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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE 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, which makes it practical if you need to fit learning around work, family, or other commitments. Over 26 weeks, you'll build understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, including how to recognise signs of distress and how to respond appropriately. This children and young people's mental health qualification is relevant to roles in schools, youth services, and care settings.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key factors that affect children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in young people.
  • You'll explore how to respond to a child or young person who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding responsibilities in relation to mental health.
  • You'll explore the role of professionals and support services involved in children's mental health.
  • You'll understand how to promote positive mental wellbeing in children and young people.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You'll complete written assignments and knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your understanding. Work is submitted and assessed online, so you can progress at a pace that suits you. University Centre Somerset will confirm the full assessment requirements and any submission deadlines before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional and social wellbeing
  • Learning Mentor: help pupils in schools facing personal or emotional challenges
  • Teaching Assistant: support children's wellbeing alongside classroom learning
  • Early Years Practitioner: work with young children in nursery or pre-school settings
  • Family Support Worker: assist families where children have mental health needs
  • School Counselling Support Worker: work alongside counsellors in educational settings
  • Residential Childcare Worker: support young people in care with mental health needs

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, which goes deeper into mental health theory and practice. If you want to work directly with children in a professional capacity, the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 3 qualification in Youth Work would strengthen your options. Those aiming for a career in mental health support could also explore CACHE Level 3 qualifications or a foundation degree in health and social care.

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