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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

This mental health course will develop your knowledge and understanding of mental health, well-being and working within the mental health sector.
Level
3
Duration
8 weeks
Location
Online Learning

This course is fully funded for Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire residents who meet the eligibility criteria.

Greater Manchester 2024/2025 Funding Rules for Applicant Eligibility:

  • For learners aged 19+ on or before the 31st August 2024
  • Lived in a Greater Manchester postcode region
  • Lived in the UK for the last 3 years
  • Be either unemployed and employed applicants
  • If employed, must earn less than the current ‘low wage threshold’ of £32,200

South Yorkshire 2024/2025 Funding Rules for Applicant Eligibility:

  • 24+ on or before the 31st August 2024
  • Lived in a South Yorkshire postcode region (Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield or Rotherham)
  • Be either unemployed or Employed
  • If employed, must earn less than the current ‘low wage threshold’ of £30,476.96
  • Must not hold more than one Level 3 or higher qualification

When does the course start?

We have regular start dates for this course, once you have registered your interest a member of the team will contact you to arrange your start date.

What does the course cover?

To successfully complete the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, you must complete the following 6 mandatory units:

  • Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's setting
  • Understand care and support planning and risk management in mental health
  • Understand mental health interventions 
  • Understand mental health problems
  • Understanding mental well-being and mental health promotion
  • Understand the legal, policy and service framework in mental health

 

 

Attendance

This course is delivered online, attendance is required every Thursday 10am - 2.30pm.

 

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, however you should have a Level 1 qualification in maths and English.

 

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion, you will achieve a TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.