Course Code: SC1FE380 Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration 09 Jan 2025 Bispham Campus 12 Weeks Apply now 22 Feb 2025 Bispham Campus 12 Weeks Apply now 24 Apr 2025 Bispham Campus 10 Weeks Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryCourse Overview This qualification (NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health) will provide an introduction to the knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. This course allows you to develop specialist knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s mental health in context, mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people, the impact of mental ill-health on children and young people and support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people. The course is delivered remotely and runs over 10 weeks with 4.5 hours of scheduled contact time each week. You will be assigned a subject specialist course tutor who will deliver the live scheduled sessions. The tutor will also be available for weekly support and to guide you from the beginning to the completion of your qualification. Throughout the academic year both evening and daytime study options are available. The qualification is internally assessed using a range of methods including written assignments or tasks This qualification will not only support employment opportunities, but also the possibility of progressing on to the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. You may also wish to consider completing this course as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support your current role. Expert tuition is delivered by our industry specialists on this programme, with access to continued online support to assist in completing your assignments. Entry Requirements No previous training or experience is required for this programme but you must be over 19 on the 31 August before the course start date. Qualification ObtainedCertificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health Industry Placement and Field TripsThis is a knowledge-only qualification; there are no industry placements and no field trips on this course. Learning and Teaching MethodsThis course will be delivered remotely with live lectures and support sessions schedule for a total of 4.5 hours a week for 10 consecutive weeks from the course start date. Within these sessions there will be tutor delivery, question and answer, discussion, group work tasks and individual tasks. It is expected that you will complete a minimum of 3.5 hours independent study, each week, outside of the class to complete the assessment tasks which take the form of electronic workbooks. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment MethodsThe following units on this course are mandatory: Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context Understanding Factors which may Affect Children and Young People’s Mental Health Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns Understanding the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Concerns Understanding How to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns All units will be internally assessed using a range of tasks including electronic workbooks, and tasks such as designing a leaflet or poster. Resources will be available online to support you with this. Other Costs and Equipment NeededAs this course is delivered online, regular access to IT is essential in order to attend the sessions and to complete the assessment tasks/electronic workbooks. All other equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost. Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: NCFE Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. Career Options and Progression This qualification is suitable for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of children and young people’s mental health. The specialist knowledge it provides will enhance your employment opportunities as well as support progression to related further study. There may be opportunities to progress to the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.