Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (CAR26S033)

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

• Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
• End date: Tuesday, 11 May 2027
• Number of weeks: 10
• Time: 18:00 - 21:00
• Delivery type: Online
• Venue: Online Delivery
• Tutor: Amy Hodgson
• Free Course

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

About the course

This Ascentis Level 2 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing qualification covers the different types of conditions and impacts of mental health. It introduces you to key issues in mental health, raising awareness of sensitive topics and providing guidance to support yourself and others.

How the course will be delivered

The course will be delivered by one of our specialist tutors. Activities will often include discussions, group and pair work, written work, Q&A and worksheets. Your tutor will ensure that the lessons are engaging, interactive and supportive. This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence that your will build as the course progresses.

*Your class is delivered online using Zoom which means you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Your Tutor will send an invitation to join the class each week. This will be by email on a secure link. The class is delivered in real time. To get the most from your online lessons, we ask you to follow these ten guidelines: (1) If you are not working from home, use a location where it is safe to connect. (2) It is better to join your class using a laptop or a tablet. We may be able to help by loaning a laptop if you do not have one. Ask your centre for details. Mobile phone screens are not big enough to read shared documents and it is harder to move between the activities, so we do not recommend using one for a class. (3) Find a suitable quiet space, have access to a desk or table, have resources such as paper and pen to hand to support your learning. (4) Be prompt – we aim to start and finish on time. (5) Please be aware of what your tutor and peers can see. Ideally blur your background or use one of the standard, freely available, backgrounds on Zoom. If you require support with this, please don’t hesitate to speak to your Tutor. (6) Please dress appropriately and do not share inappropriate websites or materials. (7) Turn your camera on at all times. This is a safeguarding requirement and being able to see each other’s faces and reactions will help you to get to know each other and work as a group. It will also help your tutor see if anyone doesn’t understand. (8) Please try to minimise any background noise. Mute your microphone if it is noisy at your end of the connection and avoid interrupting other people. (9) Engage with the learning activities and your tutor and peers. You will enjoy the class more and increase your learning if you are fully involved and open to the challenge. If you do not understand something, please let your tutor know either by saying something or by private message on Zoom. (10) If you are completing a qualification that is assessed through a multiple-choice final assessment, please be aware that the assessment must be completed at one of our Cumbria Adult Learning Centres.

What you'll need to bring

You need to bring a pen, notebook and any other items guided by your tutor. If your course is in our online classroom (Zoom) you will need a computer, smart phone or tablet and a good internet connection.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate through an initial assessment that this level 2 qualification is the right level for you. Ideally you will have achieved the Level 1 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing and/or have at least a level 1 qualification in English.

Next steps

If you want to keep learning we have a range of other courses you can progress to. These include other health and wellbeing courses as well as employability, digital, maths and English. At the end of your course your tutor will discuss the options for further learning with you.

Additional transferable skills:

Self Confidence, Working with others, Resilience, Communication Skills

Contact us

Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk