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Unit Index 2009/10

Below is a list of units offered by Learning Partnerships in 2009/10. Follow the links to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function.

arrow Foundation level units (e.g. units coded AS0*)
arrow Certificate level units (e.g. units coded AS1*)
arrow Intermediate level units (e.g. units coded AS2*)
arrow Honours level units (e.g. units coded AS3*)



Level: Foundation


Academic Year

AS00039 Information technology 0 Credits
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Semester 1

AS00027 Biology 1 12 Credits
AS00029 Business 1 12 Credits
AS00031 Chemistry 1 12 Credits
AS00033 Microeconomics 12 Credits
AS00040 Mathematics 1 12 Credits
AS00044 Physics 1 12 Credits
AS00046 Social science 1 12 Credits
AS00288 English for academic purposes (EAP) 1 6 Credits
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Semester 2

AS00028 Biology 2 12 Credits
AS00030 Business 2 12 Credits
AS00032 Chemistry 2 12 Credits
AS00034 Macroeconomics 12 Credits
AS00041 Mathematics 2 12 Credits
AS00045 Physics 2 12 Credits
AS00047 Social science 2 12 Credits
AS00289 English for academic purposes (EAP) 2 6 Credits
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Level: Certificate


Academic Year

AS10048 Social, emotional and intellectual development 10 Credits
AS10050 Theoretical perspectives on early years practice 5 Credits
AS10051 Early years ICT 10 Credits
AS10052 Research methods 10 Credits
AS10053 Professional studies 1 10 Credits
AS10054 Planning for quality provision 5 Credits
AS10055 Communicating with families and professionals 5 Credits
AS10056 Management skills 5 Credits
AS10098 Systems analysis and databases 10 Credits
AS10099 Computer hardware 5 Credits
AS10101 Research skills 5 Credits
AS10102 Business information systems 10 Credits
AS10103 Web technologies, application and development 10 Credits
AS10117 Exercise & fitness knowledge 10 Credits
AS10118 Gym and fitness instruction 10 Credits
AS10123 Computer applications in creative industries 10 Credits
AS10124 Historical & contextual culture 5 Credits
AS10125 Pre production - planning and design 10 Credits
AS10130 Web design and development 10 Credits
AS10143 Developing professional practice 1 10 Credits
AS10156 Introduction to sports coaching 10 Credits
AS10176 Personal development planning (work-based learning) 5 Credits
AS10190 Ecological systems and human intervention 10 Credits
AS10191 Environment and heritage: past, present and future 10 Credits
AS10192 Habitat management 10 Credits
AS10193 Natural resource assessment and data management 1 10 Credits
AS10194 Law and legislation 5 Credits
AS10243 Quality improvement techniques 10 Credits
AS10255 Competition vehicle preparation 1 5 Credits
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Semester 1

AS10069 Learning to be learners 10 Credits
AS10070 The developing child 0-8 10 Credits
AS10073 Working with families and other adults 10 Credits
AS10074 Protecting children 10 Credits
AS10086 Human structure and function 5 Credits
AS10087 Sports development 5 Credits
AS10090 Ethics and safety 5 Credits
AS10091 Mental skill development 5 Credits
AS10099 Computer hardware 5 Credits
AS10136 Production techniques 1 5 Credits
AS10145 Equalities 1 5 Credits
AS10146 Group work skills 1 5 Credits
AS10147 Interagency working 5 Credits
AS10149 Understanding adolescence 5 Credits
AS10164 Fundamentals of massage 10 Credits
AS10171 Counselling skills in an addictions context 12 Credits
AS10194 Law and legislation 5 Credits
AS10239 Engineering science 1 5 Credits
AS10241 Mathematics for engineers 1 5 Credits
AS10242 Mathematics for engineers 2 5 Credits
AS10244 Materials technology 5 Credits
AS10246 CAD/CAM 5 Credits
AS10256 Business management and logistics in motorsport 5 Credits
AS10260 Motorsport data acquisition and telemetry 5 Credits
AS10282 Networking for business 10 Credits
AS10283 Study skills 6 Credits
AS10284 Diversity issues in addiction treatment 3 Credits
AS10286 Harm reduction approaches 3 Credits
AS10287 Alcohol and drug use: problems and responses 9 Credits
AS10293 Introduction to HE study skills 5 Credits
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Semester 2

AS10010 Personal & professional development 1 6 Credits
AS10011 12 step approach & social support 6 Credits
AS10013 Interpersonal group therapy 6 Credits
AS10071 Pedagogy, play and the early years curriculum (1) 10 Credits
AS10074 Protecting children 10 Credits
AS10088 Exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management 5 Credits
AS10089 Planning and practice 5 Credits
AS10100 Introduction to programming 5 Credits
AS10137 Production techniques 2 5 Credits
AS10142 Creating quality youth work 5 Credits
AS10144 Developing young people's learning 5 Credits
AS10148 Legal and cultural context 5 Credits
AS10149 Understanding adolescence 5 Credits
AS10157 Coaching special populations 5 Credits
AS10163 Foundation in sports therapy 10 Credits
AS10239 Engineering science 1 5 Credits
AS10240 Engineering science 2 5 Credits
AS10242 Mathematics for engineers 2 5 Credits
AS10245 Manufacturing principles 5 Credits
AS10258 Motorsport electrical and electronic systems 5 Credits
AS10259 Manufacturing skills and techniques 5 Credits
AS10260 Motorsport data acquisition and telemetry 5 Credits
AS10284 Diversity issues in addiction treatment 3 Credits
AS10285 Introduction to assessment & treatment planning 9 Credits
AS10292 Application of HE study to the workplace 5 Credits
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Level: Intermediate


Academic Year

AS20023 Professional development 12 Credits
AS20025 Research practice - case study/project 12 Credits
AS20057 Child protection 5 Credits
AS20058 Working with parents 5 Credits
AS20059 Managing group sessions and encouraging creativity 15 Credits
AS20062 Professional studies 2 10 Credits
AS20084 Learning in the workplace 2 10 Credits
AS20085 Work-based learning 10 Credits
AS20104 Project management 10 Credits
AS20105 Project 10 Credits
AS20106 Human computer interface 5 Credits
AS20107 Advanced database topics 10 Credits
AS20110 Visual programming 5 Credits
AS20111 Object oriented programming 10 Credits
AS20112 Object oriented design 5 Credits
AS20113 E-commerce principles and practice 10 Credits
AS20114 Multimedia technologies applications and development 10 Credits
AS20119 Health and exercise psychology 10 Credits
AS20120 Health and fitness promotion 10 Credits
AS20121 Lifestyle, exercise and fitness 10 Credits
AS20122 Management skills for the health and fitness industry 10 Credits
AS20126 Writing for broadcast and interactive media 5 Credits
AS20127 Business and professional practice 5 Credits
AS20128 Professional team brief 10 Credits
AS20133 Interactive media design 10 Credits
AS20150 Action research 10 Credits
AS20151 Developing professional practice 2 15 Credits
AS20158 Analysis of sports performance 10 Credits
AS20159 Safety and injury for coaching 10 Credits
AS20195 Catchment and fisheries management 10 Credits
AS20196 Conservation management in the urban context 5 Credits
AS20197 Environmental education 5 Credits
AS20198 Natural resource assessment and data management 2 5 Credits
AS20199 Woodland management 10 Credits
AS20200 Property and parkland management 5 Credits
AS20201 Visitor management 5 Credits
AS20202 Wildlife management 5 Credits
AS20247 Hydraulics and pneumatics 10 Credits
AS20261 Computer aided design and solid modelling 5 Credits
AS20264 Competition vehicle preparation 2 10 Credits
AS20324 Pedagogy and the curriculum 15 Credits
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Semester 1

AS20020 Working with the family & significant others 6 Credits
AS20026 Working with difference & diversity 6 Credits
AS20061 Research practice 10 Credits
AS20077 Using ICT in early years learning 10 Credits
AS20078 Social issues in childcare 10 Credits
AS20104 Project management 10 Credits
AS20115 Operating systems 10 Credits
AS20129 Generating and manipulating images 5 Credits
AS20131 3D modelling and animation 5 Credits
AS20138 Experimental production 5 Credits
AS20139 Factual production 10 Credits
AS20152 Equalities 2 5 Credits
AS20153 Group work skills 2 5 Credits
AS20160 Intermediate sports coaching 10 Credits
AS20161 Skill acquisition and motor learning 5 Credits
AS20166 Rehabilitation 10 Credits
AS20168 Sports injuries and assessment 10 Credits
AS20174 Motivational interviewing 6 Credits
AS20203 An introduction to managing financial and non-financial resources 3 Credits
AS20204 Managing marketing activities 3 Credits
AS20205 Managing recruitment & selection 3 Credits
AS20206 Managing information 3 Credits
AS20207 Managing performance 3 Credits
AS20248 21st century manufacturing 5 Credits
AS20249 Automation, control and PLCs 5 Credits
AS20250 Engineering business management 5 Credits
AS20251 Mechanical principles 5 Credits
AS20252 Health & safety, risk assessment 5 Credits
AS20265 Dynamics of competition and performance vehicles 10 Credits
AS20319 Games programming 5 Credits
AS20321 Knowledge systems 5 Credits
AS20322 Research methods and design 12 Credits
AS20325 Research methods 5 Credits
AS20326 Action research project 15 Credits
AS20328 Cognitive therapy & substance misuse 6 Credits
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Semester 2

AS20019 Relapse prevention 6 Credits
AS20020 Working with the family & significant others 6 Credits
AS20021 Complex case management 3 Credits
AS20022 Dual diagnosis and complex needs 3 Credits
AS20072 Managing in early years settings 10 Credits
AS20077 Using ICT in early years learning 10 Credits
AS20078 Social issues in childcare 10 Credits
AS20079 Special children, special needs 10 Credits
AS20080 Working with babies and young children from birth to three years 10 Credits
AS20081 Working with foundation stage children 10 Credits
AS20082 Supporting children's learning 10 Credits
AS20105 Project 10 Credits
AS20108 Help desk support for ICT 5 Credits
AS20116 Communicating around the World 10 Credits
AS20132 Graphic design and typography 5 Credits
AS20140 Fiction production 10 Credits
AS20154 Management skills for youth work 5 Credits
AS20155 Supervision skills 5 Credits
AS20162 Advanced sports coaching 10 Credits
AS20165 Advanced techniques in massage 10 Credits
AS20167 Sports biomechanics 10 Credits
AS20170 CBT: Cognitive therapy & relapse prevention 9 Credits
AS20174 Motivational interviewing 6 Credits
AS20203 An introduction to managing financial and non-financial resources 3 Credits
AS20204 Managing marketing activities 3 Credits
AS20205 Managing recruitment & selection 3 Credits
AS20206 Managing information 3 Credits
AS20207 Managing performance 3 Credits
AS20250 Engineering business management 5 Credits
AS20252 Health & safety, risk assessment 5 Credits
AS20253 Impact of engineering on the environment 5 Credits
AS20254 Robotics 5 Credits
AS20262 Powertrain technology - engines 5 Credits
AS20263 Vehicle aerodynamics 5 Credits
AS20266 Manufacturing skills and techniques for motorsport 5 Credits
AS20267 Motorsport and performance tyre technology 5 Credits
AS20268 Powertrain technology - transmissions 5 Credits
AS20319 Games programming 5 Credits
AS20320 Geographical information systems 5 Credits
AS20325 Research methods 5 Credits
AS20326 Action research project 15 Credits
AS20329 Further personal & professional development 3 Credits
AS20330 Project - integrative case study 6 Credits
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Level: Honours


Academic Year

AS30177 Work-based research project 18 Credits
AS30222 The professional coach 12 Credits
AS30229 Electrotherapy 12 Credits
AS30230 Manual therapy 12 Credits
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Semester 1

AS30179 Meeting stakeholder and quality requirements 3 Credits
AS30180 MI & CBT for addictions: theory, models and research 6 Credits
AS30181 Research methods 6 Credits
AS30183 Developing cognitive-behavioural counselling 6 Credits
AS30208 Creative computing 6 Credits
AS30209 Developing technologies 6 Credits
AS30210 Multi-tasking systems 6 Credits
AS30218 Major media production part 1 - proposal 6 Credits
AS30219 Major media production part 2 - pre-production 6 Credits
AS30220 Major media production part 3 - production 6 Credits
AS30224 Coaching organisations, initiatives and physical education 6 Credits
AS30225 Kinesiology of exercise and physical activity 6 Credits
AS30226 Lifestyle and exercise management for special populations 6 Credits
AS30230 Manual therapy 12 Credits
AS30231 Social policy and practice in youth work 6 Credits
AS30232 Youth work in the community 6 Credits
AS30235 Psychological perspectives on children's learning 6 Credits
AS30236 Working with children: principles of professional practice 6 Credits
AS30311 Fault diagnosis and condition monitoring 6 Credits
AS30312 Instrumentation and control 6 Credits
AS30313 Project management techniques 6 Credits
AS30315 Advanced CAD/CAM technology in motorsport manufacturing 6 Credits
AS30316 Alternative energy in motorsport 6 Credits
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Semester 2

AS30177 Work-based research project 18 Credits
AS30179 Meeting stakeholder and quality requirements 3 Credits
AS30181 Research methods 6 Credits
AS30182 Developing motivational interviewing 6 Credits
AS30184 Developing group leadership 6 Credits
AS30211 Advanced web-based technologies 6 Credits
AS30219 Major media production part 2 - pre-production 6 Credits
AS30220 Major media production part 3 - production 6 Credits
AS30221 Major media production part 4 - post-production 6 Credits
AS30223 Coaching cultures and philosophies 6 Credits
AS30227 Exercise-induced injuries 6 Credits
AS30228 Physical activity, diet and disease 6 Credits
AS30229 Electrotherapy 12 Credits
AS30233 Comparative international youth work 6 Credits
AS30234 Developing professional practice 3 6 Credits
AS30235 Psychological perspectives on children's learning 6 Credits
AS30237 Effective professional practice 6 Credits
AS30238 Working with others - developing professional working practices 6 Credits
AS30314 Managing the logistics of material flow in an organisation 6 Credits
AS30317 The application of composite materials in motorsport 6 Credits
AS30318 Dynamics: simulation and analysis 6 Credits
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