The aims of the course are to enable you to:
- To understand the nine specified mental health conditions
- To understand how to respond to the nine specified mental health conditions
- To understand relevant terms used within the field of mental health
- To understand how the nine specified mental health conditions can be managed
Applicants must be at least 19 years old when they commence study.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
Satisfactory interview and demonstrate your interest in this career pathway
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
All 10 units are assessed through the building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria.
The portfolio assessments may be made up of reports, posters, essays, worksheets and timed tasks.
To achieve the certificate you must complete all 10 mandatory units.
Access to Higher Education if you also have GCSEs including English and Mathematics at Grade C or above (4 and above under new GCSE tariff)
Pre-Access to Higher Education if you do not meet the above
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If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £811.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form