Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course in Liverpool
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course in Liverpool. Classes run at 3D Training. The course focuses on mental health knowledge, making it useful whether you're already working in a public service, health, education, or social care role, or aiming to move into one. There are no formal entry requirements. The course takes around 2 months and covers mental health topics at a knowledge level, so you don't need to be working in the field to complete it.
Who this course is for
This short course is for you if you need or would like to know more about mental health, perhaps for a current job role or because you are aiming to work in a public service, health, education or social care role in the future. It's particularly suitable if you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification in a related area such as health and social care. It's a knowledge-based qualification so you don't need to be working in mental health to achieve it.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll understand key mental health conditions and how they affect people.
You'll explore how mental health is supported in public services, health, and social care settings.
You'll learn about factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
You'll develop awareness of how to respond appropriately to mental health situations.
You'll build knowledge that supports work in education, health, or social care environments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at 3D Training, attending daytime sessions on a flexible schedule. Assessment is knowledge-based, so you won't need workplace experience or practical observations to complete the qualification. Your learning will be assessed through written tasks or assignments based on the topics covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 3D Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people with mental health needs day to day.
Care assistant: providing personal and practical support in care settings.
Healthcare assistant: supporting clinical staff in NHS or community settings.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in schools, including those with additional needs.
Community outreach worker: connecting people to local health and social services.
Mental health support worker: working alongside mental health teams in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: deepens the knowledge you've built here and is recognised by employers in health and social care.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your understanding across the wider sector.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a practical qualification for those moving into more responsible support roles.
