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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – The Skills Network

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 the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 8 to 12 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, the factors that contribute to mental ill health, and how to support people in a range of settings. No previous experience of mental health first aid is needed. You'll need access to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to complete the work.

Who this course is for

This qualification is helpful for anyone wanting to understand mental health first aid and how to care for those with mental ill health. Its also valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of mental ill health and is looking to gain a qualification in this.

The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of mental health first aid.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification. For this course, learners must have appropriate access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health and mental ill health mean, and how they differ.
  • You'll explore the factors that can contribute to mental ill health.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of common mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety.
  • You'll understand the principles of mental health first aid and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis in a calm and appropriate way.
  • You'll understand mental health advocacy and how to promote wellbeing in workplace settings.
  • You'll explore the range of professional support and services available to people with mental health needs.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You study through an e-learning platform, working through written materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments completed in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Your work is submitted online and marked by qualified tutors who provide feedback throughout.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint to complete your assignments. The Skills Network 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 complex needs
  • Care Assistant - support individuals in residential or community care settings
  • Teaching Assistant - support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
  • SEN Teaching Assistant - work with students who have additional learning needs
  • Youth Support Worker - support young people's wellbeing and development
  • Nursery Practitioner - work in early years settings with an understanding of wellbeing
  • Adult Educator - teach or facilitate learning for adults in community settings

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) - the qualification many employers specify for a designated workplace mental health first aider role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward counselling or therapeutic support work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your options across adult care, support work, and NHS roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - useful if you want to teach or train others in mental health awareness.
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