Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health in Children and Young People
(610/2799/6)
Overview
The NQual Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health in Children and Young People is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to mental health and promoting well-being. It will provide understanding and skills for supporting and promoting mental health for children and young people.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide awareness of mental health conditions in children and young people and provide understanding of how to support children and young people who have mental health conditions.
This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for The NQual Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health in Children and Young People qualification are:
Minimum Age: 16
There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.
Progression Opportunities
The progression opportunities for The NQual Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health in Children and Young People qualification include:
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid
Unit Guidance
Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 14.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 112.
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.
The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 140.
Delivery Options for Training Providers
NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.


Unit Breakdown:
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
Qualification Fee:
£52
Centre Approval Process

Submit centre approval
application to NQual

Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee

Application reviewed
by NQual

EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual

NQual approve you as
an approved centre
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