Blended NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Well-being

Level 1 Certificate in Well-being

This course would benefit those working in the Health and Care sector, including hospitals, care homes and dental provisions, Childcare sectors and those with personal experiences and interests.

The course is classroom based and looks at how well-being can be affected by mental health problems, stress, diet, eating disorders and alcohol. The course will help individuals to understand the impact lifestyle choices can have and help to make informed, healthy choices.

The learner will identify different mental health problems, their causes and effects on individuals, different cultural groups, and society. We look at the effects that the media have on mental health problems within society and on individuals. What rights do individuals with mental ill-health have and where to refer individuals for further help or guidance about mental health issues.

The learner will look at what stress is, the different types of stress, if stress is useful or harmful to individuals, what triggers stress and how prolonged stress can damage health and well-being. The learners will understand how to recognise stress, ways of preventing and reducing the effects of stress and identifying additional or professional support and where to access this.

The learner will understand the importance of healthy eating and drinking enough to stay healthy. The different eating disorders, connections between food and feelings and how to access information and support related to eating disorders.

The learner will know the strength of different alcoholic drinks, possible causes of alcohol misuse and recognising the physical psychological effects of alcohol misuse. Learners will identify health issues associated with alcohol and recognising the effects of withdrawing from alcohol. Learners will also look at different support agencies for help and information about alcohol misuse.

This qualification can lead to:

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Heal