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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – West London College

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 materials at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers mental health problems, how to support colleagues, and how to advocate for better mental health in the workplace. It takes around 12 weeks to complete. You'll need to be 19 or older, eligible to study in the UK, and have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand common mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs that a colleague may be struggling.
  • You'll develop skills to have supportive, non-judgmental conversations about mental health.
  • You'll explore the support services and resources available to people in the workplace.
  • You'll understand the role of a mental health advocate and how to promote a culture of care.
  • You'll learn about relevant legislation and employer responsibilities around mental health.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You'll receive comprehensive learning materials to study online through an interactive platform. A qualified assessor will support you throughout. Assessment is by a series of written tasks completed within set timeframes. Your assessor marks these to produce the evidence needed to meet the requirements of the NCFE qualification.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College 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 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 who have additional needs
  • Youth Support Worker: help young people with emotional and social challenges
  • Nursery Practitioner: contribute to children's emotional wellbeing in early years settings
  • Adult Educator: teach or facilitate learning in community or workplace settings

What you could study next

A free mental health first aid qualification at Level 2 can lead into further study in health and social care. You could progress to a Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Social Care if you're considering a degree in nursing, social work, or counselling. West London College offers Access to Higher Education Diplomas online for adults looking to take that next step.

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