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Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Newcastle upon Tyne

Cost£72.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, daytime with flexible study. This mental health awareness qualification introduces you to how mental health affects people and how to respond with understanding and support. You'll explore common mental health conditions, the factors that influence wellbeing, and how to signpost people toward help. The course typically takes two years. A fee applies, though a reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances. Contact an adviser for details.

Who this course is for

For learners interested in Healthcare releated disciplines

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common mental health conditions and their key characteristics.
  • You'll understand the factors that can affect a person's mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll recognise signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health difficulty.
  • You'll learn how to respond to someone in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
  • You'll explore where and how to signpost people to appropriate help and services.
  • You'll develop awareness of stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is delivered through tutor-led discussion, group activities, and guided study. Assessment is through short written tasks or knowledge checks that test your understanding of the topics covered. The flexible study mode means your timetable can be arranged to suit your availability during daytime hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist adults with mental health needs day to day.
  • Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
  • Mental health first aider: respond to mental health concerns in a workplace or community setting.
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing in school.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional learning needs.
  • Youth support worker: help young people manage challenges and access services.
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional development in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: deliver community learning or wellbeing programmes.

What you could study next

A Level 1 Award is a starting point. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, which goes deeper into conditions, treatment, and recovery. From there, a Level 3 Award or Diploma in Mental Health opens doors to more specialist support roles. If you're interested in working in health and social care more broadly, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a natural next step.

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