Level 2 Mental Health Awareness Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol. The course runs for 10 weeks and gives you a broad introduction to mental health, covering a range of conditions and the challenges people face living with them. It suits people working in health, social care, education, or community settings, as well as those supporting others in their personal lives. The level 2 mental health awareness classes are paced to fit around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Do you want to better understand mental health and the challenges faced by those living with mental health conditions? This course is ideal for anyone looking to raise their awareness—whether for personal growth, to support others, or to enhance their role in health and social care. It's a powerful first step toward making a positive difference in people's lives. The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness provides a broad introduction to mental health, exploring a range of conditions and the factors that influence mental wellbeing. You'll gain insight into how mental health affects individuals, families, and communities, and learn how to respond with empathy, understanding, and appropriate support. This course is suitable for learners from all backgrounds and offers a nationally recognised qualification that supports both personal and professional development.
Entry requirements
Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for enrolment on this course. However, it is essential for those seeking employment or voluntary work involving vulnerable adults.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of mental health conditions and how they affect people's daily lives.
You'll understand the factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to recognise signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support people with mental health conditions sensitively and effectively.
You'll examine the stigma around mental health and how attitudes affect people's experiences.
You'll look at the services and support available to people living with mental health conditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material and give feedback on your work as you progress through the 10 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker - assist people with mental health conditions day to day
Care assistant - provide personal and emotional support in care settings
Mental health first aider - respond to mental health concerns in workplaces or communities
Teaching assistant - support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
SEN teaching assistant - work with students who have additional learning needs
Youth support worker - help young people manage mental health and wellbeing
Nursery practitioner - support children's emotional development in early years settings
Adult educator - deliver health and wellbeing learning in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - the next step for roles with greater responsibility in care settings.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid - a recognised qualification for workplace mental health first aiders.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - useful if you want to move toward a counselling or therapeutic support role.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - a focused route for those working in education or youth settings.
