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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFREE
Duration20 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, with no fixed timetable to follow.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll study six units covering mental health, stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, and post-natal depression. Each unit explores causes, effects, and ways to support people affected. The course typically takes 20 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to raise your awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health means and how it affects people's lives.
  • You'll learn about the legal frameworks that protect people receiving care.
  • You'll explore the causes and effects of stress, and how it can be managed.
  • You'll understand anxiety, its causes, and how it affects individuals and those around them.
  • You'll learn about phobias and how people with phobias can manage them.
  • You'll gain an in-depth understanding of depression and how it is managed.
  • You'll understand post-natal depression and its impact on individuals and families.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through each unit in your own time. Assessment is based on written assignments for each unit. You submit your work online and receive feedback before moving on. There are no exams. You can start at any time and fit your study around your existing commitments.

What you will need to bring

Nottingham College will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to study and submit your work online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with mental health needs in the community.
  • Mental health support worker, works alongside people experiencing mental health problems.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical teams in NHS or care settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects vulnerable people with local support services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a practical qualification for those wanting to respond to mental health crises in the workplace or community.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification for those moving into senior care or support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, for a deeper focus on mental health practice and theory.
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