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Mental Health Awareness Course

Course Information

The Mental Health Awareness course is delivered to the CITB standards and is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of mental health, common mental health conditions, associated signs and symptoms, and the support available.

The course is suitable for operatives, supervisors, managers and other employees at all levels of an organisation.

Delegates will gain a greater awareness of mental health and wellbeing, including how mental health can affect individuals in the workplace and everyday life. The training also explores common mental health conditions, potential warning signs, how to approach and support someone who may be experiencing difficulties, and sources of professional support available throughout the UK.

The course promotes positive conversations around mental health, helps reduce stigma and encourages delegates to recognise when additional support may be required.

Delivery can take place at the client's premises using a suitable training room, at an alternative training venue, or remotely where appropriate.

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Key Course Details

Course Logistics

Duration: Half day

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide or remote via Teams

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Minimum numbers:  1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom / 12 remote

Course Details & Recognition

Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT

Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.

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Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Funding & Grants

CITB Short Course Grant Code: N/A

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Net Cost to You

£283.50 + VAT

Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)

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Standard Payment

Net Cost to You

£945 + VAT

Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies

Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available

Please note:

  • Funding is subject to CITB eligibility checks.
  • Final price may vary based on your location and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
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How is this course Delivered?

This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:

Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site

Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.

Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.

Maximum numbers: 15 classroom

We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.

What to expect:

  • Expert trainer on-site
  • Hands-on interaction with your group
  • No travel needed for your staff
  • Certificate of attendance for each participant
  • Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application.
  • We can arrange a local venue close to your site if preferred
    • Please note: using an external venue may affect the day rate.

Maximum numbers: 12 remote

Live tutor-led session

Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you.

What to expect:

  • Private online session for your staff
  • Interactive format with breakout discussion
  • each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on elements. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application — even in a virtual environment.

What are the requirements?

To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:

  • Laptop or computer with a working camera – you must remain visible to the tutor throughout the session
  • Microphone and speakers – to interact with the tutor and other delegates
  • Reliable internet connection – essential for participating in the full course
  • Email address – to receive course materials and exam instructions
  • Photographic ID – such as a driving licence or passport
  • Access to Zoom or Microsoft Teams – a meeting link will be sent prior to the course

Mental Health Awareness CourseCourse Aims

This course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding needed to recognise common mental health issues, including associated signs, symptoms, terminology, potential causes and available treatment or support options.

The course is designed to help employees develop greater confidence when discussing mental health, recognise when someone may be experiencing difficulties and understand how appropriate support can be encouraged within the workplace.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training and learning outcomes.

  • define the terms mental health and mental ill health
  • introduce the concept and purpose of mental health first aid
  • Assessment criteria:
    • explain what is meant by mental health, including reference to wellbeing, coping, and resilience.
    • describe what is meant by mental ill health, including common characteristics, symptoms, or examples.
    • describe the principles of mental health first aid.
    • explain the role of a mental health first aider, including their purpose, boundaries, and limitations.
    • identify how mental health first aid can support individuals in need and contribute to reducing stigma.

  • identify causes that influence a person’s ability to cope with stress
  • recognise signs of poor stress
  • effects of stress
  • coping strategies
  • recognise signs that indicate when support is needed
  • Assessment criteria:
    • describe common workplace and personal factors that affect an individual’s ability to cope with stress.
    • explain how unmanaged stress can progress into mental ill health.
    • identify signs that indicate when professional or external support may be required

  • define the signs and symptoms of: Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • recognise signs how mental ill health could lead to suicide
  • Assessment criteria:
    • define the signs and symptoms of: Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • list the signs that may show someone is considering suicide

  • explore the importance of mental health within construction and industry and its unique pressures
  • understand how workplace culture, including stigma and discrimination, can affect mental health
  • recognise the impact of substance misuse and lifestyle choices on mental wellbeing
  • identify common triggers and contributing factors to mental ill health in the workplace
  • Assessment criteria:
    • explain why mental health is particularly important within construction and industry
    • identify unique pressures and challenges faced by workers in construction and industry
    • describe how stigma and discrimination in the workplace can negatively affect mental health.
    • explain how supportive workplace culture can contribute to positive wellbeing.
    • describe how these factors can contribute to stress, anxiety, or other mental health conditions.

  • understand how to initiate and manage difficult conversations with colleagues showing signs of mental ill health / suicide
  • recognise the importance of confidentiality when addressing mental ill health or suicide concerns
  • know when and how to escalate concerns and effectively signpost individuals to appropriate support services
  • Assessment criteria:
    • explain how these conditions may present in individuals’ behaviours and interactions
    • describe effective communication techniques for managing difficult conversations e.g. active listening skills, body language, questioning techniques
    • explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality e.g. duty of care, recording and reporting.

  • understand the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider
  • know how to access internal and external sources of mental health support
  • Assessment criteria:
    • identify workplace resources available for mental health support e.g. HR, employee assistance programmes, workplace wellness action plan
    • how to access workplace resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Mental Health Awareness course is a classroom-based or remote course with group participation.

Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting half a working day (approx. 3 to 4 hours).

The maximum number of delegates for the Mental Health Awareness course is 15 face-to-face or 12 remotely.

No, this course will be delivered on a day rate and can be paired with another half day course on the same day for the day rate specified for the course.

Yes, CITB state requirements for mandatory renewal or refresher for this standard is every 3 years.

This course will ensure that employees have the knowledge and understanding of the associated symptoms, terms, causes, and treatments related to mental health so that they can be better supported and positive mental health can be encouraged in the workplace.

The purpose of this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to recognise mental health issues developing and start practical mental health conversations.

This training is open to anyone who wants to learn more about mental health conditions, symptoms, and support. This course is suitable for operatives, supervisors, and management.

Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.

To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:

  • Undertake the course requirements
  • Understand the course they are registered for
  • Recognise the purpose of undertaking it

For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.

This course may be eligible for grant via CITB Employer Networks funding.

Yes – all attendees will receive a Certificated by Workforce Skills Support as a CITB Training Provider Network (TPN) Member against the relevant CITB Training Standard upon successful completion of the course. 

While it is not a regulated qualification, it is designed to meet industry needs and support workforce development.

The certificate will have an expiration date of 3 years from completion date of the course.