Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – Qdos Training
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. There are no prior qualifications needed to enrol. The course typically takes 2 months to complete. You'll build understanding of mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to offer appropriate support. This free mental health awareness course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over. It covers topics relevant to care, education, and community support roles.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
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 explore the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how stigma impacts people with mental health conditions.
You'll understand how to have supportive conversations about mental health.
You'll identify sources of help and how to signpost people to support.
You'll explore the role of a mental health first aider in everyday settings.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written questions or an online test, depending on the qualification unit. No classroom attendance is required. Qdos Training will confirm the exact assessment format before you begin.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider - support colleagues or community members in crisis
Support worker - assist adults with mental health needs day to day
Care assistant - provide personal and emotional support in care settings
Teaching assistant - help pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
SEN teaching assistant - work with students who need additional learning support
Youth support worker - support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings
Nursery practitioner - recognise and respond to early signs of emotional difficulty
Adult educator - deliver wellbeing or awareness sessions in community education
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work - develops your ability to lead mental health support in a workplace setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - a broader qualification for those moving into care or support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - useful if you want to teach or deliver mental health awareness sessions to others.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training - a practical two-day course widely recognised by employers.
