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Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing Level 2

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeAward12 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

What you need to get on

You will need to demonstrate through an initial assessment that this level 2 qualification is the right level for you. Ideally you will have achieved the Level 1 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing and/or have at least a level 1 qualification in English.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

    Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PD

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  • Millom Hub

    Salthouse Road, Millom, LA18 5AB

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  • Westmorland and Furness Council

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  • Civic Centre (Carlisle)

    Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Eden Foyer (Penrith)

    The Regent Old London Road, Penrith, CA11 8ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Whitehaven
  • 3 November 2026 · Millom
  • 4 November 2026
  • 13 January 2027 · Carlisle
  • 23 February 2027 · Penrith
  • 23 February 2027

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.