• YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention (610/4380/1)

    This qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to understand mental health, the risks associated with poor mental health and how to signpost individuals to appropriate support services.

    Price

    £25

    Endorsed by

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention

    Qualifications Type

    Population Specialism

    Qualification Number (QN)

    610/4380/1

    Qualification size

    GLH: 24 / TQT: 29

    Availability

    Operational start date: 8 July 2024

    Operational end date:

    Certification end date:

    Entry Requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres should ensure that the content of the qualification is appropriate for their learners where they are aged under 16.

    Assessments

    Presentation and professional discussion

    Endorsement

    Overview

    By completing this qualification, learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to:

    Understand mental health, mental ill health and factors which contribute to poor mental health.
    Understand risks associated with poor mental health and mental health conditions.
    Support individuals using a person-centred approach
    Signpost individuals to access appropriate services and interventions to support mental health.

    Qualification details

    To achieve the YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention (610/4380/1), learners need to achieve one mandatory unit:

    UnitLevelGLHTQT
    Mental health awareness and support (H/651/1188)22429

    Learners will complete the following assessment tasks to achieve this qualification:

    Presentation and professional discussion

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    The information below provides details of our fees for our approved centres. If you’re a learner, you’ll need to find a training provider to get an accurate cost for completing one of our qualifications. Training providers will charge learners more than the prices listed below to cover the costs of the delivery of teaching and assessment they complete on our behalf.

    YMCA Level 2 Award in Supporting Mental Health: Early Intervention (610/4380/1) – £25

    Teaching and learning resources

    UniteLearning available?Manual available?
    Mental health awareness and support (H/651/1188)TBCComing soon

    For more information on resource and resource bundle pricing.

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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