Workplace Psychology NCFE Level 3

Objectives
The course is designed to provide you with an overview and Introduction to understanding Psychology in the workplace. It covers a wide range of workplace people and management issues, exploring each and enabling students to examine practical applications of psychology in the workplace.

This is an ideal course for anyone wishing to improve their skills in understanding and managing staff and understanding how to deal with events and find explanations for workplace psychological problems.

Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of Workplace Psychology.  No prior knowledge is required

Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support.

Duration
Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 80 - 100 hours of study.

Study Pack
Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

Assessment
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

Accreditation
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre.

Support
Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours.

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements

Course Content
The course is divided up into 10 units, as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction to Workplace Psychology
Unit 2: The use of Sensation & Perception
           
Tutor Marked Assignment 1  

Unit 3: Understanding Personality Concepts
Unit 4: Using Psychological Testing
          
Tutor Marked assignment 2  

Unit 5:   Management of the Workplace
Unit 6: The Workplace Environment
Unit 7: How to Motivate the Workforce
           
Tutor Marked Assignment 3  

Unit 8: Recruitment
Unit 9: What is Social Psychology
Unit 10: Peoples’ Abnormalities
            
Tutor Marked Assignment 4  

Unit 11: Final Assessment