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Free Level 2 Mental Health Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre.

The course runs part-time during the day, at a manageable pace. You'll study mental health awareness and a range of common mental health problems. Topics include how different conditions affect people and how to interact supportively with individuals experiencing them. You'll need to be aged 19 or over to enrol, and a UK resident outside London and the devolved nations.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to raise your awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems. You will gain an understanding of prevalent mental health problems and how you can then work with or interact with individuals with them.This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a learning portal) at times/days to suit you.To learn more about this course and book your place, click the following link to Eventbrite.Click here for more information

Entry requirements

Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria in order to access this course: Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2027 Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required) Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health is and why it matters.
  • You'll learn about common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
  • You'll explore how mental health problems affect daily life and behaviour.
  • You'll develop skills for interacting supportively with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll learn about the impact of stigma and how to challenge it.
  • You'll understand where people can get help and what support services exist.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at University and Professional Development Centre. Learning is part-time during the day. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks based on the course units. No formal exams are required for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

University and Professional Development Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health conditions in community or residential settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with daily living and emotional wellbeing.
  • Care assistant, provides personal and practical support in care homes or home settings.
  • Healthcare support worker, works alongside clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Community outreach worker, supports vulnerable people in local community programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health, deepens your knowledge and can support a move into more senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step for those working in care or support settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic role.
  • A degree in mental health nursing or social work, needed for registered professional roles, usually requiring Level 3 qualifications first.
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