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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. This free mental health awareness course for adults takes just 4 hours to complete. You'll explore what mental health means, common conditions, and how to respond with care and understanding. The course suits people working in care, education, or support roles, or anyone wanting a mental health awareness qualification to build on.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners who work in the care sector or have chilren with nutritional requirements.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
  • You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health difficulties.
  • You'll explore ways to support someone experiencing a mental health challenge.
  • You'll understand when and how to signpost people to professional help.
  • You'll develop awareness of your own wellbeing and its importance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. The course uses tutor-led discussion, group activities, and guided learning. Assessment is through short written tasks or a knowledge-based activity completed during the session. No exams. Everything is completed within the 4-hour class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist adults with mental health or care needs
  • Care assistant: provide day-to-day support in care settings
  • Mental health first aider: first point of contact in a workplace or community
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with children with additional needs
  • Youth support worker: help young people navigate emotional challenges
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's social and emotional development
  • Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness, which goes deeper into conditions, treatments, and recovery. From there, you could work toward a Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, which is widely requested by employers in care, education, and community settings. If you're working in care, a Level 2 Diploma in Care or Health and Social Care would support a move into a formal care role.

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