Level 2 Distance Learning

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification’s aim is to provide an introduction to the early development of the brain in babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age. It looks at how the social brain develops, the limbic system and self-regulation.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to: provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur; develop awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes; develop an understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care; develop an understanding of ongoing care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve their own personal exercise, health and nutrition. The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of: the impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health; safe and appropriate exercise; the importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to develop the learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of information, advice or guidance and applying these within their own context. For those who work in, or are looking to work in an information, advice or guidance role such as: careers advisor, counsellor, customer service advisor, debt advisor, employment advisor, help-desk advisor, housing support worker, learning support worker, legal services support worker, peer mentor. With a range of employers such as: local authorities, careers advice services, voluntary sector organisations, student services, citizen advice services, housing associations.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This course is for learners who want to understand how a lean organisation can provide the greatest customer value with the fewest resources. Learners will gain a sound understanding of the concepts and benefits of a lean environment as well as knowledge of business techniques and working in teams. It is suitable for learners who have little or no previous experience, including those returning to work.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge that is required to work in a range of environments in a business administration role. Learners will know how to carry out administrative tasks such as managing information and supporting events and will be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully lead a team. This will focus on the study of leading a team in a business environment.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Cyber Security is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will do this by introducing the knowledge and understanding in roles and issues relating to Cyber Security. The secondary purpose is to act as a stepping stone that will lead learners into studying Cyber Security at a higher level.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for learners wishing to progress to a wide range of further learning and job roles such as; nursery staff, teachers, health/social workers across Health and Social Care, children and young people, nursing, public services and education and training.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to develop learners? understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to increase learners awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges, and its effects.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification provides learners with knowledge and understanding of business improvement techniques, which can be applied across many different sectors. It is designed for learners who wish to learn about lean business improvement techniques, learners with responsibility for improving business performance, and learners who are looking for a career change or wish to learn new skills.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop knowledge of: children and young people's mental health in context; mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people; the impact of mental ill-health on children and young people; support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles of climate change and environmental awareness. It will ensure learners understand the nature of climate change and the role they can play in helping to reduce carbon emissions. Through achieving the qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and understanding to act as drivers of positive change within the workplace and at home.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for learners who want to gain knowledge of coding. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate an understanding of data protection and data security. It will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health in young children in the early years (from birth to 5 years old) and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge which would support progression to further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to: increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining health; increase confidence in planning and achieving a healthy diet; provide an understanding of how an individual's dietary requirements change throughout their life; provide an understanding of food labelling and the ability to use information from food labels; provide information on eating disorders; increase understanding of the role of a healthy diet for weight management; increase understanding of the principles of food safety in a home environment.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties. They will explore the principles of safeguarding and positive risk-taking and gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.

Please note: this course is only available to learners in England outside Greater London and outside the combined authorities of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to increase learners awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. The need for education and training across sectors to enable identification of abuse allocation of support and referral is a recurring theme within regional domestic abuse strategies. Awareness of domestic abuse and its impact is important for those working in a wide range of sectors such as healthcare social care childcare education and housing .