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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
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 your own pace, completing the course in around 4 hours. This free mental health awareness course is designed for people working in the care sector or with children who have specific needs. You'll explore what mental health means, common conditions, and how to respond supportively. The level 1 mental health awareness qualification is delivered entirely online, so you can fit it around work, family, or other commitments.

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 to respond to someone who may be struggling.
  • You'll explore the impact of mental health on daily life and work.
  • You'll identify sources of support available to people in the UK.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma and how to challenge it.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through the material at your own pace and complete an assessment to demonstrate your understanding. The assessment is based on the NCFE qualification specification. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton 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 in day-to-day care roles.
  • Care assistant: understand the mental health needs of the people you support.
  • Teaching assistant: recognise signs of mental health difficulties in students.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with emotional and mental health needs.
  • Youth support worker: respond confidently to young people in distress.
  • Mental health first aider: a stepping stone toward workplace first aid roles.
  • Nursery practitioner: understand emotional wellbeing in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: bring mental health awareness into community learning.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness builds on this qualification and is recognised by more employers in health, social care, and education. A Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health gives broader coverage of conditions and care approaches. If you work in the care sector, a Level 2 Diploma in Care or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care could be your next step toward a more senior role.

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