Entry Level 3 Healthy Relationships Course in Maldon. Classes run at ACL Harlow and The Library, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may apply for some learners. 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 friendships and intimate relationships, helping you understand what healthy connections look like. 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 explore what makes a relationship positive, safe, and respectful.
You'll learn about personal boundaries and how to set and maintain them.
You'll understand what consent means in friendships and intimate relationships.
You'll develop knowledge of contraception and sexual health.
You'll look at how relationships affect your overall wellbeing.
You'll recognise the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face to face at the centre. Learning is built around group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and activities covering relationships, boundaries, and wellbeing. Assessment is through the work you produce during the course, which is reviewed against the Open Awards Entry Level 3 Award criteria. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Harlow and The Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker, helping people in community or care settings
Care Assistant, supporting adults with daily living
Family Support Worker, working with families and young people
Youth Worker, supporting young people in community settings
Healthcare Support Worker, assisting in health or social care teams
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development, building on the themes covered here
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, useful if you want to work in care or support roles
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, a recognised step toward a support worker role
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, which many employers in health and social care ask for
