Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This free mental health awareness course for adults runs in a single four-hour session, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll explore what mental health means, how to recognise signs that someone may be struggling, and how to respond with care and confidence. The course suits people working in care, education, or support roles, as well as those supporting children or young people. You'll leave with a recognised level 1 mental health awareness qualification.
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 common mental health conditions and their signs.
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health difficulties.
You'll explore how to have a supportive conversation with someone who is struggling.
You'll identify sources of help and where to signpost people for support.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a classroom at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. The session is tutor-led, with group discussion and activities to help you apply what you learn. Assessment is through a short written task or knowledge check completed during the session. No prior study is required before you attend.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: use mental health awareness day-to-day with clients.
Care assistant: understand and respond to residents' mental wellbeing.
Teaching assistant: support pupils experiencing mental health difficulties.
SEN teaching assistant: recognise needs in children with additional support requirements.
Youth support worker: identify and respond to mental health concerns in young people.
Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional health and development.
Mental health first aider: act as a first point of contact in your workplace.
Adult educator: bring mental health awareness into community learning settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness: builds on this course with deeper knowledge of conditions, treatments, and recovery.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: a broader qualification covering a wider range of mental health topics, useful for support and care roles.
Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid: trains you to act as a mental health first aider in a workplace or community setting.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: the advanced first aid qualification recognised by many employers.
