VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 603/7105/5
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VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understanding bipolar disorder
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand bipolar disorder
- Understand the causes of bipolar disorder
- Understand how bipolar disorder can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with bipolar disorder
2
Understanding dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand dementia
- Understand the causes of dementia
- Understand how dementia can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with dementia
3
Understanding depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand depression
- Understand the causes of depression
- Understand how depression affects individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people experiencing depression
4
Understanding eating disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand eating disorders
- Understand the causes of eating disorders
- Understand how eating disorders can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with eating disorders
5
Understanding mental health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
- Understand the impact of changes in mental health care
- Understand the social context of mental health
- Understand the legislation relating to mental health
6
Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand OCDLO2 Understand the causes of OCDLO3 Understand how OCD can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with OCD
7
Understanding phobias
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand phobias
- Understand the causes of phobia
- Understand how phobias can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with phobias
8
Understanding post-natal depression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand post-natal depression
- Understand the causes of post-natal depression
- Understand how post-natal depression can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people experiencing post-natal depression
9
Understanding schizophrenia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand schizophrenia
- Understand the causes of schizophrenia
- Understand how schizophrenia can affect individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people with schizophrenia
10
Understanding stress and anxiety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand stress and anxiety
- Understand the causes of stress and anxiety
- Understand how stress and anxiety affects individuals and others
- Understand how to manage and support people experiencing stress and anxiety
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7105/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2021