NEBOSH Working with Wellbeing - Online Classroom

Pre-requisites: No previous experience required

Course Overview:

NEBOSH Working with Wellbeing, a new one-day introductory qualification from NEBOSH, will give managers the skills to help them proactively and effectively influence employee wellbeing.

Research shows that organisations which implement wellbeing initiatives can gain a huge range of benefits such as increased employee satisfaction, productivity, resilience and morale as well as reduced staff turnover, sickness, accidents and injuries.

Working with Wellbeing has been holistically developed to support a person’s overall wellbeing and learners will explore the NEBOSH Wellbeing Tree which covers six key areas: interaction, exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, kindness and learning. These themes bring together the latest research and thinking from leading organisations and experts so that managers can take away and implement initiatives that are proven to work.

Learning is built throughout the course from what wellbeing is and why it matters to benefits, practical interventions and measurement. The course culminates with the development of an intervention plan so that learners can return to the workplace with tools to implement straight away, bringing immediate benefits to their employees.

Who’s it for?

If you are looking to have a positive influence on wellbeing in your workplace, this qualification is a great choice for you. It is particularly relevant to HR specialists, Health and Safety professionals and those with people management responsibilities.

Course Content

Unit WEL1: Working with Wellbeing

• Element 1: Foundations of wellbeing
• Element 2: The branches of wellbeing; benefits and what this means in practice
• Element 3: Interventions in the workplace

What will I learn?

Based on research and best practice, Working with Wellbeing provides a holistic approach that is relevant for any sector, anywhere in the world. It covers:

• what ‘wellbeing’ is and why it matters
• the different factors that can positively and negatively impact wellbeing
• the benefits of achieving good worker wellbeing
• practical initiatives that can improve wellbeing
• how to measure the effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives.

The qualification introduces the concept of the NEBOSH ‘Wellbeing tree’ which considers six key areas of wellbeing – Interaction, Exercise, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Kindness and Learning.Through your participation you will gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to positively influence employee wellbeing in your workplace.

Benefits for Employers:

Investing in good wellbeing will bring benefits to your business as well as your workforce.

Research has shown that good wellbeing can:

• Reduce staff turnover
• Reduce sickness absence
• Reduce accidents and injuries
• Increase employee satisfaction and engagement
• Increase productivity.

Throughout the qualification learners identify initiatives that can make a real difference in your workplace

Assessment:

A practical assessment which takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

The assessment checks your understanding and ability to apply what you have learnt to your workplace. First you will review the strengths and weaknesses in relation to each area of wellbeing within your workplace.Then you will produce a wellbeing intervention plan for your workplace, explaining how its effectiveness will be evaluated.

Online Training:

Candidates will require a laptop/computer with webcam, microphone, speakers and fast internet connection. Candidates will also be required to show a form of photo ID and sit in a quiet room, free from any distractions