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Working with People with Mental Health Needs - Employability

Course ID: 170331

Course Year: 23/24

Course Details

  • This course is suitable for adults aged 19 and over.
  • You’ll be able to study at a time to suit you, in the comfort of your own home.
  • The course is free of charge to adults who meet eligibility criteria.
  • The course is delivered using an online platform, supported throughout by a member of our experienced team.
  • Ideal for students looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of this topic.
  • You’ll be supported, no matter what your learning style or needs. We have an amazing team of staff to help you achieve your best.

What to expect from the course

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem every year in England. This online course in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs will give you a better understanding of care and support for those with mental health problems. You'll learn about the role of the mental health worker, the processes and approaches involved in care and how to support people who are experiencing mental ill-health. The qualification will help to develop your understanding of duty of care and the different treatment options that are available for mental health problems.

You will gain skills and understanding to improve the experiences of service users, understand the importance of duty of care in adult health and social care, understand the role of the mental health worker and learn the correct approach to care and management

Why study with us?

Student Benefits

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Academy Bakery

The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.

The Academy Bakery
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Academy Hair and Beauty Salons

Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.

The Academy Salons
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Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.

The Academy Restaurant
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Microsoft Office 365 - Free

When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.

A gym, including treadmills and exercise bikes.
Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.


Career pathways

On completion of your course your tutor will be happy to discuss any further online learning that you wish to do, they will also be able to signpost you to the college's IAG Team who will be able to offer advice of higher level courses etc.

We're here to help...

Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:

 : 0151 252 3000
 : enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you need to be aged 19+ and over, have at least a Level 1 English, good IT skills and access to a PC or laptop.

For further information please email employability@liv-coll.ac.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

Fees

This course is only available to learners aged 19 and over.
If you are unemployed or earning less than £31,600 a year? You may qualify to join this course for free.
To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

Fee for23/24 is 811.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.


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