ICTQual Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health provides learners with essential knowledge of mental health conditions, wellbeing, and support strategies, promoting awareness, early identification, and improved understanding in personal and workplace contexts.
Course Features
This qualification is designed to build foundational mental health awareness, focusing on wellbeing, stress, and supportive practices in everyday and workplace environments.
- Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification framework
- Accessible entry with no formal prerequisites
- Focus on mental health awareness and wellbeing
- Workplace and community relevance
- Structured mandatory unit-based curriculum
- Supports progression to Level 3 mental health studies
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health is designed to develop learners’ awareness of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and common mental health conditions. It introduces the concept of mental health as a continuum and helps learners understand how individuals may experience fluctuations in wellbeing over time.
Understanding mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing
Recognising causes, risk factors, and triggers of mental ill health
Understanding stigma and its impact on individuals
Awareness of stress and its effects on mental wellbeing
Understanding the mental health continuum
Promoting strategies for wellbeing and self-care
What You'll Learn
This qualification helps learners develop essential awareness of mental health concepts and how they apply in daily life and work environments.
Understand the concepts of mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing
Recognise factors that can influence mental health and emotional stability
Understand the impact of stigma on individuals experiencing mental ill health
Explain the mental health continuum and fluctuations in wellbeing
Identify common signs and symptoms of mental ill health
Understand basic approaches to supporting mental wellbeing
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for individuals seeking foundational knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, particularly in personal development or entry-level support roles.
Individuals new to mental health awareness
Healthcare and social care support learners
Workplace employees in people-facing roles
Volunteers in community or support services
Students pursuing health and social care qualifications
Anyone interested in improving mental health understanding
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Factors Affecting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Understanding Mental Health Conditions and Symptoms
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Course Requirements
This is an entry-level qualification designed for beginners with no prior mental health training required. Learners only need basic communication and literacy skills.
Minimum age of 16 years
Basic literacy and communication skills
Assessments
The qualification is assessed through structured internal and/or external methods designed to evaluate knowledge understanding across all mandatory units.
Multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments
Short written or structured knowledge tasks
Scenario-based knowledge assessments
Tutor-led internal assessment activities
Progression
This qualification supports progression into higher-level mental health, wellbeing, and health and social care studies, as well as related professional pathways.
ICTQual Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid
ICTQual Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care
Workplace wellbeing and resilience training programmes
Entry-level roles in care, support, or community services
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