group discussions, and small group activities.  

Am I Eligible to apply?

If you need to maintain your CPD portfolio then please contact us for details of our annual training programme

Where and when does the course take place?

We tend to schedule these programmes throughout the year in London, Manchester and Liverpool.  Please call us for more details on 020 7738 9261

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

How much does it cost?

Courses are individually priced.  Please see list for details

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who work with individuals to support and assist them with their physical or emotional care, daily living needs or maintaining their independence.

The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills for all those who wish to work with Adults in Health and Social Care settings in England . The course is made up of a mixture of mandatory units, specific pathway units and optional units, based on skills or competence or knowledge.

What will I learn?

The certificate is made up of 14-15 Units which includes a mixture of optional and mandatory Units.  The Mandatory Units include Understanding disability, society and the law, ‘Understanding Equal opportunities, Understanding record keeping for the care worker, Understanding Mental Health and many more.  We will create a training programme for you from a selection of Units that will help you demonstrate your knowledge and competence in this field

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

We also provide fortnightly tutorials for all of our students (face to face or online)

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who wish to develop and understand the principles and practice of counselling in relation to a range of settings.  Counselling skills are useful in a variety of job roles and can enhance the quality of life of the person that you are providing a service to

What will I learn?

You will be required to complete 7-8 Units to receive the full qualification.  These Units include Understanding Counselling Skills theory at Level 2 & 3, Developing Own Interpersonal Skills, Understanding Mental Health, Understanding Family Relationships, Understanding stress and stress management techniques and many more

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.  You will also need to demonstrate your proficiency in basic English literacy and numeracy

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.  We also fortnightly tutorials for our students either online or face to face.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course

Purpose

This qualification is designed for people who wish to develop and understand the principles of providing help and support to people needing to access health care.  

What will I learn?

During this course you will develop an understanding of the most effective way to engage in health promotion, identify the key elements of promoting a healthy lifestyle and how to help others establish a lifestyle plan.

You will be required to complete 1 Unit.

How will I be assessed?

All learners are supported to complete a Learner Portfolio.  We provide learners with portfolio’s that contain all of the learning material you will need to complete the course.

Am I Eligible to apply?

You do not need previous qualifications to apply for this course but will need to attend an initial interview to discuss your learning needs.  You will also need to demonstrate your proficiency in basic English literacy and numeracy

Where and when does the course take place?

You can complete this course online or as a distance learning programme or attend our weekly class in  Battersea SW11

Once per week on a Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.  We also fortnightly tutorials for our students either online or face to face.

How much does it cost?

We charge £95 per Unit and in order to complete this course you will need to complete 7-8 Units

You will be assigned a Tutor as soon as you sign up for our courses and allocated to the appropriate class or distance learning group of students.