Description
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 Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 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.
Increasing the understanding of mental health among staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support. In this Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 course, you will learn how to support individuals with their mental health, as well as what a mentally healthy environment is like.
Our Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 course is designed to give you the foundation knowledge to support colleagues with their mental health.
You will get:
- Accredited qualification awarded by NCFE CACHEÂ
- Gain a Level 2 qualification
- Offers an adjustable foundation that can lead to different career options depending on the career path you have chosen.
- CV Review and Professional LinkedIn Profile. (Showcase your new qualifications and unique skills).
- Can be fast tracked to complete in 7 weeks
Course Units
The Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 course is made up of three units:
- Exploring mental health
- Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
- Understand a mentally healthy environment
Awarding Body
NCFE CACHE is regulated by OFQUAL in England, and recognised by Qualifications Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment in Northern Ireland.
NCFE (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education) is an awarding organisation and registered educational charity providing qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in vocational and technical learning, NCFE is responsible for the design, development and certification of a broad range of qualifications and awards that are nationally recognised.
Qualification Number
You can check this is a real qualification on the OFQUAL Qualification Checker / Register here: QAN: 603/5148/2
Course Assessment
Your tutor will provide you with feedback on your work and let you know what needs to be changed in order to finish that unit.
You will receive text reminders when your work is due. Your work will be marked by the course Tutor and returned within 7 days.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, Learners will achieve an NCFE CACHE Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 qualification. Your certificate will be posted out to your home address.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is highly recommended that you possess a proficient command of the English language to successfully finish the course.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged over 19+ years
- Lived in UK for 3+ years
- Not on any Apprenticeship
- Have valid ID
Duration
7 weeks. This course is designed to be flexible and fit around your work, family or home life and commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
What Next?
Once the course is successfully completed, you could progress onto a Level 3 course.
You can also apply for jobs. Above all, this vocational qualification is important to careers in a variety of settings and industries including:
- Social Work Assistant (salary £12,500 – £25,000)
- Human Resource (HR) Officer (salary £15,000 – £50,000)
- Mental Health Nurse (salary £25,654 – £45,838)
Support
In addition to a qualified Tutor you get an Upskill Online UK Personal Mentor and an Accountability Coach to keep you motivated and on track to successfully complete the course. Secondly, guidance and support is offered to help plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey. Finally, you will be provided with a Consultation and a tailored roadmap to success. All in all, you get the complete package in one place at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.
To speak with us about this course, simply complete the enquiry form and we will contact you shortly. Alternatively you can call us on: 02475 314022.
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