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Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the signs that an individual may be self-harming or having suicidal thoughts. The qualification will support those in a workplace setting who have safeguarding responsibilities to include: HR professionals , religious leaders , safeguarding leads (as required by Ofsted) , community leaders , line managers , prison officers , teachers , school support staff , play workers , counsellors , social workers , mental health first aiders , social care workers , support workers. The qualification is also designed to support learners in raising awareness of the subject and to encourage open conversations that could prevent individuals from self-harming or from having suicidal thoughts. Delivery of this qualification in a college or other educational establishment should include facilitating conversations on the subject of self-harm and suicide awareness to take place in a safe and supportive environment.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 9
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of this qualification is to develop knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities, how individuals with SEND are impacted on a day-to-day basis, and how to support them to live independent and fulfilling lives. This qualification is designed for learners who are currently in a role related to SEND or for those who are considering entering into the sector.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 9
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This qualification is helpful for anyone wanting to understand dementia and how to care for those with dementia. It’s also valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of dementia care and is looking to gain a qualification in this. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of dementia care. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and how to care for those with dementia The course may also be suitable for anyone who is involved in caring for an individual with dementia in their personal life.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 10
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health care worker. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to understand approaches to care and management in mental health, the duty of care, and the principles a mental health care worker is required to have.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 12
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This qualification develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control applied to health care settings. It can be delivered as part of pre-employment training or induction. Increasing the level of knowledge of this area is part of overarching strategies to reduce the incidence of infection in health care settings therefore protecting the health of staff and users of the services

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 9
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This course is ideal for learners who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge of behaviour that challenges in order to progress into related employment in health and social care. Anyone who currently works in education and health and social care settings would also benefit from the course

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 8
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relating to environmental sustainability including control of global warming, reducing carbon emissions, alternative energy sources, conservation, environmental monitoring and energy management. The qualification forms part of a wide-ranging strategy of sustainability improvement.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 8
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s 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 qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 10
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

Learners who wish to learn more about Specific Learning Difficulties. This qualification would also be useful for those who may wish to move into a support role for Specific Learning Difficulties in a school or work setting.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 9
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of the qualification is to provide updating and continuing professional development (CPD) by developing knowledge relevant to job roles which involve caring for individuals with diabetes. Learners may be employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector. The qualification develops knowledge and understanding of diabetes; prevention and early intervention type 2 diabetes; the initial care of diabetes and the treatment and management of diabetes.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 8
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course