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

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

Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs part-time over 5 months. You'll build an understanding of mental health, common conditions, and how to support people effectively. This level 1 mental health awareness qualification suits a wide range of roles, from support work and care to education and youth work. You'll have an initial assessment after applying to make sure the level is right for you.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
  • You'll explain how mental health affects daily life and wellbeing.
  • You'll describe ways to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • You'll recognise the importance of early intervention and signposting to services.
  • You'll understand the stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.
  • You'll explore the factors that can affect a person's mental health.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Riverside College Kingsway Campus on an evening basis. Learning is part-time over 5 months. Assessment is through written tasks and short activities completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through the material in class, and you'll complete work that demonstrates your understanding of mental health awareness.

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: assist adults with mental health or care needs
  • Care assistant: provide day-to-day support in care settings
  • Mental health first aider: offer first-line support in workplaces or communities
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional needs
  • Youth support worker: support young people's emotional and social development
  • Nursery practitioner: contribute to children's emotional wellbeing in early years
  • Adult educator: support learners in community or further education settings

What you could study next

A Level 1 Award is a starting point. You could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Mental Health Awareness for a deeper understanding. From there, a Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care would open doors to more senior support and care roles. If you're working in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a natural next step.

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