Award in Mental Health Awareness L1

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is ideal for anyone interested in increasing their own understanding of mental health issues. It is useful for those working within the voluntary and community sectors or for people whose role calls for interaction with the general public. The course aims to raise awareness and understanding of ‘mental health’.
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Open Requirements

It is recommended that you possess a Level 1 literacy qualification so that you can complete the written work required. You will need to attend a pre-enrolment interview. Please telephone 0161 770 1383/1239 to arrange an appointment.
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Open Assessment

A Candidate Workbook covering all the learning outcomes of this qualification is produced by the awarding body. Each candidate is required to complete the workbook, which includes a variety of short and long answer questions. All Candidate Workbooks will be assessed by your assessor and a sample of the workbooks are then externally moderated by the awarding body.
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Open Content

What is meant by ‘mental health’ – definitions and causes of mental health difficulties; Develop awareness of cultural diversity within mental health issues; Investigate barriers people may encounter when trying to access services; How to promote positive mental health.
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Open Progression

You can progress to the level 2 certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems or study other related courses such as Health and Social Care. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
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Open General Fee Information

This course is supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The fee displayed represents your contribution to the cost of the course. If you are unemployed or on a low wage, you may be be entitled to have your course fully funded by the GMCA. Please see www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong for further information.
Prosp Fees
PV-M00037A
20/03/2020
27/03/2020
09:30
Friday
5.50 hrs per wk
2 weeks
60.65
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