Mental Health Awareness - Level 2
- Start:
- Start dates throughout the year
- Location:
- University Centre
- Level:
- 2
Course Details
This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 or over who want to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health.
This qualification aims to:
- Focus on the study of mental health and mental wellbeing
- 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 conditions
- Increase the learners understanding of mental health and the causes of
mental ill-health
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness, learners are required to successfully complete 10 mandatory units.
- T/504/0482 Understanding mental health
- M/504/0481 Understanding stress
- Y/504/0488 Understanding anxiety
- H/504/0493 Understanding phobias
- M/504/0495 Understanding depression
- T/504/0496 Understanding postnatal depression
- L/504/0553 Understanding bipolar disorder
- M/504/0562 Understanding schizophrenia
- A/504/0564 Understanding dementia
- R/504/0571 Understanding eating disorders
Learners who successfully achieve this qualification** would be in a position to progress to a Foundation Entry Degree course in Health and Social Care or a Foundation Entry Degree course in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
They may also be in a position to study:
- L3 Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care or Nursing and Midwifery) at the Hugh Baird University Centre***
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
** Functional Skills (English and / or Maths may be required and would
be discussed at interview)
*** Functional Skills or GCSE (English and / or
Maths will be required and would be discussed at
interview)
Learners who successfully achieve this qualification** would be in a position to progress to a Foundation Entry Degree course in Health and Social Care or a Foundation Entry Degree course in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
They may also be in a position to study:
- L3 Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care or Nursing and Midwifery) at the Hugh Baird University Centre***
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
** Functional Skills (English and / or Maths may be required and would
be discussed at interview)
*** Functional Skills or GCSE (English and / or
Maths will be required and would be discussed at
interview)
Entry Requirements
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