The NUCO First Aid for Mental Health course helps you:

• Recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions

• Start supportive conversations in a safe, non-judgemental way

• Offer initial support and reassurance

• Signpost to appropriate professional help or resources

• Promote positive mental health culture in workplaces or communities

Successful participants are typically recognised as First Aiders for Mental Health and act as a key point of contact in an organisation or group.

📘 Qualification Level & Structure

• RQF Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (England/Wales)

• SCQF Level 5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (Scotland)

• Duration: Usually 1 day (about 6 hours)

• Assessment: Practical demonstration of skills + written knowledge check

• Validity: Certificate typically valid for 3 years (with recommended annual refresher)

Thursday 23rd April

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

10:00 - 17:00

£95

This 2-Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.

Wednesday 15th - 16th April
Saltcoats, North Ayrshire
10:00 - 17:00
£130

This course equips learners with the practical skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of workplace medical emergencies. It meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and is suitable for higher-risk work environments.

• Duration:  3 days (18+ hours)

• Level: Regulated Level 3 qualification

• Validity: 3 years

• Assessment: Continuous practical assessment + theory

Tuesday 5th-7th May

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

9:30 - 17:00

£200

An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one-day practical training programme that teaches learners how to respond confidently to life-threatening emergencies and common workplace injuries.

🚑 Course Overview

• Duration: 1 day (around 6–7 hours)

• Level: Typically a regulated Level 3 award

• Validity: 3 years

• Assessment: Practical demonstrations + short knowledge checks

• Purpose: Meets workplace first aid requirements for low-risk environments

Thursday 4th June

Saltcoats, North Ayrshire

9:30 - 17:00

£75