Where will this course lead?

Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting 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, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.

What will I study?

· Exploring mental health

· Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health

· Understand a mentally healthy environment

How will this course be delivered?

3 weeks distance learning (1 assessment)

What qualifications will I get?

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

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be marked by an allocated tutor who will provide you with detailed feedback. You will be assessed against criteria where all learning outcomes of the course have to be covered; your tutor will give you guidance for this.

How do I get a place on the course?

Register your interest and we will contact you with a date for enrolment, or contact 0121 678 7181 / hcprogrammes@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

No specific entry requirements, but an initial assessment will be completed at enrolment.

What else do I need to know?

You must be aged 19+ and be a British or Irish citizen that has lived within the UK for at least 3 years. You must also be based in England; however, some postcode exclusions apply - please enquire for confirmation of eligibility. In addition to this, please note that participants cannot be currently enrolled on an apprenticeship.

These courses are fully funded at zero cost unless they are not completed and learning materials are retained by the learner; please note that in these circumstances, there is a £125 fee.

 

 

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon College, Blossomfield Campus

Start Date

Various

Day

Various

Time

Various

Course Fee

Free

Course Code

HEABD013OCP0

Study Mode

Flexible Learning

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

What’s Involved?

Predicted Employment

How much can I earn?

£17,680
NATIONAL AVERAGE

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