Application Course

Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (Online)

This course will equip you with the knowledge required to understand the complexities surrounding children and the young person’s mental health conditions. You will learn about legislation and the guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors affecting mental well-being and impact of this on the young person’s mental health concerns.

This is an online course that requires independent study, therefore applicants must have internet access and their own suitable device such as PC or laptop. The college are unable to supply equipment. Please note a smart phone is not sufficient to study from for this course.

Government funding is available, however it is dependant on your home postcode and which area, devolved or otherwise, you reside in. Please enquire for further details or go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

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Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (Online)

Course Code: FR2BHEAAS0

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course consists of the following 5 units:
1. Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
2. Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
3. Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
4. Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
5. Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

Study anytime, anywhere. We would recommend at least 2-3 hrs per week of self-study, depending on your prior knowledge. One of our tutors will email with you once you start the online course and will make regular contact with you. Their role is to assist you throughout the qualification and monitor your progress. We also encourage you to contact your tutor when needed. On average the course takes 8-12 weeks to complete depending on the time you can dedicate to it. Maximum time allowed will be 16 weeks from the date you are first enrolled.

This remote online learning course allows you to study around your commitments and at a time that suits you. You will have the freedom to revisit areas of the course as little or as much as you like using online learning materials that you can study at your own pace. Commitment to study time is key to a successful outcome and timely success. Ensure you review your progress regularly and do not hesitate to make contact with your tutor if additional support is needed.

Immediate starts are possible once your application has been processed. You will be working through an elearning platform so it is essential that you have access to your own suitable device (laptop, PC, tablet, not a mobile phone), as well as good internet access.

The course consists of online assessments, in order to keep your learning on track you will receive automated reminders for submissions, please liaise with you coach/tutor should you have any questions about completing in a timely fashion. Submission of learner work will be followed by internal and external quality assurance checks.

TQUK accredited level 2 qualification. E-certificates will be issued upon achievement and successful quality assurance checks.

Nationally recognised qualification

Level 2