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Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

Course Code

Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

Course Type

Course Duration

1 year

Location

Start Date

8 September, 2025

This Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness course is aimed at adult learners aged 19+. It is designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of mental health and a range of mental health conditions. It aims to raise awareness, increase knowledge of the causes of mental ill-health, and help learners understand the impact these conditions can have on individuals.

This course is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge in Health Care or Social Care area, whether for personal development, and professional advancement.

As a learner on this course, you’ll benefit from studying at our Midland Metropolitan Learning Campus, located alongside Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. You’ll learn in a specialist health environment, developing your understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and the support available to individuals, while building the confidence and knowledge needed for further study or a career in health and social care.

  • Level 1 certificates in both English and Maths.
  • Vocational or paid work experience would be of benefit.
  • There is no mandatory placement within the course.

This Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness offers a foundational understanding of mental health and various mental health conditions. It aims to increase awareness of mental health problems, knowledge of causes, and understanding of the impact of these conditions on individuals.

Modules:

  • Mental Health: What it is, influences, help.
  • Stress: Causes, effects, coping.
  • Anxiety: Types, signs, management.
  • Phobias: What they are, impact, support.
  • Depression: Types, signs, help.
  • Bipolar: Mood swings, management.
  • Schizophrenia: Symptoms, support.
  • Dementia: Types, impact, care.
  • Eating Disorders: Types, consequences, help.
  • Postnatal Depression: Signs, impact, management

Facilities:

  • Specialist classrooms equipped for health education
  • Virtual Reality Learning environment.
  • Access to computer suites with relevant software
  • Library resources with up-to-date materials
  • Dedicated study areas for independent learning
  • On-site support services including career advice and counselling

Awarding Body:

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a UK-based Awarding Organisation (AO) and Access Validating Agency (AVA) that offers various qualifications and assessments. They have a long history, with over 40 years of experience in developing and awarding qualifications. Their mission is to empower learners through inclusive and high-quality education and training.

AIM awarding body

To enhance the learning experience, learners have access to a variety of enrichment opportunities throughout the year. These include:

  • Visits to local health and care settings
  • Guest speakers from NHS and care organisations
  • Workshops on mental health, wellbeing and self-care
  • Volunteering placements and community projects
  • Confidence-building sessions and career planning events

These experiences help learners understand the sector, build their CV, and prepare for real-world employment.

  • Assessment / Portfolio of course work
  • Learning is assessed by a variety of methods to prepare you to study at Level 3.
  • These include written assignments, work booklets, presentations and tutor observation.
  • All of the assessment criteria in a unit must be met before the unit is deemed to be achieved. The unit achievement is not graded; units are either achieved or not achieved.

You will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will support you throughout your period of study to enable progression by setting professional and personal targets.

This Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness primarily acts as a knowledge-based qualification that can open doors to further learning and potentially support entry into certain roles, especially when combined with further training and experience.

It demonstrates a commitment to understanding mental health, which is increasingly valued across various sectors. It gives you basic mental health knowledge for further study or entry-level support roles (with more training).

Examples include:

  • Level 3 courses such as Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.
  • Level 2 or 3 Certificates in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care and Dementia Care.
  • Work opportunities such as a support worker (with extra training), healthcare assistant.
  • Also good for personal understanding.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 2

Exam Board

NCFE/CACHE

Study Mode

Full Time

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Located in West Bromwich, Sandwell College boasts best in class facilities and exceptional teaching standards.
Alongside delivering outstanding pass rates, the College is proud to offer unrivalled mental health services and welfare support, ensuring that every student has access to the advice and guidance they need.

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