Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate (NCFE)
This course is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being.
S23029P20NE –
Tuesday, 08 Sep 2026 - 24 Feb 2027
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This course is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being.
It covers a range of topics related to mental health and mental well-being and develops learners’ understanding of the following:
* mental health legislation
* services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
* how to support mental well-being through various stages of life
* mental ill-health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill-health
* the skills required to work in a mental health service.
This is an ideal qualification for anyone seeking employment in the health and social care sector.
It covers a range of topics related to mental health and mental well-being and develops learners’ understanding of the following:
* mental health legislation
* services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
* how to support mental well-being through various stages of life
* mental ill-health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill-health
* the skills required to work in a mental health service.
This is an ideal qualification for anyone seeking employment in the health and social care sector.
In this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. You will complete the following mandatory units:
* Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
* Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
* Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
* Understanding mental ill health
* Working in mental health.
You will be required to produce a portfolio which contains completed tasks with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor.
Your tutor will give you more information about the course in your first session.
Learning Aim: Z0011145 - This course will also include guidance on using Google Classroom as part of your learning experience. You will learn how to access course information, communicate and collaborate with fellow learners, submit assignments, and receive feedback from your tutor.
* Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
* Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
* Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
* Understanding mental ill health
* Working in mental health.
You will be required to produce a portfolio which contains completed tasks with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor.
Your tutor will give you more information about the course in your first session.
Learning Aim: Z0011145 - This course will also include guidance on using Google Classroom as part of your learning experience. You will learn how to access course information, communicate and collaborate with fellow learners, submit assignments, and receive feedback from your tutor.
This is a Level 3 course.
You will need to be working at GCSE English Grade 3 as a minimum to access the learning and produce the assignments required.
If you do not achieve English Grade 3 in your GCSE Skills Builder Assessment you must have a UK English Level 2 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.
This course is a qualification therefore you must attend all sessions and complete all assessment tasks to the required standard.
PLEASE NOTE: Concession rates may be available to those aged 19+ who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification or have a full Level 3 qualification but are unemployed or are employed but earn below the national living wage.
If you fall outside these criteria, you can either pay the full fee or apply for an advanced learner loan. A discount will be applied to the Standard fee for those learners who take out an Advanced Learner Loan. Please contact our Enrolments & Customer Services Team for further information. .
Additional information:
Please bring a pen and paper to your class.
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google Classroom.
You will need to be working at GCSE English Grade 3 as a minimum to access the learning and produce the assignments required.
If you do not achieve English Grade 3 in your GCSE Skills Builder Assessment you must have a UK English Level 2 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.
This course is a qualification therefore you must attend all sessions and complete all assessment tasks to the required standard.
PLEASE NOTE: Concession rates may be available to those aged 19+ who do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification or have a full Level 3 qualification but are unemployed or are employed but earn below the national living wage.
If you fall outside these criteria, you can either pay the full fee or apply for an advanced learner loan. A discount will be applied to the Standard fee for those learners who take out an Advanced Learner Loan. Please contact our Enrolments & Customer Services Team for further information. .
Additional information:
Please bring a pen and paper to your class.
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google Classroom.
Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
- Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
- Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
- Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
- Bring copies of previous exam certificates
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
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