Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers a range of mental health conditions, their causes, and how they affect people's lives. You'll explore how mental health problems are identified, treated, and supported. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll explore common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
  • You'll learn about the causes and risk factors linked to mental health problems.
  • You'll understand how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated.
  • You'll develop awareness of how mental health affects daily life and relationships.
  • You'll learn about the support services and care available to people with mental health needs.
  • You'll understand the importance of reducing stigma around mental health.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Furness College Channelside Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. There are no exams. You'll be assessed on your understanding of mental health conditions and the support available to people experiencing them.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people living with mental health conditions in community or residential settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with a range of needs in care or supported living environments.
  • Care assistant, provides personal and emotional support to clients in care homes or home settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
  • Recovery worker, helps people manage and recover from mental health or substance misuse challenges.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a care or support role.
  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, builds on your awareness and prepares you to respond to mental health crises in the workplace.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, develops your ability to support people through conversation and active listening.

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