Free Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. You'll need to be 19 or over and hold at least a Level 1 qualification in English or literacy. The course covers allergens, allergies and intolerances, food labelling and packaging regulations, and allergy awareness in adult health and social care settings, including how to recognise allergic reactions and perform first aid. At 105 hours, it's a substantial allergy awareness qualification you can complete without travelling to a centre.
Who this course is for
This is suitable for a wide range of learners and the aim of the qualification is to develop knowledge and understanding of allergy awareness. This will include the causes of allergies and what to do should an allergic reaction occur. Your studies will include topics such as: Allergens, allergies and intolerances, Food labelling and packaging, Allergy awareness for those who work with adults, Unit 1: Gain a background knowledge behind allergies, allergens and intolerances as well as an understanding of how allergies and intolerances are diagnosed and treated. Unit 2: Investigate different types of food labels and their importance in keeping those with allergies safe. Understand regulations surrounding food labelling and recognise when a label is incorrect. Unit 4: All the information is focussed upon adult health and social care. You will learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions on different parts of the body and how to perform first aid on those who have experienced a severe reaction. Please note: You may only complete one of the Distance Learning Allergy Awareness courses as the first two units for theses qualifications are all exactly the same. These courses are: Allergy Awareness Working With Children Certificate Level 2, Allergy Awareness Working in the Service Sector Certificate Level 2, Allergy Awareness Working in Adult Social Care Certificate Level 2,
Entry requirements
You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.
What you will learn
You'll understand the causes and types of food allergens, allergies, and intolerances.
You'll learn how allergies and intolerances are diagnosed and treated.
You'll understand food labelling regulations and how to identify incorrect labels.
You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions on different parts of the body.
You'll learn how to perform first aid on someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
You'll understand packaging regulations and their role in keeping people with allergies safe.
You'll apply allergy awareness knowledge specifically to adult health and social care settings.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through units at your own pace. Learning is structured around three units covering allergens and intolerances, food labelling and packaging, and allergy awareness in adult social care. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build through each unit. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with allergies in care settings
Youth support worker: help young people manage allergy risks safely
Support worker: assist individuals with complex health needs including allergies
Healthcare assistant: work alongside clinical staff in health settings
Community health worker: promote safe practices in community care
Residential care worker: manage allergy awareness in residential settings
Personal assistant: support individuals with allergies in daily living
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: builds on food labelling knowledge for catering and hospitality roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you're working toward a senior role in adult social care.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism or Mental Health: broadens your knowledge base for support work roles.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work: extends the first aid skills introduced in this qualification.
