Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 Certificate

This qualification is designed for any learner who 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 to progress to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications in apprenticeship frameworks within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.

The units you will study are:

• Understanding Mental Health
• Understanding Stress
• Understanding Anxiety
• Understanding Phobias
• Understanding Depression
• Understanding Postnatal Depression

There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this qualification, although learners may find it useful to have previously achieved a Level 1 qualification in a health, social care or mental health-related area.

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the mandatory units. 

You are required to complete coursework which will be internally assessed. 

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Most level 2 qualifications are free to study. However, our Registry and Admissions team will assess each applicant and where payment is required, they will support with selecting options that are suitable to the applicant. 

Once this course is completed, learners may either seek employment in the health and social care sector or progress onto a level 3 health and social care course.

Julie’s journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to learning, teaching, and making a positive impact in the health and social care sector. Her role as a qualified counsellor allows her to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Julie strongly believes in the importance of mental health awareness, which prompted her to become a Mental Health First Aider Instructor in April 2021.

In March 2019, Julie achieved a Level 4 IQA Internal Quality Assurance. Her journey has been characterised by adaptability and innovation. From October 2014 to July 2015, Julie served as an Interim Curriculum Lead and Health and Social Care Lecturer at the College of Northwest London. This experience showcased her ability to take on leadership responsibilities while remaining committed to student development.

Julie achieved a BA (Hons) degree in Housing Management and Development at Westminster University in 2007 as well as a PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University in 2014.

Julie began her career at City and Islington College in October 2018, as a Health and Social Care Lecturer nurturing the talents of diverse students and guiding them towards successful careers. 

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.