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Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate L2

Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate L2

2026/27

Course Overview

Course
P00061
Start Date
Various
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
6 weeks
Start time
00:00 am
End time
00:00 am
Campus
DISTANCE
Level
Level 2

The purpose of this distance learning qualification is to enable individuals to acquire the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.

This is a paper-based course but all study is completed remotely.

The course consists of 3 units: exploring mental health, understand how to support individuals with mental ill-health, and understanding a mentally healthy environment.

You are provided with textbooks to support your learning and you will receive feedback and support from your tutor. The course can take as little as 3 weeks to complete and consists of one assessment book.

You must be over 19.

During the application process, you are asked the following: Please describe why you have chosen this course and what you hope to gain from completing it. Please include anything you already know regarding the subject. This helps us check this is the right course at the right level for you. We also need to confirm that you haven't completed the qualification, or similar, before. This is for funding purposes.

We ask for a description, for this you must write in full sentences, we would expect around 2 paragraphs.

If you do not meet the required standard, we will give you a second opportunity to answer the question. If the required standard is still not met, we will sign post you to our careers team for advice and guidance.

If you are not a British Citizen, you may have to complete a Right to Study Assessment, or provide a Share Code, to ensure you qualify for government funding. We cannot fund you if you live in a Devolved Area.

We are unable to grant extensions on Unit 1, please only apply to do this course if you are ready to start it now and have time available.

Annual Tuition fee: £0

The level 2 distance learning courses are fully funded as long as you meet the entry requirements for the course.

Please note that, upon successful completion of your course, you will receive an e-certificate by email. Printed certificates are not provided as standard. Awarding organisations have moved away from issuing physical certificates to support environmental sustainability, reduce their carbon footprint, and make it easier to obtain a replacement certificate if required.

If you would like a printed certificate, this can be requested at a cost of £46, payable by the learner.

We have a huge choice of distance learning courses available at both levels 2 and 3. At the end of your course, your tutor may suggest a suitable option for you to progress onto or you can contact the distance learning team to advise you on the courses available.

We also have a careers team available via phone, email or in-person who can help to plan a career pathway for you.

Apply online via the College website. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course of study. You can apply at any point throughout the year and start the course when you like.