Do you see yourself making a career in health and social care? Maybe you want to help out your co-workers when it comes to their mental health? Then this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health could be perfect for you.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
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- This course is highly applicable to a range of occupational areas and higher-education pathways.
- You will gain a solid foundation knowledge of the skillset needed to work in a mental health service.
This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health will focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas.
This qualification is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being, supporting the learners’ progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.
During the course, you will explore the context of mental health, the associated issues and consequences, working in mental health, and much more.
Course content
- The range of current mental health legislation.
- How the legislation has evolved over time.
- The changes and how they are applied within the context of mental health service provision.
- The factors that might influence mental health and well-being in different stages of a persons life.
- Current national strategy.
- Public health campaigns.
- How to support people to improve their mental health and well-being.
- The social consequences of mental health for the individual, their family, and society as a whole.
- The effects of substance and alcohol misuse.
- The links between mental health and offending.
- A range of mental health conditions.
- The recovery model.
- The role of mental health workers in supporting individuals.
- How to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for working in mental health services.
- The roles and responsibilities.
- Sources of support available within and outside of the work setting.
Once enrolled, you have 12 months to complete your studies.
Approximately 211 study hours.
You will study this course through distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or online, depending on the study method you choose. If you choose to study online, your login details will be emailed to you. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away.
This qualification is assessed internally through tutor-marked assignments at the end of each unit.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.
With this mental health certificate, you can achieve 16 UCAS points based on the grade you achieve. You can find out more about UCAS points here.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will able to use it towards your progression into the workplace, as well as a wide range of higher-level qualifications within the social care sector. Here are a couple of other courses which you could progress onto:
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
Awarding body
NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding education experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.
They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.
In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.
FAQs
There are no previous skills needed to enrol, or complete, this course, however, you must be at least 16 years of age.
You will have 12 months from enrolment to complete this course.
- Expert personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV critique service
- FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
- FREE XO Student Discounts membership
- *Exclusive Open Study College study pack including pen, highlighter, and notebook.
*Not included with the online study option.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
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