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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course covers four modules. You'll explore anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress, phobias, depression, dementia, and other common mental health conditions. There are no exams. Assessment is based on activities and learning materials throughout the course. The course typically takes up to one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This course is designed for learners who are looking to start working, or already working in a range of settings within the public, private or voluntary sectors and want to raise their awareness of mental health. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key forms of mental distress, including stress and anxiety.
  • You'll explore a range of anxiety disorders, including phobias.
  • You'll learn about mood disorders such as depression.
  • You'll study other common mental health conditions, including dementia.
  • You'll build knowledge to support people in public, private, or voluntary sector settings.

How you will learn

You'll study through online learning materials and activities. The course is divided into four modules, each building your knowledge of mental health conditions. Assessment is based on the activities and information within those materials. There is no end test or multiple choice exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people experiencing mental health difficulties in community or care settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals in residential, community, or voluntary sector services.
  • Care assistant, provides day-to-day support for people in care homes or home care.
  • Healthcare support worker, works alongside clinical teams in NHS or private health settings.
  • Community outreach worker, helps people access mental health and wellbeing services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, deepens your skills and is recognised by many employers.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a step toward senior support or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, useful if you want to move toward a counselling career.
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