NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health focuses on the study of mental health and mental wellbeing to support different occupational areas. Unlock the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in people’s lives. This nationally recognised qualification goes beyond the basics, giving you a deep understanding of mental health and wellbeing across a variety of occupational settings.Through this course, you will explore mental health legislation, services and public attitudes, and how these have evolved; how to support mental wellbeing through various stages of life; mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health; and the skills required to work in a mental health service.Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, progress into relevant employment within the health and social care sector, support others more confidently, or simply broaden your understanding, this qualification provides both the breadth and depth of study to empower you with essential knowledge and insight.This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.How you will learn and be assessed• This course is completed via distance learning.• There are no live lessons to attend. You will learn independently on our online platform but with the support of a personal tutor, so you can learn at times best for you whilst still completing work within the required deadlines.• This is a twelve-week course with five units.• You will complete an assessment for each unit, therefore, you will have an assessment due every sixteen days.• You can access the assessment at any point leading up to your deadline. It is in the form of written question and answer format and not timed - meaning you can complete the assessment in small chunks.
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