L3 - Wellbeing

A Level 2 qualification is required and students will need to be prepared to study English/ Maths alongside this programme if a Grade 4/C has not already been achieved in these subjects.

All candidates will be invited to attend a recruitment interview where you can discover more information about the course.

All candidates are subject to interview and successful initial screening.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other to include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

Please note qualifications on this study programme do not carry UCAS points, however, learners can progress to similar qualifications at a higher level such as the Level 6 BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Well-being and Society at Kingston College. There are opportunities across the Health sector for those wishing to progress into employment. We are in process of developing a joint programme with the A Levels Psychology course team for those interested in achieving UCAS points, and further skills and knowledge.

Learners must achieve both the L3 Mental Health and the Level 2 Counselling qualification to progress to Year 2 (Level 3 Counselling).

The programme commences in September and continues for two years.

It is important to know that the contents of the programme might be challenging due to the sensitivity of the subject and associated themes. The Mental Health qualification does not include sessions of mental health support for the students. This is an academic programme which is different to mental health support. The programme is not recommended to anyone who experiences mental health problems as it might cause further distress. Please discuss this at interview stage to make a decision as to whether this programme is suitable for you.

There is a requirement that a period of work experience, in related industries, is undertaken during the two years of this course.

This course is aimed at learners aged 16-18.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

In year one of this qualification, you will focus on the study of wellbeing including mental health and holistic therapy to support different occupational areas and offers breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding.

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand Mental health legislation, services, public attitudes and how these have evolved. Learners will gain knowledge of how to support mental health and well-being through various stages of life, what treatment options are available and the potential consequences of mental ill health. These are all skills required to work in the mental health service. Holistic therapy will include practical sessions working on clients.

In year 1, alongside this programme you will be expected work towards achieving your GCSE English and Maths at a 4/C or above. If you have already achieved your GCSE English and Maths at 4 there could be an option to study an A Level in Psychology. Please discuss this at interview stage.

In year 2, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

All assessments are internally assessed with students completing a portfolio of evidence.