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View Qualification : Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/5515/X
Title
Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 2
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 3
Regulation Start Date
01-Nov-2008
Operational Start Date
01-Nov-2008
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
13
Min Credits at/above Level
13
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
130
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
130
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
0
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions

N/A

Structure Requirements
To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness learners must gain 13 credits by completing all 10 mandatory units available in Mandatory Group A. The previous version of the 10 units (with a lower GLH) listed in Optional Group B should be disregarded.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must gain 13 credits by completing all 10 mandatory units available in Mandatory Group A. The previous version of the 10 units (with a lower GLH) listed in Optional Group B should be disregarded.
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Group A
Group Requirements
Learners must complete all of the 10 mandatory units to achieve a total of 13 credits
Minimum Credit Value
13
Maximum Credit Value
13
Minimum Subcomponents
10
Maximum Subcomponents
10
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding Mental Health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Mental Health
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understanding Stress
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Stress
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Anxiety
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Anxiety
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Phobias
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Phobias
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Depression
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Depression
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Post-Natal Depression
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Post-Natal Depression
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Schizophrenia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Schizophrenia
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Dementia
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding Eating Disorders
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understanding Eating Disorders
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Group B
Group Requirements
These previous versions of the 10 units (with a lower GLH) listed in Optional Group B should be disregarded.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
10
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Unit 1 - Understanding Mental Health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 1 - Understanding Mental Health
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Unit 2 - Understanding Stress
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 2 - Understanding Stress
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 3 - Understanding Anxiety
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 3 - Understanding Anxiety
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 4 - Understanding Phobias
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 4 - Understanding Phobias
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 5 - Understanding Depression
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 5 - Understanding Depression
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 6 - Understanding Post-Natal Depression
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 6 - Understanding Post-Natal Depression
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 7 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 7 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 8 - Understanding Schizophrenia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 8 - Understanding Schizophrenia
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 9 - Understanding Dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 9 - Understanding Dementia
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Unit 10 - Understanding Eating Disorders
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Unit 10 - Understanding Eating Disorders
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Understanding Mental Health (T/504/0482)Unit 1 - Understanding Mental Health (K/502/5932)
Understanding Stress (M/504/0481)Unit 2 - Understanding Stress (H/501/4704)
Understanding Anxiety (Y/504/0488)Unit 3 - Understanding Anxiety (K/501/4705)
Understanding Phobias (H/504/0493)Unit 4 - Understanding Phobias (M/501/4706)
Understanding Depression (M/504/0495)Unit 5 - Understanding Depression (T/501/4707)
Understanding Post-Natal Depression (T/504/0496)Unit 6 - Understanding Post-Natal Depression (A/501/4708)
Understanding Bipolar Disorder (L/504/0553)Unit 7 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder (F/501/4709)
Understanding Schizophrenia (M/504/0562)Unit 8 - Understanding Schizophrenia (T/501/4710)
Understanding Dementia (A/504/0564)Unit 9 - Understanding Dementia (A/501/4711)
Understanding Eating Disorders (R/504/0571)Unit 10 - Understanding Eating Disorders (F/501/4712)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priorised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specfic role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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