Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health in Construction RQF Level 1 Award
- Understand the meaning of mental health and mental ill health.
- Recognise common signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety and low mood.
- Understand how construction environments can impact wellbeing.
- Approach and support a colleague in a non-judgemental way.
- Identify appropriate sources of help and support.
Overview
The Level 1 Mental Health Awareness course provides a practical introduction to mental health within construction environments.
This course leads to the RQF Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health, a nationally recognised qualification regulated within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
It is designed to help learners understand what mental health is, why it matters and how it can affect individuals on site. The course focuses on building awareness, reducing stigma and giving learners the confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling.
Who should attend
Site Operatives, Trades People, Apprentices, Labourers and Operational staff
Course Content
The First Aid for Mental Health in Construction Awareness Level 1 course covers key areas including:
- Understanding mental health and wellbeing.
- Recognising signs of stress, anxiety and low mood.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
- How to approach and support a colleague.
- Signposting individuals to appropriate support.
This course forms the foundation of a positive mental health culture by ensuring that all workers have a basic understanding of mental wellbeing.
Purpose and Reason Why
Mental health challenges affect a significant proportion of the construction workforce, yet many workers feel uncomfortable discussing these issues openly.
Research shows:
- 27% of construction workers feel uncomfortable discussing mental health with their employer
- Many individuals continue working while struggling with stress, fatigue or anxiety
- Poor mental health increases the risk of accidents, errors and reduced productivity
By developing awareness and capability across the workforce, organisations can:
- support employees earlier
- reduce workplace risk
- improve communication and trust
- strengthen safety culture
- improve retention and workforce wellbeing
This training equips individuals across the organisation with the skills, awareness and confidence to recognise mental health challenges and respond appropriately.
Who Should Attend
Location
Online and In-person available
Additional Information
We offer flexible delivery options to suit operational requirements:
- On-site training at your workplace or construction site
- Virtual instructor-led training
- Bespoke programmes tailored to your organisation
All courses include practical scenarios and construction-specific case studies to ensure relevance and engagement.
All programmes within this pathway lead to nationally recognised qualifications regulated through the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) in Scotland.
This ensures that training meets recognised national standards for quality, assessment and learning outcomes.
Benefits of an RQF qualification include:
- Nationally Recognised Certification
- Learners receive an accredited qualification recognised across industries throughout the UK.
- Assured Quality and Standards
- Courses follow clearly defined qualification frameworks ensuring consistency, credibility and professional recognition.
- Demonstrable Workforce Competence
- Employers can demonstrate that staff have completed formally recognised training aligned to national competency standards.
- Supporting Compliance and Best Practice
Many organisations prefer regulated qualifications as they support health, safety and wellbeing commitments within workplace policies.
- Maximum 16 delegates per course.
- Minimum age 14 years.
- Certification valid for three years.
- Assessment through practical and written evaluation depending on level.
Courses are delivered through face-to-face or live instructor-led virtual sessions, in line with awarding body and assessment requirements.
Pricing depends on delivery format, group size and programme level.
Programme prices typically start from:
Level 1 Awareness Training
Starting from £1,200 per group
Level 2 Mental Health First Aider
Starting from £1,750 per group
Level 3 Mental Health Champion
Starting from £2,775 per group
Discounted pricing is available for organisations delivering multiple courses or full programme rollouts.
