Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 20 hours, so it fits around other commitments. You'll build a solid grounding in mental health awareness, covering how to recognise signs of mental ill-health and how to respond with care and confidence. This mental health awareness qualification is relevant to roles in care, education, and community support.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
You'll recognise common mental health conditions and their signs.
You'll learn how stigma affects people and how to challenge it.
You'll explore how to have supportive conversations about mental health.
You'll identify sources of help and how to signpost people to support.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is through short written tasks or a portfolio of evidence, depending on the course structure. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during class time.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assist people with mental health needs day to day.
Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in the workplace.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional needs in schools.
Youth support worker: help young people with emotional and social challenges.
Nursery practitioner: support children's early emotional development.
Adult educator: deliver community learning or health awareness sessions.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness: a deeper look at mental health conditions and support strategies.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: broader coverage suited to care and support roles.
Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification: opens doors to a wider range of care and support jobs.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training: a workplace-focused two-day course recognised by many employers.
