Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2
Overview
This qualification develops learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health.
The successful learner will understand the factors affecting mental health and a range of common conditions experienced by children and young people.
Start dates and fees
Start
Anytime.
Cost
The distance learning courses are completely free for anyone aged 19 or over (on the 31st August 2022), irrespective of their current employment status, but applicants must live in the UK in a non-devolved area. Applicants aged 19-23 must already have a full level 2 qualification to be eligible.
Please note, if you fail to reach the end of the course, you may be subject to a £125 admin fee.
What will I study?
This course is made up of a series of mandatory units:
- Legislation and best practice relating to children and young people’s mental health
- Living with children with mental health conditions
- Understand causes and diagnosis of mental health concerns in children and young people
- Understand how to minimise the risk of mental health concerns in children and young people
- Understand the principles of mental health concerns in the context of children and young people
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, however learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All applicants must live in England and NOT live in one of the locations listed here.
How long is the course?
Total time to achieve this qualification is 135 hours.
Guided learning hours for this qualification is 106. These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a tutor.
Directed learning hours for this qualification is approximately 29 hours over the cycle of the programme.
Learners are expected to study and do aspects of their assessment portfolio in their own time.
How will I be assessed?
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a Pass – there is no grading.
What can I progress onto?
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
- Level 3 Aware in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Career opportunities
There isn't currently career information listed for this course.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.