Award in Stress Awareness (Level 1)

This qualification is suitable for all learners
This course aims to improve learners` understanding of stress. They will look at the causes and effects stress can have upon health. They will also learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and the ways of preventing and reducing stress.

This qualification is for learners aged 16 and above.

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

The materials for this course are paper based and will be posted to you. You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Unit 1- Introduction to stress and stress management. (Course work is presented in a single work book.) This course work will be support by a tutor throughout the duration and is assessed internally and moderated externally.

The qualification is accredited by NCFE (an English awarding body) www.ncfe.org.uk and has no end test.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This single unit course is suitable for all learners and is ideal as an introduction to self study learning and all work environments