Level 2 Certificate Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
Course Overview
The course includes information on the symptoms of allergic reactions, the treatments available for allergic reactions, and first aid for those experiencing a severe allergic reaction.
The objective of this qualification is to introduce learners working with or caring for children to allergens, allergies, food labelling and
allergy awareness.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Distance Learning programmes are Fully Funded for eligible adults via the Adult Education Budget. Please see criteria under Key Information.
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - Understand Allergens, Allergies and Intolerences
Unit 2 - Food Labelling
Unit 3 - Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Nutrition and Healthor Care and Management of Diabetes.
Where can you work?
The course is ideal for people who work with or want to work with children. This may also be of interest to those caring for children such as parents/guardians, grandparents, foster carers and supportors.
