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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – NCG Newcastle College Southwark College

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course is free for eligible adults.

This mental health qualification covers how mental health conditions develop, how they affect people, and how support services work. You'll explore topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, and recovery. The course takes around 16 weeks to complete. No formal qualifications are needed, though a good level of written English and maths is required. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.

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 understand what mental health is and how it affects wellbeing.
  • You'll explore common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
  • You'll learn how mental health conditions develop and what factors influence them.
  • You'll understand how mental health services and support systems work.
  • You'll explore approaches to recovery and how people are supported.
  • You'll develop knowledge of legislation and rights relating to mental health care.

How you will learn

You study entirely online through distance learning. All learning and assessment materials are provided through the online platform. A personal tutor supports you throughout the course and gives written feedback on your submitted assessments. Your tutor also offers ongoing support through remote tutorials.

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.
  • Support worker, assists individuals in community or residential settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health and care services.
  • Care coordinator, helps organise care plans and support for service users.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to local mental health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care, a more in-depth qualification for those moving into frontline support roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health, suitable if you want to move into a supervisory or specialist role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, broadens your options across the wider health and care sector.
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