Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Darlington
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration50 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Darlington College lists a fee of £362 if you're not eligible. Contact Darlington College for more info.
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This NCFE qualification covers mental health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace, giving you a solid grounding in both areas. The course takes around 50 hours to complete. There are no formal entry requirements, and the course is open to adults aged 19 and over.
Who this course is for
This qualification aims to focus on the study of mental health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace. It will offer breadth and depth of study of mental health first aid.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is suitable for 19+ learners.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of mental health first aid and how to apply them.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of mental health conditions in others.
You'll explore how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
You'll understand mental health advocacy and what it means in a workplace setting.
You'll learn how to promote positive mental health and wellbeing at work.
You'll develop knowledge of the stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as part of the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material and support you in completing your assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College 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 in workplaces or community settings.
Support Worker: assist adults or young people 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 who have additional needs, including mental health.
Youth Support Worker: help young people manage challenges and build resilience.
Nursery Practitioner: support the emotional wellbeing of young children.
Adult Educator: teach or support learners in community or further education settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): deepen your knowledge and take on a more formal advocacy or training role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across adult and children's social care.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: a focused route if you work or want to work with younger people.
