NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

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.

• 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.

Learners will submit their workbooks via an online portfolio and these will be internally assessed by their tutor.

This course can be fully funded by the Local authority, depending on your personal income and prior attainment. Please enquire for further details.