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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course in New Romney

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Mental Health: Individuals and Society Course in New Romney. Classes run at The Marsh Academy. This two-year, full-time daytime course explores mental health at an individual level, covering knowledge, understanding, and skills across the health and social care sector. You'll need a Merit in Level 2 Health and Social Care or Childcare (if studied), alongside the school's published entry requirements. The level 3 mental health: individuals and society qualification is designed to support progression to undergraduate study when taken alongside other relevant qualifications.

Who this course is for

This brand-new course offers students the opportunity to explore mental health at an individual level. It develops knowledge, understanding, and skills that will support progression to undergraduate study when taken alongside other relevant qualifications. The course is particularly suited to those interested in mental health and wellbeing within the broader health and social care sector.

Entry requirements

A Merit in Level 2 Health and Social Care or Childcare (if studied), in addition to the published entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how mental health affects individuals across different life stages.
  • You'll examine the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence mental wellbeing.
  • You'll develop knowledge of support systems and services available to people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • You'll build understanding of health and social care contexts relevant to mental health practice.
  • You'll apply skills that support progression to higher-level study in health, psychology, or social care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Marsh Academy. Assessment for this OCR qualification is through a combination of coursework and externally assessed components, in line with the Cambridge Advanced National framework. Your teachers will guide you through both the knowledge and applied elements of the course across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Marsh Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting people with mental health needs in care settings.
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside clinical teams in community services.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level role in NHS or private health settings.
  • Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or young people day to day.
  • Youth worker: working with young people on wellbeing and personal development.
  • Learning support assistant: helping students with social, emotional, or mental health needs.

What you could study next

This level 3 mental health: individuals and society qualification is designed as a stepping stone to undergraduate study. You could progress to a BSc in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, or a related health science degree. A Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care is another option if you want a shorter higher education route before committing to a full degree.

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