Who is this course for?
Learners who are over 19 years of age and possess a keen interest in improving their wellbeing through using scents to create a calming environment and promote restful sleep.

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Course aims
Week 1: Introduction to Scents and Well-being Understanding the power of scents: How smells affect our emotions, memories, and overall well-being. Identifying personal scent preferences: Reflecting on individual associations and the scents that resonate with us. Week 2: Relaxation and Stress Relief Exploring calming scents: Lavender, chamomile, and jasmine. Creating a relaxation routine: Utilizing scents in various forms, such as diffusers, scrubs or baths bombs, to unwind and reduce stress. Week 3: Mood Enhancement and Emotional Well-being Uplifting scents: Citrus fragrances (orange, lemon) and floral scents (rose, ylang-ylang). Harnessing the power of scent to boost mood and promote emotional balance. Creating personalized scent blends: Experimenting with different combinations to enhance happiness, tranquillity, or motivation. Week 4: Focus and Concentration Invigorating scents: Peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Utilizing scents to improve cognitive function, mental clarity, and productivity. Incorporating scents into work or study environments: Diffusers and room sprays Week 5: Sleep Improvement and Night-time Rituals Soothing scents for better sleep: Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood. Establishing a night-time routine: Using scents to create a calming atmosphere and promote restful sleep. Techniques for incorporating scents into bedtime rituals: Pillow sprays or essential oil blends Note: While this course excludes aromatherapy as a standalone topic, it incorporates the use of scents for various well-being purposes. Participants will gain knowledge about the influence of scents on emotions, stress relief, mood enhancement, focus, and sleep improvement.

How do I enrol?
The quickest way to enrol is online at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk, simply create an account and select 'Enrol now'. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please call our friendly customer service team on 01752 660713.

How will the course be delivered?
This is a practical course, and the sessions will include tutor-led demonstrations, learner-led group activities, instruction and repetition. These will form part of the delivery together with one-to-one support as required.

Will I need to study or practise outside the classroom?
You will be encouraged to review your notes between lessons to ensure maximum benefit from your course. It is always useful to practise your skills between sessions. Your tutor may encourage home learning, or independent research.

How will I know I'm making progress?
During the first session, your tutor will discuss your goals and current level in relation to the course. Based on this assessment, you will agree individual targets which you will record in your individual learning plan (ILP). You and your tutor will review your targets regularly to ensure that you are making progress; these will be written in your individual learning plan.

What will I need for the course?
Please bring a notepad, and pen to each session. You may wish to bring a file for any handouts. A laptop with internet access is required for completion of coursework and home learning outside of the classroom. Please note that food and drink are not permitted to be consumed in the classroom. You may bring a bottle of water with a lid with you if required.

Progression
Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information of what progression is available. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Career opportunities
This course will help to develop transferable skills that could be used in a variety of work or voluntary contexts. Our Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on career opportunities and will be able to help you plan to achieve this.

Please note:
Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and can be used to match funding for ESF. It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Room numbers are subject to change - please check when you arrive at the venue.