Level 2 Principles of the Mental Health Worker
The free distance learning Level 2 Principles of Mental Health Worker course will provide learners the knowledge and understanding of working with people with mental health needs.
Some of the units you will study on this course are:
- Care and Management of mental health
- Understanding duty of care in adult health and social care
- Principles of the mental health care worker
Course Duration: 15 weeks
Course Level: Level 2
Course Fees: Free
On the free distance learning Level 2 Principles of the Mental Health Worker, you will learn the following units:
- Unit 01: Approaches to care and management in mental health
- Unit 02: Mental Health and mental health Issues
- Unit 03: Principles of the mental health care worker
- Unit 04: Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
- Unit 05: Understanding change and support in relation to mental health
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets or typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 5 assessments each taking 3 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive an electronic and/or paper certificate, which will be sent to you via email/post.
This course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise, we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
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