CIEH Foundation Certificate in Stress Awareness

Introduction to the issue of work-related stress

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

Qualification information

Designed for: All employees

Course duration: 4 hours

Assessment method: Review of the student’s own work practices, to be completed under trainer supervision following training

QCA Accredited: No

Level: Level 1

Suggested progression on completion: Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety

Successful completion will prepare trainees 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 Objectives

 

By the end of the programme the trainee should be able to:

 

•  Explain what is meant by the term stress and in particular work-related stress
•  Explain the importance of controlling stress in the workplace.
•  Explain the typical stress related factors in the workplace
•  Identify stress in colleagues and themselves
•  Advise on and implement controls in the workplace to reduce stress
•  Monitor colleagues and themselves in relation to stress at work.