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Free Level 3 Mental Health First Aid Supervisor Course in Warrington

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFAA
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About this course

Free Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Course in Warrington. Classes run at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. The course covers a wide range of mental health conditions, the therapies used to treat them, and the professional support available to people in recovery. You'll learn how to recognise signs of mental ill health and how to respond appropriately in a supervisory role. The course takes one week to complete.

Who this course is for

This course covers a wide range of mental health conditions and a range of therapies and professional support that a person may be given by professionals during treatments for a mental health condition.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of mental health conditions and their common signs and symptoms.
  • You'll understand the therapies and treatments that professionals use to support people with mental health conditions.
  • You'll learn how to provide first aid support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • You'll explore the role of a mental health first aider in a supervisory context.
  • You'll recognise when and how to refer someone to professional support services.
  • You'll understand the impact of stigma on mental health and how to challenge it.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions, group discussions, and practical activities. Assessment is through a written or knowledge-based test and observation of practical skills. You'll need to demonstrate that you can apply what you've learned in realistic scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus 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 or organisation.
  • Support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions day to day.
  • Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings.
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional mental health needs.
  • Youth support worker: guide young people through mental health challenges.
  • Nursery practitioner: recognise early signs of emotional or developmental difficulty.
  • Adult educator: deliver mental health awareness training to groups.

What you could study next

If you want to deepen your knowledge, the Level 3 Award in First Aid for Mental Health covers similar ground with a broader clinical focus. A full Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care would open more senior support roles. For those working in education, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training builds the skills to deliver mental health first aid training to others.

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