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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start20 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day, over 8 weeks.

The course covers what mental health is, common mental health conditions, and how to support good wellbeing. You'll explore how to challenge stigma and how mental health affects people in everyday settings, including care, education, and public services. To join, you'll need a GCSE in English at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification. There is also a short interview at enrolment.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

GCSE English at grade 3 or above orLevel 1 English Functional Skills

You will alsohave an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll learn about common mental health conditions and their effects.
  • You'll explore how to promote good mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop ways to challenge stigma around mental health.
  • You'll recognise how mental health issues affect people in care, education, and public-facing roles.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence assessed by your tutor.

How you will learn

You'll learn through tutor-led classroom activities designed to meet the assessment criteria for each unit. Your work is gathered into a portfolio of evidence, which is moderated internally at the college. An external moderator from OCN London also reviews the portfolios. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with mental health or social care needs.
  • Housing officer, works with vulnerable people in a public-service role.
  • Retail or customer service team member, applies wellbeing awareness in a public-facing role.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils and staff in a school environment.
  • Volunteer coordinator, organises volunteers in health or community organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health, a deeper study of mental health practice.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Social Care, recognised by UK universities for degree entry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a step toward roles with greater responsibility in care settings.
  • Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, combining paid work with further qualification.
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