Print Understanding Children and Young People s Mental Health - Level 2 Certificate (NCFE)
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The alarming increase in the number of children and young people presenting with mental health concerns has been well-documented.
This Level 2 certificate course is for those interested in gaining greater knowledge and awareness of the mental health concerns that many children and young people are currently experiencing.
On this course you will:
Learn about children and young people s mental health in context
Explore factors which may affect children and young people s mental health
Develop your awareness of children and young people s mental health concerns and the impact of these concerns
Learn how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
Course Content
The course will provide you with the following:
An understanding of children and young people?s mental health in context
An understanding of factors which may affect children and young people?s mental health
An understanding of children and young people?s mental health concerns
An understanding of the impact of children and young people?s mental health concerns
An understanding of how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
Learning activities will include:
Tutor presentations
Pair and group tasks
Individual learning tasks
Videos / podcasts
Learning activities may include role-play
The sharing of personal experiences is encouraged when led by the tutor
Full participation in class-based learning activities will be expected
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You must have a minimum of Level 1 English and I.T skills (Level 2 English skills desirable).
You will be required to complete a course application form and attend a short interview for approval for the course. The link to the application form will be provided when you apply online and book an interview.
Attendance Requirements
This is an on-site, classroom-based course and your commitment to the course is essential. You must commit to attending all sessions.
Assessment Methods
Via an online learning platform, you will create a portfolio of evidence; your work will be assessed by your tutor. There is no exam for this course.
Assessment will be made via:
Written tasks
Tutor observation
Self-Reflection Tasks
In addition to your formal assignments, through the creation of a Personal Learning Plan, you will set your own individual learning targets which will be reviewed during and at the end of the course.
