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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration22 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 existing commitments. The course is free for adults who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification.

You'll explore how mental health conditions develop, how they affect people's lives, and how support services work. Topics include common mental health conditions, recovery approaches, and the role of the support worker. The course typically takes 22 weeks to complete.

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

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
  • You'll understand how mental health conditions can affect daily life and relationships.
  • You'll explore the principles of recovery and person-centred support.
  • You'll learn how mental health services and support networks are organised.
  • You'll recognise the importance of safeguarding and risk in mental health settings.
  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a mental health support worker.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma and how it affects people seeking help.

How you will learn

You'll study online through written assignments and knowledge-based assessments. Work is submitted digitally and reviewed by an assessor. There are no exams. You can progress through the material at a pace that suits you, making the course accessible if you have work or family commitments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset 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 in community or residential settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with a range of needs across health and social care.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local mental health and wellbeing services.
  • Recovery support worker, helps people rebuild independence after a mental health crisis.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a practical qualification that can open doors to senior support roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health, for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and move into more specialist roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health), recognised by UK universities as a route into nursing, social work, or psychology degrees.
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