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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online at a pace that fits around your life. You can complete the course in around two weeks, with tutor support included throughout. You'll build understanding of mental health conditions, how to recognise signs of distress, and how to respond helpfully. This free mental health awareness course is a practical starting point for anyone working in care, education, or support roles, or looking to move into them. Tutor support means you're not studying alone.

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills without having to take time off work or commit to attending face to face sessions

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
  • You'll recognise signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll understand how to respond to someone in mental distress in a supportive way.
  • You'll explore the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about stigma around mental health and how attitudes affect people.
  • You'll understand when and how to signpost someone to further support.

How you will learn

You study online with tutor support throughout. The course is not entirely self-study. Your tutor will guide your learning and you'll complete assessed tasks online. Assessment is based on the work you submit during the course rather than a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crook Adult Learning And Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist people with mental health or care needs
  • Care assistant: provide day-to-day support in care settings
  • Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns at work
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils including those with emotional needs
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional needs
  • Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing and development
  • Nursery practitioner: care for and support young children
  • Adult educator: teach or support adults in learning environments

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Mental Health, which goes deeper into conditions, interventions, and support approaches. From there, a Level 3 Award in Mental Health Practice is worth considering if you want to move into a more specialist support or care role. If you're heading into education or childcare, a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or Early Years would complement this Award well.

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