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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 month
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 at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

You study topics including mental health conditions, how to support someone in distress, and how to build mentally healthy workplaces. The course typically takes around one month to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of mental health, explore related care, and learn how to apply this knowledge in the workplace.

Entry requirements

To join this course, you must: live in London, have the right to live and work in the UK, be 19 years old or older as of 31 August 2026, not be in full-time education, not be on a student visa, skilled worker, or sponsored visa, and be unemployed or low income (earning below £28,860 per annum).

Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand common mental health conditions and their impact on daily life.
  • You'll learn practical skills for supporting someone experiencing poor mental health.
  • You'll explore how to create mentally healthy environments at work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of mental health advocacy in the workplace.
  • You'll recognise the signs that someone may need mental health support.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge checks completed online. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental Health First Aider, supports colleagues' wellbeing in a workplace setting.
  • Wellbeing coordinator, promotes mental health initiatives across an organisation.
  • Support worker, assists people living with mental health conditions.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to mental health and social support.
  • HR assistant, helps implement workplace wellbeing policies and procedures.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work, deepens your knowledge for a more senior wellbeing role.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, a step toward working in a counselling or therapeutic setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, broadens your options across health and support services.
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