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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Evening

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

Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your day. The course takes around 4 hours in total. You'll build an understanding of mental health, common conditions, and how to support people around you. This free mental health awareness course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over who meet the funding criteria. Funding eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.

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 identify common mental health conditions and what they involve.
  • You'll recognise the signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll understand the impact mental health has on daily life and relationships.
  • You'll explore ways to support people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll learn about sources of help and where people can get support.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. The course is delivered in person over an evening. Assessment is through short written tasks or questions that check your understanding of the topics covered. No exams are required for this Level 1 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: use mental health awareness to support vulnerable adults day to day.
  • Care assistant: understand the mental health needs of people in your care.
  • Teaching assistant: recognise and respond to mental health needs in school settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional emotional and mental health needs.
  • Youth support worker: help young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Mental health first aider: a stepping stone toward a formal first aid role.
  • Nursery practitioner: understand early signs of emotional and developmental concerns.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. That qualification goes deeper into mental health conditions, recovery, and support approaches. From there, a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health is worth considering if you want to work in a more specialist support or care role. NCFE and other awarding bodies offer qualifications at both levels.

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