Online Learning
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 Certificate
Is this course for me?
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It's important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.
The qualification is suitable for anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge of mental health problems and the ways that mental ill health can be managed in the workplace. The course is also suitable for those who are working in the healthcare sector, those supporting someone with mental ill health, or anyone who wants to gain more knowledge for personal reasons.
Aims:
• Focus on the study of mental health first aid and advocacy in the workplace.
Objectives:
• Understand different types of mental ill health and risk factors.
• Learn how to support individuals within workplace boundaries.
• Explore how to create mentally healthy environments.
This course is split into three manageable units:
Unit 1: Exploring mental health
Unit 2: Understanding how to support individuals with mental ill health
Unit 3: Understand a mentally healthy environment
You will complete online platform-based questions — there are no exams and no grades.
To pass, you must show that you have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria set out in the qualification specification.
Our qualified assessors will give you detailed feedback, 1:1 support, and clear targets to help you succeed.
Support is available through the learning portal, email, or phone.
If your work doesn't meet the required standard, you will receive feedback, a new target date, and the chance to resubmit.
This course runs over 12 weeks and includes a recommended 120 guided learning hours (GLH). You can apply at any time, with flexible start dates available throughout the year.
There is no specific prior skill or knowledge required for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 1 health and social care-related qualification.
We recommend you already have at least a Level 1 in English (GCSE grade 3/D or equivalent).
Other courses:
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Counselling Skills
• Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs
Employment opportunities:
• HR Assistant - up to £20,000
• Mental Health Nurse - up to £28,180
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
• Courses are delivered as online learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
• Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
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Students aged 16-18 do not pay exam fees.
