Mental Health Awareness Level 1 Award (RQF)
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Mental Health Awareness Level 1 Award (RQF)
Key Points
- Gain an understanding of mental health
- Identify possible causes of mental health issues
- Understand how mental health is perceived by the media and society
- Gain a foundational understanding of mental health
- Take your study of mental health further
- Complete the course in a matter of weeks
About your Course
This level 1 aware in mental health awareness is designed to provide you with an introduction in mental health and mental ill-health.
This course will help you understand common mental health issues and some of the common causes. You will study the effects of mental health issues can have on the individual.
You will also explore the public perception of mental health issues, as well as how the media presents them and the impact that can have.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to get to grips with the fundamentals of mental health either as a foundation of further study, or simply just to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges individuals with mental health issues face.
Getting Started
This course provides you with a fundamental understanding of mental health, mental health issues and their effects.
It will help you to understand societies perception of mental health issues and how stereotyping can impact on individuals and the wider discussion.
learndirect is the UK’s leading online learning provider. You can enrol and start the course on the same day. All you need to do is log in to your student portal and all your course materials will be waiting for you.
Because the course is online you can work through your units as quickly as you want, allowing you to qualify in now time.
As part of your course, you will be assigned a dedicated tutor who will mark your assignments and provide feedback. They will also be on hand to help you should you need it.

The units are broken down for your here so that you can see what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible and you will see a different number of assignments in your portfolio; you will still be completing the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Develop an Awareness of Mental Health
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be aware of what is meant by mental health
- Be aware of some of the social and personal effects of mental ill-health
- Ne aware of some of the responses to mental health issues
Be aware of cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners of pre-16 years of age and above.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions here.

After each lesson there will be a question paper which needs to be completed and submitted to your assessor for marking.
This method of continual assessment ensures that your assessor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is 30 hrs.
TQUK

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the TQUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF). Qualification Number: 601/7842/5
Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

Mental Health Awareness Level 1 Award (RQF)
Key Points
- Gain an understanding of mental health
- Identify possible causes of mental health issues
- Understand how mental health is perceived by the media and society
- Gain a foundational understanding of mental health
- Take your study of mental health further
- Complete the course in a matter of weeks
About your Course
This level 1 aware in mental health awareness is designed to provide you with an introduction in mental health and mental ill-health.
This course will help you understand common mental health issues and some of the common causes. You will study the effects of mental health issues can have on the individual.
You will also explore the public perception of mental health issues, as well as how the media presents them and the impact that can have.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to get to grips with the fundamentals of mental health either as a foundation of further study, or simply just to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges individuals with mental health issues face.
Getting Started
This course provides you with a fundamental understanding of mental health, mental health issues and their effects.
It will help you to understand societies perception of mental health issues and how stereotyping can impact on individuals and the wider discussion.
learndirect is the UK’s leading online learning provider. You can enrol and start the course on the same day. All you need to do is log in to your student portal and all your course materials will be waiting for you.
Because the course is online you can work through your units as quickly as you want, allowing you to qualify in now time.
As part of your course, you will be assigned a dedicated tutor who will mark your assignments and provide feedback. They will also be on hand to help you should you need it.
Modules
The units are broken down for your here so that you can see what your qualification will include. However, the assignments you complete have been designed so that you can complete multiple tasks together where possible and you will see a different number of assignments in your portfolio; you will still be completing the whole qualification.
Unit 1: Develop an Awareness of Mental Health
Upon completion of this unit you will:
- Be aware of what is meant by mental health
- Be aware of some of the social and personal effects of mental ill-health
- Ne aware of some of the responses to mental health issues
Be aware of cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
The qualification is suitable for learners of pre-16 years of age and above.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions here.

Assessment
After each lesson there will be a question paper which needs to be completed and submitted to your assessor for marking.
This method of continual assessment ensures that your assessor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is 30 hrs.
Qualifications
TQUK

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the TQUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF). Qualification Number: 601/7842/5
Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

