Awareness of Mental Health Level 3
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Build your understanding of mental health and wellbeing and take a positive step towards a career in health, social care or education.
This qualification is designed to help you develop a strong knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing. You will gain insight into how mental health affects individuals across different stages of life and learn how this knowledge can support progression into employment or further study within health, social care or education settings.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and pace that fits around your work or home commitments, while still receiving structured guidance and tutor support.
What you’ll cover:
- The context of mental health and wellbeing
- Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
- Mental health problems, associated issues and consequences
- Understanding mental ill health
- Working in mental health
Throughout the course, you will develop an understanding of mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have changed over time. You will explore ways to support mental wellbeing, understand mental ill health and treatment options, and develop awareness of the skills required to work within mental health services.
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
You will need a Level 2 or equivalent English language qualification to enrol on this course.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE accredited qualification* in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will receive all the learning materials you need and benefit from ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications
- Employment progression within health and social care roles
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and career development within mental health and wellbeing sectors.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
