Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time over 15 weeks. This free mental health awareness course fits around your existing commitments, with sessions in the evening. You'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to respond with care and confidence. The course covers a range of topics relevant to everyday life and many working environments. You'll need basic IT skills to enrol, and you must be 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 common mental health conditions and how they present in daily life.
You'll understand the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to have supportive conversations with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
You'll recognise signs that someone may need help and know how to respond.
You'll examine the stigma around mental health and how attitudes affect people.
You'll look at sources of support and how services are organised in the UK.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Harrogate Civic Centre on weekday evenings. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and guided activities. Assessment for the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness is based on written assignments and knowledge checks completed during the course. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic 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
Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings
Mental health first aider: be a point of contact in your workplace
Teaching assistant: support pupils with social and emotional needs
SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional learning needs
Youth support worker: help young people with wellbeing and resilience
Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional development and welfare
Adult educator: teach or facilitate wellbeing and health topics
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a recognised workplace qualification for those taking on a formal mental health first aider role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into care or support work at a senior level.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling roles or further training in therapeutic support.
