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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Taunton

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You complete this NCFE qualification while you're in a job role, supported by your employer. Over 12 weeks, you'll build knowledge of mental health conditions, how to spot early warning signs, and how to support colleagues effectively. The course covers mental health advocacy in the workplace alongside first aid principles. It's a free mental health first aid course for adults in eligible employment.

Who this course is for

Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
  • You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in distress.
  • You'll explore the principles of mental health advocacy in a workplace context.
  • You'll learn about the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing at work.
  • You'll understand how to signpost colleagues to appropriate support and services.
  • You'll develop knowledge of legislation and employer responsibilities around mental health.

How you will learn

This is work-based training, so your learning is grounded in your current job role. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete alongside your work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding of mental health first aid and advocacy. Contact Richard Huish College Taunton directly for details on tutor contact and support arrangements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College Taunton 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 people with mental health or social care needs
  • Care Assistant - support clients in residential or community care settings
  • Teaching Assistant - support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
  • SEN Teaching Assistant - work with students with additional needs in schools
  • Youth Support Worker - support young people's mental health and development
  • Nursery Practitioner - contribute to early years wellbeing and safeguarding
  • Adult Educator - teach or facilitate learning in community or further education settings

What you could study next

A level 2 mental health first aid certificate is a solid foundation for further study in health, care, or education. You could progress to a Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work for a more advanced understanding of workplace mental health. Alternatively, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care opens doors to senior support and care roles. If you're working in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training builds on the advocacy skills you've developed here.

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