It is important that everyone has a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn more about mental health concerns to effectively support children and young people that you work with, or those you care for in your own life, this course is perfect for you.
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People’s Mental Health consists of the following five units, each designed to develop knowledge and understanding of children and young people's mental health, risk factors, and how to support their wellbeing.Unit 1:
Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health in Context
Unit 2: Understand Factors Which May Affect Children and Young
People’s Mental Health
Unit 3: Understand Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Concerns
Unit 4: Understand the Impact of Children and Young People’s Mental
Health Concerns
Unit 5: Understand How to Support Children and Young People with Mental Health Concerns
This course is delivered on a flexible learning basis. This means that most of your study will take place away from the classroom/assessor.
You will have access to interactive resources and activities via an online platform.
Employment
Further education:
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.
Course Fee: £0.00
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
Bury College welcomed learners from 12 Greater Manchester colleges for the GM Skills Foundation Studies Competition, where students showcased creative heritage-inspired projects and took part in a collaborative team challenge. The event celebrated student creativity, confidence, and community.
Bury College hosted the GM Skills Construction Competition on Friday 13th March 2026, with students from nine colleges competing across Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, and Plumbing, showcasing top skills and earning multiple wins.
_470x310.png)
A former Bury College Hairdressing Apprentice has come full circle, embarking on an exciting teaching career which will see him inspire the next generation of Hairdressers.
_470x310.png)
Read how Deborah, an adult learner at Bury College, is progressing in her career and finding new purpose after previously retiring.
Read how Codi has used the skills of her Catering course at Bury College to support her journey to becoming a restaurant owner.
Bury College welcomed a delegation from China and guests from the University of Salford for a curriculum showcase visit focused on vocational education, technical skills and international collaboration.