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Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing Level 1

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesAward6 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

What you need to get on

As this is a level 1 course you should have an English qualification at entry level 3 or above. This could be a GCSE or an equivalent such as a functional skills qualification. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment to determine if this is the right level for you.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Westmorland and Furness Council

    Online

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    Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB

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Start dates

  • 23 September 2026
  • 29 September 2026 · Millom
  • 12 January 2027 · Penrith
  • 23 February 2027 · Millom
  • 17 March 2027 · Barrow in Furness
  • 13 April 2027 · Kendal

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