Location: Online / Anytime
Course code
15151080
Tutor
Liz Munton
Start date
23 Aug 2025
End date
31 Jul 2026
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.
You will cover
Unit 01 Exploring mental health - This unit will introduce learners to different types of mental ill health. They will understand factors which may contribute to mental ill health and actions that can be taken.
Unit 02 Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health - The aim of this unit is to understand how to support individuals with mental ill health. Learners will understand their responsibilities and how to protect their own mental health.
Unit 03 Understand a mentally healthy environment - Learners will know about relevant legislation. They will understand mentally healthy environments and wellness action plans.
This course is typically 8 weeks long and can start at any point during the academic year.
You must also be aged 19 or over on the 31st August at the start of the academic year to be eligible.
Ideally you will hold Level 1 Functional Skills in English (or GCSE grade D/3 equivalent) or be working towards this.
The College has other Health Care courses that can be studied. These can be found on our website.
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