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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Catterick Garrison. Evening mental health awareness classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time over 15 weeks. You'll build a solid grounding in mental health awareness, covering how mental health conditions affect people and how to respond with confidence and care. The course fits around work or other commitments, with classes in the evening. You'll need basic IT skills to enrol, and you must be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge or qualification in this area.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolement You must have basic IT skills

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what mental health is and how it affects everyday life.
  • You'll learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
  • You'll understand the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll discover how stigma affects people with mental health conditions and how to challenge it.
  • You'll learn about the support and treatment options available to people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll develop skills to have supportive conversations about mental health.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks. There is no formal exam. Your tutor will guide you through the material over the 15-week course, with sessions in the evening to fit around your schedule.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need basic IT skills to access any online elements of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist people with mental health needs day to day.
  • Mental health first aider: provide first-line support in workplaces or community settings.
  • Care assistant: support individuals in residential or home care settings.
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional learning needs.
  • Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing and development.
  • Nursery practitioner: contribute to children's emotional health and development.
  • Adult educator: support learners in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Certificate is a strong foundation for further study in health and social care or education. You could progress to a Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions. If you're working in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training could be a useful next step.

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