3803-03 E3 Qualification handbook v1 - City & Guilds

Unit 309 Managing your health at work
Notes for guidance
Assessment for this unit should be through questioning and having the learner explain the reasons
for keeping healthy. This should be delivered on a one to one basis however some elements may
suit group discussions.
Outcome 1- Know why it is important to be healthy at work.
Some of the reasons that learners may come up with may include that it helps them to work more
efficiently, increases their enjoyment of their work, provides increased self esteem, and increases
quality of work.
Outcome 2- Know how to keep healthy at work.
Things learners may consider for ways of keeping healthy may include a healthy diet, regular
exercise, having enough sleep, having appropriate equipment and appropriate use of the
equipment at work eg keyboard, chair height etc.
Learners should identify their working environment as part of this outcome and the possible health
issues (possible illness/injuries) as well as at least one other work environment. Possible health
issues may include repetitive strain injury, bad back from lifting incorrectly cold, flu, temperature in
the workplace etc.
64 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Personal Progression through Employment (3803-03)