Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No travel required. The course covers a range of mental health conditions and is relevant to anyone working in health, social care, or other roles where mental health awareness matters. It takes around 15 weeks to complete. Demand for mental health awareness skills has grown significantly, and this qualification reflects that. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to enrol.

Who this course is for

UK employers, particularly in the health and social care sector, are increasingly interested in their staff having a sound understanding of a range of mental health problems.

The demand for mental health skills and resources has been steadily growing throughout the last decade, but since COVID19 that demand has increased. Employees and employers have found the importance of mental health awareness at the forefront of their agendas.

This qualification aims to raise your awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems. This mental health course allows you to gain an understanding of prevalent mental health problems and how to work with or interact with individuals with them.

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Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of common mental health conditions and their key characteristics.
  • You'll understand how mental health problems can affect daily life and behaviour.
  • You'll recognise the impact of mental health on individuals in workplace and care settings.
  • You'll explore approaches to supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.
  • You'll learn about relevant support services and when to signpost people to them.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment to confirm this style of delivery suits you. A tutor will be allocated to support your learning. Assessment is based on the online coursework you complete throughout the 15 weeks.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with mental health needs day to day.
  • Support worker: help individuals in community or residential settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private care.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams.
  • Housing support officer: help tenants with complex needs including mental health.
  • School or college learning support assistant: support students' wellbeing.
  • Peer support worker: draw on lived experience to support others in recovery.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a step up for those wanting a more in-depth mental health first aid qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the main route into senior care roles and supervisory positions.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic support role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: broadens your skills across the wider health and social care sector.

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