NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/3438/0
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 160 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
160 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understanding Anxiety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terms 'anxiety' and 'panic attack'
- Understand possible causes of anxiety
- Understand how anxiety can affect the individual and others
- Understand how different ways of thinking and behaving can affect anxiety
- Understand how anxiety may be managed
2
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'ADHD'
- Understand the causes of ADHD
- Understand how ADHD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the symptoms associated with ADHD
- Understand how ADHD may be managed
3
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'bipolar disorder'
- Understand the causes of bipolar disorder
- Understand how bipolar disorder can affect the individual and others
- Understand how the demands of daily life can influence the presentation of symptoms of bipolar disorder
- Understand how to recognise the symptoms of bipolar disorder
- Understand how bipolar disorder may be managed
4
Understanding Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'dementia'
- Understand the causes of dementia
- Understand how dementia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how dementia may be managed
- Understand factors which may adversely affect a person with dementia
5
Understanding Depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'depression'
- Understand the possible causes of depression
- Understand how depression affects the individual and others
- Understand how the demands of daily life can affect depression
- Understand how depression can be managed
6
Understanding eating disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'eating disorder'
- Understand the causes of eating disorders
- Understand how an eating disorder may affect the individual and others
- Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed
7
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
- Understand how mental health care has changed over time
- Understand the social context of mental illness
- Understand the legal context of mental illness
8
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'OCD'
- Understand the causes of OCD
- Understand how OCD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the thoughts and behaviour associated with OCD
- Understand how OCD may be managed
9
Understanding phobias
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'phobias'
- Understand the possible causes of phobia
- Understand how a phobia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how phobias may be managed
10
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'PTSD'
- Understand the causes of PTSD
- Understand how PTSD can affect the individual and others
- Understand the symptoms associated with PTSD
- Understand how PTSD may be managed
11
Understanding Postnatal Depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'postnatal depression'
- Understand the causes of postnatal depression
- Understand puerperal psychosis
- Understand how postnatal depression can affect the mother and others
- Understand how preparation for the birth can help reduce the risk of postnatal depression
- Understand how postnatal depression may be managed
- Understand how puerperal psychosis may be managed
12
Understanding Schizophrenia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'schizophrenia'
- Understand how the media representation of schizophrenia can create confusion about the illness
- Understand the causes of schizophrenia
- Understand how schizophrenia can affect the individual and others
- Understand how schizophrenia may be managed
13
Understanding Stress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term 'stress'
- Understand possible causes of stress
- Understand how stress can affect an individual
- Understand how the demands of daily life can contribute to stress
- Understand how stress may be managed
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3438/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014