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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – The Skills Network

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
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 existing commitments. The course covers mental health conditions in children and young people aged 5 to 18, the legislation that supports mental health, risk factors affecting wellbeing, and the impact mental health concerns can have on young people and those around them. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. A free children and young people's mental health course for adults looking to build knowledge for work in health, social care, or education.

Who this course is for

The purpose of this qualification is to increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young peoples mental health.

By completing the qualification, you will develop knowledge of mental health in children and young people which would support progression onto further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sector.

In this qualification, the term children and young people refers to an age range of 5-18 years old.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health means and how society's view of it has changed over time.
  • You'll explore the legislation and guidance in place to support children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll identify risk factors that can affect the mental wellbeing of children and young people.
  • You'll understand the impact that mental health concerns can have on young people and the people around them.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how mental health conditions present in children and young people aged 5 to 18.
  • You'll recognise how mental health awareness supports practice in health, social care, and education settings.

How you will learn

All study and assessment takes place online. You work through online learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is also completed online. On completion, you receive a digital e-certificate issued by TQUK. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The Skills Network will confirm anything you need before you start. The course is fully online, so you'll need access to a device with an internet connection.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people's emotional and social wellbeing
  • Learning mentor: helping pupils in schools who need additional pastoral support
  • Teaching assistant: supporting children in educational settings day to day
  • Family support worker: working with families facing mental health or welfare challenges
  • Care assistant: providing support in residential or community care settings
  • Early years practitioner: working with younger children in nursery or childcare settings
  • Community outreach worker: connecting young people with mental health and social services

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace: broadens your mental health knowledge for a supervisory or advisory role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the qualification many employers require for senior care or support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: builds on child welfare knowledge for roles working directly with young people.
  • A Level 2 children and young people's mental health qualification is a strong foundation before moving into these Level 3 programmes.
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