Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health for Adults

Course Code: Q271123

Key Information

Course type:
Distance learning
Campus:
Online
Next Start Date:
Flexible
Duration:
Flexible
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

Free

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Level 2 Certificate in Children & Young People's Mental Health

This course will develop your knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. You will understand the factors affecting mental health and a range of common conditions experienced by children and young people.

Units may include:

understand the principles of mental health concerns in the context of children and young people
legislation and best practice relating to children and young people’s mental health
living with childhood mental health conditions
understand how to minimise the risk of mental health concerns in children and young people
understand causes and diagnosis of mental health concerns in children and young people.

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Students are expected to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English, which will be assessed before starting the course.

This qualification is online only so you can study it at your own pace in your own workspace.

This is a distance learning course, with 106 guided hours. Assessment must meet the requirements of the identified assessment strategy/principles. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

After successfully finishing this course, you could go on to study:

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.