Diploma in Workplace Psychology

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.

Qualification
Successful students will receive an ASET Diploma in Workplace Psychology. 

Assessment
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements

Timescale
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student.  Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is the soonest.

Location
The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.

Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by telephone and by post.

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