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Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course runs over 12 weeks and is open to adults.

You'll explore common mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how to offer appropriate support. Topics include recognising signs of mental ill health, understanding stigma, and knowing when and how to signpost someone to help. You'll be supported throughout by a personal tutor who provides written feedback on your work.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but a good level of written English and maths is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
  • You'll understand how mental health problems can affect daily life and relationships.
  • You'll recognise the impact of stigma and how to challenge it.
  • You'll learn how to communicate supportively with someone experiencing mental ill health.
  • You'll know how and when to signpost someone to professional help or services.
  • You'll understand the importance of self-care and maintaining your own wellbeing.

How you will learn

You study entirely online through a distance learning platform. All learning and assessment materials are provided. You submit written assessments and receive written feedback from your personal tutor. Your tutor also supports you through remote tutorials throughout the 12 weeks. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide all learning and assessment materials through the online platform. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people living with mental health conditions in community or residential settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with a range of needs across health and social care.
  • Care assistant, provides day-to-day personal and emotional support to clients.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people in need with local support services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a recognised qualification for those wanting a more in-depth first aid role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step for those moving into senior support or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, suitable if you want to develop listening and therapeutic communication skills further.
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