Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health

The interactive online workshop is delivered by qualified tutors, each with a background of working within the mental health industry. All learning resources are included.

10 hours, delivered across two sessions (5 hours each) plus a small amount of self-study.

The amount your organisation contributes will depend on whether you pay the apprenticeship levy and the age of your apprentice.

For new starts from 1 August 2026, eligible apprentices aged 16–24 can have their training and assessment fully funded up to the apprenticeship funding band maximum.

Non-levy employers normally contribute 5% of eligible training and assessment costs for apprentices aged 25 and over, with government funding the remaining 95%.

Levy-paying employers use the funds available in their apprenticeship service account. If those funds are exhausted, training for eligible apprentices aged 16–24 is fully government funded; for apprentices aged 25 and over, the employer contributes 25% and government contributes 75%.

Funding rules and eligibility vary, so we will confirm the funding available before an apprentice starts.

Level 2

The assessment for this course will be completed remotely. The Professional Discussion assessment will carried out remotely by video between the learner and course tutor. The time allowed for this assessment is one hour. Learners will be given an agenda and time to prepare for the discussion, where they will be supported to discuss what they have learned on the course. Learners will also be required to simulate with their trainer carrying out the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan, which they will be trained to do during the course. The assessment will be recorded to meet FAA requirements.