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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – ITEC North East

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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, completing the course in around 12 weeks.

You'll explore a range of mental health conditions and learn how law and regulation shape care and support. The course covers how to work with people experiencing poor mental health, and how to identify the right support services and techniques. It suits anyone aged 19 or over who wants to build their understanding for personal or professional reasons.

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

Who this course is for

This interesting and highly relevant qualification will develop an understanding of relevant law & regulation, specific mental health problems, how to work or interact with individuals suffering with poor mental health, and identify support services or techniques to foster positive mental health. The course is applicable to anyone who wishes to develop their understanding of Mental Health for either personal or professional reasons.

Entry requirements

Age 19+, UK Resident

What you will learn

  • You'll understand a range of specific mental health conditions and their effects.
  • You'll explore the laws and regulations that apply to mental health care.
  • You'll learn how to interact with and support people experiencing poor mental health.
  • You'll identify support services available to people with mental health needs.
  • You'll discover techniques that help foster positive mental health.
  • You'll recognise the impact of mental health problems on daily life.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or online assessments that you complete and submit digitally. There are no exams to sit in person. ITEC North East will guide you through what to submit and when.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ITEC North East 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 community roles.
  • Care assistant, provides day-to-day support to people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in NHS or private health settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to local 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 in health and social care.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification that opens doors to senior support and supervisory roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, a useful companion qualification for anyone working with vulnerable people.
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