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Rotherham College Courses Health and Social Care Award in Mental Health Awareness – ADULT
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  • Campus: North Notts College - Worksop Campus
  • Code: W08AC04
  • Level: 1
  • Type: Adult Courses (19+)

Award in Mental Health Awareness – ADULT

Develop your awareness of mental health and gain a better understanding of how mental health difficulties can affect individuals and everyday life. Explore common misconceptions, people’s rights, the influence of attitudes and culture, and where to find reliable information and appropriate sources of support. Ideal for adults taking their first steps into the subject, this course can support personal development, workplace awareness or preparation for further study. With one mandatory unit and 3 credits, it provides a strong foundation for progressing onto the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness.

Explore a range of topics, including:

• Mental health and mental ill-health • Personal and social effects • Responses, rights and support • Cultural diversity and access

While studying, benefit from: • Expert instruction with real-world applications • Access to comprehensive student support • Career-focused learning • Flexible learning options

To qualify, students must: • Be aged 19 or over • Demonstrate a willingness to learn • Be able to complete introductory tasks in English • Meet the college’s suitability and funding eligibility requirements

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.

Upon completion, you could progress onto: • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness • Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia • Further study in helping skills • Further learning about working with people who have mental health needs • Other relevant health and social care courses

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Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with fees.

If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01909 504500.

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Start an exciting career in Health and Social Care

The health and social care sector is ideal for those who have a passion for caring for others and includes jobs in personal care and healthcare.

Three health students in the health suite

Occupational Health Nurse

Average salary - £32,000 to £57,000*

Occupational Health Nurses care for the health and wellbeing of people at work.

Day to day tasks:

Carry out pre-employment medical checks, assess and treat employees who are injured or become ill at work, provide counselling and support, give advice on health education, health and safety and sickness absence and carry out risk assessments and keep employee health records.*

Working environments:

You could work in an NHS or private hospital or at a client’s business. Your working environment may be physically demanding. You may need to wear a uniform.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Social Worker

Average salary - £32,000 - £48,000*

Social Workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.

Day to day tasks:

Meet individuals and families to review their needs and make support plans, give emotional and practical support to clients, build trust and confidence with young people to support their wellbeing, help clients develop and maintain independent living skills, keep clients safe and take action to protect them when necessary, work closely with communities, health professionals and other agencies and keep accurate records, write reports and review cases with your supervisors.*

Working environments:

You could work in an office, in the community, at an adult care home, at a children’s care home or in an NHS or private hospital. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the Health and Social Care sector include**:

Communication | Compassion | Decision Making | Management | Planning

**Information from Lightcast 2026

What our students say

My favourite thing is being able to just grab a camera and go out and create whatever you want. I feel so lucky.
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Remember the biggest barrier stopping you achieving what you want is you.  So be brave and be who you are and don't worry about making mistakes considering we all make them.
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The College was very supportive. They accommodated my SEN needs, allowing me extra time to process information, extended deadlines, and provided recorded sessions, which were essential for my learning.
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