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

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

Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. The course runs over 15 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to offer appropriate support. This free mental health awareness course for adults covers a range of topics relevant to care, education, and community settings. You'll need basic IT skills to take part. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness.

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 explore a range of common mental health conditions and their impact on daily life.
  • You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health conditions and how to challenge it.
  • You'll understand the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to have supportive conversations with someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll identify sources of help and support available to people in the UK.
  • You'll develop awareness of your own mental health and self-care strategies.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service in Northallerton. Learning is delivered through group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and written activities. Assessment is through coursework and written assignments completed during the course. There is no formal exam. Your tutor will support you throughout the 15 weeks.

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 take part in the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist adults with mental health needs in community or residential settings.
  • Mental health first aider: provide initial support in workplaces or schools.
  • Care assistant: support vulnerable adults in care homes or home 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: support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Nursery practitioner: promote emotional wellbeing in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: support learners in community education or training programmes.

What you could study next

After completing this level 2 mental health awareness qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. If you're interested in working in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a natural next step. These qualifications open doors to more senior support and care roles.

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