NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Issues (adult pathway)

Who is it for?

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Issues is designed for post-18 learners working in health care related settings within the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.

Course outline

One in four of us will be diagnosed with some kind of mental health problem at some point in our lives. Furthermore, each year 250,000 people are admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Statistics such as these mean that most people will have first-hand experience of mental distress, whether it be themselves or someone they know. This course will enhance learners’ understanding of mental distress and provide some of the knowledge required to deliver person-centred and hope-inspiring mental health care.

Course content

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Issues (adult pathway) comprises four units.

• Unit 01: Mental health and mental health issues
• Unit 02: Approaches to care and management in mental health
• Unit 03: Change and support in relation to mental health
• Unit 04: Aspects of care and management of an adult with mental health issues
  

Course delivery and assessment

Candidates will be provided with the course materials for the programme and will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate their knowledge. This qualification is internally assessed, with the candidate producing an externally moderated portfolio of work that covers all learning outcomes.

Progression opportunities

The programme will enable candidates to further their own continuous professional development, improve career prospects or progress to further training. Having successfully achieved this qualification, the learner may wish to progress on to further training, such as courses in equality and diversity or care, including NVQs.