Assessment requirements Portfolio of Evidence 

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).

Aims and objectives of the qualification

The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Mental Health Services aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health.

Entry guidance

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Mental Health Services aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to further learning or training in health and social care, progressing to qualifications such as:

• IAO Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• IAO Level 2 Diploma in Care
• IAO Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
• IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines
• IAO Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care​
• IAO Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• IAO Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Funding

For details on eligibility for government funding please refer to the following websites:
http://www.education.gov.uk/section96/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/education-and-skills-funding-agency