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This qualification will typically take 10-12 weeks to complete.

To achieve this qualification the learner will be required to complete 5 mandatory units.

The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. This qualification will support progression onto further qualifications or support those who work or wish to work in education or health and social care sectors.

The aim of the qualification is for learners to develop a knowledge of children and young people’s mental health. You will explore mental health problems commonly associated with children and young people, including how this may impact on the health of children, young people, and others. The learner will also explore a range of support service that can be accessed for those who experienced mentally ill health and identify how to support mental wellbeing in children and young people.

Evidence produced for this qualification will be internally assessed by your assigned course tutor.