Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough 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 respond with care and confidence. This free mental health awareness course for adults covers topics relevant to a wide range of roles, from support work and teaching to community and care settings. You'll need basic IT skills to take part. You'll leave 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 the main types of mental health conditions and how they present
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health problems and how to challenge it
You'll understand the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing
You'll learn how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis
You'll discover the range of services and treatments available for mental health conditions
You'll develop awareness of how mental health affects behaviour and relationships
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and tutor-led activities. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that you complete as part of the course. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough 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
Mental health first aider - provide first-line mental health support at work
Support worker - assist adults with mental health or learning needs
Care assistant - support clients in residential or community care settings
Teaching assistant - support pupils with emotional and mental health needs
SEN teaching assistant - work with students with special educational needs
Youth support worker - help young people with wellbeing and resilience
Nursery practitioner - support children's emotional development in early years
Adult educator - deliver wellbeing or awareness sessions in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid - a recognised qualification for workplace mental health first aiders, valued by many employers.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - a broader qualification for those moving into care or support roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward counselling or therapeutic support work.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Education and Training - useful if you want to teach or facilitate awareness sessions.
