Mental Health AAQ Level 3

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This is an engaging and relevant qualification that explores the importance of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in everyday life. Throughout the course, students will develop their knowledge of mental health conditions, factors that can impact wellbeing, and the support available to promote positive mental health. Studnets will learn through a combination of practical activities, research, and real-life case studies, building valuable skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving. This qualification provides an excellent foundation for further study and careers in areas such as health, social care, education, psychology, and public services.

Fundamentals of Mental Health and the Individual

Learners will understand the concepts behind mental health and wellbeing, factors that influence mental health and how it changes overtime and strategies to manage wellbeing.

Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Learners will understand the different features of an organisation and how it affects people at work. It will also include mental health plans and internal and external factors influencing mental health at work.

Mental health, wellbeing and society

Learners will understand how society shapes access to mental health support and societal developments that affect mental health today.

Community-based support for mental health and wellbeing

Learners will understand the importance of social connectedness, social prescribing and community based support for mental health and wellbeing.

Supporting mental health and wellbeing with outdoor and creative activities

Learners will understand nature connectedness, outdoor and creative therapies and how they can be used therapeutically.

Course Expectations

In Mental Health you will be expected to have outstanding attendance, be willing and ready to learn new things at every opportunity. Try your best and come to class prepared.

Fundamentals of Mental Health and the Individual

Written Exam

Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Coursework

Mental health, wellbeing and society

Written exam

Community-based support for mental health and wellbeing

Coursework

Supporting mental health and wellbeing with outdoor and creative activities

Coursework

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to admission requirements to many relevant courses, if taken as part of a programme of learning alongside other Level 3 qualifications. It will help in preparing you for degree programmes for which some knowledge of psychology may be an advantage. You will be able to choose a wide range of degree programmes to progress to, but these will depend on the other qualifications you have taken.