Understanding Mental Health (distance learning) - Level 3 NCFE CACHE Certificate

<p>This qualification is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow you to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. It will also support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector. This qualification will focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas, and offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding. </p>

<p><strong>The objectives of this qualification are to help you to understand</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved</li>
<li>How to support mental well-being through various stages of life</li>
<li>Mental ill-health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill-health</li>
<li>The skills required to work in a mental health service</li>
</ul>

<p>This is a distance learning qualification course where you will use an e-learning package and complete assessment activity electronically. You will be supported by a tutor who will provide feedback (electronically) on your progress and will suggest other learning activities to help you develop the knowledge and understanding you require to successfully complete the qualification. </p>

<p><strong>Qualification content</strong> This qualification consists of 5 mandatory units and you will study learning material, complete activities, and submit assessment questions for marking, for all of these units;</p>

<ul>
<li>Understanding the Context of Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Mental Health Problems: associated issues and consequences</li>
<li>Understanding Mental Ill Health</li>
<li>Working in Mental Health</li>
</ul>

<p>You should not underestimate the time commitment required to complete a distance learning qualification at Level 3. Your tutor will also support you to improve your English skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject. Please note: if you do not successfully complete the course within the required timescale, you will not be able to repeat it at the subsidised fee.</p>

<p>There is a minimum entry age of 19 for this qualification. An Application process is applicable to this course. Please read the application page on the website before applying. Once you have read the application page you may go ahead and apply. For term dates please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates</a>.</p>

<p>This is a Level 3 assessed course. The online materials have been developed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge you require to complete the qualification. The learning materials are mapped to learning outcomes required by awarding organisations to satisfy the requirements of the qualification. At the beginning of your course, you will be assigned a tutor who will be able to mark your work on-line and give you feedback and suggestions as you progress. Once completed, your work will be marked and internally verified. An external verifier from the awarding body will review your work before you receive your certificate. The visits from external verifiers only take place twice a year so there may be a delay in certification being awarded after you have completed your course. As soon as your certificate is received by Skills & Learning it will be forwarded to you.</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Awarding body:</strong> NCFE CACHE</li>
<li><strong>Assignments/Course work:</strong> Assessed questions for each learning outcome</li>
<li><strong>Examination(s):</strong> No set examination</li>
</ul>

<p>Please note that this qualification must be completed within the deadline set.</p>

<p>We have designed this course to support you with working in the care sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in care and support. It is normally necessary to hold the Level 2 Mental Health Awareness before applying, but applications are welcomed from learners with relevant work experience in this subject who currently hold other qualifications of Level 2 standard or higher. Learners who are aspiring to this qualification but do not have the above qualifications may like to consider applying to do <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/courses/course/mental-health-awareness-distance-learning-tquk-level-1-award/" target="_blank">Mental Health Level 1</a> or <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/courses/course/awareness-of-mental-health-problems-distance-learning-ncfe-cache-level-2-certificate/" target="_blank">Mental Health Awareness Level 2</a> first. Please contact us for further advice. </p>

<p>You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website <a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk">https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk</a>.</p>

<p>There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/</a></p>

<p>English language skills at Level 2 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.</p>

<p><strong>Resources required to achieve your qualification</strong> <strong>Essential: </strong>Access to a PC, laptop, notebook or tablet with broadband/Wi-Fi.</p>

<p><strong>Desirable:</strong> Headphones.</p>

<p>There may be further materials you could obtain to further support your study. You will be guided by your tutor prior to any purchase.</p>

<p><strong>Course Costs</strong> For information regarding any <strong>funding</strong> for this course <strong>please refer to</strong> the Finance page on our website <a href="https://www.skillslearningace.com/learning-with-us/finance/" target="_blank">www.skillslearningace.com/learning-with-us/finance/</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Please be aware that once you have submitted the Learning Agreement, you are committed to this programme of study. If you do not start the learning package when advised, or submit work when requested, the cost of the registration fee (£125) will be passed on to you.</strong></p>