Mental Health Awareness
This course is aimed at learners who do not have any prior knowledge, experience or previous learning within the subject of mental health. It is a beginner’s course that is designed to raise awareness in learners of the different mental health conditions, while teaching them valuable information about the subject matter.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
24 hours
Hours per week
2.5 hours
Total number of Sessions
10 Weeks
Fees
Tuition Fees
This course is FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305)
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
Learners are required to attend the lesson time through the use of Zoom. This course will be delivered online only.
Learners are required to complete the NCFE workbook for the mental health awareness level 1 qualification. Learners will also need to dedicate time outside of the classroom to self-study and completing additional pieces of research to complete all the learning outcomes required to be answered for this qualification.
Previous Learning
No Previous learning required
Main Learning Objectives
Raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health.
Dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues.
To develop a knowledge of the basic information about different mental health conditions.
Develop learners' knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues.
Progression to further learning with FACE
You can progress on to a level 2 mental health awareness.
Progression to other Providers
Level 2 mental health awareness.
Jobs and Careers
Volunteer in mental health charity or assistant in mental health nursing.
Mental Health First Aid
Level 2 – Learning Aim Reference: 603/5148/2
This course is aimed at learners who do not have any prior knowledge, experience or previous learning within the subject of mental health. It is a intermediate course that is designed to raise awareness in learners of the different mental health conditions, while teaching them how to respond to someone going through mental health crisis.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
120 hours
Hours per week
2.5 hours
Total number of Sessions
48
Fees
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees £240
This course is FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305)
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£26
FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
Learners are required to attend the lesson time through the use of Zoom. This course will be delivered online only.
Learners are required to complete the NCFE workbooks for the mental health first aid level 2 qualification. Learners will also need to dedicate time outside of the classroom to self-study and completing additional pieces of research to complete all the learning outcomes required to be answered for this qualification.
Previous Learning
No Previous learning required
Main Learning Objectives
Introduce and explore different types of mental ill health, and factors that may increase the risk of mental ill health in individuals.
Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health within boundaries of own role.
Explore how to create a mentally healthy environment for individuals in a variety of settings.
Progression to further learning with FACE
You can progress on to a level 2 mental health awareness.
Progression to other Providers
Level 2 mental health awareness.
Jobs and Careers
Mental health first aid worker, assistant in mental health nursing or a variety of roles in mental health volunteering organisations.
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Level 2 – Learning Aim Reference: 603/2813/7
The purpose of this course is to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of:
• Children and young people’s mental health in context
• Mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people
• The impact of mental ill-health on children and young people
• Support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
135 hours
Hours per week
2 hours 45 minutes
Total number of Sessions
36–39 sessions
Fees
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees £450
This course is FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305 per year
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£50 / £37.82 IV costs
FREE if you are unemployed, studying for your first Level 2 or earn under £19,305 per year.
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
At least 21 hours over the duration of the course will be required on this course. Learners will be expected to underpin their own learning with reading, research and compilation of assignments.
Previous Learning
No previous learning of this subject is necessary but already having or working towards Level 2 English is necessary to satisfy the requirements and standard of the written work involved.
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
Progression to further learning with FACE
Complementary courses run by FACE in this area include, amongst others:
- Supporting Teaching and Learning In Schools and Colleges
- Mentoring
- Counselling Skills.
- Understanding Autism
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Safeguarding and Prevent
Progression to other Providers
- L3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- L3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- L3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England)
- Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools [L3]
Please be aware that FACE does not make any recommendations for one provider over another nor do we make a distinction between online or in-class courses.
Jobs and Careers
This vocational qualification can enhance employability skills for jobs within health and education.
Potential employment prospects depend on your own choices, but may include the following:
- Health and Social Care
- Working in Children and Young People’s services.
- Teaching Assistant
- SEN TA
- Early Years Educator
- Education Mental Health Practitioner
Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
Level 2 – Learning Aim Reference: 603/5862/2
The qualification has been designed for those who wish to understand mental health in young children from birth to 5 years, and the role of the Early Years Practitioner to support the young child’s mental health and well-being. It is a knowledge based qualification, and work/industry placement experience is not required. The focus of the qualification is on the study of mental health within the context of the early years, and aims to provide a key core of knowledge.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
105 hours
Hours per week
2 hours 45 minutes
Total number of Sessions
20–24 sessions
Fees
Tuition Fees
This course is FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£50 / £37.82 IV costs
FREE if you are unemployed, studying for your first Level 2 or earn under £19,305 per year.
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
At least 25 hours home study will be required on this course. Learners will be expected to underpin their own learning with reading, research and compilation of assignments.
Previous Learning
No previous learning within this subject area is necessary. However, having or working towards Level 2 English is necessary to satisfy the requirements and standard of the written work involved.
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Understand key issues surrounding mental health for young children in the early years.
Understand the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences for young children in the early years.
Understand the role of the Early Years Practitioner supporting mental health and wellbeing for young children in the early years.
Progression to further learning with FACE
Complementary courses run by FACE in this area include, amongst others:
- Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Progression to other Providers
Progression to higher level courses is likely to be available via other learning providers. Progression routes could include:
- L2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
- L3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- L3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
- L3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
- Techinical L3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
- Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care.
Please be aware that FACE does not make any recommendations for one provider over another. nor do we make a distinction between online or in-class courses.
Jobs and Careers
This vocational qualification can enhance employability skills for jobs within health and education.
Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace
Learning Aim Reference:
603/5148/2
The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
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Details
Total Guided Learning Hours
120
Hours per week
2.75
Total number of Sessions
15
Fees
Tuition Fees
£240
This course is FREE if you are unemployed, studying for a first level 2 or earn under £19,305
Awarding Body and/or Examination Costs if applicable
£26
Requirements
Commitment
What study is needed at home?
What study is needed at home?
Additional home study is required to complete this course.
Previous Learning
No prior learning is required for this course.
Main Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Introduce and explore different types of mental ill health, and factors that may increase the risk of mental ill health in individuals.
Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health within boundaries of own role.
Explore how to create a mentally healthy environment for individuals in a variety of settings.
Progression to further learning with FACE
FACE does not offer upward progression higher than level 2. However, horizontal progression onto further vocational learning leading to an appropriate and relevant occupational qualification at Level 2 or above is possible.
Progression to other Providers
By undertaking this programme, learners will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects.
Jobs and Careers
This qualification will enable learners to gain employment as a Mentor in a learning or professional environment.
