Level 1 Award Stress Awareness
Subject Area
Health, Social Care & Life Sciences
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
What is the course about?
This course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of stress. During the course you will learn about the causes of stress and the effects stress can have on health. You will also learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and ways of preventing or reducing stress.
Why should I choose the course?
By completing the course, you will develop awareness of stress, the causes of stress and healthy strategies for reducing the effects of stress. The course can also support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.
You will be taught by qualified teachers who have experience of working in the Health and Social Care sector.
What will I learn?
During the course you will:
·        Understand what is meant by stress
·        Know the effects of stress
·        Understand possible causes of stress
·        Know ways to prevent and reduce the effects of stress.
What will the course lead on to?
Through completing this course, students will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
·        Level 2 Award Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years
·        Level 2 Award Preparation to work in Adult Social care
·        Level 2 Certificate Dementia Care
Are there any links with industry and university?
As part of the Health and Social Care Academy we have valuable industry links within the community and with universities.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support
Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
This course will be delivered by our expert Health and Social Care lecturers who all have industry experience.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements for this course, but it is recommended that you have literacy skills at level 1 or above.
What are my funding options?
For further information about funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
No
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