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Holistic Wellbeing
RSL’s Level 3 Holistic Wellbeing and Level 4 Holistic Wellbeing Coaching qualifications have been created in partnership with pioneers in personal development, with the goal of equipping practitioners with the skills, knowledge and coaching competencies needed to understand and foster positive wellbeing in the Creative Industries.
RSL Holistic Wellbeing qualifications are being withdrawn and will have their last awarding by 1st May 2024. Any learner registrations for these qualifications must be made by 1st March 2024. Please contact us at business@rslawards.com as soon as possible if you are intending to register new learners on to these qualifications.
Vocational Qualifications
Holistic Wellbeing
Creative sectors are documented to have a high rate of mental health and wellbeing issues that are often unaddressed. These qualification have been created with this in mind, with the goal of equipping practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to understand and foster positive wellbeing.
“All awarding bodies will claim to be supportive to centres but RSL are the only awarding body we work with who have proven this to be the case.”
– David O’Hagan, Curriculum and Quality Leader, West College Scotland
How it works
Get started with RSL’s Vocational Qualifications in three simple steps…
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Download the syllabus pack
Download the syllabus pack to review the requirements and processes for this qualification suite.
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Build your qualification
Tailor your courses to your learners needs and centre’s expertise with our Core Units and innovative Optional Units.
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Submit centre approval application
Ready to deliver? Submit your centre approval application via our website
Unit Information
Level 3 and 4 Holistic Wellbeing qualifications aim to equip learners with an understanding of what wellbeing is, how the body responds to it and how learners can employ techniques to enhance and improve their own wellbeing. Units cover topics such as Holistic Wellbeing Principles, Science Behind Thought, the Human Body and Mindfulness.
Click through below to view what units you can expect at each level.
Holistic Wellbeing qualifications at Levels 3 aim to provide:
- Progression opportunities into related fields of study
- Opportunities for learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing
- Progression within the vocational qualifications towards
higher level technical, professional and/or managerial skills, knowledge and understanding
Units at Level 3 include…
At Levels 4 and 5 the Creative Industries specification offers a comprehensive programme of skill and knowledge development applicable to performers and creatives across the creative space.
Through a process of portfolio creation whilst developing an understanding of income streams, self-care, and career development, learners complete industry relevant projects.
Across both specifications unit choice and flexibility of assessment allow cross-arts collaboration to flourish and a breadth of understanding to be developed amongst learners with diverse skillsets and interests.
Unit Selection
The units in level 4 and 5 are mandatory but are a step by step path taking the learner from a regular skilled performer to becoming well rounded creative industries professional.
Below are the mandatory units that are included in the course.
Qualifications Information
RSL endeavour to provide qualifications at each level which will fit with the needs of centres and learners. We design qualifications which learners can build upon, and that centres can timetable into a wider programme of study or as a full-time course. Our programme of diploma sized qualifications at Level 3 will accommodate the varied range of practical experience the Holistic Wellbeing specification is designed to deliver.
Level 3 Holistic Wellbeing Qualifications
| Qualification titles | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Total Qualification Time (TQT) | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSL Level 3 Certificate in Holistic Wellbeing (603/6758/1) | 90 | 240 | 24 |
| RSL Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Wellbeing (603/6759/3) | 300 | 800 | 80 |
Unit Titles
- Holistic Wellbeing Principles
- Human Body
- Science Behind Thought
- Pillars of Holistic Wellbeing
- Personal and Professional Growth
- Challenges of Wellbeing
- Mindfulness
- Language
- Progress and Potential
- Professional Development
Level 4 Holistic Wellbeing Qualifications
| Qualification titles | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Total Qualification Time (TQT) | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSL Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Wellbeing Coaching (QAN CODE) | 150 | 800 | 80 |
Unit Titles
- Coaching Principles
- Human Body
- Science Behind Thought
- Pillars of Holistic Wellbeing
- Personal and Professional Growth
- Challenges of Wellbeing and Growth
- Mindfulness
- Language
- Progress and Potential
- Professional Practise
Why RSL Vocational Qualifications?
Developed in collaboration with industry experts to reflect the fast-moving Creative Industries sector, RSL’s VQs are practically-focused, and contain a wide range units and criteria accurately mapping to specific careers. They provide engaging assessment opportunities for learners that focus on the application of practical and/or technical skills.
Recognition
All Level 3 qualifications carry up to 168 UCAS points allowing opportunities for HE progression, and Level 4/5 qualifications can be topped up at a variety of the UK’s specialist HE providers.
Flexible Choice
We have a huge range of units to choose from at Level 3 providing unrivalled flexibility of delivery. The range of optional units are designed to equip learners with a well-rounded understanding of the Creative Industries.
Fair and Practical Assessment
All assessment is based around practical and/or technical skills and knowledge applicable to roles in the Creative Industries. Learners are graded according to where the majority of their grading sits, resulting in holistic, best-fit assessment.
Current
No set works, or genre/repertoire restrictions, learners can study the genres they are interested in, allowing deeper focus on content that excites them.
Tailored Delivery
Build a course that’s tailored to your learners’ needs whilst maximising your centre’s resources and expertise.
Funding
RSL has a huge range of qualifications at each level which are funded for delivery in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. RSL qualifications are also available for funded delivery in Scotland in certain settings at certain levels. Get in touch for more info.
Help, Support & Quality Assurance
You will get access to RSL’s Help & Support portal, containing multiple QA resources, guidance documents, templates and exemplar materials, plus footage from previously recorded CPD events.
Centres have contact with two allocated RSL Quality Assurance representatives from the start of delivery all the way through to certification. These named contacts will offer the following services to support centre delivery:
- Annual centre visit – a supportive process designed to monitor and review the way in which qualifications are planned and delivered
- A point of contact for subject-specific academic queries throughout delivery
- Building of a strong relationship throughout the duration of the qualification, resulting in moderation of your learner evidence with a known, named contact already familiar with your centre
UCAS Points
RSL Awards’ Vocational Qualifications aid progression into Higher Education. We have a huge range of qualifications at Level 3 that carry UCAS Points. Click the button below to see the allocation of UCAS Points per qualification size and suite.
Changing Awarding Organisations
Moving over to RSL Awards Vocational Qualifications is easy! Just follow these three simple steps…
1. Submit a preliminary application form.
This is found here. Once you have submitted this, our team will be in touch with some login credentials for our website, along with details of the next step.
2. Prepare your full centre approval application for submission.
Our centre approval application pack details all supporting documents that need to be included, along with a guidance document for completing the form itself.
3. Approval complete!
If the application is complete our team will be in touch to inform you of your new status as an approved RSL Awards delivery centre!
Progression and Support
Learners completing a Level 3 Qualification in Holistic Wellbeing or a Level 4 Qualification in Holistic Wellbeing Coaching are able to progress in to a variety of settings associated with both the creative industries and the wider education and employment landscape as a whole.
Learners completing a Level 3 qualification will be equipped to continue study or seek employment with advanced strategies for self-care but they may also wish to further their study in this specific subject area. They could do that by undertaking a Level 4 Coaching qualification in Holistic Wellbeing from RSL or by accessing degree programmes relating to Wellbeing which are available across 35 providers in 2022-23. Courses available include Public Health and Community Wellbeing at the University of Bradford, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Winchester and Mental Health, Wellbeing and Society at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Learners completing the Level 4 coaching qualification may wish to seek employment in the coaching or counselling sector following completion of their qualification, they could also move on to courses in Mental Health and Wellbeing Counselling, or Counselling, Coaching and Wellbeing as offered at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Prospective learners may also choose to explore other options including qualifications offered by the Royal Society for Public Health, Open College Network or VTCT.
Downloads
Here are our Holistic Wellbeing syllabuses available to download.
Qualification Details and Registration Fees
Our qualification registration fees are the same for both UK and International delivery centres. These fees apply to each registered learner, with the fee dependent on the size of qualification they are registered on.
Please note: fees listed are for the current academic year.
| QAN | Qualification | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 603/4292/4 | RSL Level 1 Award in Creative Digital Media | £70 |
| 603/4293/6 | RSL Level 1 Certificate in Creative Digital Media | £91 |
| 603/4294/8 | RSL Level 1 Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media | £127 |
Please Note: Fees listed are for the current academic year.
Performance Tables
As well as being industry relevant, we understand the need for our qualifications to be recognised by the Department for Education. That’s why we’ve ensured we have specialist Vocational Qualifications approved at all levels.
David Langlands – Seaham High School
“I would recommend RSL to any school or college. RSL are a breath of fresh air in comparison to other awarding bodies as RSL take a pragmatic, sensible approach to QA and offer genuine support!”
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