Training Courses
1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year and 792 million people are affected by mental health issues worldwide
Mental Health At Work
Good mental health awareness is important in the workplace – mental health problems are common, with one in four people in the UK experiencing this at some point, and can be exacerbated by stress at work. Employers have a responsibility to help their employees with mental health issues.
This Mental Health at Work course can help to increase awareness of mental health issues and give you the tools to understand the mental wellbeing of both yourself and those around you. At the highest level, this course will give you the skills needed to become a mental health first aider for your workplace.
We offer group training for this course both in house and at our Leamington Spa office. We also hold regular open courses at our Leamington site – perfect for if you only need a couple of employees trained.
What is mental health first aid?
Mental health first aid describes the help you can give someone struggling with a mental health problem – either developing condition or dealing with the worsening of one. The aim is to provide support in identifying the person’s needs and assisting them in accessing the appropriate services for their situation.
What is included in a mental health at work course?
WA Management offer three levels of QNUK accredited Mental Health At Work training. The courses increase in complexity with each level, but will all include the most common mental health conditions, their contributing factors and how to look after your own mental health.
The mental health first aid training included in the Level 3 course covers mental health conditions and how to identify them, discussing mental health needs, accessing suitable support, and more.
For full details for each course, please see the table below.
How long is the course?
Courses run for two full consecutive days – a buffet lunch will be provided on both days, along with refreshments throughout.
How much is a mental health at work course?
The course is £280 pp for both days, or £240 if 3+ are signed up from the same company.
If you are interested in running/attending a course please contact us!
| QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF) | QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) | QNUK Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | This course is for over 16s who want to understand their own mental wellbeing. Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. | The course is ideal for workers over the age of 16 who would like an introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace and supporting the mental wellbeing of their colleagues. Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. | The QNUK Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) is the ideal qualification for mental health champions in the workplace over the age of 16. A Mental Health Champion is any employee who takes action to raise awareness of mental health problems amongst staff, challenges mental health stigma, and provides peer support to colleagues. With a responsibility to protect the health of employees at work, having mental health champions highlights the organisations commitment to promoting positive mental health awareness. Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. |
| What does this course cover? | The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, their contributing factors and how to look after your mental health. | The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support. | The qualification covers a range of mental health conditions; some more common than others, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support. |
| How long is this course? | This qualification is delivered over 4 hours. | This qualification is delivered over 7 hours. | This qualification is delivered over 14 hours. |
| How is this course assessed? | There a written exam or workbook completed on the day. | There a written exam or workbook completed on the day. | There a written exam or workbook completed on the day, as well as observations of attendees demonstrating Mental Health First Aid procedures. |
| What qualification will this course give? | On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years. | On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years. | On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years. |
QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Who is it for?
This course is for over 16s who want to understand their own mental wellbeing.
Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.
What does this course cover?
The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, their contributing factors and how to look after your mental health.
How long is this course?
This qualification is delivered over 4 hours.
How is this course assessed?
There a written exam or workbook completed on the day.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years.
QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF)
Who is it for?
The course is ideal for workers over the age of 16 who would like an introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace and supporting the mental wellbeing of their colleagues.
Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.
What does this course cover?
The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.
How long is this course?
This qualification is delivered over 7 hours.
How is this course assessed?
There a written exam or workbook completed on the day.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years.
QNUK Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF)
Who is it for?
The QNUK Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) is the ideal qualification for mental health champions in the workplace over the age of 16.
A Mental Health Champion is any employee who takes action to raise awareness of mental health problems amongst staff, challenges mental health stigma, and provides peer support to colleagues. With a responsibility to protect the health of employees at work, having mental health champions highlights the organisations commitment to promoting positive mental health awareness.
Learners should be at least a level 1 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.
What does this course cover?
The qualification covers a range of mental health conditions; some more common than others, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.
How long is this course?
This qualification is delivered over 14 hours.
How is this course assessed?
There a written exam or workbook completed on the day, as well as observations of attendees demonstrating Mental Health First Aid procedures.
What qualification will this course give?
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Mental Health at Work training certificate which is valid for three years.