Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate
Course Overview
Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate
The Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Certificate will prepare you to support mental well-being across different occupational areas. You will learn about mental health legislation, services, and public attitudes, as well as how they have evolved.
This course will equip you with the knowledge of mental ill health, treatment options, and the skills needed to work in mental health services while promoting well-being through various life stages.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, learners are required to successfully complete 5 mandatory units:
Unit 01 Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
Unit 02 Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
Unit 03 Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
Unit 04 Understanding mental ill health
Unit 05 Working in mental health.
Located at: Online
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 4 Months
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QINDMEH301
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£350.00 - Eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
Free courses for jobs
If you are aged 24 or over and reside in South Yorkshire or aged 19 or over and reside in West Yorkshire, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- You do not already have a Level 3 qualification in this subject area OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits (see below) OR
- You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority (see below).
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
- If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
- If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, then you may not have to pay for this course.
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Course Content
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For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 13 January 2026.
