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