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Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus

Cost£110.00
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers the fundamentals of mental health, common conditions, and how to support people who may be struggling. It typically takes 5 months to complete. The course is aimed at learners aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what mental health means and why it matters.
  • You'll learn about common mental health conditions and their effects.
  • You'll understand the factors that can affect a person's mental wellbeing.
  • You'll recognise signs that someone may need support.
  • You'll learn how to respond to someone experiencing a mental health difficulty.
  • You'll discover where people can go for help and what services are available.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Teaching is delivered in small group settings with tutor-led discussion. Assessment is through short written tasks or knowledge checks. Your tutor will guide you through the material at a manageable pace across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Use mental health awareness to support vulnerable adults.
  • Care assistant. Understand the wellbeing needs of people in your care.
  • Mental health first aider. First point of contact for mental health concerns at work.
  • Teaching assistant. Recognise and respond to pupils' mental health needs.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Support students with additional emotional and social needs.
  • Youth support worker. Help young people manage their mental health.
  • Nursery practitioner. Understand early emotional development and wellbeing.
  • Adult educator. Bring mental health awareness into community learning settings.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Mental Health. A Level 2 qualification goes deeper into mental health conditions, legislation, and support strategies. From there, a Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care could open doors to more senior support and care roles.

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