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Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Advocacy (EQUAL)

Marketing Title
Level 2
Part-Time
BHSL2014 (2026/2027A)
07/09/2026
Format
18/12/2026
Format
Online Provision
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Course Information

Course Information
The purpose of this programme 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.

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 course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.

This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
There are 3 units in the qualification:

Exploring mental health – you will be introduced to different types of mental ill health and understand the factors which may contribute to mental ill health and actions that can be taken

How to support individuals with mental ill health – you will understand how to support individuals with mental ill health and understand their responsibilities and how to protect their own mental health

Understand a mentally healthy environment – on completion of this unit you will know about relevant legislation, understand mentally healthy environments and wellness action plans.
Learners will be given access to a comprehensive online learning platform which will provide them with detailed knowledge and information to support their successful completion of each unit.

Further self-directed research is encouraged to expand learner’s understanding of key topics
Learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Level 1 and above. Learners will also need a good level of IT skills to be able to access a computer, laptop or tablet device with access to the internet.  The setup of this course enables learners to study independently and flexibly at times convenient to them.
· Clear deadlines will be provided for each unit to ensure the qualification is completed within the set time frame.
· Completion and progress on each unit is clearly identified on the learner’s online dashboard.
· Learners will receive regular written feedback throughout the course including opportunities for further development.
You will be completing work in relation to each unit, which a range of activities and questioning to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will complete this online using the online platform.

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
Following completion of this course the following progression option(s) are available:
• Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2
• Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs Level 2
• Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2
• Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care Level 2
• Certificate in Understanding Common Health Conditions Level 2
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Course Fees (evidence may be required) Fee
Eco Inact - health, disability, caring
£0.00
Eco inactive - Skills, emp, progression
£0.00
I am aged 19-23 (on the 31st August) and do not already have a level 2 qualification
£0.00
I am aged 19-24 (on the 31st August) and have a EHCP
£0.00
I am aged under 19 (on the 31st August)
£0.00
I am currently under formal redundancy consultation
£0.00
I am employed and have earnings of less than £26,800 per year (inc any benefit payments)
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit with a take home pay less than £952 (or £1534 for a joint claim) per month
£0.00
I am unemployed, not in receipt of any benefit and am seeking employment in relation to this course that i am enrolling onto.
£0.00
Standard Course Fee
£0.00