NVQ level 2 course in Mental Health First Aid Awareness Course

This NVQ Level 2 course is designed to create awareness about adult mental health issues within the workplace, with an aim to improve employee wellbeing

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Identify mental health issues in the workplace
Assist setting up wellbeing policies
Point to professional services
Guided learning with support
You cannot fail an NVQ
No Exams! No Re-sits!
Gain the skills to effectively advise co-workers and employees about mental health issues

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NVQ Level 2 in Mental Health Overview

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The NVQ level 2 in Mental Health First Aid Awareness, will give learners the ability to correctly identify and support employees suffering with mental health issues in the workplace.

Learn to correctly sign-post those suffering from mental health issues to further professional assistance, for example, to such organisations such as Mind (a mental health charity in England and Wales).

Once certified, holders of this NVQ can offer mental health assistance in a formal way within the workplace, as well as recommending external support services.

This qualification is suitable for those working anywhere in world!

Key Topics

Important key topics covered by the NVQ Level 2 in Mental Health include:

Understand what is meant by mental health
Understand common mental health conditions
Understand the role of the mental health first aider

This NVQ is Research Based

This NVQ in Mental Health is predominantly, ‘research-based‘.

Assessment is completely evaluated by each candidates’ competency in locating relevant information to complete a ‘template’. Learners submit their documentation as evidence of competency to an Online Portfolio.

Quick Facts

Quick Course Information

Brand	ProQual
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Awarding Body	ProQual
Study method	On the job
Course Level	Level 2, Equivalent to an A*-C GCSE
Time dedication	Approximately 20 hours
Course duration / eLearning access	1 year
Course Start Dates	Any time
Average completion time	1-3 Months
Assessment Style	Evidence based assessment, Online submission
Evidence Assessment	Dedicated NVQ Assessor, External Verifier
NVQ Training Support	Fully tutor supported, online messaging system, email, telephone
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SKU: NVQL2MH Category: NVQ Courses

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UK Head Office based in Hull, United Kingdom.

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +44 (0) 1482 806 805

SHEilds South Africa

South Africa regional head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Open: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm

Phone: +2711 675 4177

SHEilds UAE

SHEilds Middle East regional office, based in Dubai, UAE.

Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +971 4 375 4012

Course Details

Awarding Body

ProQual are approved by Ofqual to develop and award qualifications. SHEilds are an approved ProQual Assessment Centre, providing Vocational Qualifications around the globe.

You can find out more about our ProQual awarding body from their official website: www.proqualab.com

Recommended for

This NVQ in mental health, is an awareness level course and those qualified are not expected to be able to deal with serious mental health issues alone – that would require a higher level qualification. As this is an awareness level course, it is designed for those with a need to effectively advise employees within the workplace, where to get the best help as regards to mental wellbeing.

Study Method

Very much self-paced – learners are expected to undertake research in their own time or during working hours, to gather information in order to complete a template. Evidence can be gathered from online or offline sources. Online access is provided to submit this evidence for evaluation to your portfolio.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19 and over. Although there are no other formal entry requirements to enrol onto the qualification, as a provider SHEilds must carry out an initial assessment of a potential candidates skills and knowledge before they are permitted to enrol. This aids to identify any gaps and to plan the assessment.

Therefore our ProQual NVQ training courses have Eligibility Criteria, which should be met before a candidate can enrol to undertake the qualification.

Please see the NVQ Eligibility Questionnaire

NVQ Training Support

Unlimited NVQ support is included with this course. Our assessors will provide you with all the guidance you need to complete this NVQ.

Course Assessment

SHEilds NVQ assessors guide learners and provide assistance, but this qualification is very much self research-based, where learners are expected to locate and gather relevant information in order to complete the NVQ course. NVQ assessors provide feedback on the information submitted to aid learners in completing the course.
Once your dedicated NVQ assessor is satisfied and your work is double checked internally at SHEilds to ensure the evidence is a high-enough standard, it will be submitted to ProQual for external verification.
Proqual will review the submitted evidence and inform us (SHEilds) of your result, we’ll then contact you and arrange delivery of your physical Certificate as proof of achieving the qualification.

Examinations

There are NO EXAMS for this course, you are assessed solely on your submitted work-based evidence and documents

Steps to Pass

Essentially there are 3 steps to passing this NVQ Level 2 in Mental Health First Aid Awareness qualification.

NVQ assessors guide you as you submit your evidence.
Our internal verifier checks over your submitted evidence.
Your evidence is sent to ProQual to be externally verified.

Certificate Delivery

When your evidence has passed the requirements to gain the qualification, you’ll receive a physical certificate as proof you have passed the NVQ level 2 course. We’ll then contact you and arrange for delivery of your course completion certificate to an address of your choosing.

Career Progression

Once certified with the NVQ Level 2 in Mental Health First Aid Awareness qualification, we recommend studying a level 3 certificate course, such as NEBOSH or ProQual NVQ.

Course Guide & Syllabus

NVQ Level 2 in Mental Health Course Syllabus PDF

Unit No. J/617/4956: What you will learn from this NVQ course
Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria
1. Understand what is meant by mental health	1.1 Identify what is meant by the terms mental health and well being. 1.2 Describe the aims of mental health first aid. 1.3 Describe how the actions of others can negatively affect individuals with a mental health condition. 1.4 Identify what is meant by the mental health continuum.
2. Understand common mental health conditions	2.1 Identify the main signs and symptoms of mental health disorders/crises/problems including: Depression, substance misuse, addiction, anxiety disorders, including stress, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self harm, suicide, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders. 2.2 Identify risk factors for the mental health disorders / crises / problems listed above.
3. Understand the role of the mental health first aider	3.1 Identify the skills and strengths of a mental health first aider. 3.2 Identify common treatments and/or interventions for managing mental ill health. 3.3 Identify how the mental health first aider can support individuals showing signs or symptoms of mental health disorders or problems. 3.4 Identify sources of reliable information, support and guidance for mental health first aiders. 3.5 Identify examples of strategies that can reduce the risk of mental health issues arising.

NVQ level 2 course in Mental Health First Aid Awareness Course