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Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – South Bank Colleges

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your existing commitments. It covers the principles of mental health, common conditions, and practical skills for supporting people affected by mental ill health. The course typically takes one week to complete. Entry requires a Level 1 qualification in English or a vocational qualification at Level 1. If you don't have one, an initial assessment can confirm whether you're ready to enrol.

Who this course is for

Mental health is one of the most pressing issues of our time. And with this course, you can develop the skills you need to help those affected by it. This Mental Health Awareness Course is ideal for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health principles, and learn useful skills that will benefit their career progression.With a huge increase in demand for skills in mental health throughout the last few years, this course is ideal if youre looking for a career change into roles such as Health Care Assistants, Support Workers and Social Workers. So if you want to be at the forefront of the industry and make a real difference to peoples lives, this course is for you!Course length: 2 weeks

Entry requirements

Level 1 vocational qualification or Level 1 qualification in English.Additional Information: If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand key mental health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
  • You'll explore approaches to supporting people in a caring and appropriate way.
  • You'll develop awareness of the stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.
  • You'll understand boundaries and when to refer someone to professional support.
  • You'll gain knowledge relevant to working in care, education, and community settings.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through an online multiple-choice test. No exams at a centre are required. You complete everything remotely, so you can study when it suits you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist adults with mental health needs day to day.
  • Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
  • Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in the workplace.
  • Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing in community settings.
  • Teaching assistant: help pupils who need additional emotional support in school.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional development in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: deliver wellbeing or awareness sessions in community education.

What you could study next

A Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or Mental Health would build on this Award and open more roles in care and support work. A Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid is worth considering if you want a workplace-focused qualification that employers in many sectors recognise. If you're aiming for a career in education or youth work, a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Health and Social Care would be a strong next step.

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