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Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – South Bank Colleges

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online at your own pace, completing it in around one week.

Fees depend on your circumstances, so the course may be free for some learners and paid for others. You'll explore the most common mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. The course covers what causes mental ill-health, how conditions affect daily life, and approaches to managing them. It suits anyone wanting a solid grounding in this area, whether for work in care or for personal understanding.

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

Who this course is for

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1MHP-L2CE-O-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)

Entry requirements

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1MHP-L2CE-O-A1/1. We hope to see ...

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the most common mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression.
  • You'll understand the factors that contribute to mental ill-health.
  • You'll explore how mental health problems affect individuals and those around them.
  • You'll learn about approaches used to manage and support mental health conditions.
  • You'll recognise the impact of stigma and how attitudes toward mental health affect people's lives.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification's assessment criteria.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, assists people living with mental health conditions.
  • Support worker, provides day-to-day care and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
  • Care assistant, helps clients with personal care and wellbeing in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people in need with local mental health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a recognised qualification for workplace mental health roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step toward senior support or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic role.
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