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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – SCCU Training

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through this course from home, joining live virtual sessions that run Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 12:30pm. It covers how to recognise when someone is struggling with their mental health, how to offer safe and caring support, and how to promote wellbeing at work. You'll also develop communication techniques and practical skills relevant to support roles. The course takes 12 weeks.

Who this course is for

This course helps you recognise when someone may be struggling with their Mental Health and gives you the confidence to offer support in a safe, caring way. You’ll learn practical skills, communication techniques and how to promote wellbeing at work. It’s ideal if you want to better understand others or step into support roles. Progression includes Level 3 Mental Health or wider wellbeing and people-focused pathways.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health difficulty.
  • You'll develop practical skills for offering safe, supportive responses to people in distress.
  • You'll understand how to promote mental health and wellbeing in a workplace setting.
  • You'll learn communication techniques for sensitive conversations about mental health.
  • You'll explore mental health advocacy and what it means to support others effectively.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to working in care, education, and support roles.

How you will learn

The course runs as a virtual classroom using Microsoft Teams. You attend live sessions Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 12:30pm. Learning methods include videos, independent research, group work, case studies, question and answer activities, report writing, PowerPoint presentations, creating leaflets, and witness statements. Your tutor gives feedback on every assignment. One-to-one support is available when needed, and daily group workshops cover more challenging parts of the course. You will need a laptop or PC and internet access.

What you will need to bring

You will need a laptop or PC and a reliable internet connection. SCCU Training 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 wellbeing needs
  • Care Assistant: support individuals in care settings day to day
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils including those with mental health needs
  • SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students with additional learning needs
  • Youth Support Worker: help young people manage wellbeing and challenges
  • Nursery Practitioner: work in early years with an awareness of wellbeing
  • Adult Educator: support learners in community or further education settings

What you could study next

A natural next step is a Level 3 qualification in Mental Health, such as a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Mental Health. This takes your knowledge deeper and can open doors to more senior support or advocacy roles. You could also move into Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, Education and Training, or Counselling, depending on the direction you want to take.

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