Free Level 1 Stress Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Stress Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy, part-time during the day. The course runs over 24 hours and covers what causes stress, how it affects your health, and practical ways to manage or reduce it. You'll look at the signs and symptoms of stress and explore different coping strategies. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been a resident in the EU for three or more years to enrol.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to improve learners' understanding of stress. They will look at the causes of stress and the effects stress can have on health. They will also learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and look at ways of preventing or reducing stress. We will explore different ways of coping with stress.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the common causes of stress in everyday life.
  • You'll understand how stress affects physical and mental health.
  • You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others.
  • You'll explore practical ways to prevent or reduce stress.
  • You'll learn a range of coping strategies for managing stress.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Sutton Community Academy. The course uses group discussion and tutor-led activities to explore stress and its effects. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Community Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant - supporting people who experience stress-related conditions
  • Support worker - helping individuals manage mental health and wellbeing
  • Teaching assistant - recognising stress in pupils and supporting their needs
  • Peer mentor - using stress awareness to support colleagues or community members
  • Receptionist or customer-facing role - managing stress in busy environments

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness - builds on stress awareness with a broader look at mental health conditions and support.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health - a longer qualification covering wellbeing, stigma, and recovery.
  • Level 2 Award in Wellbeing - explores physical and emotional wellbeing alongside stress management.