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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – Herefordshire College Hereford

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 11 months, you'll build understanding of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, the legislation that surrounds them, risk factors affecting young people's wellbeing, and how to support resilience. This free children and young people's mental health course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in England.

Who this course is for

Gain a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding them, risk factors that may affect mental wellbeing (and how to build resilience against these), and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.This nationally recognised quailfication is ideal for learners who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s mental health. It supports progression onto further mental health qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand a range of mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression and anxiety.
  • You'll explore the legislation and guidance that governs mental health support for young people.
  • You'll identify risk factors that can affect mental wellbeing in children and young people.
  • You'll learn how to support the development of resilience in young people.
  • You'll understand the impact mental health concerns can have on young people, families, and those around them.
  • You'll gain knowledge of how to respond appropriately when a young person's mental health is at risk.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will assess it against the qualification requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional and mental wellbeing
  • School Wellbeing Officer: promote mental health awareness in school settings
  • Learning Mentor: help young people overcome barriers to learning
  • Children's Residential Support Worker: care for young people in residential settings
  • Family Support Worker: assist families where children have mental health needs
  • Community Outreach Worker: deliver mental health support in community settings
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs

What you could study next

A Level 2 children and young people's mental health qualification is a strong foundation for further study in this area. You could progress to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, a Level 3 Award in Mental Health in Schools, or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Any of these would open doors to more senior support roles or further training toward professional registration.

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