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Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (Free* if aged 19 or over)

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Health
Adult and Community
Location: Distance Learning
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 1
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 16
Hours: 1.00
Start: Flexible
Distance Learning

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-1-award-in-mental-health-awareness-free-if-aged-19-or-over
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Course Information for Students

Common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress affect one in four people in the UK every year. 

These mental health issues are more common than you think, and it is important that people are aware of different mental health conditions, so that they can be recognised and responded to appropriately. 

By studying this course, learners will increase their knowledge and understanding of mental health, and develop skills which will enable them to progress into a career in the health and social care sector.

The course equips learners with an introductory level of knowledge and understanding in relation to mental health issues. Learners will look at what mental health means, the effects mental health can have on individuals and on society, the current responses to mental health and the relationship between cultural diversity and mental health issues.

This course is ideal for learners who wish to gain a basic knowledge of mental health and the effects it can have on both individuals and society.

Anyone who currently works in health and social care settings would benefit from this course, as well as those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health for personal reasons. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but a good understanding of both written and spoken English, as well as knowledge of using IT equipment, will be useful.

This course contains one unit which is split into manageable sections:

• Section 1: What is meant by mental health

• Section 2: The social and personal effects of mental ill health

• Section 3: The responses to mental health issues

• Section 4: Cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues

This course will be delivered online.

There are no additional costs but access to IT equipment and the Internet is required.

You will complete workbooks using our online platform with 1:1 coach / tutor support.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence which is put together during the course and demonstrates that you have met the required assessment criteria. On completion, the portfolio of evidence is submitted in an online format.

You could progress onto another free qualification in:

Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance 

Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society 

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service 

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading 

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with & Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values 

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges 

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health 

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations 

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties 

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing 

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection

Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity

Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Problems

Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions 

Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability 

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health 

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care 

Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning

Level 2 Certificate in Lean Management Techniques

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Leaders

Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing

For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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All the distance learning courses I’ve taken have helped me in my role and are a useful addition to my other qualifications. I work full-time but I like studying and I’m able to do my coursework in the evenings after I’ve put my five-year-old daughter to bed. “I’ve enjoyed doing them all but I especially like the mental health course I’m taking now. Mental health is such a big issue these days.

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Course Information Last Updated On: March 25, 2024 12:04 pm