Wellbeing Coach - Level 3

Type: Health & Wellbeing

Qualification: Level 3 Wellbeing Coach (delivered through the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship)

Level 3, equivalent to 2 A Levels 

Course duration: 15 months (inc. 3 months EPA)

Intakes: TBC

Assessment type: Practice scenarios, multiplce choice questions & professional discussion

Provider: Buttercups Training

Qualification: 

The Wellbeing Coach apprenticeship develops the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals and communities to improve their health and wellbeing. The programme is delivered through the Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship standard.

Why study this course?

This apprenticeship develops the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals and communities to improve their health and wellbeing. You will learn how to promote healthy behaviours, support behaviour change, understand the wider factors that influence health, work effectively with communities, and signpost people to appropriate services and support. The programme also develops communication, engagement and service improvement skills that can be applied across a range of health, care and wellbeing settings.

Who is this course aimed at?

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals working as Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Employee Wellbeing Coaches, or in similar roles.  It is suited to those who support behaviour change, provide lifestyle and wellbeing guidance, promote early mental health intervention, and help people navigate services through effective signposting. 

Typical job roles for this apprenticeship include: Health and Wellbeing Coach, Employee Wellbeing Practitioner, Workplace Wellbeing Specialist, and Mental Health Champion.

Where will I study?

Mix between guided self-study via the “b-Hive” online learning platform, and online live Virtual Classroom sessions.  Also includes 1 hour progress reviews every eight weeks

What will I learn?

Modules covered include:

  • Introduction to the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship
  • Working with the Public
  • Health Promotion and Personalised Care
  • The Role of the Community Health and Wellbeing Worker
  • Determinants of Health
  • Promoting and Supporting Change
  • Working with Communities
  • Preparing for Gateway
  • Service Development
Entry Requirements:

To be eligible for this programme, apprentices will need to:

  • Be working as a Health and Wellbeing Coach, Employee Wellbeing Coach, or comparable role
  • Be aged 16 years or over
  • Be employed for a minimum of 21 hours per week and be able to complete off-the-job training in line with funding rules, including attendance at online tutorials and workshops
  • Meet minimum English and maths requirements (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent), confirmed through an online screening assessment
  • Complete a declaration of good character or health