TQUK
    Level 2
    QN: 603/4384/9
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    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Worker (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by TQUK. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 151 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Syllabus Units
    5 Units
    Guided Hours
    151 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Approaches to care and management in mental health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the key features of the care planning process
    • Understand aspects of good practice in the care planning process
    2

    Mental Health and Mental Health Issues

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of mental health
    • Know common types of mental health problems and illnesses
    • Know the legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems
    3

    Principles of the mental health care worker

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the different roles and responsibilities for working in mental health.2.
    • Know how continuous professional development improves own practice.3.
    • Know how own well-being improves own practice.4.
    • Understand the Mental Health Capacity Act 2005 when working in mental health care.
    4

    Understand duty of care in adult health and social care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what is meant by ‘duty of care’
    • Know about dilemmas and conflicts relating to duty of care
    • Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
    • Understand the impact of own actions on individuals and others
    • Understand the importance of consent in health and social care practice
    5

    Understanding change and support in relation to mental health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how mental health change occurs
    • Understand the role of others in the individual’s mental health change
    • Know the treatment options available to manage mental health problems
    • Know how to access information to support understanding of mental health issues

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4384/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    TQUK
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2019