Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 10 hours
Learning Methods: Online
Assessment Methods: Online
Level: CPD
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According to Reed, the next generation of workers feel unprepared for life after education, with only 36% of students feeling very prepared for their future careers.
This online Essentials Study Programme has been expertly developed for individuals to build a broad set of core life skills. Learners will boost their social awareness, develop communication skills, build awareness of mental health conditions and understand the importance of nutrition and well-being. The programme will also help learners become equipped with the confidence to manage their finances, understand online safety and much more.
The Essentials Study Programme is targeted towards colleges, with the understanding that learners will undertake selected sections of content and assessment in relevant areas to develop their skills for life and work.
In this unit, learners will explore examples of positive and negative social behaviour, different forms of communication and when they are appropriate, as well as looking at key pieces of legislation such as The Equality Act 2010 and The Human Rights Act 1998. Learners will look at radicalisation, terrorism, and extremism and how the Prevent strategy is working to address these issues in society.
Section 1: Managing your social behaviour
Section 2: Communicating with others socially
Section 3: Understanding equality and diversity
Section 4: Understanding your rights
Section 5: Safeguarding and Prevent
Section 6: Understanding learning difficulties
Section 7: Creating healthy relationships.
In this unit, learners will explore the possible causes of each mental health problem, the signs and symptoms of them and the different ways they can be treated. Learners will consider the impact of each mental health problem on an individual’s life and the ways in which those closest to an individual – such as friends and family – can be affected.
Section 1: Understanding stress
Section 2: Understanding anxiety
Section 3: Understanding depression
Section 4: Understanding eating disorders.
Learners will consider the principles of preparing and storing food, the importance of personal hygiene, the different food groups and how to maintain a healthy diet, plus the benefits of exercise. This unit also looks at the signs of addictive behaviour, the long-term effects of substance misuse, the importance of consent and different types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Learners will consider why it is important to talk about feelings and emotions and will consider ways they can encourage people to talk or make use of talking support services that are available.
Section 1: Food safety awareness
Section 2: The principles of nutrition and a healthy diet
Section 3: The principles of exercise
Section 4: Alcohol awareness
Section 5: Substance misuse awareness
Section 6: Sexual health awareness
Section 7: Talking matters.
Learners will consider the potential dangers of online activity and social media, whilst looking into the impact of trolling, cyber bullying, and body image. This unit also covers the different types of exploitation and how to spot the signs of someone being exploited.
Section 1: Awareness of online safety
Section 2: Awareness of social media
Section 3: Awareness of grooming and exploitation
Section 4: Creating a positive body image.
In this unit, learners will develop skills around setting realistic budgets and setting up household bills, whilst looking into the different types of tax and the dangers around loans. Learners will also develop crucial skills and knowledge surrounding purchasing a house, applying for a mortgage, and saving money as part of a financial plan.
Section 1: Personal household budgeting
Section 2: Professional budgeting
Learners will cover a wide range of sensitive topics within this unit, including the different types of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), discrimination surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, signs and symptoms of domestic violence, the impact of knife crime and the signs of someone being forced to marry against their will. This unit aims to increase learner’s awareness of current affairs and the modern world we live in, to improve their social awareness overall.
Section 1: Awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Section 2: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+)
Section 3: Awareness of domestic violence
Section 4: Awareness of gangs and drug channels
Section 5: Environmental impact
Section 6: Politics
Section 7: Understanding British Values
Section 8: Young carers
Section 9: Forced marriage.
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