Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Finchale College
CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online with Finchale College. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No formal entry requirements. The course covers mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to respond appropriately. It's knowledge-based, so you don't need to be working in mental health to take it. The course typically takes 6 weeks. It suits people working in or moving toward health, education, or social care roles.
Who this course is for
This short course is for you if you need or would like to know more about mental health, perhaps for a current job role or because you are aiming to work in a public service, health, education or social care role in the future. It's particularly suitable if you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification in a related area such as health and social care. It's a knowledge-based qualification so you don't need to be working in mental health to achieve it.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll understand what mental health is and how it affects individuals and communities.
You'll explore a range of mental health conditions and their symptoms.
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health conditions and how to challenge it.
You'll understand how mental health is supported in health, social care, and education settings.
You'll learn how to signpost people to appropriate support and services.
You'll develop awareness of your own wellbeing and how to maintain it.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based, using written assignments or online assessments to demonstrate your understanding. There are no practical placements or workplace observations required. You submit your work online and receive feedback from your assessor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Finchale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assist people with mental health conditions day to day.
Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in a workplace or community.
Teaching assistant: support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional learning and mental health needs.
Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing and mental health.
Nursery practitioner: understand children's emotional development and early mental health.
Adult educator: deliver health and wellbeing programmes in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a deeper qualification recognised by employers for workplace mental health roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the main qualification for progressing to senior support or care roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: builds on Level 2 knowledge for those moving into specialist support work.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in counselling: for those considering a move into therapeutic or talking-therapy support roles.
