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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
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Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Course Overview
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems is an Ofqual-regulated qualification for anyone aged 16 or over who wants to understand mental health and the problems that can lead to mental ill health. It suits people who work, or hope to work, in health and social care, education, housing, community or customer-facing roles, as well as parents, carers and anyone who wants to be better informed in their personal life. You do not need any previous qualifications or experience.
The first unit looks at what mental health and mental ill health mean, how mental ill health can affect a person’s life, and the legal frameworks that shape care and support. You then study 12 specific conditions in turn: stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD and post-traumatic stress disorder. For each one you learn about possible causes, how it can affect the person and those around them, and how it can be treated and managed. This is an awareness qualification rather than a clinical one, so it does not qualify you to diagnose or treat anyone. If your work is mainly with under-18s, our Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health may suit you better.
Career Opportunities and Progression after the Mental Health Awareness Course
Mental health awareness is useful in almost any role that involves supporting people or working with the public. The Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems is particularly relevant if you work, or want to work, in adult social care, healthcare support, education, housing and community services or the voluntary sector, and it adds recognised continuing professional development to your CV. It is a knowledge qualification, so on its own it will not qualify you for a clinical or counselling role, but it can help you understand the people you support and respond with more confidence and empathy.
Many learners use it as a stepping stone. If you would like to develop the skills to listen to and support others, you could move on to our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and later the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills. If you work in care, the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care develops your practical competence, while the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges and the Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care add related specialist knowledge.
Do I need a work placement to complete this course?
No. This is a knowledge-only qualification, so you do not need to be working in a health, care or support setting or to complete a placement. You study and complete all of your assignments online, and you can draw on everyday life or your current job for examples where it helps.
There are no exams. For each unit you complete written assignments that build into a portfolio of evidence, which is internally assessed by your tutor and externally quality assured by NCFE. You need to achieve all 13 units, and the qualification is graded Achieved or Not Yet Achieved. Assignments are marked within 3–5 working days, or 1–3 working days on Priority Track, and your tutor gives you feedback on each one.
You complete all 13 mandatory units.
Unit 01: Understanding Mental Health
Unit 02: Understanding Stress
Unit 03: Understanding Anxiety
Unit 04: Understanding Phobias
Unit 05: Understanding Depression
Unit 06: Understanding Post-natal Depression
Unit 07: Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Unit 08: Understanding Schizophrenia
Unit 09: Understanding Dementia
Unit 10: Understanding Eating Disorders
Unit 11: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Unit 12: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Unit 13: Understanding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The qualification has 160 guided learning hours (GLH) and a total qualification time (TQT) of 160 hours. Study is self-paced, and most learners complete it in 3–4 months, studying a few hours each week. Your enrolment includes 12 months’ access to the learning platform and unlimited tutor support from the date you enrol; if you need more time after that, you can extend your access for a re-enrolment fee.
Qualification Number: 601/3438/0
NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is for anyone aged 16 or over who wants a better understanding of mental health. That includes people working, or planning to work, in care, health, education, housing or the voluntary sector, managers and team leaders who want to support colleagues, and parents, carers and others with a personal interest. You do not need any previous qualifications or experience.
After an introductory unit on mental health and mental ill health, the course covers 12 conditions: stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For each, you learn about causes, effects, and treatment and support.
No. The Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems is an Ofqual-regulated awareness qualification that builds your knowledge of mental health conditions. It is not a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, it does not certify you as a mental health first aider, and it does not qualify you to diagnose or treat mental health problems.
Yes. The course is 100% online through our learning platform, so you can study from home at times that suit you, on a computer, tablet or phone. You have 12 months’ access, unlimited tutor support and the option of one-to-one live sessions with a tutor. You can pay in full or spread the cost over 6 monthly payments.
You can use your knowledge in your current role or in applications for work in care, education and support services. Possible next steps include the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health, the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges and, if you work in care, the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.
You must be aged 16 or over. There are no formal entry requirements, although a Level 1 qualification in health, social care or a related area can be helpful. You just need basic reading and writing skills and a device with an internet connection.
No. There are no fixed deadlines for individual assignments, so you can work at your own pace as long as you complete the course within your 12-month access period.
This qualification is awarded by NCFE, an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, under its CACHE brand for care, health and education qualifications. When you complete the course you will receive an NCFE CACHE certificate.
Qualification Number: 601/3438/0
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