Who is this qualification for?

The manager’s role is to lead, mentor and support an employee to proactively engage in their employment, contributing to the growth of an organisation and working in a way that supports the individual’s own growth as well as the organisation’s objectives and values. The management role involves supporting employees who may present with mental ill health in the workplace and this qualification provides an understanding of the basic principles relating to supporting mental health in the workplace and promoting a positive, ‘wellness at work’ culture.  This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment.

How long will it take?

This qualification is delivered over 2 days.

Topics covered

This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to the principles of mental health, recognising mental ill health in self and others, supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace, understanding how to engage in mental health conversations in the workplace, how to support employees in relation to their mental health and ways to manage own wellbeing.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by 2 multiple-choice examinations, which are externally set and marked by the awarding body.

Unit 1: Introduction to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing 
Learners must correctly complete 9 of 15 questions within 30 minutes.

Unit 2: Mental health in the workplace for managers 
Learners must correctly complete 12 of 20 questions within 30 minutes.

Learners must pass both examinations in order to be awarded the qualification.