Workplace Psychology
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Workplace Psychology Programme
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

Introduction to Workplace Psychology
2

The Use of Sensation & Perception
3

Understanding Personality Concepts
4

Using Psychological Testing
5

Management of the Workplace
6

The Workplace Environment
7

How to Motivate the Workforce
8   Recruitment
9   What is Social Psychology
10   People’s Abnormalities
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction to Workplace Psychology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Introduce the concept of mental development with reference to curiosity, the herd instinct, the environment
 

Module 2 - The Use of Sensation & Perception.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explore what you understand “thoughts” to be
 

Module 3 - Understanding Personality Concepts.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Distinguish between guidance and vocational selection
 

Module 4 - Using Psychological Testing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain the role of: the application form, psychological testing, and the interview, in selecting a candidate for a post
 

Module 5 - Management of the Workplace.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the Laws of Learning and state the requirements of an industrial trainer
 

Module 6 - The Workplace Environment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Differentiate between motivation and incentives
 

Module 7 - How to Motivate the Workforce.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss how incentives apply from the point of view of: new entrants, experienced personnel
 
Module 8 - Recruitment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce Maslow’s model of self-actualisation and discuss whether it is possible for an individual to regress to a lower level
 
Module 9 - What is Social Psychology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explore how “Group Think” develops and discuss its dangers
LO2   Present some of the methods that could be used to overcome the consequences of inter-group conflict
 
Module 10 - People’s Abnormalities.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the essential differences between a psychosis, a neurosis, and a personality disorder
 
LO2   Discuss the potential problems and dangers when a psycho-neurotic person is employed in a small workshop

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