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 around 10 hours, you'll cover how to recognise mental health conditions, how to offer first aid support, and how to advocate for mental health in workplace settings. This free mental health first aid course leads to the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 2 mental health first aid qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
Distance learning courses are suitable for people who like to learn independently. You are able to set your own pace of study, within a certain timeframe, and choose where and when you want to.
Entry requirements
View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions and their signs and symptoms.
You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in crisis.
You'll explore the principles of mental health advocacy in workplace settings.
You'll learn how stigma affects people with mental health conditions and how to challenge it.
You'll understand the importance of self-care and wellbeing for those in support roles.
You'll recognise when and how to signpost people to professional help.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace within a set timeframe. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and feedback is provided remotely. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IOW 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 the workplace.
Support Worker: assist adults with mental health needs in community or residential settings.
Care Assistant: support individuals in care homes or home-care environments.
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have additional social and emotional needs.
Youth Support Worker: help young people manage mental health challenges.
Nursery Practitioner: support children's emotional development in early years settings.
Adult Educator: deliver wellbeing or mental health awareness sessions to adult learners.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (RSPH or Highfield): deepens your understanding for a more senior advocacy or training role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a route into qualified support work or care management.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach or deliver mental health awareness sessions to others.
Level 2 Award in First Aid at Work: complements mental health first aid with physical first aid skills.
