Business Lifestyle Consultant
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Business Lifestyle Consultant
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Understanding Body Language
2 Personality Assessment
3 Developing Active Listening Skills
4 Communication Skills
5   Effective Public Speaking
6   Stress Counselling in the Workplace
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Understanding Body Language.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise your understanding of the term “Body Language”
LO2   List the components included in non-verbal speech
LO3   Discuss the role of gestures and postures in non-verbal communication
 
Module 2 – Personality Assessment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the various personality factors discussed in this module
LO2   Discuss the contrast between social learning theorist and trait theorists
LO3   Examine the methods of assessing personality variables
 
Module 3 – Developing Active Listening Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the importance of active listening
LO2   Define non-verbal communication and list the barriers to learning
LO3   Explain the concept of ownership of problems
 
Module 4 – Communication Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List and explain the elements involved in communication
LO2   Briefly summarise the importance of having good writing skills
LO3   Discuss the communication problems presented when using the telephone
 
Module 5 – Effective Public Speaking.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the points to remember when preparing to speak publicly
LO2   Explain how you would prepare yourself for a public speaking session
 
Module 6 – Stress Counselling in the Workplace.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the benefits of stress counselling and examine the roles of an EAP

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