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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs

  • Course Type: Distance Learning

What can this course lead to?

On successful completion of this qualification, you could progress to:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of End of Life Care

Who is it for?

Mental health presents one of the greatest challenges to our society with an estimated
450 million people worldwide suffering from a mental health problem, around a quarter of British adults will experience some form of mental health problem each year. While many elements of mental health are still not understood, having a good knowledge of the information that is available is essential within the care sector.

What is covered?

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs, learners are required to successfully complete 5 units:

  • Unit 01 Understand the role of the mental health worker
  • Unit 02 Mental health and mental health issues
  • Unit 03 Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
  • Unit 04 Approaches to care and management in mental health
  • Unit 05 Understanding change and support in relation to mental health

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the current academic year to be able to enrol on one of our Distance Learning courses. You will also need to be working at or above Level 1 in English. We will assess your level of English before we enrol you onto the course and can signpost you to our Functional Skills English courses to upskill if necessary.

Start date: Rolling

Course Code

PJSXDL4AP- 15

Location

Online

Duration

12 Weeks

Fees

Fully funded

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