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L1 Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1 | Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
By studying this course, learners will increase their knowledge and understanding of mental health and develop skills which will enable them to progress into a career in the health and social care sector. This course equips learners with an introductory level of knowledge and understanding in relation to mental health issues. Learners will look at what mental health means, the effects mental health can have on individuals and on society, the current responses to mental health and the relationship between cultural diversity and mental health issues.
The course contains one unit which is split into manageable sections:
- What is meant by mental health
- The social and personal effects of mental ill health
- The responses to mental health issues
- Cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues
With this distance learning course, you can gain a nationally recognised qualification from the comfort of your home, while enhancing both personal skills and professional development.
The course is ideal for learners who wish to gain a basic knowledge of mental health and the effects it can have on both individuals and society. Anyone who currently works in health and social care settings would benefit from this course.
Personal tutors are assigned to each individual learner to ensure they have the necessary support needed to be successful.
How will I learn?
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. Giving you the freedom to choose your learning schedule yourself whilst still gaining certification from your chosen subject.
We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course, with the length depending on the amount of study time you allocate however, we recommend completing within 12 weeks.
We appreciate this may be a new way of learning for many of you or there may be some further support required. If you find yourself feeling less than confident and look for additional support, we want to make sure we are there to offer that little bit extra and tailor it to your needs. This may include a phone calls or emails with one of our dedicated tutors and support staff to help guide you through your course.
The chosen platform for this course is The Skills Network. Skills Network is one of the most successful providers of online courses and qualifications in the UK. Allowing learners to study at their own pace, in their own home or workplace learning centre at a time that fits around people's busy lives.
On successful enrolment onto this course you will be provided with all the details required to login to your learning platform.
Online courses enable you to set your own learning pace with the added
flexibility of working to your own schedule. No classroom attendance is
required, giving you full control of your learning whilst still having access to
our experienced teaching and learning staff as required.
Entry Requirements
Please note you may only enrol on one course at a time, however you may enrol on additional courses upon completion of your current course.
From January 2024 there will be a fee of £100 for this course unless you qualify for a low-income fee waiver.
To qualify for a fee waiver and to meet the funding requirements of this course
- You must be aged 19 years or over as of 31/08/2023
- You must have lived in the EU for the last three years
- You must currently reside in England
- You should earn below the income threshold for your funding region. Please follow the finance option key on the main online learning page for Low Waged programme.
- Please note If you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a Full Level 2 Qualification we will need to discuss options with you prior to commencing your course.
You will need to understand that:
- This is a Level 2 qualification and a reasonable level of English is beneficial to completing
- The typical duration of this course is 12 weeks and self-commitment should be made to allow yourself time to provide detailed responses to the assignments.
- We recommend spending a minimum of 2-4 hours per week on this course
Progression routes
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1
L3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
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2
L2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems
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3
L2 Certificate The Principles of End of Life Care
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Course information last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 @ 8.02am (18 hours ago)
Funding options available*
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Availability Online courses gives you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your own home. Learners will be provided with comprehensive online learning materials which will be available via the chosen online learning platform. Access to this platform will be sent via email once your enrolment has been accepted.
The cost of this course is £100.00 which will need to be paid during your enrolment
You may be eligible to apply for one or more types of funding support for this course. You can find out more and check eligibility using the 'Course Cost Evaluator'
£22,250 per annum income and other eligibility required
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.