Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll learn how to recognise and respond to mental health conditions in the workplace, and how to advocate for colleagues who need support. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over, and typically takes 6 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
You'll understand how mental health affects people in the workplace.
You'll learn how to provide first aid support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
You'll explore the principles of mental health advocacy and how to apply them at work.
You'll understand legislation and guidance relevant to mental health in the workplace.
You'll learn how to signpost colleagues to appropriate professional support.
You'll develop awareness of your own mental health and wellbeing.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll complete online study in your own time alongside scheduled daytime sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. There are no exams. Your work is submitted and marked against the qualification requirements set by NCFE.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider: support colleagues' mental wellbeing in any workplace.
Support Worker: assist adults with mental health needs in community or residential settings.
Care Assistant: provide day-to-day care with a stronger understanding of mental health.
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' emotional and mental health needs in school.
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have social, emotional, or mental health needs.
Youth Support Worker: help young people manage mental health challenges.
Nursery Practitioner: apply mental health awareness 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 (various awarding bodies): deepen your knowledge and take on a more formal mental health champion or lead role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your qualification for roles in care and support services.
Level 2 Award in First Aid at Work: pairs well with mental health first aid for a fuller workplace first aid role.
