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Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool, part-time over three days during the day. The course covers the realities of mental health difficulties, challenging common myths and misconceptions. You'll also explore the rights of people living with mental health conditions. It suits anyone fitting study around other commitments, with a short daytime timetable across the three days.

Who this course is for

The purpose of the qualification is to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties. To dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues and to develop learners' knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health difficulties are and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll explore common myths and misconceptions about mental health and why they're harmful.
  • You'll learn about the rights of people with mental health conditions.
  • You'll recognise signs that someone may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll develop knowledge to respond to mental health issues with greater confidence and understanding.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Triage Hartlepool over three days. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led discussion and group activities. Assessment is based on your knowledge and understanding of mental health awareness topics, completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: help people with mental health conditions day to day.
  • Care assistant: provide person-centred care in residential or community settings.
  • Mental health first aider: offer initial support to colleagues or clients in crisis.
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional needs.
  • Youth support worker: guide young people through personal and social challenges.
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional health and development.
  • Adult educator: deliver learning programmes in community or skills settings.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Award or Certificate in Mental Health can deepen your knowledge and strengthen your CV for support roles. A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care covers the broader skills employers look for in care and support work. If you're interested in workplace mental health, a Mental Health First Aid England qualification is widely used by employers across many sectors.

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