Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments. You'll study over two years, working through the NCFE Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace. The course covers how to recognise mental health conditions, provide first aid support, and advocate for mental health in workplace settings. A good level of written English and maths is required to enrol. No formal qualifications are needed.
Who this course is for
Adults
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions and their signs and symptoms.
You'll understand how to provide mental health first aid support to someone in crisis.
You'll explore mental health advocacy and how to promote wellbeing in the workplace.
You'll learn about legislation and guidance relating to mental health at work.
You'll develop knowledge of recovery approaches and support services available.
You'll understand how stigma affects mental health and how to challenge it.
How you will learn
You study entirely online through distance learning. All learning and assessment materials are provided digitally. You'll be allocated a personal tutor who gives written feedback on the assessments you submit and offers ongoing support through remote tutorials. Assessment is based on written assignments submitted throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything you need before you start. All learning and assessment materials are provided online.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider: provide first aid support to colleagues in the workplace.
Support Worker: assist people experiencing mental health difficulties day to day.
Care Assistant: support clients in residential or community care settings.
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' wellbeing and mental health in schools.
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have additional support needs.
Youth Support Worker: support young people's emotional health and resilience.
Nursery Practitioner: promote positive mental health in early years settings.
Adult Educator: deliver wellbeing or mental health awareness training to adults.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (various awarding bodies): deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on a formal mental health lead role at work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills for roles in care, support work, and community health settings.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
