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Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. Funding depends on your age, previous qualifications, and income, so it may be free for some learners and fees may apply for others.

The course covers mental health legislation, how public attitudes have changed over time, and how to support well-being at different life stages. You'll also explore mental ill health, treatment options, and the skills needed to work in mental health services. The course typically takes 12 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of

  • Mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
  • How to support mental well-being through various stages of life
  • Mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health
  • The skills required to work in a mental health service.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how mental health legislation and services have developed over time.
  • You'll understand how public attitudes toward mental health have changed.
  • You'll learn how to support mental well-being across different stages of life.
  • You'll identify types of mental ill health and the treatment options available.
  • You'll understand the potential consequences of untreated mental ill health.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to work effectively in a mental health service.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You can work through the course around your schedule, without attending a classroom.

What you will need to bring

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group 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, supports people living with mental health conditions.
  • Support Worker, assists individuals in community or residential settings.
  • Healthcare Assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health or care services.
  • Care Coordinator, helps manage care plans for people with mental health needs.
  • Community Support Worker, provides outreach support to vulnerable adults.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification for those moving into senior care roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills, for those wanting to develop therapeutic support skills.
  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, a shorter qualification recognised by many employers in health and community settings.
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