Understanding Mental Health Certificate Level 3

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.

Once you have finished your Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, you will have gained abilities and skills that employers desire, such as working independently, solving problems and meeting targets – as well as the subject knowledge you’ll need to excel in any mental health-focused role.

Therefore, you could pursue a career in social care, healthcare or psychiatry. However, if you don’t want to get started in such a career straight away, you could take your learning further and apply for a related undergraduate degree programme at university.

Unit 1: Understanding the Context of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the range of current legislation that applies to mental health and how it has changed over time
• Understand the range of attitudes and perceptions of mental ill-health
• Understand the current pattern and range of services for mental health problems and how these have evolved

Unit 2: Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Understand mental health and wellbeing in the different stages of life
• Understand how to support mental health and wellbeing

Unit 3: Mental Health Problems – Associated Issues and Consequences

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how mental health problems have social consequences for the individual, their family and society as a whole
• Understand the use/misuse of substances and alcohol in the context of mental health problems (dual diagnosis)
• Understand mental health problems in the context of offending and the criminal justice system
• Understand suicide and the prevention of suicide
• Understand self-harm

Unit 4: Understanding Mental Ill-Health

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Understand a range of mental health conditions
• Understand the treatments and interventions available for a range of mental health problems
• Understand care planning in mental health services

Unit 5: Working in Mental Health

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for working in mental health services
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a care or support worker working in mental health
• Understand the roles of other professionals providing mental health services
• Understand how to use reflection in the development of skills, knowledge and practice