NEW NUCO FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.

Why do this course?

Are you responsible for staff and volunteers?

Do you have a Wellbeing or Mental Health Policy?

This course will help to focus your attention on improving the management of Mental Health and Wellbeing within your organisation.

And ultimately may save you money.

About this Course

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.

Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

• Day 1: 16th July
• Day 2: 17th July

Funding

People in Mind Funding

Funding is also available for volunteers of registered Community Hubs to access this qualification.

Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about funding for this course.

What does this course cover?

• What is mental health
• Why people develop mental health conditions
• The role of the First Aider for mental health
• How to provide advice and practical support
• How to recognise and manage stress
• Understanding the impact of substance abuse on mental health
• Understanding the first aid action plan
• How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

Certification

A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards. FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation.

Contact Us

For any additional information about the course or bookings, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01872 266987.

Terms and Conditions

You can read our Terms and Conditions for Volunteer Cornwall's training here: Training Terms and Conditions 2021.