Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Key Information
Course Full Name: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Qualification Number: 603/2813/7
Level: 2
Credits:
Guided Learning Hours: 135
Total Qualification Time: 156
Minimum Entry Age: 16
Fees: Details to be announced
Course Information
The purpose of this qualification is to increase knowledge and awareness of mental health in children and young people. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people, the impact of mental ill-health and the support available to maintain mental wellbeing in children and young people.
Mandatory Units:
• 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’s Mental Health Concerns
Entry Requirement
There are no specific requirements.
Course Delivery
Students will still need to prepare a portfolio of evidence. We encourage centres to review our guidance on the types of evidence and evidence capture that we permit including, video, photos and other digital means of demonstrating knowledge and skills.
This qualification is in scope for alternative arrangements and can be awarded via an assessed grade from the centre.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Level Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England)
• Level 3 Award/Certificate/ Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Testimonies
“The lecturers were very supportive. Any topic we had problems with was thoroughly explained to us and they made sure that we understood it. Their encouragement helped us to achieve our goals. The classes really fits in with my career. This course really helped me to advance in my career.” – MARILYN MAHOI
“The experience at Abis Resources was amazing and I loved the way the staff treated me during my training.” – ALEXANDRA COSTEA
“I really enjoyed my experience at Abis and it will be happily remembered. I will recommend all my associates because I had a great experience.
Thank you Abis.” – RUMANA BEGUM
“Abis was a great experience. I was able to learn the theory aspect of my work in a comfortable, clean and safe environment. The tutor and the staff were fantastic and really helped me and made learning easier.” – AVA MARIA ALVES PEREIRIA
