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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course takes around 4 hours in total. You'll build an understanding of mental health, common conditions, and how to support people effectively. This free mental health awareness course for adults is particularly relevant if you work in care, education, or support roles.

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 their key features.
  • You'll understand the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll recognise signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll explore how to respond to someone in a supportive and appropriate way.
  • You'll learn about sources of help and support available to people experiencing mental health difficulties.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting over one evening session. You'll take part in group discussions and tutor-led activities. Assessment is through a short written task or knowledge check completed during the session. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings
  • Support worker: help people with mental health or learning needs
  • Mental health first aider: provide first-line mental health support at work
  • Teaching assistant: assist in classrooms, including pupils with additional needs
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with children who have special educational needs
  • Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing and development
  • Nursery practitioner: care for and support young children in early years settings
  • Adult educator: deliver community learning or wellbeing programmes

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, which goes deeper into conditions, recovery, and support approaches. If you work in care or education, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning would strengthen your professional standing. A Mental Health First Aid qualification is also a practical next step if you want a workplace-focused role.

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