Course Code: SM1HE117 UCAS Code: L514 Mental Health and Resilience - Foundation Degree Duration2 Years Day/s of weekThursday Time09:15 - 17:30 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 11 Sep 2023 University Centre 2 Years / £9,000 per year Apply 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 SummaryThe Foundation Degree in Mental Health and Resilience is a unique qualification which is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in non-medical mental health settings. This degree intends to support the development of key skills and attributes that will enhance your professional practice in non-medical mental health roles such as community mental health services, emotional wellbeing and pastoral roles in schools, and dual support services. In addition, you will have an opportunity to gain practical experience in mental health settings through sector relevant placements sourced by B&FC in your second year of study. Entry Requirements To be offered a place on this programme of study, all students will need GCSE English at grade 4 or C, or functional skills at level 2, it is also desirable that students have achieved a grade C or 4 in GCSE Maths or functional skills level 2. In addition to this you will require 1 of the following: BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or related subject (Merit, Merit, Pass) Certificate in Mental Health (Pass) T Level Health (C, C, D) A levels C, C, D (80 UCAS points) Access to HE in Health, Nursing or Social Science (Pass) Applicants will be invited to take part in an informal discussion with the programme team, where you can learn more about the programme, prior to an offer being made, and it is a requirement that you secure an enhanced DBS (this will be the responsibility of the student to pay for). Prospective students who are already employed within the sector may be considered for this course providing you can obtain written confirmation of employer support for the duration of the course and particularly in relation to supporting you during the placement element at level 5. If you are a non-standard student, who has not followed the traditional routes to higher education, we can consider your application on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who can demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis. Qualification ObtainedFdA Mental Health and Resilience Industry Placement and Field TripsThe Foundation Degree has a mandatory placement element throughout the second year, that must be completed with providers sourced by B&FC, ensuring that they are relevant, appropriate and meaningful to your learning journey. Learning and Teaching Methods Scheduled Learning Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits. Independent Study Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision. Placement Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of higher 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. What will I learn? Modules at level 4 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD155 20 No Underpinning Principles of Mental Health SM4MD156 20 No Developing Resilience SM4MD157 20 No Professional Behaviours and Skills SM4MD158 20 No Safeguarding and Mental Health SM4MD159 20 No Mental Health and Resilience Frameworks SM4MD160 20 No Modules at level 5 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Work Based Learning SM5MD213 20 No Professional Portfolio Development SM5MD214 20 No Wellbeing and Interventions SM5MD215 20 No Coaching and Mentoring SM5MD216 20 No Comorbidity of Mental Health SM5MD217 20 No Psychological Theories SM5MD218 20 No How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 77% 64% 0% Exam 0% 8% 0% Practical 23% 28% 0% Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 270 253 0 Independent 930 887 0 Placement 0 60 0 Total 1200 1200 0 Programme Specification Programme Spec MHR-Fd-2022 DRAFT.pdf Adobe PDF, 268.82 KB Career Options and Progression The key benefit of completing the Foundation Degree is the experience obtained of different mental health settings that are undertaken within the second year of study. Experience in a wide range of settings is highly sought after by employers and will enable confidence in practitioners. The BA (Hons) in Mental Health and Resilience is subject to validation by Lancaster University. The top-up is available to students on successful completion of their Foundation Degree in Mental Health and Resilience. There are several employment prospects that students can transition into upon achievement of the Foundation Degree, these include: Education Mental Health Practitioner Trainee Team leader roles Senior mental health support worker roles