About the course
The FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) is a regulated, entry-level qualification designed to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and community. Typically delivered in a short half-day course, it teaches learners how to recognise common mental health conditions, initiate supportive conversations, manage stress, and refer individuals to appropriate professional help.
Adrian was absolutely amazing!! Made the training very enjoyable for everyone. He was clear, patient and funny and explained things in a way that was easy to understand!
Who is this course suitable for?
Aimed at individuals aged 14 and over, the award does not qualify participants to diagnose or treat mental health issues, but it provides essential skills for early recognition and support.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed by a written assessment including open and multiple-choice questions.
Course content
A range of First Aid for Mental Health-related subjects is covered, including:
Course location
This course can be delivered directly at your workplace, saving your staff valuable time and reducing costs by eliminating the need for off-site training.
Course duration
A minimum of 4 hours spread over at least one day. Ideally, the course should be run in one day, but must be completed within 2 weeks of starting the course, with each training session lasting a minimum of two hours.
Certification
A Level 1 Award in Awareness for 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 attend annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
About SK First Aid
SK First Aid Training & Development is a trusted provider of engaging, hands-on first aid and workplace safety courses, delivering training across Kettering, Northampton, Cambridge, Birmingham, Peterborough, Nottingham, London, and surrounding areas, including Leicester, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Coventry, Luton, and Warwick.
We specialise in making first aid practical, relatable, and jargon-free, offering courses for individuals, families, schools, sports teams, and businesses.
Courses are available in person, online, or as blended training, with flexible group sessions designed to fit around work or family commitments. Training can be delivered on-site or at a local venue across the Midlands and South East.
All courses are delivered by experienced instructors and backed by FAIB accreditation, ensuring recognised certification UK-wide.
Cancellation and refund policy
We value our customers and understand that life does happen; if there are any problems with your bookings, please refer to our flexible cancellation/ refund policy below.
- If you are cancelling any more than 7 days prior to the booking date, a 50% cancellation fee will be applicable.
- If you cancel within 7 days prior to the course, a 70% cancellation fee will be applied.
Payments
We accept BACS (Bank transfer) and online payments. If you choose to pay online, you will receive an email to confirm your payment and a member of our team will contact you shortly after to finalize a course date. Should you choose BACS, please contact us.
Please note that all bookings must be paid in full before the course date, and bookings will be confirmed by email. SK Training and Development Ltd will not accept cash payments under any circumstances.
With Corporate payments, invoices must be paid in full 7 days prior to the course date or within 14 days after the invoice issue date, whichever is first. SK Training and Development reserves the right to not provide any course until payment is made.
CERTIFICATION WILL BE HELD UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE IN FULL
