COURSE DESCRIPTION

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health aims to increase a learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. Learners who complete this qualification will develop knowledge of mental health in children and young people which will support them to progress onto further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

CERTIFICATION

To achieve this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete all 5 mandatory units. Once the units have been achieved, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, the awarding body.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Unit 01: Understand children and young people’s mental health in context
• Unit 02: Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health
• Unit 03: Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns
• Unit 04: Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns
• Unit 05: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns