Level 1 Award in Health Awareness
This qualification is applicable for everyone, but is especially appropriate: in the workplace setting as an introduction to health awareness; in the health and social care sector, including for those preparing for careers in these sectors or as a foundation for those in support roles to professionals; in education; in public services; and within corporate settings. It would also be appropriate as part of health and lifestyle education for young people, through schools and colleges, and for those starting out in independent living.
Holders of this qualification will have a basic awareness of the principles of health and the impact on their health of the lifestyle choices they make. They will also be prepared to take responsibility for their personal health and work actively with health service providers to manage their own care and that of others and will be enabled to actively contribute towards more effective health service provision.
The programme is usually delivered over one day and assessment is by a 45 minute multiple-choice examination consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.
