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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration153 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Sutton Community Academy, part-time during the day. The course runs for around 153 hours, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll build in-depth knowledge of mental health conditions, mental well-being, and how to support people effectively. This understanding mental health qualification is well suited to anyone working in, or moving into, health and social care. You must be 19 or over and have been a resident in the EU for at least three years to be eligible.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.

It will also support learner progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the main types of mental health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll understand the factors that influence mental health and well-being.
  • You'll learn how stigma and discrimination affect people with mental health conditions.
  • You'll examine approaches to promoting positive mental health and recovery.
  • You'll understand the role of support services and how they work together.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and duty of care in mental health contexts.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively and sensitively with people experiencing mental health difficulties.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Sutton Community Academy. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that relate to each unit of the qualification. There are no exams. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so you build and demonstrate your understanding as you progress.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions day to day.
  • Care assistant: support individuals in residential or community care settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with mental health or social care needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
  • Recovery worker: help people rebuild independence after mental health episodes.
  • Community outreach worker: connect people to local mental health and wellbeing services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): a broader vocational qualification that opens more roles in adult care and can count toward registration with Skills for Care.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health: deepen your specialist knowledge and move toward supervisory or coordination roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health and Social Care): a route into university nursing, social work, or counselling degrees if you want to go further.
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