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Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – GC Education and Skills

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free if you're unemployed or on a low income. Contact GC Education and Skills for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace over 18 weeks.

The course is free for some learners in Greater Manchester. If you are 19 or over, unemployed or earning under £26,800 a year, you may qualify at no cost. Units cover stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and postnatal depression. You'll learn how to recognise these conditions and respond effectively.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults aged 19+.

The purpose of this Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems course is to help learners understand various mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, and dementia, and how to respond effectively.

It is aimed at individuals working in mental health services who do not hold a formal professional qualification but want to build their knowledge and skills in this important area.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. However, funding eligibility applies.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll learn to recognise the signs of stress and anxiety.
  • You'll explore conditions including depression, phobias, and postnatal depression.
  • You'll study bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD.
  • You'll learn about dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
  • You'll understand how to respond effectively to mental health needs.

How you will learn

You study online, working through units at your own pace. Each unit focuses on a specific mental health condition or topic. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge checks completed online. You have 18 weeks to finish the course. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

GC Education and Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with mental health or social care needs.
  • Mental health support worker, works alongside clinical teams in community or residential services.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists patients in hospitals or community health settings.
  • Community outreach worker, supports vulnerable people in local communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a recognised qualification for workplace mental health roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step toward senior support or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, useful if you want to move toward a counselling career.
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