Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 Summary Where can this subject lead? Key information What will I learn? How will I learn? How will I be assessed? Summary This course is designed for those wishing to enter a career in the health sector focusing on non-clinical roles such as therapist, counsellor, mental health worker, social worker amongst others. It will provide you with knowledge and awareness of a range of mental health related conditions and help prepare you for progression to the next level or, in many cases, employment. Next course dates Start date Location Duration 02 Sep 2024 Bispham Campus 1 Year Apply now Where can this subject lead? Career progressionThe level 2 Tech Health pathways are designed to offer various options for those completing successfully:Option 1: Progression to the next level, in this case level 3; you will be able to opt for either our BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or our T level Health programme, both of which offer progression to university upon successful completion and meeting stipulated UCAS requirements.Option 2:Employment; you may decide that the knowledge and skills you have acquired offer you a direct route into the health sector and roles such as Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Mental Health Assistant, Care Assistant/Worker and other support roles.Option 3:Apprenticeships. Key information Entry RequirementsTo be accepted on the course you must have at least GCSE grade 3 in either English Language or Maths (or both).Applicants with Functional Skills Level 1 will also be eligible/considered.Please note: If you have a GCSE grade 3 in English and/or Maths you will be required to resit these alongside your main course as per Government guidelines. Those with grade 2 in either GCSE will be able to undertake a Functional Skills qualification as an alternative. Qualification obtainedCertificate in Mental Health Awareness Extra costs and equipmentYou will need to provide your own writing materials, such as pens, paper and a folder to keep your college-work which can be purchased from any supplier.You will be allocated a small budget to pay for any College printing costs, however, once you have exceeded the limit, you will be liable for any additional printing costs.The current price for printing are as follows:1 sided Black White sheet A4 is 4p2 sided Black White sheet A4 is 8p1 sided Colour is 10p2 sided Colour is 20pA DBS may be required for your work placement/experience however, the cost of this will be covered by the college. Should you require a DBS you will need to provide forms of identification such as birth certificate, passport etc. What will I learn? What will I learn?The modules/units you will complete/cover as part of this course are:Unit 1 – Understanding Mental HealthUnit 2 – Understanding StressUnit 3 – Understanding AnxietyUnit 4 – Understanding PhobiasUnit 5 – Understanding DepressionUnit 6 – Understanding Postnatal DepressionUnit 7 – Understanding Bipolar DisorderUnit 8 – Understanding SchizophreniaUnit 9 – Understanding DementiaUnit 10 – Understanding Eating Disorders Industry placement, field trips and guest speakersWork experience and/or placement is a mandatory component of the course, and you will be expected to undertake and complete a minimum of 40 hours across the year.Your placement will be with one of our local health care providers working closely with them to provide high levels of quality support and care to residents/clients.This will give you an opportunity to relate your studies to your intended career and gain valuable insights and experience linked to mental health and the wider health care sector. How will I learn? Throughout the course, you will spend 3 days a week in College, and you are assessed using a range of methods resulting in completion of a portfolio of coursework.Teaching is delivered in groups and supported by group activities and discussions with a focus on collaboration and participation. One-to-one support is also provided where required. Your timetable will also include time spent with teaching staff to support you in completing your written assessments.When you start the course, we will assign you a progress tutor, who will support you throughout your time at college to ensure you reach your full potential. Their role will involve helping you to set academic and personal targets as well as develop career plans and employability skills.Our tutors provide lots of individual support to help you on your journey towards this hugely rewarding sector. Expert tutorsOur expert tutors provide lots of individual support to help you on your journey towards a career in this hugely rewarding profession. How will I be assessed? How will I be assessed?Assessment will vary across the units and methods employed by tutors will include:Written assignmentsProjectsInformation postersLeafletsPresentationsThe aim is to develop your all-round confidence and ability levels to help achieve at a high level and, secondly, prepare you for your next steps.