Understanding Mental Health (Level 3)
The level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health will provide you with a greater understanding of mental health issues, the importance of mental well-being through various stages of life, mental health legislation, services and public attitudes, treatment options available and skills required to work in a mental health service.
Are You Eligible?
To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2025
Fully funded postcode area
You must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £25,750 or are aged 19-23 with a prior attainment below level 3 to be eligible to undertake this free online course.
*Other eligibility criteria may apply
Currently, in the UK 75% of mental ill health begins before the age of 18 and 1 in 8 worldwide, live with a mental health condition, therefore this qualification will increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being to support you to work within the health and social care sector.
This Level 3 Understanding Mental Health qualification will give you a comprehensive view of mental health problems, legislation and societal attitudes. In the UK, each year over 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health disorder.
Course Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Evidence your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
- Increase your understanding of mental health and how to support mental well-being through various stages of life.
What Will You Learn
- Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
- Promotion of mental health and well-being
- Mental health problems, associated issues and consequences
- Understanding mental ill health
- Working in mental health
Progress Review
Your tutor will contact you at the midpoint of your course to conduct a progress review. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your experience with the course so far, reflect on your progress and get advice on how to overcome any challenges you may be facing.
Full Course Title
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
