Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace (Distance Learning)

You do not need to have any formal qualifications in order to follow this course, but you will need to demonstrate commitment and self-motivation to work through the specially prepared distance-learning materials. It is self-directed but tutors are always available when needed.

This is a knowledge-only qualification. Work/industry placement experience is not required. Learners must be at least 19 years of age

Most people are eligible to access our Distance Learning courses for free, the criteria below outline the requirements for free study.

You must:

• Be aged 19 years or above as of 1 August of the current academic year.
• Have lived in the UK, EU, EEA for the past 3 years, for purposes other than study.
• Not currently be enrolled on an Apprenticeship.
• Live in England, in a funded postal code within Surrey, GLA or a non-devolved area.

If you live outside of Surrey or Greater London Authority, click here to see if your area is funded.

We may ask to see evidence of residency status and/or evidence of income or benefits status where applicable to grant funding.

If you have any questions, please contact the Distance Learning team at distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk

• Exploring mental health
• Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
• Understand a mentally healthy environment

Phone:
0208 394 8426

Email:
distancelearning@nescot.ac.uk

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Please note that we expect you to finish the course once you complete your full enrolment (details of which we will send you after you apply online).
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Last updated - 08/08/2024