Entry Level 3 Healthy Relationships Course in Colchester

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration90 minutes
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Essex County Council for more info.

About this course

Entry Level 3 Healthy Relationships Course in Colchester. Classes run at ACL Colchester, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances. Each session runs for 90 minutes, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll cover what makes relationships safe and respectful, including personal boundaries, consent, sexual health, and wellbeing. The course looks at both friendships and intimate relationships. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Develop the skills needed to build safe, healthy and respectful relationships.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the features of positive and healthy relationships
  • You'll understand personal boundaries and how to communicate them
  • You'll learn about consent and why it matters in relationships
  • You'll explore sexual health and contraception
  • You'll recognise the difference between safe and unsafe relationship behaviours
  • You'll develop your understanding of personal wellbeing in the context of relationships

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at ACL Colchester. Each session lasts 90 minutes. Learning is assessed through activities and tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and check your understanding as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support Worker, helping people in care or community settings
  • Care Assistant, supporting individuals with daily living
  • Family Support Worker, working with families and young people
  • Community Outreach Worker, connecting people with local services
  • Youth Worker, supporting young people's development and wellbeing

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development, building on the themes covered here
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse, useful for support and care roles
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care, a step toward a career as a care assistant or support worker
  • Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness, broadening your knowledge of wellbeing

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