Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Barrow-in-Furness
CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at PHX Training Barrow. This daytime mental health first aid qualification covers how to recognise mental health conditions, support colleagues or learners, and promote positive mental health in the workplace. The course typically takes 2 weeks. It suits anyone working or looking to work in care, education, or support roles where mental health awareness matters.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
Entry requirements
A diagnosed learning need at this level from assessments and no previous qualifications in this area at the same/or higher level
What you will learn
You'll understand what mental health is and how it affects people differently.
You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
You'll learn how to provide first-line support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
You'll explore how to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in a workplace or learning environment.
You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and the boundaries of that role.
You'll learn about mental health advocacy and how to challenge stigma.
You'll identify sources of support and how to signpost people effectively.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at PHX Training Barrow, with flexible daytime attendance across the two-week course. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that test your understanding of mental health conditions, support strategies, and workplace advocacy. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification criteria.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. PHX Training Barrow will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider: lead mental health support in your workplace
Support worker: assist adults with mental health or learning needs
Care assistant: provide day-to-day care in residential or community settings
Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
SEN teaching assistant: work with students with additional needs in schools
Youth support worker: help young people with emotional and social challenges
Nursery practitioner: support children's early emotional development
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community or further education settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (NCFE or similar) - deepens your knowledge for a more senior advocacy or training 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 qualification for care or support roles requiring a higher-level credential.
Mental Health First Aid England two-day Adult MHFA course - a widely used workplace standard that complements this qualification.
