Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)

This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.

There are 13 units in the qualification:

Understanding mental health, stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, eating disorders, bi-polar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, schizophrenia and dementia.

The purpose of the course is to highlight what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health, the impact on supporting mental health in the community and social impact this has along with the legal context of mental illness.

Learners will have a greater understanding of the range of mental health conditions, identify possible causes, a range of effects on both individuals, families and the wider community, explore types of behaviour along with managing the conditions. It is likely you may wish to study this alongside the Understand Working with People with Mental Health Needs course to put this learning into context if you are looking to work in this sector.

Learners will be given access to a comprehensive online learning platform which will provide them with detailed knowledge and information to support their successful completion of each unit.

Further self-directed research is encouraged to expand learner’s understanding of key topics.

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course. For more information about ALS or for support with booking onto a course telephone 0333 0031717

· Clear deadlines will be provided for each unit to ensure the qualification is completed within the set time frame.
· Completion and progress on each unit is clearly identified on the learner’s online dashboard.
· Learners will receive regular written feedback throughout the course including opportunities for further development.