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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – Total Training Provision

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE 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 life.

This course is free for eligible learners. If you already hold a Level 3 qualification gained after April 2021, you'll need an eligibility check before enrolling. The course takes around 20 weeks to complete. You'll explore mental health conditions, the factors that affect wellbeing, and how support services work. Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and the role of recovery in mental health care.

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

Who this course is for

The mental health crisis is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, with 1 in 4 adults experiencing a mental health problem every year. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being.

Entry requirements

To be able to compete our Level 3 courses, you must have not gained a level 3 qualification or higher after 1st April 2021.

If you have gained a level 3 or higher before the 1st of April 2021, you will need to go through our eligibility check to see if you fit the funding body's criteria.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of mental health conditions and their key features.
  • You'll understand the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll explore how mental health services and support systems are organised in the UK.
  • You'll learn about the principles of recovery and person-centred support.
  • You'll recognise the impact of stigma on people living with mental health conditions.
  • You'll understand legislation and rights relevant to mental health care.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based questions submitted online. There are no exams to sit in person. You'll receive feedback on your work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

Total Training Provision will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided online as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health conditions day to day.
  • Support worker, provides care and practical help to vulnerable adults.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports clinical staff in NHS or community settings.
  • Recovery worker, helps people rebuild their lives after a mental health crisis.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local mental health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care, a more in-depth vocational qualification for those moving into direct care roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills, for those interested in a therapeutic support role.
  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a short qualification recognised by many employers in health and social care settings.
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