TQUK
    Level 2
    QN: 603/2958/0
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    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 160 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    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.2.
    • Understand how mental health care has changed over time.3.
    • Understand the social context of mental illness.4.
    • 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)
    603/2958/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2018