FAA Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
Advanced 2-day mental health course for supervisors and managers. Learn to coordinate mental health action plans, understand PTSD, and manage legalities.
Course Overview & At a Glance
Course Introduction:
An advanced two-day course that equips supervisors, managers, and designated mental-health champions with the skills to recognize a broad spectrum of acute conditions, initiate effective intervention strategies, and coordinate a company-wide Mental-Health First-Aid action plan.
At a Glance:
Duration: 12 contact hours (Minimum 2 days)
Max Delegates: 16
Delivery Pattern: Preferably run over two consecutive days. Must be completed within 6 weeks of starting, with individual sessions lasting approximately 2 hours if split.
Who Should Attend?
Supervisors, HR personnel, managers, and employees (aged 16+) who will formally oversee Mental Health First Aid provisions or act as the primary point of contact for colleagues experiencing complex mental-health crises.
Learning Outcome:
Delegates will leave with an advanced understanding of mental health legalities, acute condition recognition (including PTSD, self-harm, and psychosis), and the confidence to safely deploy, manage, and audit robust corporate mental health intervention strategies.
Course Content
- What is First Aid for Mental Health? & corporate legal considerations
- Recognising severe mental-health conditions, stress, & PTSD
- Providing advanced advice and starting supportive, high-level conversations
- Self-harm and suicide awareness and crisis intervention
- Eating disorders, personality disorders, & psychosis recognition
- Understanding anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia
- Drugs, alcohol, and their structural impact on mental health
- Developing, deploying, and auditing a corporate Mental-Health First-Aid action plan
- Implementing and scaling First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Assessment & Qualification
Assessed through a combination of live practical scenario demonstrations and comprehensive written questioning (both open-ended and multiple-choice).
Certification: FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (Valid for 3 years).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FASET and FAA accredited courses?
The primary difference lies in the industry specialism. FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is the specific, universally recognised governing body for temporary safety systems, net rigging, and height safety within construction. FAA (First Aid Awards) is a national awarding body regulated by Ofsted/Ofqual that covers cross-industry workplace compliance, such as first aid, mental health support, and fire safety. Boris Nets is fully accredited to deliver both pipelines.
Where does the training take place?
We offer total flexibility depending on your team's operational constraints. We host regular courses at our dedicated Fleetwood Training Centre in Lancashire, which features custom-built environments for practical net rigging, safety testing, and classroom learning. Alternatively, our certified instructors can travel nationwide to deliver training directly on your construction site or corporate premises (subject to service areas and equipment availability & number of delegates).
How do I book a course and check current pricing?
Because our course capacities are limited to ensure safe, low student-to-tutor ratios (ranging from 4 to 16 delegates depending on the module), availability changes daily. To get an accurate, fast quote or secure available dates for your team, please contact us directly via email at sales@borisnets.co.uk, give our Fleetwood hub a call on 01253 874891, or fill out the contact form below.
Can you create custom training courses for our company?
Yes. Alongside our standard FASET, FAA, and CITB-aligned certifications, Boris Nets specialises in writing bespoke training modules. If your team works with specialised or custom netting systems, unusual structural anchors, or unique operational constraints, we can tailor a training framework to match your exact safety logs, learning styles, and risk assessments.
Do your certifications expire?
Expiry depends on the specific course qualification framework. Generally, FASET certificates and CSCS cards require re-assessment or renewal every 2 to 3 years (such as the GSA1 Refresher) or 5 years for specialised net repairs. FAA First Aid and Mental Health qualifications are typically valid for 3 years. General Health & Safety or Manual Handling awards technically have no formal expiry date, though regular CPD refreshers are highly recommended to stay current with changing legislation.
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