Free Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 15 weeks, part-time. 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 topics relevant to working in care, education, and community support roles. You'll need basic IT skills to take part. You'll finish with the 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 people experiencing mental health difficulties.
You'll discover the types of support and services available to people with mental health needs.
You'll develop awareness of your own mental health and how to maintain it.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at the centre on weekday evenings. You'll learn through group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and written activities. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that you complete during and between sessions. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Help people with mental health needs in community settings.
Care assistant. Provide day-to-day support in residential or home care.
Mental health first aider. Offer first-response support in a workplace or school.
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 facing emotional or mental health challenges.
Nursery practitioner. Apply wellbeing knowledge in early years settings.
Adult educator. Deliver community learning or wellbeing programmes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid. A recognised workplace qualification for those taking on a formal mental health first aider role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your knowledge for senior support or care roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. A step toward counselling or therapeutic support work.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health. Focuses specifically on younger age groups, useful for education settings.
