Level 3 Mental Health Course Online – Nottingham College

Cost£811.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course. Study online at your own pace, completing the course within 12 weeks. You must have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health before enrolling, and you must be aged 19 or over. This understanding mental health qualification builds on that foundation, covering mental health conditions, treatment approaches, destructive behaviour, and the role of the mental health care worker. It suits people already working in mental health settings or supporting someone with a mental health condition.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect for those who work within mental health area or those wishing to enter the job market.

This could also be a good course if you are supporting others with a mental health condition. The course is also useful for if you are trained in Mental Health First Aid or want to progress from the Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health.

The course is designed as a follow on from the Level 2 course which provides more detailed information on all aspects of mental health and how to support those with mental health conditions.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+ and have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore what it means to live with a mental health condition day to day.
  • You'll understand the link between mental health conditions and destructive behaviour.
  • You'll examine mental health conditions in their wider social and personal context.
  • You'll learn about the role and responsibilities of a mental health care worker.
  • You'll study the treatment approaches used to support people with mental health conditions.

How you will learn

You study entirely online through an online platform, working through course materials at your own pace. You'll complete assignments and receive automated reminders to keep you on track. The course must be completed within 12 weeks. You'll need access to a PC or laptop to take part.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a PC or laptop computer. Nottingham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions
  • Mental health care worker: work in community or residential mental health services
  • Support worker: provide day-to-day support in care settings
  • Healthcare assistant: support clinical staff in mental health or general settings
  • Recovery worker: help people rebuild independence after a mental health crisis
  • Community outreach worker: support vulnerable people in community environments

What you could study next

Having completed this Level 3 Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers a broader range of care skills and is often required for senior support roles. A Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health or a counselling qualification could take your knowledge further if you want to move into a more specialist or therapeutic role.

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