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Nearly 450,000 people reported suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2007/08**. This half-day programme compliments the Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace and aims to help protect delegates from the damaging effects of stress in the workplace. ** HSE H&S statistics 2007/08 report.

What qualification will I achieve?

CIEH Certificate in Stress Awareness.

How long is the course?

This is a 4 hour programme and is typically delivered in one half-day session.

What are the entry requirements?

The qualification is aimed at all employees. There are no formal entry requirements.

How will I learn?

Through a mixture of tutor delivery, active participation and group discussions.

What subjects will I study?

Delegates will cover the following topics:

• Definitions of Stress
• Stress as an occupational health hazard
• Identification of basic workplace stressors
• Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
• Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by review of the delegates' own work practices which is completed under trainer supervision.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Other courses which may be of interest on completion include;

• CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling
• CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of COSHH
• CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
• CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs. The quoted fee includes all relevant registration, exam fees and course book(s).

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