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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration120 hours
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. It covers mental health conditions, how to recognise signs of distress, and how to support colleagues effectively. The course also looks at mental health advocacy and building a supportive workplace culture. At 120 hours, it gives you solid grounding in both first aid and advocacy.

Who this course is for

Its important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand a range of mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
  • You'll learn how to recognise early signs of mental health problems in colleagues.
  • You'll explore how to provide initial support and signpost people to appropriate help.
  • You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and a mental health advocate.
  • You'll learn about legislation and employer responsibilities around workplace mental health.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the support services and resources available to employees.
  • You'll understand how to contribute to a workplace culture that supports mental wellbeing.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will guide you through the assessment process and confirm submission requirements when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education 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 vulnerable people in residential or community settings
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional and mental wellbeing in schools
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional support needs
  • Youth support worker: help young people manage mental health challenges
  • Nursery practitioner: support children's emotional development in early years settings
  • Adult educator: teach or support learners in community or further education

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles, including mental health awareness delivery.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge for roles in care, support work, or mental health services.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
  • NCFE Level 3 Award in Mental Health: deepens your understanding for more senior advocacy or coordination roles.
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