This qualification is regulated in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and provides learners with a wide range of knowledge of mental health issues that can be applied to any role. It provides learners with a range of knowledge to help them understand what causes stress and helps to develop approaches towards developing strategies towards understanding mental health issues and when to seek professional support.
This is a knowledge only qualification and is assessed using a mandatory workbook in line with the relevant assessment strategy and no real work environment placement is required.
To achieve the Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness a student must achieve 3 credits through the completion of one mandatory unit.
Assessment plans and portfolio evidence will be assessed by a fully qualified and occupationally competent coach/assessor virtually on a one-to-one basis using a variety of methods and delivered flexibly according to the needs of the learner.
Portfolio evidence including the workbook will then be internally quality assessed and externally certified by the Awarding Body NCFE.
Further information about this qualification can be found by reading the standards here or please send your enquiry to [email protected]