The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification aims to:
focus on the study of mental health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace and;
offer breadth and depth of study of mental health first aid.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete 3 mandatory units.
Unit 01 Exploring mental health
Unit 02 Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
Unit 03 Understand a mentally healthy environment
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
• Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
If employed, learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in London or Buckinghamshire, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Funding is generally available to people who are unemployed or on a lower income and is subject to residency and eligibility checks when you enrol.
This is a nationally recognised qualification that develops knowledge of mental health, wellbeing and appropriate support within the workplace. It covers recognising mental ill health, common mental health conditions, supportive conversations, responding to concerns, relevant legislation, mental health advocacy and creating supportive and inclusive working environments.
Mental health first aid focuses on recognising mental health difficulties, providing an initial supportive response and signposting people to appropriate professional support. Mental health advocacy focuses more broadly on raising awareness, reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations and helping to create workplace cultures that promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
This qualification is suitable for HR Professionals, managers, supervisors, Team Leaders, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health Advocates, employee representatives and anyone interested in promoting positive mental health at work. It is relevant across different sectors and can help individuals contribute to a more supportive, inclusive and mentally healthy workplace culture.
Most learners complete the qualification within 10 to 12 weeks through flexible blended learning, with online learning materials and dedicated tutor or assessor support. Assessment is completed through an online portfolio of evidence and knowledge based workbooks, with no formal examinations required.
