ILM Level 3 Award Unit – Understanding Stress Management in the Workplace

Who is the course for?

The aim of this unit is to develop a greater understanding in relation to managing own stress and minimising stress in others, the course will also cover support mechanisms for individuals and those working within a team.

The ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) recognises that all organisations are different; their qualifications are designed with the in-built flexibility to adapt to meet employers’ diverse staff development needs. The unique unit-based qualifications structure gives employers the freedom to select from an array of optional units, to build programmes that deliver the specific skills and knowledge required from their colleagues.

What will I study?

Topics included on the day will be:

• Causes and impacts of stress at work
• Symptoms of stress in self and in others
• Implications of stress for workplace and non-work activities/relationships
• Implications and effects of stress for individuals and organisations
• Management responsibilities in relation to work-related stress
• Simple practical stress management techniques
• Sources of available support for stress sufferers
• Action planning and review techniques
• Definitions of counselling, advising and mentoring and when to use each of them to support individuals
• Principles of counselling
• Mentoring, and the mentoring cycle
• Range of available counselling and support mechanisms
• Implications of confidentiality

How will the course be delivered?

As classroom based sessions alongside other members of the group.

Course Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but candidates will normally be either practising or aspiring first line managers with the opportunity to meet the assessment requirements. An informal discussion with the Programme Leader is recommended to ensure that the qualification meets individual needs.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

ILM Level 3 Award Unit – Understanding Stress Management in the Workplace

What can I do next?

See our other ILM courses available on our website or contact us.

How much does it cost?

The course fee is negotiable on group size and including trial membership of the ILM, valid for the duration of study up to the point of achievement. (see www.i-l-m.com for more details regarding the benefits of membership), Tuition, Registration, Assessment and Certification fees.