KEY COURSE DETAILS

Course code: 40144

Study method: Online

Course length: 7 months

Recommended study per week: 8-10 hours

AIMS OF THE COURSE

This qualification will:

• focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas

• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding.

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:

• mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved

• how to support mental well-being through various stages of life

• mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health

• the skills required to work in a mental health service

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

This qualification is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. It will also support learner progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.

HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURED?

To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing

• Unit 02 Promotion of mental health and wellbeing

• Unit 03 Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences

• Unit 04 Understanding mental ill health

• Unit 05 Working in mental health

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

WHAT RELATED QUALIFICATIONS CAN YOU PROGRESS TO?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

• Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector

WHICH TYPE OF JOB ROLES CAN YOU APPLY FOR ON COMPLETION?

Successful completion of this qualification will support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.

COURSE FEE:

£811 - Advanced Learner Loan or Self-funded

FUNDING OPTIONS

FULLY FUNDED (NATIONAL SKILLS FUND)

This course is fully funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old
• Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification OR earn under the National Living Wage (£18,525)
• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

LOAN FUNDED (ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN)

This course is Advanced Learner Loan funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old

• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

This Government loan will be paid directly to the college, and is linked to your attendance.

You will start to repay your loan when you start to earn over £25,000 per annum (correct at time of posting).

For more information about Advanced Learner Loans visit:
Advanced Leaner Loan Guide to Terms and Conditions for courses starting on or after 1st August 2023

SELF-FUNDING

Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in instalments.