Free Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at My Life Team. You'll learn to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health, hold supportive conversations, and connect people with the right services. The course runs over 12 hours of daytime classes. To enrol, you need to be a Kirklees resident aged 19 or over, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, and hold qualifications below Level 2 or have significant barriers to learning. Asylum seekers and refugees who have been in the UK for at least 6 months and are awaiting a status decision are also welcome.
Who this course is for
Understanding what can affect our mental health. Looking at the signs and symptoms of someone who may be struggling with their mental health. Having supportive conversations and signposting to community groups and health
professionals to support with the individual’s personal needs.
Entry requirements
Kirklees resident, aged 19+, resident in the UK for 3+years; or if you are an asylum seeker or refugee you must have been in the UK for 6 months and are yet to have a decision on your status, qualifications below level two or have significant barriers to learning.
What you will learn
You'll identify factors that can affect a person's mental health.
You'll recognise signs and symptoms that someone may be struggling.
You'll learn how to have supportive, non-judgmental conversations.
You'll signpost individuals to community groups and health professionals.
You'll understand how to match support to a person's individual needs.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at My Life Team. You'll take part in group discussions, practical activities, and scenario-based exercises. Assessment is through a short written or multiple-choice test completed during the course. No coursework or exams to take home.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. My Life Team will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider - use your first aid for mental health qualification in any workplace
Support Worker - help adults with mental health or learning needs day to day
Care Assistant - provide personal and emotional support in care settings
Teaching Assistant - support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
SEN Teaching Assistant - work with students who have additional needs
Youth Support Worker - support young people's mental and emotional health
Nursery Practitioner - apply safeguarding and wellbeing knowledge in early years
Adult Educator - bring mental health awareness into community learning
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid for Mental Health - a more in-depth qualification that covers a wider range of mental health conditions and is recognised for supervisory and lead first aider roles.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace - useful if you're moving into care, education, or support work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - the next step toward a career as a support worker or care team leader.
