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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 15 weeks. This free mental health awareness course fits around your existing commitments, with sessions in the evening. You'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to respond with care and confidence. The course covers a range of topics relevant to roles in care, education, and community support. You'll need basic IT skills to take part.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge or qualification in this area.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolement You must have basic IT skills

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of common mental health conditions and their characteristics.
  • You'll understand how mental health affects individuals in everyday life.
  • You'll explore the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately and supportively to someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll recognise the importance of early intervention and signposting to professional support.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and written activities. Assessment is through written assignments or workbooks that you complete during and between sessions. There are no exams. Your tutor will give feedback as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need basic IT skills to access any online elements of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist people with mental health needs day to day.
  • Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
  • Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in the workplace.
  • 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 manage wellbeing and life challenges.
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional development in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: deliver community learning or wellbeing programmes.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Certificate is a strong foundation for further study in health and social care or education. You could progress to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a Level 3 Award in Education and Training if you want to teach or support others in a learning environment. Some learners go on to study counselling or psychology at Level 4 or above.

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