Mental Health Awareness Award Level 1

This course is accessed via a learning platform in which learners independently work through the learning materials. There are no classes or timetables to adhere to, and you can make your way through the online course when and where you please. Whether you’re on the go or have a free evening, you can study around your existing commitments, so you don’t have to compromise your routine.

The qualification is assessed by?assignments at the end of each module. The assignments will be designed to?challenge your learning to demonstrate you have met all the learning outcomes.?Each learning outcome must be met to pass this course.?

A dedicated tutor will be marking the assessments and offering feedback and guidance on questions that have not passed. You will have another opportunity to submit these questions to pass the unit. Your tutor is available for email support if you are struggling with the course content and need assistance.

This course is perfect for anyone wanting to gain a foundation in understanding mental health before they embark on further studies or a career.?Whether you want to support people through talking therapies, work towards becoming a mental health nurse or pursue a career in psychotherapy, this course is a great place to start.?

Along with other relevant/required qualifications, this course is useful for anyone wanting to work with individuals with mental health issues living in supported accommodation.?

Additionally, it can be used as a foundation for taking level 2 or 3 qualifications in Mental Health Awareness or Counselling Skills, allowing them to pursue those career paths.?