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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – BCoT

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace over 25 weeks, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course covers what mental health is, the conditions that can cause mental ill-health, and how these affect people's daily lives. You'll explore how workers in roles like customer service, housing, hospitality, and the voluntary sector can recognise and respond to mental health needs. Topics include common mental health conditions, stigma, and how to support people effectively.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Who this course is for

This TQUK qualification is designed for anyone who wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill-health. Workers in a wide range of service roles are likely to meet people with mental health issues and needs in their day-to-day work. This could be anyone working in areas like customer service, housing, the voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism. This course will specifically support anyone who needs to understand mental health issues in relation to the disability discrimination aspects of the Equality Act.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll learn about common mental health conditions and their causes.
  • You'll explore how mental ill-health affects people's behaviour and daily life.
  • You'll recognise the impact of stigma and discrimination on people with mental health problems.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately when someone may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll understand the support and services available to people with mental health needs.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor reviews it against the qualification criteria. No exams or classroom attendance are required.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with mental health or social care needs.
  • Mental health support worker, works alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Housing support officer, assists tenants who may have mental health or wellbeing needs.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local health and support services.
  • Customer service advisor in health or social care settings, handles sensitive situations with awareness.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, deepens your skills and is widely used in workplace settings.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, opens routes into senior support and care roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, broadens your knowledge of related conditions.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, builds on this qualification for those moving into specialist support work.
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