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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

    Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

    Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

    The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

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Available courses

WORKSHOP MANAGEMNT AND PLANNING

Course Introduction

Workshop Management and Planning

Workshop Management and Planning is a practical and competency-based course designed to equip trainees with essential knowledge and hands-on skills required to organize, control, and maintain an efficient workshop environment. The course focuses on proper planning of resources, enforcing safety standards, coordinating workflow, supervising personnel, and ensuring effective use of tools, equipment, and materials.

Learners will explore key principles of workshop layout, scheduling, inventory management, hazard identification, record-keeping, and maintenance planning. Through demonstrations, simulations, case studies, and practical exercises, trainees will be exposed to real-world workshop situations that encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Upon completion, trainees should be able to confidently apply workshop management and planning principles to promote productivity, safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement in their workplace.

Learning Expectations

By the end of the course, a trainee is expected to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of workshop organization including layout, workflow, and safety requirements.

  2. Plan and schedule workshop activities using standard procedures and available resources.

  3. Identify and assess workplace hazards and propose appropriate control measures.

  4. Maintain workshop inventory, including tools, equipment, and materials.

  5. Develop and implement a preventive maintenance plan for workshop machines and equipment.

  6. Keep accurate workshop records such as job cards, inspection reports, requisitions, and maintenance logs.

  7. Apply effective communication and supervision skills in coordinating workshop teams.

  8. Demonstrate professionalism, safety consciousness, and responsibility during all workshop tasks.

Grading / Assessment Criteria

Learners will be assessed through both theory and practical work as follows:

1. Continuous Assessment (CATs) – 40%

  • Written tests / quizzes – 15%

  • Assignments and research tasks – 10%

  • Practical exercises and demonstrations – 15%

2. Final Examination – 60%

  • Theory exam – 30%

  • Practical exam – 30%

Grading Scale

Grade Percentage (%) Interpretation
A 80 – 100 Excellent
B 70 – 79 Good
C 60 – 69 Satisfactory
D 50 – 59 Pass
E 0 – 49 Fail