The qualification develops learners’ knowledge and skills in the area of children’s and young people’s mental health. The successful learner will understand the factors affecting mental health and a range of common conditions experienced by children and young people.
Duration
The course duration is 12 weeks via distance learning.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health (RQF)
This course is regulated by Ofqual.
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge of children & young people’s mental health in context, mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people, the impact of mental ill-health on children and young people and the support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people.
What will I learn?
- Legislation and best practice relating to children and young peoples mental health
- Living with childhood mental health conditions
- Understand causes and diagnosis of mental health concerns in children and young people
- Understand how to minimise risk of mental health concerns in children and young people
- Understand the principles of mental health concerns in the context of children and young people.
Assessment
You will be assessed by completing all the required assessments with your tutor providing feedback following the completion of each. All assessments must be completed and passed in order for you to successfully achieve the qualification.
Progression
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
- Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce
They may also wish to expand learning into other areas of Childcare at the same level with qualifications such as:
- Level 2 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Level 2 Award in Promoting Food Safety and Nutrition in Health and Social Care or Early Years and Childcare Settings