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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration160 hours
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, around your existing commitments.

The course covers around 160 hours of study. You'll explore the main types of mental health problems, what causes them, and how they affect people's lives. You'll also look at how to support someone experiencing mental ill health, including in a workplace setting. The course is open to adults aged 19 or over who have lived in the EU for at least three years before starting.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone wanting to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health. It's useful for anyone looking to develop skills to support their role in the workplace where they may work or interact with individuals with mental-health problems.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

The prospective learner has to be aged 19 and above, and has lived in the EU for at least 3 years at the start of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the main types of mental health problems and their characteristics.
  • You'll understand the factors that can contribute to mental ill health.
  • You'll explore how mental health problems affect individuals in daily life and at work.
  • You'll learn approaches to supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma and how it impacts those with mental health problems.
  • You'll recognise when and how to signpost someone to appropriate help or services.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through written materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor reviews it against the qualification requirements. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education 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.
  • Support worker, assists individuals in community or residential settings.
  • Care assistant, provides day-to-day support to people with care needs.
  • Healthcare support worker, works alongside clinical staff in health settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to local mental health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a recognised qualification for workplace mental health leads.
  • 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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