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Mental health first aid courses Swansea

MHFA South Wales

Improve Mental Health Awareness | Support Workplace Wellbeing | Swansea & South Wales

Our 2-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to recognise signs of mental ill-health and offer appropriate support. You’ll also learn how to look after your own wellbeing and contribute to a more supportive environment in your workplace or community.

 

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of mental health and promote psychological safety across teams, industries, and frontline roles.

 

Who Should Attend?

Mental Health First Aid is aimed at:

This course is ideal for:

  • Managers and supervisors
  • HR and wellbeing officers
  • Emergency services and frontline workers
  • Teachers, tutors and support staff
  • Construction, hospitality and retail teams
  • Anyone interested in promoting better mental health awareness
 

 

Course Details

  • Qualification: Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Certificate)
  • Duration: 2 days (consecutive or split delivery)
  • Location: Swansea & South Wales venues
  • Delivery: In-person training with post-course online assessment
  • Cost: £325.00 (includes certification, course materials and access to digital learning portal)
  • Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of the post-course assessment
  • Validity: 3 years (refresher strongly recommended every 3 years)
 

Entry Requirements

To attend this course, you must:

  • Be aged 18 or older
  • Those aged 16–17 can attend with written consent from a parent or guardian
  • Have a basic command of English (Level 2 or equivalent)
  • Be able to complete an online assessment within 28 days of finishing the course

Why TRain With Us?

  • Delivered by qualified MHFA trainers with real-world experience
  • Based in Swansea and South Wales
  • Small group sizes for better discussion and engagement
  • Focus on workplace and frontline relevance
  • Suitable for individuals or teams (group bookings available)

 

What You’ll Learn

This course helps you build confidence, communication and compassion around mental health topics, including:

  • Understanding mental health and mental illness
  • Common mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis)
  • How to approach and support someone experiencing a mental health crisis
  • Suicide prevention and crisis escalation pathways
  • Non-judgemental listening and appropriate signposting
  • The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
  • Supporting your own wellbeing in high-pressure environments
  • Mental health and the workplace: stigma, disclosure and support systems
 

Assessment & Certification

  • Complete a computer-based assessment within 28 days of the in-person course
  • Certification issued on successful completion
  • Ongoing access to guidance materials and digital resources

 

Course Cost

  • Cost: £325.00
  • Duration: 2-day accredited course
  • Location: Swansea & South Wales venues
  • Certification: Mental Health First Aider (valid for 3 years)

Paramedic-led — Our instructors work actively in prehospital care, bringing real-world knowledge into every session.

Realistic Simulation — We focus on realistic, scenario-based training to build true competence.

Small Class Sizes — More one-on-one time with trainers, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

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