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Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Course Online – Poole Adult Learning Centre

Cost£165.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 24 weeks. You use textbooks and complete assessments electronically, so you can fit the children and young people's mental health qualification around work, family, or other commitments. You'll need good IT skills and reliable internet access, whether at home, at work, or in a library. The course deepens your understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, and how those issues present in real settings. It can support progression into health and social care roles or further study.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to support 19+ learners progress into employment or further learning, depending on your own needs and interests.

You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop in-depth knowledge of children and young people's mental health and how it affects behaviour and development.
  • You'll understand the factors that influence mental health in children and young people.
  • You'll explore how mental health conditions are identified and supported in children and young people's settings.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that a child or young person may need support.
  • You'll understand the roles of different professionals involved in supporting children and young people's mental health.
  • You'll develop awareness of how mental health issues affect families and wider communities.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You study using textbooks provided as part of the course and complete assessment activities electronically. A tutor reviews your work and sends written feedback on your progress. They also suggest additional learning activities to help you build the knowledge you need. There are no classroom sessions. You work through the material at your own pace, supported by tutor contact throughout.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer, laptop, or tablet with regular and reliable internet access. This can be at home, at work, or at a library. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: support young people's wellbeing in community or school settings.
  • Mental Health Support Worker: assist people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Learning Mentor: help children and young people overcome barriers in education.
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils in school, including those with additional needs.
  • Family Support Worker: work with families facing challenges, including mental health.
  • Children's Residential Support Worker: care for young people in residential settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.

What you could study next

A Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health Certificate is a step toward further study in health and social care. You could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which opens roles with more responsibility. A Level 3 Award or Certificate in Mental Health is another option if you want to specialise further. Some learners go on to study counselling or youth work qualifications at Level 3 or above.

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