Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
Course Overview
Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
Around 450 million people experience mental health issues globally. Over 12 million working days are lost annually to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Employers should be transparent about mental health, fostering a supportive culture.
Course highlights:
Recognising mental health factors
Supporting individuals
Creating a healthy environment
Crafting wellness action plans
Learn how to support mental well-being in the workplace
This online qualification is suitable if you are wanting to understand mental health first aid and how to care for those with mental ill health in a variety of settings. It is also valuable for anyone planning a career that requires an understanding of mental ill health and is looking to qualify in this.
The next start date for this course is February 2026.
Located at: Honeywell Sports campus
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 12 Weeks
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QSPTUMH201
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
The course cost is £360. Funding may be available.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 26 November 2025.
