This course is designed for people responsible for managing residential and care homes and for shift supervisors.
This course is aimed at people wishing to set and maintain high standards of care and employ good practice in the management of resources.
Pre-requisites
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about being a sales executive and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace.
Support
As an AAS Training student you will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. You can contact your tutor by email for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more you'll have access to the AAS Training online Student Community where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
Each element is followed by a written
assignment, which is submitted and marked
by your tutor. There is no external
examination required.
Course Content
The course is divided into 7 units and at the end of the course the student will be able to
Describe basic concepts of resource management
Implement techniques for managing the environment effectively
Describe the qualities, responsibilities and duties of managers
Practice methods of planning
Show an awareness of organisation dynamics
Understand the concepts of authority, responsibility and delegation
Practice the skills of communicating, c0-ordinating, motivating, leading and delegating
Introduce good practice in devising admissions and occupancy policies
Introduce standards setting in the home
Provide opportunities to promote a structured community life
Develop an awareness of the importance of balance in work and leisure
Understand the concepts of self-development
Adopt good practice for residential home management