Distance Learning - Mental Health (Level 3 Certificate) 2024-25

The mental health crisis is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, with 1 in 4 adults experiencing a mental health problem every year. The 15 week online Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being. Learners will build a knowledge base that can be used in a variety of occupational roles, gaining an understanding of the skills needed to work in mental health services, the importance of addressing mental health problems, and how legislation and publicity are changing attitudes towards those seeking treatment.

The following units are covered in this course, they will help you to develop your knowledge about a range of mental health conditions and learn about the recovery model and the role of the mental health worker in supporting individuals. You will also find out about the skills, knowledge, and attitudes for working in mental health and explore the roles and responsibilities of care and support workers working in mental health, you will cover attitudes to mental health, mental health at different life stages and how mental health and wellbeing can be supported. You will also find out about the social consequences of mental health and about links between mental health and substance misuse, and mental health and criminal offending.

• Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
• Promotion of mental health and well-being
• Mental health problems, associated issues and consequences
• Understanding mental ill health
• Working in mental health

If you choose to complete this online level 3 course in Understanding Mental Health, you can become familiarised with the skills needed to work in mental health services. Such careers could include;

• Mental Health Nurse (£25,654 to £45,838)
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (£25,654 to £45,838)
• Clinical Psychologist (£32,305 to £45,838)

Please see the distance learning introductory page to check your eligibility: https://edc.ac.uk/study/distance-learning

In addition to the general eligibility requirements, the following specific Level 3 eligibility also applies

19-23 eligible to use free first full level 3 legal entitlement
19+ Free Course for Jobs (FCFJ) who meet the earnings threshold of below £25,000

This course is only available online via our eLearning Assessor portal, it is not available in paper format.

• we'll process your enrolment, and a tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, their contact details are in the joining instruction email
• an email containing your joining instructions will be sent, this email will contain your start and end date, submission dates. You will be advised of the weblink and your unique username for you to log into the e-assessor portal.
• if you need any guidance on your course content please contact your tutor direct.
• you will receive text reminders throughout your course
• your feedback from your tutor will either be online via e-assessor (located in my portfolio)

The course starts when you have received your joining instruction email containing your start, submission target dates and tutor contact details.

You have 15 weeks from enrolling to complete your course, this duration includes tutor feedback, internal verification and processing and your first full assessment is due within 6 weeks of your start date.