Mental Health Awareness Level 1 NCFE CACHE

Vocational qualification

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£ 245 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification Level 1

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    25h

  • Duration

    3 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Do you have an interest in raising or building upon your knowledge of mental health issues? If the answer is Yes! then this Mental Health Awareness qualification is right for you. This qualification would complement study in a variety of areas such as Citizenship, PSHE, Healthcare, Social Care, Counselling and Public Services.

It may also be beneficial for those working within the voluntary and community sector and for others whose role calls for interaction with the general public in day to day work.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This qualification aims to:
Raise the awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties
Dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues
Develop learners knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues.

This qualification would complement study in a variety of different areas such as Citizenship, PSHE, Healthcare, Social Care, Counselling and Public Services to name a few.

You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.

Do you have an interest in raising or building upon your knowledge of mental health issues? If the answer is Yes! then this Mental Health Awareness qualification is right for you. This qualification would complement study in a variety of different areas such as Citizenship, PSHE, Healthcare, Social Care, Counselling and Public Services to name a few.

It may also be beneficial for those working within the voluntary and community sector and for others whose role calls for interaction with the general public in day to day work.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Citizenship
  • Healthcare
  • Social care
  • Counselling
  • Awareness
  • Public services
  • Mental Health Issues
  • PSHE
  • Ill-health

Course programme

1. Be aware of what is meant by mental health -You will define the terms mental health and mental ill health and identify possible causes of mental health difficulties as well as list sources of information on mental health issues.

2. Be aware of some of the social and personal effects of mental ill-health - Explore the percentage of people within the UK that may experience mental health problems. identify effects that experiencing a mental health problem may have on an individual. How Mental health is reported in the media and how any negative effects reported may have on both an individual and society.

3. Be aware of some of the responses to mental health issues - Identify the rights of people experiencing mental-ill health. Identify possible responses that can be made to support an individual with needs and outline factors which can have an impact on whether response will work. In addition, identify where to refer people for further help and guidance about mental health issues and find and explore ways to promote positive mental health.

4. Be aware of cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues - Identify possible causes of mental distress in different cultural groups and give examples of barrier that may exist for different cultural groups accessing services as well as ways to overcome such barriers and outline factors that can help promote positive mental health amongst different cultural groups.

Assessment

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.

Mental Health Awareness Level 1 NCFE CACHE

£ 245 + VAT