The aim of this qualification is to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of mental health in children and young people which would support progression onto further qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care or education sectors.

This qualification consists of 5 units.

Unit 01 Understand children and young people’s mental health in context  

Unit 02  Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health 

Unit 03 Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns 

Unit 04  Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns 

Unit 05 Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns

To find out more information or to enrol onto the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health course please  email enquiries@southdevon.ac.uk or phone 08000 380123.