First Aid for Mental Health

The objective of the FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)qualification is to support a role in the workplace and/or to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding mental health in the workplace, how mental ill health may affect employees and how managers can support employees.

Course Price

£80

What is the course about?

The manager’s role is to lead, mentor, and support an employee to engage proactively in their employment, contributing to the organisation’s growth and working in ways that support the individual’s growth as well as the organisation’s objectives and values.

The management role involves supporting employees who may be showing signs of mental ill health in the workplace, and this qualification provides an understanding of the basic principles relating to supporting mental health in the workplace and promoting a positive, ‘wellness at work’ culture.

The Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers qualification is divided into two units:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing
  • Unit 2: Mental health in the workplace

Learning options

Classroom Learning

£80
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  • One-day Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health, ideal for those responsible for supporting mental health in the workplace.

  • Builds the knowledge and confidence to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and start supportive, work-appropriate conversations.

  • Covers the First Aid for Mental Health action plan, how to signpost colleagues to professional help, and how to promote a positive mental health culture at work.

  • Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health, with certification valid for three years.

This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment.

No previous knowledge or experience is required to attend this course.

A thorough understanding of mental health and mental illness:

  • How to provide advice and support for a person presenting a mental health condition
  • How to recognise a range of mental health conditions
  • The first aid for the mental health action plan and how to utilise it
  • The impact of substance abuse on mental health
  • How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

You will have a better understanding of a range of mental health conditions and the support that can be provided by healthcare professionals.

  • High-quality training
  • We have above national average pass rates on all our courses including NEBOSH and IOSH.
  • We are competitively priced.
  • We offer interest-free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
  • Members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) on our Mental Health courses.
  • Being able to recognise mental ill health in others
  • Being able to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
  • Understanding how to engage in mental health conversations in the workplace
  • How to support employees in relation to their mental health and ways to manage own wellbeing

When your employees achieve this Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace qualification, they will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained and understanding from this Level 3 qualification.

To see the full list of benefits of Mental Health training to businesses, see our FAA-QS-L3-Mental-Health Course Syllabus

The learning outcomes below describe the skills and knowledge a learner will gain by successfully completing the qualification. The assessment criteria state the skills, knowledge and competence a learner will be required to demonstrate during the course assessment.

  • Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
  • Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a suspected mental health condition
  • Know how to recognise and manage stress
  • Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
  • Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
  • Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
  • Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers

Download the Level 3 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers syllabus. 

This qualification is assessed by 2 multiple-choice examinations, which are externally set and marked by NUCO Qualifications.

Assessment is also ongoing by the instructor each day, along with the written assessments above.

This course runs over 2 days.

Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you require.

The cost of this course is £175 Total per delegate and includes a manual and certification.

This cost includes the tuition, examination and certification of the course.

**Important information for students using ELC funding**

As per JSP 822, ELC funding received for ELCAS approved courses will only include the following tuition, examination and certification fees and VAT in the course cost as per ELCAS and MOD regulations.

As per JSP 822, Service Personnel/Service Leavers are personally responsible for the funding of their own course study book, we will arrange this for you @£12 per course booked.

SLC Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £175.

To find out more about funded courses, go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

There are no entry requirements for the certificate, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

Please click on the button below to book and enrol on the course, or, contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or emailing [email protected].

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