Mental Health First Aid Training Courses –
Accredited Workplace Mental Health
Training for UK Organisations

Advanced Safety Group Ltd delivers accredited mental health first aid training for organisations across the UK. Mental health is recognised by the UK government, the Health and Safety Executive and the World Health Organisation as a growing workplace concern, with millions of working days lost each year. Employers are expected to address these risks as part of their wider duty of care.

Our courses support responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, helping organisations recognise mental health risks and respond appropriately. Training aligns with current Health and Safety Executive guidance on work-related stress and focuses on early identification, supportive conversation and responsible signposting to professional support.

Programmes combine structured learning with practical discussion so employers can strengthen supervision, improve workforce awareness and maintain a safer, more supportive working environment.

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Mental Health First Aid Training Courses Across the UK

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Advanced Safety Group Ltd delivers mental health first aid training tailored to organisational structure, workforce responsibilities and operational risk environments. Courses are adapted for construction, manufacturing, logistics, offices, healthcare, education and public sector workplaces, ensuring learning remains relevant and aligned with UK workplace safety legislation and employer wellbeing duties.

Training can be delivered on site or at appropriate training venues, allowing organisations to support workforce development while maintaining operational continuity.

Mental health first aid training is delivered across the UK by qualified instructors with professional experience in workplace safety, risk management and employee wellbeing. Courses follow recognised qualification frameworks and align with current Health and Safety Executive guidance on managing work-related stress and supporting employee health.

Advanced Safety Group Ltd supports both single-site organisations and multi-location employers, maintaining consistent delivery standards and recognised certification.

Workplace mental health forms part of an employer’s duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Training supports organisations in recognising risks, responding appropriately and implementing supportive workplace practices.

Programmes reflect real operational environments including construction, engineering, logistics, education, healthcare and public services, helping employers strengthen supervision and workforce awareness.

Training is delivered by experienced instructors with backgrounds in health, safety and operational risk environments. Courses focus on practical application, responsible conversation approaches and clear escalation routes, ensuring learners gain confidence in recognising concerns and providing appropriate support.

Advanced Safety Group Ltd combines accredited frameworks with practical delivery to provide dependable workplace mental health training aligned with employer responsibilities and modern working environments.

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  • Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health training session for managers and supervisors delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd
  • Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health training for employees delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd
  • Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health training for teachers carers and youth leaders delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd
  • Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health training session delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd
  • Mini Medics mental health training session for children delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd
Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health training session for managers and supervisors delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd

2 Day – Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

This 2-day course is ideal for managers, supervisors, HR teams and Welfare Teams along with anyone interested in promoting a positive work culture. Covers in-depth aspects of mental health, how to recognise signs of mental ill health, the effects of drugs and alcohol, how to approach and discuss, along with signposting.

Course Overview

Please note this is a fully regulated course approved by UK Awarding Body FAA and results in a Level 3 UK / Level 6 (Scotland) qualification. As this course is regulated it holds significant weight for both an organisations commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff and the holder of the qualification themselves.

This course can be attended as a distance learning course (virtual learning with an instructor) or in-house at your office premises.

This course can be attended by anyone within a workplace but is specifically aimed at individuals who are in managerial or supervisory positions and have a responsibility for encouraging a positive mental health culture and or First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace. Having a positive approach to mental health conditions in the workplace is an asset to organisations as it helps to creates a non-judgemental and safe environment both in the workplace and for lone workers which ultimately can significantly reduce staff absence and sick leave.

This is a comprehensive course and covers a wide range of mental health conditions and in-depth details on the range of therapies and/or professional support that someone may be given during their treatment for a mental health condition. Learners will be awarded a regulated level 3 RQF or level 6 SCQF (Scotland) in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health and be equipped to deal with any mental health cases which arise in the workplace.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
  • Identifying mental health conditions, including practical skills for noticing triggers.
  • Providing confidence to intervene, starting a conversation, listening, and giving advice.
  • Drugs and alcohol.
  • Learn how to build a First Aid for Mental Health action plan to support employees.
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace.
  • A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail.
  • Knowledge of helpful resources to guide recovery.
  • Developing valuable interpersonal skills in particular non-judgemental listening.

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health / Level 6 FAA Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health.

Course Duration:

12 hours over 2 days. This course can be run over and extended period of time (up to 6 weeks).

Location:

On-site (contact us) / Distance Learning.

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 16 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits).

Learner Age:

16 years+

Level 3 mental health first aid requalification training course UK workplace mental health training

1 Day – Level 3 Mental Health First Aid Requalification

This 1-day requalification course provides a refresher on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support available from healthcare professionals. It revisits the key content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and is designed for those who are looking to renew their Level 3 Mental Health First Aid certification.

Course Overview

This course can be completed either on-site are your business address or via distance learning with an instructor.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
  • Identifying mental health conditions, including practical skills for noticing triggers.
  • Providing confidence to intervene, starting a conversation, listening, and giving advice.
  • Drugs and alcohol.
  • Learn how to build a First Aid for Mental Health action plan to support employees.
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace.
  • A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail.
  • Knowledge of helpful resources to guide recovery.
  • Developing valuable interpersonal skills in particular non-judgemental listening.

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health / Level 6 FAA Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health.

Course Duration:

6 hours over 1 day

Location:

On-site (contact us) / Distance Learning

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 16 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits)

Learner Age:

16+

Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health training for employees delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd

1 Day – Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health

This 1-day course is perfect for anyone in the workplace and provides learners the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions, the skills to start a conversation and signpost along with covering drugs and alcohol.

Course Overview

Please note this is a fully regulated course approved by UK Awarding Body FAA and results in a Level 3 UK / Level 6 (Scotland) qualification. As this course is regulated it holds significant weight for both an organisations commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff and the holder of the qualification themselves.

This course can be attended as a distance learning course (virtual learning with an instructor) or in-house at your office premises.

This course can be attended by anyone and has been designed to help employers create a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Having a positive approach to mental health conditions in the workplace is an asset to organisations as it creates a a safe and non-judgemental environment both in the workplace and for lone workers and ultimately can significantly reduce staff absence and sick leave.

Learners undertaking this course will be qualified as First Aiders for Mental Health and can be a point of contact within the working environment to help and support anyone with a suspected mental health condition.

This course will give learners a comprehensive knowledge of all the most common mental health conditions and develop appropriate skills to be able to act. A First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan will be discussed and how to build one in your organisation, allowing anyone with concerns to be fully supported and guided to different avenues of professional support.

Learners will also cover the numerous effects of drugs and alcohol and how to deal with it effectively in the workplace whilst at the same time providing learners the skills and knowledge they require to help their employers create a positive, supportive and fair mental health environment for everyone.

Learners will be awarded a regulated level 2 (level 5 in Scotland) Award in First Aid for Mental Health and be equipped to deal with any mental health concerns which arise in the workplace.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • An understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
  • Identifying mental health conditions, including practical skills for noticing triggers.
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation.
  • Drugs and alcohol.
  • Learn how to build a First Aid for Mental Health action plan to support employees.
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace.

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF/SCQF)

Course Duration:

6 hours over 1 day. Can be run over and extended period of time (up to 3 weeks).

Location:

On-site (contact us) / Distance Learning

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 16 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits)

Learner Age:

14 years+

Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health training session delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd

Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

This half day course is designed to provide learners with knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions, start and conversation and signpost to professional help.

Course Overview

Please note this is a fully regulated course approved by UK Awarding Body FAA Awards and results in a Level 1 UK / Level 4 (Scotland) qualification. As this course is regulated it holds significant weight and enhances an organisations commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff and others.

This course can be attended as a distance learning course (virtual learning with an instructor) or in-house at your office premises.

This course can be attended by anyone and has been designed to help employers create a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Having a positive approach to mental health conditions in the workplace is an asset to organisations as it creates a a safe and non-judgemental environment both in the workplace and for lone workers and ultimately can significantly reduce staff absence and sick leave.

Learners undertaking this course will be qualified as Awareness First Aiders for Mental Health and can be a point of contact within the working environment to help and support anyone with a suspected mental health condition.

This course will give learners the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions, teach them the skills they need to start a conversation and the confidence/knowledge to signpost the individual person towards professional help.

Learners will be awarded a regulated level 1 (level 4 in Scotland) Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health and be better equipped to deal with any mental health concerns which arise in the workplace.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • An understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation.
  • Stress
  • Mental health conditions

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 1 (Level 4 in Scotland) Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF/SCQF)

Course Duration:

4 hours. Can be run over and extended period of time (up to 2 weeks).

Location:

On-site (contact us) / Distance Learning

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 16 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits)

Learner Age:

14 years+

Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health training for teachers carers and youth leaders delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd

1 Day – Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health

This 1-day course is perfect for anyone who interacts with children such as parents, teachers, carers, youth group leaders, or other young adults. Topics such as depression, eating disorders, bullying and self-harm are covered in addition to how to identify signs, start conversations, provide support and signpost to professional assistance if required.

Course Overview

Please note this is a fully regulated course approved by UK Awarding Body FAA and results in a Level 3 UK / Level 6 (Scotland) qualification. As this course is regulated it holds significant weight for both an organisations commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff and the holder of the qualification themselves.

This course can be attended as a distance learning course (virtual learning with an instructor) or in-house at your office premises.

This course is designed for anyone who works or connects with children such as teachers, carers, parents, youth group leaders or indeed other young adults.

The qualification itself has been specifically designed to cover areas such as depression, eating-disorders, self-harm and bullying many of which are found to affect children and young adults. The learner will also be provided with the knowledge and skills to identify these among other mental health conditions, help them start a conversation with the individual and provide guidance and support along with knowing available avenues for professional help if required.

Having a positive approach to mental health is an asset in any environment where there are children or young adults. If mental health is openly talked about then anyone suffering may be more likely to seek help and not hide it from their peers or surrounding adults. In the end this can ultimately ensure that the child/young adult is happier and more successful.

Learners undertaking this course will be qualified as First Aiders for Youth Mental Health and can be a point of contact within the organisation or school etc to help and support anyone with a suspected mental health condition.

Learners will be awarded a regulated level 2 (level 5 in Scotland) RQF/SCQF in First Aid for Youth Mental Health and will be equipped to deal with any mental health cases which may arise

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • An understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental wellbeing.
  • Identifying mental health conditions, including practical skills for noticing triggers.
  • Identifying and dealing with stress.
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation.
  • Drugs and alcohol.
  • Learn how to build a First Aid for Mental Health action plan to support students and children.

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF/SCQF)

Course Duration:

6 hours over 1 day. Can be run over an extended period (up to 3 weeks).

Location:

On-site (contact us) / Distance Learning

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 16 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits).

Learner Age:

14 years+

Mini Medics mental health training session for children delivered by Advanced Safety Group Ltd

3 Hour – Mini Medics Mental Health

This course is suitable for primary schools, after school clubs and organisations such as Cubs, Brownies and Scouts. The course gives a basic introduction to mental health.

Course Overview

This course is designed for children between the ages of 9-13 but will suit children of any age. The Mini Medics Mental Health course is kept at a basic level, showing respect and appreciation of the child’s ability with no confusing terminology.

Mini Medics will give children a very basic introduction to mental health and helps them to realise that different emotions are ok, how to cope with negative emotions and how to help friends who are having troubles.

This course is perfect for primary schools, secondary schools, after school clubs, sports clubs, along with organisations such as Cubs, Brownies and Scouts.

Syllabus:

  • What is mental health
  • Understanding mental health
  • Emotions and feelings
  • Mental health problems
  • Talking about mental health issues
  • How to look after our mental

Course Duration:

3 hours

Location:

In-House (school, club etc) (contact us)

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 30 learners per course.

Learner Age:

8/9+

Mental Health First Aid Training FAQs

Yes. Mental health first aid training can be delivered on site at your workplace, through virtual instructor-led sessions or at scheduled training venues. On-site delivery allows training to reflect organisational structure, workforce responsibilities and real working environments while minimising disruption to operations

Mental health first aid training is not a specific legal requirement. However, employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to protect employee health, including mental wellbeing. Training supports organisations in recognising risks, providing appropriate support and meeting their duty of care.

The appropriate course depends on workforce roles, supervisory responsibilities and organisational wellbeing objectives. Level 1 courses support awareness, Level 2 courses develop workplace capability and Level 3 courses prepare supervisors and managers to lead and support mental health initiatives. Training should align with existing policies and risk management approaches.

Most regulated First Aid for Mental Health qualifications are valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended to maintain confidence, reinforce knowledge and reflect any changes in workplace risk, organisational structure or wellbeing strategy.

Mental health first aid training is suitable for employees at all levels. Awareness training supports general workforce understanding, while Level 2 and Level 3 courses are particularly relevant for supervisors, managers, HR teams and individuals responsible for employee wellbeing and workplace support.