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Mental Health First Aid Trainer Course — professional training course UK

First Aid for Mental Health Trainer Course

Accredited Level 3 SafeCert Qualification

3 Days
Accredited
£450 + VAT

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Mental Health Trainer Course Overview

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This accredited First Aid for Mental Health Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to teach mental health awareness, mental health first aid, and workplace wellbeing. The three-day programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to deliver effective mental health training that helps organisations support their employees' mental wellbeing.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 First Aid for Mental Health Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited mental health first aid training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Mental Health Trainer Course

Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction
Common Mental Health Conditions
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues
Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Stress and Burnout Prevention
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Signposting to Professional Support
Workplace Wellbeing Strategies
Training Delivery Techniques
Assessment and Certification Processes

Who Should Attend the Mental Health Trainer Course

HR and People Managers
Mental Health Champions
Occupational Health Professionals
Team Leaders and Line Managers
Employee Assistance Programme Coordinators
School and College Counsellors
Community Support Workers
Trade Union Representatives

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Why teach Mental Health First Aid?

Mental health is the leading cause of workplace absence in the UK. Qualified mental health first aid trainers are increasingly required in every organisation.

1 in 4

People experience a mental health problem each year in the UK

£56 billion

Annual cost of poor mental health to UK employers

70 million

Working days lost each year due to mental health problems

1 in 6

Workers experience depression, anxiety or stress at any one time

300,000

People with long-term mental health problems lose their jobs each year

95%

Of outcomes improved with early mental health first aid intervention

Source: Mind / NHS Statistics 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Mental Health Awareness Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Includes PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, and assessment forms so you can start teaching immediately.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in their specialist field and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Mental Health Trainer Course FAQs

Mental health awareness trainer leading a wellbeing workshop with professionalsThe First Aid for Mental Health (FAMH) Trainer Award qualifies you to deliver accredited mental health first aid training to others. You will learn how to teach delegates to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, provide initial support, and signpost to professional help. The qualification is accredited by SafeCert and meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive's guidance on mental health in the workplace.
While there is currently no specific legal requirement to have a trained Mental Health First Aider in every workplace, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to protect the health (including mental health) of their employees. The HSE's guidance on mental health at work strongly recommends that organisations have trained mental health first aiders, and many large employers now include this as a requirement in their health and safety policies.
Your First Aid for Mental Health Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Mental health guidance, legislation, and best practice are updated regularly, so renewal training is essential to ensure your knowledge remains current. Abertay Training will send you a renewal reminder as your expiry date approaches.
The course covers a wide range of common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. It also covers self-harm, suicidal ideation, and substance misuse. Your training covers the signs, symptoms, and appropriate first aid response for each condition.
ALGEE is the five-step mental health first aid action plan: A — Approach, assess, and assist with any crisis; L — Listen and communicate non-judgementally; G — Give support and information; E — Encourage appropriate professional help; E — Encourage other supports. This framework provides a clear, evidence-based structure for providing mental health first aid in any situation.
Yes — the First Aid for Mental Health Trainer Award qualifies you to deliver accredited mental health first aid training to staff in any organisation, including corporate businesses, NHS trusts, schools, universities, charities, and public sector organisations. You will receive all the training materials, assessment tools, and certification resources you need to start delivering training immediately.
A Mental Health First Aider is trained to recognise the signs of mental health problems, provide initial support, and signpost to professional help — similar to how a physical first aider provides initial support for physical injuries before professional medical care is available. A mental health professional (such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or counsellor) is qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Mental Health First Aiders are not therapists and should not attempt to provide counselling or therapy.
There is no legal requirement specifying the number of Mental Health First Aiders per workplace, but the HSE recommends a similar ratio to physical first aiders — approximately 1 per 100 employees as a starting point, adjusted based on the nature of the work and the mental health risks involved. Many organisations aim for at least 1 Mental Health First Aider per department or team, and some include Mental Health First Aider training as part of their standard management development programme.
Course Information

Duration

3 Days (10am – 4:30pm)

Qualification

SafeCert Level 3 + PDLSG

Price

£450 + VAT per person

Locations

UK-wide venues + Online Zoom

Call 0333 500 5000

Group bookings available for 6+ people

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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (3 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024