Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college to confirm what applies to you. Classes run over the year at a manageable pace, making it practical to fit around other commitments. You'll explore how mental health conditions affect people, how to recognise signs of distress, and how to respond with confidence and care. This level 2 mental health awareness qualification is offered by Highfield and is well regarded by employers in health, education, and social care.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
You'll recognise common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health conditions.
You'll explore how to have supportive conversations with someone in distress.
You'll understand when and how to signpost someone to professional help.
You'll develop awareness of your own mental health and wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Learning is delivered through tutor-led discussion, group activities, and guided study. Assessment is through a short written test or knowledge-based questions set by Highfield. There is no practical exam. The part-time daytime timetable means sessions are spread across the year, giving you time to absorb and apply what you learn.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use mental health awareness to support vulnerable adults day to day.
Care assistant. Apply your knowledge in residential or domiciliary care settings.
Mental health first aider. Act as a first point of contact for mental health concerns at work.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside their learning.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with students who have additional social and emotional needs.
Youth support worker. Help young people navigate mental health challenges.
Nursery practitioner. Recognise early signs of emotional difficulty in young children.
Adult educator. Bring mental health awareness into community learning settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid. A more in-depth qualification recognised by many employers as a workplace mental health first aid standard.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your skills for roles across adult care and support services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health or community settings.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. Covers mental health topics in greater breadth and depth than the Award.
