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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Course Summary
Code: Q30146
Location: ONLINE - SELF STUDY
Cost: £0 - £1008 Details
Duration: 26 week(s)
By continuing you confirm that you are aged 19 or over and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Description
This course is for anyone interested in Mental Health First Aid. Over the course, you'll build an understanding of mental health problems and the support available in the workplace.
Recent reports suggest 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.
Increasing the understanding of mental health among staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support. In this course, you will learn how to support individuals with their mental health, as well as what a mentally healthy environment is like.
Our Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace is designed to give you the foundation knowledge to support colleagues with their mental health.
You will study three units:
- Exploring mental health
- Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
- Understand a mentally healthy environment
To enrol on this course, you will be asked to book an interview session in one of our centres which should take around 60-90 minutes. If attending a session in person is not possible for you, please ring us on 0330 332 7997 to book aa phone call. Our friendly Customer Engagement team and a dedicated course tutor will be there to support you in completing all the necessary sign-up paperwork and assessments as required. We will also tell you more about the course, what to expect from your time with us and arrange a start date (subject to availability).
Entry Requirements
This is an online level 2 distance-learning course. You will receive a log in for an online resources book and then you answer the questions online. You will need access to the internet and a computer/laptop to complete the coursework. You will have a named tutor in case you have any questions throughout the course.
There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this qualification, although you may find it useful to have previously achieved a Level 1 qualification. You should ideally have the equivalent of Level 1 literacy skills, however, a formal qualification is not required.
You must currently live in Somerset/Dorset.
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.
You must be over the age of 19.
You must not be on an apprenticeship.
There is a £100 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Assessment
To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the 3 units as detailed in the qualification specification.
You will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task. The course is assessed via coursework, there are no exams.
Progression
Depending on your interests, you could go on to complete a Level 3 course, or you may want to think about mental health in early years or children and young people.
Others have also gone on to look at an apprenticeship in Early Years, or a teaching assistant apprenticeship.
Discuss your next opportunity with our expert tutor team!