Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace over 24 weeks. An Advanced Learning Loan may be available to help with costs.
The course covers mental health conditions, how they affect people, and how care and support services work. You'll explore recovery approaches, legislation, and the role of support workers. It normally requires a Level 2 Mental Health Awareness qualification, though relevant work experience at Level 2 standard may also be considered.
You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.
We have designed this course to support you with working in the care sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in care and support. It is normally necessary to hold the Level 2 Mental Health Awareness before applying, but applications are welcomed from learners with relevant work experience in this subject who currently hold other qualifications of Level 2 standard or higher. Learners who are aspiring to this qualification but do not have the above qualifications may like to consider applying to do�Mental Health Level 1 or Mental Health Awareness Level 2�first. Please contact us for further advice.�
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 2�are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.
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