Become a ProTrainings Instructor for with the skills to teach our Mental Health Courses.
Mental Health in the Workplace Level 3 Instructor (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 2 hours and 51 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
Group Rates also available
This course is designed to teach ProTrainings instructors on how to deliver the ProTrainings Mental Health in the Workplace Course. The course is delivered over two consecutive days and there is pre-study 9this course) which must be completed before attending the classroom training.
There is a high demand for this type of training in the workplace. The topics covered include understanding mental health, how to recognise mental ill health problems and supporting an employee with mental health-related problems.
ProTrainings are one of the few Skills for Care centres of Excellence where we passed stringent checks to prove our commitment to high-quality training and compliance. We are also able to offer Skills for Care Endorsed qualifications for our classroom and video online training courses ensuring you have an acceptable certificate to prove your compliance. This means that our training meets the high standards expected by Skills for Care.
This ProTrainings Qualification is also endorsed by TQUK, who are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual. This gives an extra level of appreciation on this ProTrainings qualification. You can buy an endorsed certificate if you need one, once you pass the course. You do not have to buy this extra certificate and the course is the same whichever option you choose.
Assessment Methods
- Pre-study questions
- Case study presentation
- Continual Assessment
- Final test
- IQA assessment on the first course delivered (various methods depending on your course progress)
What is Included in your course
Reference Book
Pre-study 2-day classroom training
Certification Prerequisites
Level 3 Award in Education and Training Delegates must be aged 18 or over ProTrainings registered Instructor
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Instructors who want to add Mental Health training to their portfolio
This course comes with 5.0 hrs (16.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 51 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
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Learning Outcomes (LO) The learner will: |
LO |
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UNIT - 1 |
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Understand the difference between mental health and mental ill health |
LO1 |
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Understanding mental health and how it is defined |
1.1 |
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Describe how mental health affects human behaviour |
1.2 |
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List abnormalities resulting from mental health |
1.3 |
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Describe the components of mental well-being |
LO2 |
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Be able to provide examples of well-being |
2.1 |
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Recognise ideals that relate to resilience |
2.2 |
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Understand how to maximise well-being in the workplace |
2.3 |
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Identify the risk factors associated with mental ill health problems |
LO3 |
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List risk factors that are caused from mental health |
3.1 |
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Be able to identify common, known or historical factors that can cause the risk of mental health |
3.2 |
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Describe examples of mental health problems |
LO4 |
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Recognise how mental health can lead to other known character traits |
4.1 |
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Be able to understand how mental health problems can affect normality from one day to another |
4.2 |
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Complete the ’Extreme effects of Mental Health problems on day to day living’ handout |
4.3 |
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Understand social and cultural attitudes to mental illness |
LO5 |
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Recognise how stigma and discrimination can lead to overwhelming influences on individuals, communities and societies |
5.1 |
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Understand how stereotyping can lead to prejudice, discrimination and inequality |
5.2 |
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Be able to understand the Equality Act 2010 and its relevance to mental health |
5.3 |
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Recognise how media is involved in mental ill health |
LO6 |
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Identify different types of media sources and how they can influence the perception of mental health |
6.1 |
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Complete exerts from a newspaper article and highlight areas that may account for negative portrayal of mental ill health |
6.2 |
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Understand the impact of stigma in mental ill health |
6.3 |
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Define what is meant by the term stress and explain how it affects people |
LO7 |
- Mental Health Student Manual V8.3
- 5 ways to wellbeing link
- CQC website link
- Cae Inspectorate Scotland website link
- Care Information Scotland website link
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Eating disorders facts
- Factsheet on Anxiety Disorders
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- HSE - An example of a stress policy
- HSE - Tackling work-related stress using the Management Standards approach
- HSE - What are the Management Standards?
- HSE Management Standards Indicator Tool sheet
- HSE Stress in the Workplace website
- HSE pages on workplace stress
- How to Manage and Reduce Stress leaflet
- How to be mentally healthy at work - MIND leaflet link
- How to manage stress - MIND leaflet link
- Link to workplace mental health document
- MIND employer resources link
- MIND website
- Mental Health Foundation website
- Mental Health Organisations
- Mental health UK website
- NHS Choices Web link
- NHS Mental Health website
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder facts
- Panic Attack - Anxiety UK Brief Guide
- Personality disorders facts
- Schizophrenia facts
- Talking toolkit - Preventing workplace stress from the HSE
- Understanding anxiety and panic attacks - MIND leaflet link
- Understanding depression - MIND leaflet link
- Understanding mental health problems - MIND leaflet link
- Wellness Action Plan
- Work related stress depression or anxiety statistics in Great Britain, 2018 - HSE document
- Working together to reduce stress at work - HSE leaflet
What mental health qualifications do the HSE accept, is it only mental health first aid?
The HSE has made an announcement that you do not have to just have one title to your mental health qualification. Mental health in the workplace and first aid for mental health are the same as far as the HSE are concerned. ProTrainings offer three levels of course and it can be taken as online, blended or class courses nationwide.
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Do you teach first aid instructor courses?
Yes, our sister company ITG Instructor Training Ltd are specialists in teaching first aid instructor courses and there are a few different choices for you including courses in other teaching qualifications like the Award in Education and Training. See our website at www.itg-instructor-training.co.uk
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
