Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2
The Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate is designed for anyone looking to develop a deep understanding of mental health and the various conditions that can cause mental ill health.
Delivered through a highly supported online model, your studies will begin with a face-to-face induction on campus to ensure you are confident with the systems. Throughout the 16 weeks, you will attend a one-hour weekly live group session via Microsoft Teams where your teacher will introduce the key concepts for that week. You will then complete your learning and assessments through independent study using our dedicated online platforms, with flexible tutor support available face-to-face, via email, or over the phone whenever you need it.
Duration: 16 weeks. Face-to-face induction, followed by a 1-hour weekly live online session plus independent study.
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Sector Overview
Mental health is a critical priority in the UK, with awareness and support mechanisms becoming increasingly vital in workplaces, schools, and communities. Employers across all sectors, particularly in health, social care, education, and human resources, highly value staff who understand mental health and can promote wellbeing, making this knowledge universally beneficial and highly employable.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- No previous health and social care qualifications are required, though a Level 1 qualification or basic knowledge is helpful
- A reasonable standard of English and maths to complete the written portfolio tasks
- Access to a computer and a reliable internet connection for online study
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What will I study?
To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete 13 mandatory units:
- Understanding mental health
- Understanding stress
- Understanding anxiety
- Understanding phobias
- Understanding depression
- Understanding postnatal depression
- Understanding bipolar disorder
- Understanding schizophrenia
- Understanding dementia
- Understanding eating disorders
- Understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- An online portfolio of evidence
- Internally assessed workbooks and written tasks demonstrating your understanding of each unit's learning outcomes
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Enrichment
As an adult learner, you will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry-related professionals to increase your personal and career development. This includes access to key industry guest speakers, such as mental health practitioners and care professionals, who will deliver virtual insights to help you build your industry knowledge and expand your professional network.
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Work Experience
Work experience opportunities do not apply to this course.
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Progression Opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Qualifications in Counselling Skills
- Enhanced employability in roles such as Care Assistant, Support Worker, HR Administrator, or within general customer-facing roles
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 90% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
