This qualification is designed to increase your awareness and understanding of mental health in children and young people and introduce you to the factors that affect mental health at different stages of development. You will learn about the behaviours that may indicate concerns or conditions and explore the support that is available to children and young people, including services and treatments
Course details
| Qualification name | Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost description | Free* This course is FREE*. If you fail to complete the course you will be charged 100 to cover the cost of registration. For residents of Greater Manchester Combined Authority the fee for this course is 362. *Ts&Cs apply. |
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Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
You should have access and be able to use online learning platforms and be able to cope with level 2 literacy. If you are aged 19-23 you must hold a full level 2 qualification. If you are currently undertaking an apprenticeship programme you will be exempt from enrolling on this course.
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The course will introduce you to a range of modules, including: Understanding children and young people mental health in context Understanding factors which may affect children and young people mental health Understanding children and young people mental health concerns Understanding the impact of children and young people mental health concerns Understanding how to support children and young people with mental health concerns.
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If you are already employed within this sector or hope to be in the future, this course will boost your skills and make a valuable addition to your CV. If you wish to study further, we have a range of relevant qualifications across this subject area, which can be viewed on our website. For more information, contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.