This course covers the content of the Level 1 course but
also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.
Attendees will learn about:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Numbers: A maximum of 16 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Assessment: A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
Certification: A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need
to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Price: £125pp including refreshments, if onsite at NCW.
Duration: 7 hours (including a lunch break), from 9am to 4pm.
Offsite courses and group discounts are available, contact the email below for more information.
LEVEL 2/5 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE
RQF Level 2 Award
Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
Code: 603/3769/2
Unit title: First Aid for Mental Health
Unit code: Y/617/2919
SCQF Level 5 Award
Qualification title: Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
Code: R600 04
Unit title: First Aid for Mental Health
Unit code: UM87 04
Training is led by Paul Stephens.
Paul is the Assistant Principal responsible for Personal Development at NCW. Paul spent 15 years working in a local further education college with a focus on student development and loves sharing his knowledge of First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
Get in touch: [email protected]
