Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 26 weeks, you'll cover how to recognise mental health conditions, how to offer first aid support, and how to advocate for colleagues in the workplace. The course is delivered by Farnborough College and assessed entirely online. It leads to the NCFE Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, a level 2 mental health first aid qualification that employers in care, education, and support roles recognise.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll understand common mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
You'll learn how to recognise the early signs that someone may be struggling.
You'll develop skills to provide mental health first aid support to a colleague in crisis.
You'll explore how to reduce stigma around mental health in the workplace.
You'll understand the role of a mental health advocate and how to promote wellbeing.
You'll learn about relevant legislation and employer responsibilities relating to mental health.
You'll identify sources of professional support and how to signpost people effectively.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online. You'll work through written materials, case studies, and activities at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will mark and give feedback on your responses. No exams or in-person attendance are required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider: provide first aid support to colleagues in any workplace.
Support worker: assist adults with mental health needs in community or residential settings.
Care assistant: support clients in care homes or home care with mental health awareness.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing in schools and colleges.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have social, emotional, or mental health needs.
Youth support worker: support young people's mental health in community or youth settings.
Adult educator: teach or support learners in further education with awareness of mental health.
Nursery practitioner: apply mental health awareness in early years settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): deepens your understanding and is suited to those taking on a formal mental health lead role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (NCFE or CPCAB): a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your qualification for progression into senior support or care roles.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: focuses specifically on younger age groups.
