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GCSE English (evening)
In GCSE English you will get to study the underpinning skills needed for academic reading and writing, to set you up for a fantastic future. We develop your skills in analysing language, critically evaluating texts, comparing ideas and viewpoints alongside creative and viewpoint writing. All the skills for success in employment, industry, university and in life. This free* course expands your opportunities and increases your horizons.
This course is offered in two streams: a fast-track intensive (Only students identified as being strong candidates on the initial assessment will be offered the fast-track pathway.) and a year-long course.
This course is offered in two streams: a fast-track intensive (Only students identified as being strong candidates on the initial assessment will be offered the fast-track pathway.) and a year-long course.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
£425.00
20+ Places Remaining
GCSE Maths (Eve) - Free to all UK residents with no grade 4/C
This course is free to all UK residents and don't already have a Maths GCSE at grade 4/C.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
£425.00
18 Places Remaining
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GCSE English (evening)
In GCSE English you will get to study the underpinning skills needed for academic reading and writing, to set you up for a fantastic future. We develop your skills in analysing language, critically evaluating texts, comparing ideas and viewpoints alongside creative and viewpoint writing. All the skills for success in employment, industry, university and in life. This free* course expands your opportunities and increases your horizons.
This course is offered in two streams: a fast-track intensive (Only students identified as being strong candidates on the initial assessment will be offered the fast-track pathway.) and a year-long course.
This course is offered in two streams: a fast-track intensive (Only students identified as being strong candidates on the initial assessment will be offered the fast-track pathway.) and a year-long course.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
£425.00
20+ Places Remaining
GCSE Maths (Eve) - Free to all UK residents with no grade 4/C
This course is free to all UK residents and don't already have a Maths GCSE at grade 4/C.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
£425.00
18 Places Remaining
Health and Safety
Health and Social Care
Level 1 An Introduction to Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
12 weeks
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Counselling
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
12 weeks
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
16/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£99.00
14 Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
This qualification aims to develop learnerâs knowledge and skills in the area of children and young peopleâs mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
41 weeks
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Mental Health
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learnerâs knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
41 weeks
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Counselling Pathway (daytime and evening classes available)
Lancashire Adult Learning
09/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
13/09/2024
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Essential Study Skills in Health and Social Science Professions (Pre-Access)
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Healthcare Pathway - Common Health Conditions
Waterside Centre Accrington
18/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway (CYP) - Children and Young People's Mental Health
Waterside Centre Accrington
19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway - Mental Health Awareness
Waterside Centre Accrington
19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Waterside Centre Accrington
17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Social Care Pathway - Healthcare Professions
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Substance Misuse Pathway
Waterside Centre Accrington
16/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
This course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Accrington & Rossendale College
09/09/2024
09:00 to 12:00
30 weeks
09:00 to 12:00
30 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)
Accrington & Rossendale College
17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
18/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Online Introduction to Deaf Awareness and BSL
In this online stand-alone session, you will be introduced to deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL). You will look at day to day life and the barriers the deaf community have in communicating with the hearing world. This session will give you an insight of the dos and donâts and tips to support those with a loss of hearing, whether with individuals who were born deaf or whose who have had a loss of hearing later in life. This session will also give you the basic skills to communicate using British Sign language and how to develop yourself independently following the course.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Online
03/07/2024
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
09/09/2024
41 weeks
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to develop their use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, childrenâs care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, childrenâs care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (EQUAL)
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to learn how to improve their personal health and wellbeing. Completion of the course enables learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the positive effects of exercise on long-term health and well-being and implementing an exercise plan with the appropriate nutritional requirements.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
⢠Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
⢠Safe and appropriate exercise
⢠Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
⢠Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
⢠Safe and appropriate exercise
⢠Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (EQUAL)
This programme is aimed to support learners who work or volunteer in an advice role, in a range of areas from careers guidance or pastoral support in schools or colleges, to supporting clients in areas such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation services; with family or confidence issues and clients who require domestic abuse support. The focus is on determining the Clients requirements and ensuring relevant signposting or referral to other agencies
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Advocacy (EQUAL)
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learnerâs knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (EQUAL)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control (EQUAL)
This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (EQUAL)
This qualification aims to develop learnerâs knowledge and skills in the area of children and young peopleâs mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for a wide range of learners with some existing knowledge of this area who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of autism.
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If youâre aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
