Working In Mental Health

The course also provides underpinning knowledge of support and the roles of others in the change process that people experiencing mental health issues may need. The qualification could contribute towards aspects of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework in relation to the following Dimensions:

- Core 1 Communication
- Core 2 Personal and people development
- Core 6 Equality and diversity
- HWB1 Promotion of health and wellbeing and prevention of adverse effects on health and wellbeing.
- HWB2 Assessment and care planning to meet health and wellbeing needs
- HWB4 Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs

Course Structure
In order to gain the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Issues you will need to complete a portfolio on the following mandatory units.Learners must successfully complete all 3 mandatory units plus one of the optional units.
- Unit 01 Mental health and mental health issues
- Unit 02 Approaches to care and management in mental health
- Unit 03 Change and support in relation to mental health

One of the following optional units:
- Unit 04 Aspects of care and management of an adult with mental health issues
- Unit 05 Aspects of care and management of a child with mental health issues

What can l do on completion?
The qualification might aid towards carer progression. Evidence gained from this course can be used towards order awards.