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What is the cost?

The Level 2 courses below are fully funded, providing you are a resident in the UK and have been for 3 years, are aged over 19 (as of 1 August 2023), and live anywhere in England excluding Greater London (until 1 August 2024) and any of the Mayoral Combined Authorities.

The Level 3 courses below are closed until 1 August 2024. After that, they can be funded under the Free Courses for Jobs offer providing you live in Greater London and don’t already have a Level 3 qualification, or otherwise earn less than the London Living Wage, currently set at £13.15 per hour or £25,642.50 annually, as of 24 October 2023.

The qualification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive their certificate which is accredited by NCFE.

Benefits

  • Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • No need to formally attend a college, meaning that you can learn in your own time, at a pace that suits you
  • Receive support and guidance from a dedicated team of qualified assessors.

How is it delivered?

The course is usually delivered over a period of 8–12 weeks and learners can enrol at anytime. Alongside the learning materials learners will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor who will provide support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work completed.

Our Courses

 

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.

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Level 2 Certificate in Care and Management of Diabetes

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to:Provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occurDevelop awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changesDevelop an understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial careDevelop an understanding of ongoing care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels

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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).

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Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve their own personal exercise, health and nutrition. The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:The impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal healthSafe and appropriate exerciseThe importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets

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Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of Mental Health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive Mental Health. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand Mental Health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.

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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to assist learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.

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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to develop the learners' knowledge and understanding of :How to work in end-of-life careThe support needed to manage pain and discomfortHow dementia impacts on end of life care, the role of the care worker in time of deathThe loss and grief process

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to develop learners? understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to increase learners awareness and understanding of behaviour that challenges, and its effects.

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to:Increase understanding of the principles of healthy eating and the role of food in maintaining healthIncrease confidence in planning and achieving a healthy dietProvide an understanding of how an individual's dietary requirements change throughout their lifeProvide an understanding of food labelling and the ability to use information from food labelsProvide information on eating disordersIncrease understanding of the role of a healthy diet for weight managementIncrease understanding of the principles of food safety in a home environment

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learners knowledge and awareness of:The Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safetyBy completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where they have a duty of care.

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported. The qualification can be used by a wide range of learners looking to improve their knowledge and awareness in this subject area.

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Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Working With People With Mental Health Needs

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to raise awareness of:The role of the mental health workerThe process and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill health

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Level 2 Certificate in Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding to work with individuals with learning disabilities or difficulties. They will explore the principles of safeguarding and positive risk-taking and gain awareness of the autistic spectrum.

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Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse

Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.

This qualification is designed to increase learners awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. The need for education and training across sectors to enable identification of abuse allocation of support and referral is a recurring theme within regional domestic abuse strategies. Awareness of domestic abuse and its impact is important for those working in a wide range of sectors such as healthcare social care childcare education and housing . There is also a need to understand the issues and to report on those who may be at risk and support with signposting on to relevant services. This qualification is intended to give learners knowledge to support their role in this context.

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace

The aim of this qualification is to provide key knowledge and practical techniques for individuals, their colleagues and managers on enabling positive behaviours, positive thinking and understanding around the challenges of the menopause.

Please note, unlike our other Level 2 Distance Learning courses, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents.

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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Learners will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of autism, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment such as in the Health and Social Care sector.

Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

This qualification is designed to increase learners' knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. It will also support learner progression into relevant employment within the Health and Social Care sector. This qualification will:Focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areasOffer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding

Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of diabetes. By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of, diabetes which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment, in the Health and Social care sector. The objectives of this qualification are to gain knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including:• the types, causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes• anatomy and physiology• the impact of diabetes on individuals, others and society• the treatment and management of diabetes

Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects. The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to understand:• types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis• person-centred approaches in dementia care• the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support• the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.

Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

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Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

This qualification aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. This qualification is ideal for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills. Learners will gain an understanding of a range of counselling skills and have the opportunity to examine some of the various schools of thought/theoretical models associated with them. It does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.

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