Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course Overview
Course Name
QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Course Code
603/4547/0
Category
Type
In-House
Duration
4 Guided Learning Hours
Pricing
£699.00 up to 12 learners (ex. VAT)
What Is the Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness?
The QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF) is the ideal introduction to understanding your own mental wellbeing. The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, their contributing factors and how to look after your own mental health.
Who Should Attend the Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course?
This Mental Health Awareness course is ideal for anyone who wishes to better understand mental health. It’s an entry-level course for individuals with no previous mental health training or those wishing to refresh their knowledge.
Employers who want to support the mental health of their employees
Line managers and supervisors who want to recognise early signs of poor mental health
HR professionals who are responsible for employee welfare
Individuals looking to deepen their personal understanding of mental well-being
Teams within the healthcare, education, or corporate sectors who wish to create a mentally healthier workplace
Benefits of Completing Mental Health Awareness Training
More Supportive Workplace: By raising the level of mental health awareness across your organisation, you create a more open, supportive culture where employees feel comfortable discussing their mental wellbeing.
Commitment to Wellbeing and Compliance: Investing in Mental Health Awareness training demonstrates your proactive approach to workplace mental wellbeing and supports compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on managing stress at work.
Early Intervention: Staff who have undertaken Mental Health Awareness training are better equipped to spot early signs of stress, anxiety or poor mental wellbeing, and stop mental health issues from escalating.
Why Choose In-House Mental Health Awareness Training?
Choosing a regulated mental health training provider that delivers courses on-site, such as First Aid Safety, means your training can be fully tailored to the needs of your employees. You can also save time and money by training all your staff together in one place.
What are the Benefits of In-House Training?
Significantly reduce your training cost
Cost-effective compared to open public courses
Promote a more supportive workplace culture
Control your own learning environment by hosting your training in-house
Save time by getting your staff qualified together
Encourages interaction and team bonding between your staff
Train on a date and time that suits your business requirements
Liaise and coordinate your training needs with a single training provider
What Will You Learn on the Mental Health Awareness Training Course?
The QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF) syllabus includes:
Unit 1 - Understanding Your Own Mental Wellbeing
Learn about the most common mental health disorders.
Recognise the causes and effects of stress and how to manage it.
Understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Explore various strategies to maintain mental well-being.
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Assessment Method
Theory assessment (multiple-choice question paper)
Learners are assessed by completing a multiple-choice question paper near the end of the course consisting of:
15 questions
11 correct answers pass mark
25-minute time limit
The course is delivered using interactive teaching methods, which include Q&As, brainstorming and videos to help the learners absorb new skills and knowledge easily.
What's Included in Your Mental Health Awareness Course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive manual
Qualification fees
Necessary equipment
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Example Mental Health Awareness Questions
1. Which of the following is the definition of mental health?
A. A state of being where an individual’s mind is negatively affected
B. A state of being where an individual is free of stress
C. A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential
D. A condition where an individual should seek attention from their GP
2. Which of the following are common mental health conditions?
A. Depression and anxiety
B. Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
C. Smoking and self-harm
D. Suicide and stress
In-house Level 1 Mental Health Awareness Course Pricing
£699.00 up to 12 learners (ex.vat)
Why Choose First Aid Safety?
Since 2012, First Aid Safety have delivered Ofqual-regulated mental health and first aid training courses to businesses in London and the UK nationwide. All our courses are delivered on-site at your premises for convenience and ease.
Partnered with Qualifications Network UK (QNUK), an awarding body that develops and offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual, we are committed to providing high-quality regulated mental health training courses, from the Level 1 Mental Health Awareness to an in-depth, comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
All courses are delivered through interactive teaching methods to ensure that learning is easily absorbed. Our aim is for the learners to complete the course with a clearer understanding of the most common mental health conditions, warning signs of poor mental health and strategies to maintain good mental well-being.
With a comprehensive network of experienced instructors available nationwide, we can deliver regulated training courses at your premises on a date and time that works for you.
Enquire Now
With the QNUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness, you’ll gain invaluable skills to help support your own mental health and that of those around you.
Ready to promote a more positive workplace culture? Complete the enquiry form opposite or contact us on 020 7112 8543 for more details about our in-house Mental Health Awareness course.
Operating hours
Our friendly team can be contacted Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm
10am-5pm during weekends and bank holidays.
Level 1 Mental Health Awareness FAQs
The Level 1 Award is suitable for all employees and is ideal for anyone who'd like to gain an insight into mental health awareness. The Level 2 Award provides a deeper understanding, focusing on recognising mental health conditions in the workplace and providing appropriate support. The Level 3 Award offers a more comprehensive overview of mental health, and is designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders looking to promote positive mental health.
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Mental Health Course: |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
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Aim |
Awareness |
Deeper understanding |
Comprehensive understanding |
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Duration |
4 hours |
6 hours |
12 hours |
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Who For? |
All employees |
Frontline staff and management |
Team leaders, managers and supervisors |
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Assessment |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Practical Assessment and Multiple Choice Questions |
Up to 12 learners can be facilitated per instructor. This ensures that sufficient, personalised attention is provided to each individual, equipping learners with a better understanding of mental health conditions and basic strategies to support their mental well-being.
Yes, the course meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and helps employers create a mentally supportive workplace. In particular, the guidance on mental health at work states that employers must promote open conversations about mental health, and investing in mental health awareness training is considered the best starting point to foster across any organisation.
The Level 1 Mental Health Awareness certification is valid for 3 years. It’s recommended that businesses provide regular refresher courses to keep employees up-to-date with the latest practices.
No prior experience is required. This course is designed for individuals at all levels, whether you're new to mental health awareness or looking to refresh your understanding.
Reasonable adjustments can be made for learners with specific needs. The Equality Act 2010 requires training centres to make reasonable adjustments where a person with learning difficulties could potentially be disadvantaged in undertaking an assessment. Please inform us in advance to ensure necessary arrangements can be made.
Learners must be at least 16 years old. No previous mental health experience is necessary, but learners should have a sufficient command of English to understand the course content.
This Level 1 Mental Health Awareness course, and all our other training courses, are delivered exclusively in-house at your organisation’s premises. Public or open-enrolment sessions will be available in the future. Training can be scheduled at a time and location that suits your team, allowing staff to learn together in a familiar environment.
