Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Liverpool. Classes run full-time during the day at Hugh Baird College Bootle. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers how mental health conditions affect people, how to recognise signs of distress, and how to respond with care and confidence. You'll explore topics relevant to roles in care, education, and community support. This free mental health awareness course is a strong starting point for anyone moving into health, social care, or education work. You'll finish with the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand what mental health is and how it affects daily life.
You'll recognise common mental health conditions and their signs.
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health needs.
You'll explore how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
You'll understand the importance of self-care and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn about the services and support available to people with mental health needs.
You'll develop communication skills for sensitive and supportive conversations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hugh Baird College Bootle, with tutor-led teaching, group discussions, and case studies. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. There are no exams. You'll complete work that demonstrates your understanding of mental health topics across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider - provide first-line mental health support at work
Support worker - assist adults with mental health or learning needs
Care assistant - support people in residential or community 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 - help young people with wellbeing and personal development
Nursery practitioner - support children's emotional health in early years settings
Adult educator - deliver wellbeing or community learning programmes
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - the next step for roles with more responsibility in care settings.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health - a deeper study of mental health practice and intervention.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace - focused on workplace mental health support.
