CPD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Entry year:
- 2026/27
- Start date:
- October, March
- Study mode:
- Part-time
- Course duration:
- 12 months
- Campus:
- City
About your course
Meet NICE guidelines for supporting those with depression and anxiety disorders on LJMU's Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner course, now known as Talking Therapies for Depression and Anxiety.
- Study to meet National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for supporting people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders
- Follow a curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical experience and is strongly influenced by student feedback
- Enjoy exceptional levels of learner support
- Benefit from excellent training facilities and strong links with local service providers
- For more information on this Apprenticeship route contact Karen Rea: K.Rea@ljmu.ac.uk
This course helps Primary Care Trusts to implement National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. It trains Low Intensity workers to assess and support patients in the self-management of their recovery.
With common mental health problems accounting for a third of all primary care consultations in the UK, this training not only reduces the impact on individuals, families and communities but also on key resources.
The programme is built around the bio-psychosocial model of mental health and wellbeing and will provide you with the knowledge and skills to: work within primary care settings and deliver a range of low intensity, evidence-based interventions. These include: cognitive behavioural interventions; collaborative case management; social interventions (including employment and occupational) and structured pharmacological support.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework.
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems
20 credits
20 credits
6011PSYPWP (Module 1) trains Psychological Well Being Practitioners (PWPs) to assess and support individuals with common mental health issues. They learn patient-cantered assessment, effective communication of mental health knowledge, and behaviour change strategies. The 6011PSYPWP (Module 1) also emphasises cultural competence for working with diverse populations.
Evidence Based Low Intensity Treatments for Common Mental Health Disorders
20 credits
20 credits
6012PSYPWP (Module 2) teaches Trainee Psychological Well Being Practitioners (tPWPs) to provide support for low-intensity psychological and pharmacological treatments for common mental health issues, emphasising patient self- management and behaviour change models. Trainees develop knowledge and competence in delivering these treatments and managing patients, including families and carers. They also learn to support medication adherence through various communication methods and understand the therapeutic support process, including risk assessment and management.
Values, Diversity and Context
20 credits
20 credits
6013PSYPWP (Module 3) prepares students to provide inclusive and value-driven mental health support, emphasising diversity, equal opportunities, and managing patient caseloads. It also develops decision-making skills and the ability to seek supervision or referrals as needed, enabling trainee PWPs to handle a variety of patient needs beyond low-intensity interventions.
Professional accreditation
LJMU's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies PgCert is accredited by the British Psychological Society, meeting the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners Accreditation 2014.
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
There is one day a week timetabled study supported by an equal amount of self-guided study (a university directed learning day in service) for semester 1. For semester 2 students will alternate each week between timetabled study and university directed learning day in services.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
To pass each module you need to demonstrate that you have achieved all of its learning outcomes. Assessment methods include written critical reflection, assignments, exams, clinical simulations, presentations, practice skill assessments and the completion of workplace clinical documentation. To authenticate the full-time placement, you will submit a practice skills assessment document for approval by your Supervisor.
Where you will study
Situated in the City Campus, the School of Nursing and Allied Health works with a wide range of health and social care organisations to design, deliver and evaluate a dynamic suite of postgraduate programmes. In addition to specialist facilities, you will find high quality meeting and seminar rooms and lecture theatres, the City Campus Library, plus a large café, IT facilities and social spaces.
Career paths
The engagement, assessment, decision-making and evaluation skills acquired on the programme, will allow you to work as a Mental Health Practitioner in a primary health setting. Past graduates have also gone on to work in psychological wellbeing, clinical psychology and high intensity therapy. There is also the option to undertake further study in this area.
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students beginning their studies in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval.
In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.
The Government has also stated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap will be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase accordingly. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
GCSEs and equivalents
GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
Additional requirements
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Interview required
Demonstration of ability to study at degree Level* To be determined at pre-course interview: Motivation, interest and determination to participate in a programme of this nature. That the candidate has the learning capability, study opportunity and commitment to embark on the programme.
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Assessment required
As part of this process they may be expected to complete a written assignment to determine their academic ability. This assignment may be used 'diagnostically' by the selection team.
Further information
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RPL
RPL/RPEL will be considered in accordance with LJMU regulations.
Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
External applications are made through NHS jobs direct in response to recruitment drives. The selection and recruitment process is jointly undertaken by both the service and LJMU Talking Therapies teaching team.
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