Introducing the qualification
The aim of this qualification 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 mental health in children and young people which would support progression onto further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors. In this qualification, children and young people refers to an age range of 5 to 18 years old.

Duration
There will be an expectation for candidates to achieve the qualification in 6 months

Assessment
To achieve this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete the 5 mandatory units.

Entry requirements
This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, work experience is not mandatory. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification in healthcare, social care, childcare or supporting learning.

Qualification structure
There is five mandtory units that need to be completed to achieve the qualification.

Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Level 2/3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.