ProSkills Training Academy

First Aid for Mental Health and Safeguarding

Mental Health First Aid Training | First Aid for Mental Health & Safeguarding

Build a mentally healthier workplace, school, or community with accredited Mental Health First Aid training courses from ProSkills Training Academy. Delivered across Dudley, the West Midlands, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, our Ofqual-regulated programmes give you the skills to identify early signs of poor mental health and respond with empathy and confidence.

We offer both 1-day and 2-day First Aid for Mental Health courses, suitable for staff at every level. Whether you’re looking to promote wellbeing, support colleagues, or take on a safeguarding role, our flexible training options help create safer, more supportive environments.

  • 1-Day: Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF/SCQF) – Ideal for entry-level awareness and intervention.
  • 2-Day: Level 3/6 Award in Supervising Mental Health First Aid – For those with greater responsibility, including leadership and safeguarding roles.

Training is available in-person at our venues or delivered directly at your premises. Certification is included.

Training available at our venues or delivered directly at your site. Certification included.

First Aid For Mental Health – 1-Day Course

FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) | SCQF Level 5 Award

This introductory 1-day course provides essential knowledge and practical tools to identify and support individuals experiencing common mental health issues. Ideal for workplaces, schools, and community organisations in Dudley, the West Midlands, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, it encourages early intervention and helps build a positive culture around mental wellbeing.

Ofqual Regulated

This course teaches you how to recognise early warning signs of mental ill-health, respond using a structured action plan, and guide individuals towards professional support. You’ll gain confidence in talking about mental health while helping reduce stigma and promoting positive culture change.

It’s not counselling — it’s about first response. Just like physical first aid, you’ll learn how to offer reassurance, assess the situation, and help people access the right help.

The First Aid for Mental Health training course is designed for anyone who wants to support wellbeing in their setting. Common roles include:

  • HR professionals, managers, and team leaders.
  • Teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs, and support workers.
  • Workplace mental health champions and wellbeing leads.
  • Community volunteers, youth leaders, and safeguarding officers.

No prior mental health training is required. Learners must be aged 14 or over.

  • Understanding mental health and the role of a first aider.
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of common issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
  • Starting supportive conversations.
  • The impact of alcohol and drug use on mental health.
  • Using the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan.
  • Promoting a mentally healthy environment in the workplace, school, or community.

These skills empower learners to intervene early, offer meaningful support, and contribute to a culture of care and inclusivity.

Assessment includes:

  • A short multiple-choice exam to test knowledge.
  • A practical demonstration of the action plan — no external assessor required.

Learners must pass both components to receive their qualification.

Yes. Successful learners receive an FAA and Ofqual-regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) or Level 3/6 for the 2-day course. This certificate is valid for 3 years, with annual refreshers strongly recommended to keep skills sharp and up to date.

  • Maximum of 16 learners per session to ensure engagement and individual support.
  • Open to anyone aged 14 and over.

Courses are suitable for organisations of all sizes and sectors, including education, healthcare, voluntary groups, and businesses.

  • Expert instructors with practical safeguarding and mental health experience.
  • Accredited by FAA and regulated by Ofqual.
  • Available at our training venues or delivered in-house to your team.
  • Supports wider safeguarding and mental health training strategies.

contact proSkills Training

Want to book a course in Dewsbury, Birmingham, Derbyshire or any of the surrounding areas, request a quote or ask a question?

Call us, email us, WhatsApp us or visit our contact page.

  • Group bookings available
  • In-house or remote delivery
  • Flexible Scheduling

Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) | SCQF Level 6 Award

This comprehensive 2-day course is available in Dudley, the West Midlands, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire and ideal for those in supervisory, managerial, or designated Mental Health First Aider roles. It builds on the Level 2 content with greater depth, covering a broader range of mental health conditions, workplace policies, and support strategies.

Ofqual Regulated

Learners gain a deeper understanding of mental health and the tools needed to act as a First Aider for Mental Health within their organisation. It enables you to support colleagues long-term, develop strategies for wellbeing, and implement effective signposting.

  • Designated Mental Health First Aiders

  • Managers, HR teams, safeguarding leads

  • Senior educators and team leaders

  • Anyone supporting others in high-stress environments

  • Common and complex mental health conditions

  • Suicide awareness

  • Non-judgemental listening and supportive communication

  • Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (advanced application)

  • Mental health in the workplace: policy, culture, and strategy

  • Signposting to professional support

  • Practical scenario-based assessments

  • Multiple-choice written test

Yes – FAA and Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award
Valid for 3 years | Annual refreshers recommended

  • Max: 16 learners

  • Minimum age: 16 years

  • In-depth, hands-on learning

  • Perfect for designated workplace Mental Health First Aiders

  • Delivered in-house or at our training venues

  • FAA and Ofqual accredited

contact proSkills Training

Want to book a course in Dewsbury, Birmingham, Derbyshire or any of the surrounding areas, request a quote or ask a question?

Call us, email us, WhatsApp us or visit our contact page.

  • Group bookings available
  • In-house or remote delivery
  • Flexible Scheduling