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Free Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 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 this children and young people's mental health qualification at your own pace, without attending a college. The course covers mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder. You'll explore risk factors, the role of emotional wellbeing, and how to support young people with mental health concerns. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You need to be 19 or older and have access to a computer and stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand common mental health conditions affecting children and young people, including depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder.
  • You'll identify risk factors that can contribute to mental health difficulties in children and young people.
  • You'll explore the relationship between emotional wellbeing and mental health.
  • You'll learn how to support children and young people who are experiencing mental health concerns.
  • You'll recognise how life events and circumstances can affect a young person's mental health.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You study through an interactive online platform and complete a series of assessments within set timeframes. A qualified assessor marks your work. The assessments generate the evidence needed to meet the requirements of the qualification. There are no classes to attend and no set login times.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to use the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Learning Mentor: help children facing emotional or behavioural barriers in education.
  • Teaching Assistant: assist in classrooms, including supporting pupils with mental health needs.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families where children are at risk or in difficulty.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: support young people living in care settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres with a focus on wellbeing.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health in the Workplace or a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education would build on this qualification. If you're working toward a role in youth work or education support, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is another option. Some learners also go on to study counselling or social care at Level 3.

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