Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
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 is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, create a culture of care and promote 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.
Workers within a wide range of public service roles will interact with those with mental health issues and support needs in their day-to-day work across a number of sectors/areas. This qualification may be useful to those working or studying qualifications in the following sectors:
Customer Service | Housing | Voluntary | Sport and Recreation | Hospitality | Travel and Tourism
- Exploring mental health
- Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
- Understand a mentally healthy environment
You will be assessed by completing all the required assessments with your tutor providing feedback following the completion of each. All assessments must be completed and passed in order for you to successfully achieve the qualification.
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Studying a Craven College Distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time! It’s the perfect solution for those with busy work or home lives who would like to study where and when it suits them.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive the highest level of support and guidance from our experienced professional tutors.
Further Study
- Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £25,000 living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk