The VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness is a VRQ

A great add on qualification for anyone within the industry working with clients .

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of mental health and mental ill-health. Learners will develop knowledge of a range of mental health conditions, the issues surrounding mental health and the legal frameworks that impact on the quality of care provided.

The qualification includes ten mandatory units which includes:

Understanding what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health

Understand the changes in mental health care

Raising awareness of a range of mental health conditions

Understanding the legal context of mental health

Understand the ways in which mental health conditions can be managed

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of mental health conditions, their causes, signs and symptoms and ways in which these conditions will be managed. The qualification will also aim to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions often linked to mental health.

This course is a home study course therefore learners can  work at their own pace.

Once enrolled you will receive your  study pack and resources .

You will also have support from the academy when required during your time of study.

What could this qualification lead to?

Learners undertaking this qualification may wish progress to other mental health related qualifications including:

Mental Health First Aid qualifications

Mental wellbeing in children/young people

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully

achieve the following assessment:

• A projects and a externally set and externally marked theory examination Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.