Pathways to Employment: Empower to Thrive - Mental Health Awareness

Level 1
Course code: QNSS001901
P code: PNSS0019

Course description

This qualification will help you develop your understanding of a range of mental health problems. You can use this knowledge to support your role in the workplace or in any situation where you may interact with individuals experiencing mental health problems.

What can this course lead to?

Course progression

Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:

  • If you achieve this qualification, you could progress to:
  • Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
  • Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
  • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  • Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.

Course session dates

  • 1 February 2027 - 10 February 2027 9:30am - 4:30pm
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 16 September 2026.