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Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness


Barnfield College

Summary

Price
£75 VAT exempt
Study method
Online + live classes
Duration
8 weeks · Part-time
Qualification
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Regulated qualification What's this?
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

This qualification is appropriate for a wide range of people with an interest in raising their own understanding of mental health issues. It would complement study in a range of areas, including citizenship, PSHE, healthcare, social care, counselling or public services.

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

This qualification aims to:

  • Raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties
  • Dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues
  • Develop your knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues

Qualification

Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

You will study:

  • What is meant by the term 'mental health' and consider the definition and causes of mental health difficulties.
  • The common perceptions of mental health difficulties
  • How stereotyping can affect people's perceptions
  • The rights of those who experience mental health difficulties
  • Where appropriate support can be sought
  • Cultural diversity within mental health issues

Who is this course for?

The qualification is appropriate for a wide range of people with an interest in raising their own understanding of mental health issues.

Requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

Career path

The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners to progress to further qualifications in a similar subject area at a higher level or complement other areas of study in a related subject area.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.