All learners will need to undertake an initial assessment to determine individual starting points, prior learning, and personal goals. This will be reviewed by the course teacher prior to enrolment and pending the outcome of the assessment, a short interview may be required prior to learners accessing the course. Learners should be able to understand written and spoken English to Level 1 standards and will need a suitable device to access Microsoft Teams and complete their work on. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification; however, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain evidence for the qualification in the work place.
Start date:
Sep 2026
Course Overview
This qualification has been developed for learners who are seeking employment, returning to work or want to add value to their CPD. It has been designed to make learners aware of the principles of maintaining personal well-being in a work setting. It also explores the impact of positive and negative behaviour, good physical and mental health, a safe working environment and how healthy eating impacts on well-being. The range of units contained in this qualification allow the learner to understand the principles of health and well-being at work, healthy eating, dealing with negative workplace situations, mental health and personal problems and self-development to provide a positive well-being. This qualification could also prove invaluable toward the learner’s personal and career development.
What will I learn?
To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments: Portfolio of evidence Skills-based assessment (if applicable)
Unit 1 LO1 Understand the principles of health and well-being at work LO2 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting LO3 Understand how healthy eating promotes positive well-bring at work
Unit 2
LO1 Understand how to deal with negative workplace situations LO2 Understand how to create a positive personal working environment LO3 Understand how personal problems can affect well-being at work
LO4 Understand how self-development can provide positive well-being at work
Unit 3 LO1 Understand how mental health problems can affect well-being at work LO2 Understand how personal health problems can affect well-being at work
How is the course delivered?
The course is 12 weeks in total but may be completed sooner
The college has an Additional Learning Support Team who can support students with a variety of learning needs. If you have a diagnosed additional learning need or feel you may need additional support to successfully complete this course, please speak to your course teacher upon completion of the initial assessment or during enrolment.
If you need more information or support with enrolling onto a course, please call: 0333 003171
How will my learning be assessed?
This is a flexible online course accessed through Microsoft teams with a weekly online tutorial meeting with your fellow learners and your tutor. Learners can study at any time that is convenient to them, but the weekly minimum expectation would be 2-4 hours of study/course completion per week in order to complete the qualification within the 12-week period. After each unit/section/research, learners will undertake quizzes and tasks to test their knowledge and understanding. Learners will also have the opportunity to attend online meetings with their teacher to discuss progress, review feedback and receive support where needed.
Additional Information
For the 26/27 academic year there will be no fee for this qualification. (unless specified) The college has an Additional Learning Support Team who can support students with a variety of learning needs. If you have a diagnosed additional learning need or feel you may need additional support to successfully complete this course, please speak to your course teacher upon completion of the initial assessment or during enrolment. If you need more information or support with enrolling onto a course, please call: 0333 003171
