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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – Burton and South Derbyshire College

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course covers mental health and wellbeing, mental ill health, associated issues and consequences, and what it means to work in mental health and social care settings. Units also address how to promote positive mental wellbeing. The course typically takes 16 to 20 weeks to complete. A free understanding mental health course for adults who want a solid, structured understanding mental health qualification without attending a classroom.

Who this course is for

We all know what it’s like to feel stressed - being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. Due to an increase in negative media coverage in recent years, the need for mental health awareness and support is now greater than ever.

This qualification is designed to provide learners with a thorough understanding of mental health and the importance of mental wellbeing. This course is split into five manageable units which will not only provide a more comprehensive understanding of mental health, but they will also give learners the knowledge required to work in a variety of roles within both the mental health and social care sector.

The units will cover the context of mental health and wellbeing and the promotion of it, associated issues and consequences with mental health problems, understanding mental ill health and working in mental health.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the context of mental health and what shapes mental wellbeing.
  • You'll explore how to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll identify the issues and consequences associated with mental health problems.
  • You'll develop knowledge of specific mental ill health conditions.
  • You'll understand the principles and practices involved in working in mental health settings.
  • You'll recognise the role of support services and how they help people experiencing mental health difficulties.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online through distance learning. You study on demand, working through five units at your own pace within the course timeframe. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a timed exam. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions
  • Care assistant: support adults in community or residential care settings
  • Healthcare support worker: work alongside clinical teams in NHS or private settings
  • Recovery worker: help people manage mental health or substance misuse challenges
  • Community outreach worker: support vulnerable people in local community services
  • Social care worker: provide practical and emotional support to adults in need

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main vocational qualification for progressing into a senior care role, covering hands-on practice alongside knowledge.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health: deepens specialist knowledge for those moving into more senior support or coordination roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid: a widely used workplace qualification for those taking on a mental health first aider role.
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