Stress Awareness

STRESS AWARENESS Entry Requirements
No previous qualifications are needed for this course. The course is appropriate for all employees.
Description
This course is designed to raise awareness of likely sources of work related stress, the range of symptoms and effects it can cause and the options available for its control. Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of strategies to combat work related stress in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.
Course Content
· Definitions of stress
· Stress as an occupational health hazard
· Identification of basic work related stressors
· Development of basic controls for work related stressors
· Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
The assessment is by means of a review of the student's own work practices and is designed to be completed under tutor supervision following the training
Progression
Certificate in Occupation Health and Safety Level 2
Materials
All course materials will be provided.