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Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Children And Young People’s Mental Health

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Course Overview

Increase your knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health with this Level 2 course.

By completing the qualification, you will develop knowledge of children and young people’s mental health in context.

What this course explores:

  • 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

Course Code: Q30042

Course Details

Duration: 26 weeks

Location: Online (Self-Study)

Fee Information

Cost: £0 – £1134

This course can be fully funded (FREE) for people aged 19 or over who:

  • live in Somerset (not including Bath & North-East Somerset/North Somerset) or Dorset
  • have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years or have leave to remain
  • meet at least one of the following:
    • are employed with an annual income of less than £25,000
    • are unemployed AND in receipt of benefits.
    • have no qualifications of level 2 or above

Proof of eligibility will be requested.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this Level 2 course, although you may find it useful to have previously achieved a Level 1 qualification. You should ideally have the equivalent of Level 1 literacy skills, however, a formal qualification is not required as this will be assessed prior to starting the course. You will need access to the internet and a computer/laptop to complete the coursework.

  • You will need access to the internet and a computer/laptop to complete the coursework.
  • You must currently live in Somerset/Dorset.
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.
  • You must be over the age of 19.
  • You must not be on an apprenticeship.

There is a £100 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

Assessment

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Children And Young People’s Mental Health, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the 6 mandatory units as detailed in the qualification specification.

You will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task. The course is assessed via coursework, there are no exams.

Progression

This course will help boost your suitability for a variety of roles which involve working with children and young people.

You may wish to attend our other workshops and courses related to your personal development, or move onto one of our other Work-based Qualifications courses at Level 3, 4, or 5.

Discuss your next opportunity with our expert tutor team!

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