Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Shape of the Earth

Earth Axis

Prime Meridian

Cable and Knot

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you about the shape of the earth, great circle, small circle, spherical triangle, as well as the earth axis. In this module, you will learn about the poles, equator, meridians, as well as the latitude and parallels of the latitude.

Introduction to Nautical Chart

Meridional Parts and Natural Scale

Symbols and Abbreviations Used on Admiralty Charts

Lights and Other Publications

This module will teach you about the nautical charts, Mercator charts, as well as Lambert conformal charts. In this module, you will learn about the meridional part, the natural scale, as well as how a nautical chart can be used as a graphical two-dimensional representation of the maritime area.

Diploma in Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation - First Assessment

Rotation of the Earth

Lines of Position Fixes

Method of Position Fixing

Vertical and Horizontal Sextant Angles

True Course and Parallel Sailing

Use of Traverse Table

This module will teach you about the axis of rotation, direction by gyrocompass, as well as the magnetic compass and lines of position fixes. In this module, you will also learn about the method of positions fixes, position lines and how to plot positions on the chart.

Chart Work

Tidal Stream and Geographical Range

Last Sighting Distances

IALA Buoyage System

Passage Planning

Execution and Monitoring

This module will teach you about the order, procedure of allowing, counteracting current, and leeway. In this module, you will learn about the cause and effect of tidal stream, the concept of DR and FIX for finding out the actual set. The rate of current, as well as the types of lights, will also be introduced.

Diploma in Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation - Second Assessment

Diploma in Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation - Course Assessment

This free online course outlines the importance of coastal navigation and aids used for estimating a vessel’s position.

Diploma in Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation

Since 2 000 B.C.E., sailors have been navigating the oceans. This course teaches you the planning and monitoring of marine passage using terrestrial and coastal navigation, which explains how to plan and fix a ship’s position at sea. We will outline the concept of the Earth’s axis passing through the north and south poles, the Earth’s equator, which maintains equidistant from the poles, and the polar axis from which you measure angle coordinates.

Pythagoras first proposed that the Earth’s shape was spherical and Aristotle confirmed this a few centuries later. Aristotle was credited with being the first person to try and calculate the size of the Earth by determining its circumference. This diploma course in terrestrial and coastal navigation will teach you how these great philosophers have helped forge the way for how we navigate today.  We explain how you can draw ‘the great circle’ on the surface of a sphere. You can form the spherical triangle on a sphere by using the arcs of three great circles. Understand that planning and monitoring a sea passage uses terrestrial and coastal navigation. We will explain various aids for fixing a vessel’s position or estimating the vessel’s position. We will introduce you to the concept of the Earth axis, an imaginary line that connects the poles of a body. Learn about the equator that divides the Earth into a northern and southern hemisphere. The prime meridian and its anti-meridian form a great circle and divide the world into the eastern and western halves. Discover the format of expressing longitude coordinates, the concept of the geographical, statute and the nautical mile, the idea of the knot, cable and datum. 
The course then describes the nautical publications and how to gather important information required during sailing, especially terrestrial coordinates features. Examine how a navigator uses the nautical chart to plot courses and review daily works. Nautical charts are essential for marine navigation, the use of the title block, datum and soundings. Study the difference between the two latitudes and learn how to measure the meridional parts of a given latitude. We summarise the natural scale and use it to determine the relationship between a given distance on the chart and the Earth. Recognise the symbols and abbreviations that can be used on charts and consciously avoid charted dangers during passage planning. Deduce how you can group the symbols and abbreviations under the required headings. You will learn about the features of the notice to mariners, light list, tide and current tables and the coast pilots. We will also cover the essential nautical publications of the United States and the significant admiralty nautical publications.
Become familiar with the Earth’s rotation and how you can use the development of the gyrocompass for marine navigation. You will learn about the directions on the compass card and the gyro error and see how the magnetic compass can be fitted on ships. Grasp the application and significance of position lines and master the various plotting positions on a chart, the source of errors in position lines and position fixes. This course will teach you how to use the horizontal sextant angles in position fixing on a chart. We will uncover the primary position fixing method, position accuracy and the celestial fix before we explain how navigators plot a fix consisting of the intersection of two or more distances. You will also learn about the fix by distance races, visual fixes and how to use a terrestrial charted object’s vertical sextant angle (VSA) to get range and position. This course will greatly appeal to students, researchers and anyone interested in marine navigation. So enrol for this course and start your next learning journey today.

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Safeguarding and Reporting

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Impact of Abuse and Trauma

Creating Safe Environments and Policies

Communication, Trust, and Multi-Agency Collaboration

This module will introduce you to various professional safeguarding strategies for protecting children and vulnerable adults. You'll explore the causes and impacts of different forms of abuse and trauma. We'll show you how to create a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults cohesively and protect them from harm.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults - Course assessment

Empower yourself to safeguard vulnerable individuals, fostering a secure community with this free online course.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Have you ever felt a personal calling to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you thought of safeguarding vulnerable individuals? This course explores the various forms of abuse, their immediate and long-term signs and how they impact the lives of vulnerable individuals. Discover how to ensure a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults using collaborative approaches and the fundamental principles of safety and well-being

Topic 1: Introduction to Child Protection

Topic 2: International, Regional and National Legal Framework

Topic 3: Alternative Care and Child Safeguarding

Topic 4 : Monitoring and Evaluation in Child Protection

In this module, you will learn the fundamental concepts, guiding principles, and ethical considerations related to child protection before considering the international, regional, and national legal frameworks. We discuss the current approaches to prevent and respond to child abuse or neglect, including the signs of abuse, neglect, or violence.

Comprehensive Child Protection Training Course - Course Assessment

Learn the skills to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence in this free online course.

Comprehensive Child Protection Training 

This online child protection course equips students with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to child abuse and neglect. You will learn to recognise signs of abuse, understand strategies for prevention and response to violence against children such as INSPIRE, and apply best practices for intervention and support. The course empowers learners to play a critical role in safeguarding children and promoting their well-being.

The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 1

The Importance of Safe Food Handling - Part 2

Organized Efforts for Food Safety

The ServSafe Examination

ServSafe Manager Certification - Sample Questions

This module teaches you about the fundamentals of safe food handling and different ways to prevent food contamination. It also talks about the global efforts concerning food safety and the role of the ServSafe certification program. Moreover, you will also be equipped with the essential knowledge to prepare yourself for the ServSafe exam.

Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers - Assessment

This course will describe the methods of protecting food from getting contaminated and the basics of the ServSafe exam.

Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Food Handlers

Safe and hygienic food handling is extremely important to prevent contamination and diseases. This holds especially true for the professionals in the culinary sciences and food management field. Through this course, we have emphasized various areas and practices concerned with the safe handling of foods. We have also focused on the global efforts to ensure food safety along with the ServSafe certification and its various aspects.

Topic 1 : WorkSafeBC Regulations

Topic 2 : Responsibilities of Employers and Workers

Topic 3 : Handle Hazardous Materials Safely

Topic 4: Information to Be Disclosed on an SDS

Topic 5: WHMIS Education and Training

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties - Assessment

This free online course covers the laws and rules that must be complied with to guarantee safe and healthy workplaces.

Workplace Hazards and WHMIS: A Guide to Safety and Legal Duties

Are you aware of the laws protecting you from hazardous substances at work? This course covers essential regulations, including the Workers' Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC policies, and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Learn about employer and worker responsibilities, safe handling of hazardous materials, and the must-know guidelines that keep workplaces safe. Gain critical knowledge to protect yourself and others.

Introduction to Epilepsy

Diagnosing and Classifying Epilepsy with EEG

This module will demonstrate how to run simulations of six neurophysiological phenomena using simulation software known as MetaNeruon. It will also discuss the neurological conditions underlying epilepsy and how to use an EEG to diagnose this mental disorder.

Understanding Epilepsy - Course Assessment

This free online course takes you through the symptoms, classifications, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

Understanding Epilepsy

Most of the world’s roughly 50 million epileptics do not have access to treatment, medical attention or even information about their neurological disorder. This free online course identifies who is most susceptible to epilepsy and explains its causes and symptoms. We then examine the available tools for diagnosis and treatment and demonstrate the use of the electroencephalogram (EEG) to detect this long-misunderstood condition.

Understanding Defensive Driving Principles

Vehicle Dynamics and Handling

Defensive Observation and Safe Following Distance

Traffic Laws, Regulations and Vehicle Maintenance

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the key concepts of defensive driving and its benefits. We emphasize the importance of anticipating potential hazards and making proactive decisions to avoid accidents. We show you how to use headlights correctly, avoid driving in blind spots, maintain a safe following distance and more.

Defensive Driving in Adverse Weather and Nighttime

Managing Space and Visibility

Defensive Driving in Different Environments

Managing Driver Fatigue and Distractions

In this module, you’ll learn about vehicle dynamics and handling. We discuss the role of weight distribution, suspension, speed, and vehicle design in affecting stability. We also provide some basic and advanced braking techniques, such as gradual braking, threshold braking, engine braking, and more.

Handling Emergency Situations

Crash Avoidance Maneuvers

Post-Crash Procedures and First Aid

In this module, you’ll gain insights into emergency braking, types of braking systems, and adapting techniques to varied road conditions. You’ll learn about the types of skids and their effective control measures. We show you how to communicate effectively with emergency services and administer basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving - Assessment

Equip yourself with the skills and techniques to avoid accidents and stay safe on the road with this free online course.

Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving

Driving is an essential aspect of our lives but carries various risks. Defensive driving is, therefore, essential for ensuring road safety while driving. This course aims to enhance your driving skills and minimize the chances of accidents by providing guidance on observing road conditions, anticipating dangers, maintaining vehicle control and more. Are you ready to become a safer driver? Enrol now and learn for free!

Introduction to Domestic Violence and Abuse

The Components of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence on Victims

Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children

Risks of Domestic Violence and Abuses on Children

Supporting the Victim and Reporting Incidents

This module will give you a broader understanding of domestic abuse and violence. We look at the signs of abuse in a relationship, the cycle of abuse and patterns of behaviour and the Duluth Model. This module briefly looks at the impact of domestic abuse on children as well as how to recognise and help victims of domestic abuse and violence.

Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about identifying and reporting domestic violence and abuse in children and adults.

Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence is common and many adults and children experience some sort in their lifetime. This course examines how to report abuse and explores the signs of abuse in a relationship. We will discuss different types and what to do if you suspect that a child is being abused. You will also learn how to help adults and children affected by domestic violence. Additionally, you will know how to report an incident in confidence.