Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Course Overview
Course Intent:
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.
Course Overview:
There are three mandatory units:
- Exploring Mental Health
- Understand How to Support Individuals With Mental Ill Health
- Understand a Mentally Healthy Environment
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners should be at least 19 years of age.
Key Information
Course Length
Course Level
Level 2
For Individuals
Cost and Funding Information
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Qualification structure
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of 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.
Assessment:
This qualification is internally assessed by a portfolio of evidence.
Progression Routes
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to
- 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
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
- Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care.