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Free Level 2 Mental Health Needs Course Online – Professional Training Solutions

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

Free Level 2 Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs Course. Study online, at your own pace, in 12 weeks. The course covers the role of the mental health worker, mental health conditions and issues, duty of care in adult health and social care, and approaches to supporting people through change. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete five units and demonstrate your understanding through written assessments.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their understanding of mental health and how to support individuals experiencing mental health problems. It is suitable for those working in, or interested in working in, health and social care or support roles where they may work with people with mental health needs.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Learners must be aged 16 or over. It may be helpful for learners to have previously achieved a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in a health or social care related area, but this is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of the mental health worker and what it involves day to day.
  • You'll explore a range of mental health conditions and the issues people experiencing them may face.
  • You'll understand duty of care in adult health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about approaches to care and management used in mental health support.
  • You'll understand how change affects people with mental health needs and how to support them through it.

How you will learn

You'll study five mandatory units online and complete written assessments for each one. To pass, you need to demonstrate your understanding of all the required topics across every unit. There are no exams. Assessment is based on written responses that show you've met the criteria for each unit. You work through the material at your own pace and submit your work online.

What you will need to bring

Professional Training Solutions will confirm anything you need before you start. As an online course, you'll need access to a device with an internet connection.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions
  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or community care settings
  • Community support worker: help individuals manage daily life and wellbeing
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings
  • Recovery worker: support people on mental health or substance recovery programmes
  • Social care worker: provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults

What you could study next

The Level 3 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Health and Social Care takes your knowledge further and opens more senior support roles. A Level 3 qualification in Mental Health is also a natural next step if you want to specialise. If you're working in care, an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care gives you a work-based route to a skilled-worker qualification recognised by employers.

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