Qualifications
Level 2 Award in Infant Mental Health (Skill Up, October) (603/6819/6)
Day of week: Wednesday
Times: 18:00 - 21:00
Overview
This course is funded through the Skill Up Programme. Skill Up has been designed to provide additional upskilling reskilling opportunities to improve the skills and profile of our local workforce.
A mandatory induction session will be held on 14th January from 6pm to 7pm. You must attend this session before learning commences on 21st January.
This qualification helps learners understand how infant and child mental health influences social and emotional development. It covers:
Developmental milestones in children aged 0–3 years
The impact of mental health and external factors (e.g. trauma, adverse experiences)
Strategies to support emotional regulation and resilience
The role of caregivers and everyday routines in promoting well-being
Supporting children through life transitions
It emphasises the importance of early intervention, attachment, and nurturing environments in shaping healthy emotional and social development
Learners must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the programme:
- over 18 years of age;
- eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
Documentation confirming eligibility of the above criteria will be requested prior to securing a place on the course.
Courses will be delivered online, and learners must have access to a computer or laptop and internet. Please note that tablets, mobile phones and TVs are not compatible and should not be used for this course. A microphone and web camera are also desirable to improve engagement in each session.
In addition, the course requires the learner to have an appropriate level of written and spoken English and computer literacy.
This course is funded through the Skill Up programme. Skill Up has been designed to provide additional upskilling and reskilling opportunities to improve the skills profile of our local workforce.
The course is assessed through completion of an online portfolio showing evidence of knowledge and understanding of the subject area.
Careers
This qualification supports entry or progression in roles such as:
Early Years Practitioner
Nursery or Childcare Assistant
Family Support Worker
Teaching Assistant (especially in early years or SEN settings)
Youth or Community Worker
It’s also a valuable foundation for further study in child development, mental health, or social care, and is ideal for those working with or caring for young chill
Interests
You will be passionate about creating nurturing environments, helping families and caregivers, and understanding how early experiences shape social and emotional growth. This interest often aligns with careers in childcare, education, family support, and health and social care.
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