Award in Stress Awareness – Level 1
Award in Stress Awareness – Level 1
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Preston Road Adult Education Centre
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Course Aims
If you are looking to gain a core understanding of stress and the effects it can have and how to reduce them, then this qualification is for you.
Learning to cope with unavoidable emotions is essential to living a better quality of life. If you’re struggling to manage stress or would like to help others better manage their stress levels, this Level 1 Stress awareness course is for you.
Stress is related to so many issues in everyday life. Understanding it lays a fantastic foundation for further learning and strategies to use to support positive wellbeing. You will learn the importance of self-awareness and how small changes can improve your life. We will teach you how to recognise different types of stress, the factors contributing to these feelings and how they can translate into physical symptoms. Once you are able to identify stress in yourself, you will explore coping methods, support agencies and how to help others better manage stress.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 English
How to apply
For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk
Course Content
To achieve the Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness, you must demonstrate successfully, your achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria by completing the following units:
- Understand what is meant by stress
- Know the effects of stress
- Understand possible causes of stress
- Understand how to recognise stress
- Know ways to prevent and reduce the effects of stress
Assessment Method
To achieve the Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness, you must demonstrate successfully your achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria detailed in the qualification specification. Grades are not awarded.
The mandatory unit will be internally assessed using a Candidate Workbook covering all the learning outcomes of the qualification.
Where can it lead?
You may wish to progress on to one of the following courses:
- Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work.
- Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work
- Level 2 Certificate Counselling Skills
As a Hull Training and Adult Education learner you have access to our Careers Advice Service. Our advisers are on hand to guide you through options and support you to achieve your full potential. Ask your tutor to refer you, if required.