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 2023
Lived in the EU for 3 years
Funded via the National Skills Fund
You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least level 3, you must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £20,319.
*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
What Will You Learn
Full Course Title
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

