Qualification Number 603/4694/2

Minimum entry age 19

Guided Learning Hours 115

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification aims to raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health conditions.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications in apprenticeship frameworks within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

How is this qualification structured?

The qualification is made up of five mandatory units:

• Unit 1 Understand specific mental health complications
• Unit 2 Understand the effects of poor mental health on an individual
• Unit 3 The principles of mental health awareness
• Unit 4 Understand how to support individual experiencing mental health problems
• Unit 5 Understand laws and legislation related to mental health

How is it assessed?

This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally verified portfolio of evidence.

Funding for our qualifications

This qualification is available fully funded under the Adult Skills Fund stream and is free to the candidate.