Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course takes around 4 hours in total. You'll build a grounded understanding of mental health, common conditions, and how to respond with care and confidence. It suits people working in care, education, or support roles. To be eligible for free funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year and meet the provider's income and residency criteria.
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 explore what mental health means and why it matters
You'll learn about common mental health conditions and their effects
You'll understand how to recognise signs that someone may be struggling
You'll discover how to respond to someone in a supportive and appropriate way
You'll learn about the importance of reducing stigma around mental health
You'll find out where people can access mental health support and services
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. The course is assessed through short written activities and questions that check your understanding. There are no exams. Everything is completed within the course sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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: work with people with mental health or learning needs
Mental health first aider: provide first-response mental health support at work
Teaching assistant: support pupils including those with additional needs
SEN teaching assistant: work with students with 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: support learners in community or further education settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness: a deeper look at mental health conditions and support strategies, recognised by employers in care and education
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: broader coverage of mental health in a range of settings
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (Highfield or similar): widely requested by employers who want trained mental health first aiders in the workplace
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: for those moving into a lead or advisory role
