Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate

PJSXDL2AP–26

What can this course lead to

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.

Career opportunities

Workers within a wide range of public service roles will interact with those with mental health issues and support needs in their day–to–day work across a number of sectors. This qualification may be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sector(s)/area(s): • customer service
• housing
• voluntary sector
• sport and recreation
• hospitality
• travel and tourism.

Course Length

Up to 16 weeks

Level

Level 2

Who is it for

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.
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.

What will I need

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 19 or above to undertake this qualification.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

This is a knowledge–only qualification. Work/industry placement experience is not required.

What is covered

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.

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete 3 mandatory units.

How is the course assessed

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

Interview Skills Assessment

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

Application and costs

This course has no cost, however this is dependant on your circumstances, please contact Jobsmart for more information and to confirm your eligibility