CIEH Certificate in Stress Awareness
An introduction to the issue of work-related stress
Qualification Information
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Designed for: |
All employees
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Course duration: |
4 Hours
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Assessment method: |
Review of the student’s own work practices, to be completed under trainer supervision
following training
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Qualifications & Curriculum Authority Accredited: |
No
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Level: |
1 |
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Exam time: |
n/a |
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Suggested progression on completion: |
CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace |
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Trainers: |
1
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Overview
This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress.
It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for
more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies
which combat work-related stress.
Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Definitions of stress
- Stress as an occupational health hazard
- Identification of basic workplace stressors
- Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
- Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation