Qualifications
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications have been created specifically to provide training for Health Trainers and Health Champions that enables them to effectively advise, motivate and support individuals to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Level 2 Royal Society for Public Health Award in Understanding Health Improvement
Holders of this Level 2 qualification will have the underpinning knowledge and understanding necessary to work effectively in helping people who need support and encouragement to make positive changes in their lives.
Those that pass this training become qualified Health Champions who can support Health Trainers by raising awareness of the service and providing clients with information and signposting them to the other NHS and community services that can help them to live healthier lifestyles and access the support they need.
Level 3 City & Guilds Certificate for Health Trainers
This Level 3 Certificate comprises of four mandatory units:
- Unit 1 - Establishing and maintaining relationships with communities while working as a Health Trainer
- Unit 2 - Communicate with Individuals about promoting their health and wellbeing while working as a Health Trainer
- Unit 3 - Enable individuals to change their behaviour to improve their health and wellbeing while working as a Health Trainer
- Unit 4 - Manage and organise your own time and activities while working as a Health Trainer
Those who successfully pass this Level 3 training become qualified Health Trainers and can work with clients on a one-to-one basis to assess their health and lifestyle risks, while facilitating behaviour change, providing motivation and providing practical support to individuals in their local communities.
To find out more about how you could become a Westminster Health Trainer or Health Champion call 020 8964 2727 or Contact Us using the online form.
