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Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems NCFE – Online

One in four individuals in the UK experience a mental health problem each year.  To help to tackle this challenge, you can increase your knowledge with this awareness course.  If you are looking to develop an understanding of mental health issues, this course will help you achieve this.  During this course, you will gain new knowledge and skills for your personal life as well as your career.

This course focuses on the signs and symptoms of different mental health conditions and how to manage them, as well as learning about mental health legislation and guidance.

This qualification aims to:

  • focus on the study of mental health and a range of mental health problems
  • offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge

The objectives of this qualification are to:

  • raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems
  • increase the learners understanding of a range of mental health problems, which could be used to support their role in the workplace or where they may work or interact with individuals with mental health problems.

To study the courses, you need to have a suitable device such as a laptop, a desktop computer or a tablet such as an iPad. You also need access to the internet.

Please note: It is not possible to complete the courses on a mobile phone as they are not compatible with our learning platform.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE awarding body, confirming your achievement.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

To attain this qualification, you need to achieve all 13 units.

  1. Understanding mental health Y/506/2880
  2. Understanding stress H/506/2882
  3. Understanding anxiety M/506/2884
  4. Understanding phobias A/506/2886
  5. Understanding depression L/506/3105
  6. Understanding post-natal depression L/506/2889
  7. Understanding bipolar disorder F/506/2890
  8. Understanding schizophrenia L/506/2892
  9. Understanding dementia Y/506/2894
  10. Understanding eating disorders D/506/2928
  11. Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder– ADHD F/506/2937
  12. Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD D/506/2900
  13. Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD T/506/2904
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of Evidence

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Registered Nurse Practitioners

Up to £62,579
/year

Registered nurse practitioners provide nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and also provide care independently, including diagnosing […]

Midwifery Nurses

Up to £49,944
/year

Midwifery nurses deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby care. They work with other healthcare professionals and advise on […]

Health Care Practice Managers

Up to £71,271
/year

Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.

Health Associate Professionals

Up to £40,730
/year

Job holders in this unit group carry out a variety of technical health support functions.

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems NCFE – Online
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Student Voice

I felt there was a lot of support at College from tutors and other staff. The course is the reason why I got a place at university. It prepared me and helped with completing assignments and referencing which made it easier at university. My placements gave me a greater understanding of what a job in health and social care could be like. It was the best decision I made in terms of my career pathway.

Progression

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  • Level 3 Award in Steps Towards Suicide Reduction
  • Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Progression Opportunities

If you’d like to work in Mental Health, this course will help you gain an appreciation of what it’s like to work in the sector. You will learn about person-centred care and safe working practices.

It could also improve your CV for many different job roles, such as:

  • Social Work Assistant (£12,500) to (£25,000)
  • Mental Health Nurse (£25,654) to (£45,838)
  • Wellbeing Practitioners (£25,654) to (£45,838)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

39 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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