Course Aims
The aim of this course is to give candidates an awareness of mental health issues in the construction industry.
Who Attends
Anyone in the construction industry wishing to increase their mental health awareness.
Course Content
The Mental Health First Aid in Construction covers a range of related subjects that includes:
- Understand what mental health is, why people develop mental health
conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health - Understand the rise of mental ill health in the construction industry
and how to tackle the stigma amongst workers - Know how to provide advice and practical support for a colleague
presenting a mental health problem - Understand the Mental Health First Aid action plan and be able to put
it in place - Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Know how to recognise common mental health conditions
- Understand suicide rates in the construction industry
- Know how to support someone who is presenting warning signs of
suicide - Know how to promote a positive mental health culture amongst
workers in the construction industry - Know where to signpost and find further information
Methods
Teaching Methods
Teaching is conducted using video, audio, slides, graphs and descriptive media. Includes a practical scenario based sessions.
Qualifications Obtained
Completion Certificates are issued by Sibbald Limited.
Entry Requirements
Pre-Requisites: The minimum entry requirement is a good understanding of spoken and written English
Additional Information
The Mental Health First Aidi in Construction course does not train people to be mental health workers. It offers basic general information about mental health problems.
The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and to give confidence in approaching a person in distress.
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