Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Corby. Classes run at Corby Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This mental health first aid qualification covers how to recognise signs of mental ill health, how to offer first-line support, and how to advocate for mental health in workplace settings. The course typically takes 6 months.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in distress.
You'll explore mental health advocacy and how to promote wellbeing in workplace settings.
You'll learn about the impact of stigma and how to challenge it effectively.
You'll understand legislation and guidance relevant to mental health in the workplace.
You'll develop knowledge of where and how to signpost people to professional support.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Corby Learning Centre. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that reflect the qualification's content. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single exam, letting you demonstrate understanding as you progress through each topic.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Corby Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider: provide first-line mental health support at work
Support Worker: assist adults with mental health or social care needs
Care Assistant: support individuals in residential or community care settings
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students with additional needs in schools
Youth Support Worker: help young people with emotional and mental health challenges
Nursery Practitioner: contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing in early years settings
Adult Educator: deliver learning programmes with a wellbeing-informed approach
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health or social care.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into supervisory care roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health: deepens your understanding for more specialist support work.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Awareness of Mental Health Problems: builds further on the knowledge gained at Level 2.
