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Free Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration6 months
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.

You'll explore mental health legislation, how services have developed, and public attitudes over time. The course covers mental wellbeing across different life stages, mental ill-health, and the treatment options available. You'll also look at the skills needed to work in a mental health service. Study is through an interactive online platform, available any time. The course typically takes six months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how mental health legislation and services have developed over time.
  • You'll explore public attitudes toward mental health and how they've changed.
  • You'll learn how to support mental wellbeing at different stages of life.
  • You'll study the causes and types of mental ill-health.
  • You'll understand the treatment options available for mental ill-health.
  • You'll learn about the potential consequences of untreated mental ill-health.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the skills required to work in a mental health service.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform, available at any time. Assessment is by an online portfolio of evidence, including written tasks and essay-style questions. An assessor will mark your work and give you written feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer (laptop or desktop) and a stable internet connection to use the online learning platform. West London College 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.
  • Support worker, assists individuals in community or residential care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health and social care.
  • Care coordinator, helps organise support plans for people with mental health needs.
  • Recovery worker, supports people on their journey to better mental health.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification for those moving into care roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health, deepens specialist knowledge for those wanting to progress further.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health), a route into university nursing or social work degrees for those considering higher study.
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