Mental Health First Aid Trainer Course
Accredited Level 3 SafeCert Qualification
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Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer Course
This accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to deliver Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in the workplace. The comprehensive three-day programme equips you with the knowledge, skills, and resources to teach mental health awareness, common mental health conditions, and the ALGEE action plan across a wide range of organisations.
Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Mental Health First Aid Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG (Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups) teaching qualification, enabling you to train employees, deliver workplace mental health programmes, and issue accredited certificates with confidence.
The course is available at venues across the UK — including London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, and Belfast — as well as fully online via live Zoom sessions, giving you the same nationally recognised qualification from anywhere in the country.
What You'll Learn on the Mental Health First Aid Trainer Course
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Why teach Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health is the leading cause of workplace absence in the UK. Qualified mental health first aid trainers are increasingly required in every organisation.
1 in 4
People experience a mental health problem each year in the UK
£56 billion
Annual cost of poor mental health to UK employers
70 million
Working days lost each year due to mental health problems
1 in 6
Workers experience depression, anxiety or stress at any one time
300,000
People with long-term mental health problems lose their jobs each year
95%
Of outcomes improved with early mental health first aid intervention
Source: Mind / NHS Statistics 2023
Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Mental Health First Aid Trainer Qualification?
SafeCert Level 3 accredited course meeting UK mental health training standards. Accepted by employers and organisations across the UK as a credible MHFA trainer qualification.
Includes PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, assessment forms, and handouts so you can start delivering mental health first aid training immediately after qualifying.
Learn from experienced mental health professionals with backgrounds in workplace wellbeing, clinical psychology, and adult education.
Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house corporate training also available for groups of 6 or more.
Mental Health First Aid Trainer Course FAQs
To become a Mental Health First Aid Trainer, you need:
- Level 3 teaching qualification — the PDLSG award is included FREE in the Abertay course
- Basic mental health awareness — fully covered during the course
- Minimum age 19 years
- No prior teaching experience required — we teach you how to train others
The Abertay course includes everything you need to start delivering mental health first aid training immediately after qualification.
Duration
3 Days (10am – 4:30pm)
Qualification
SafeCert Level 3 + PDLSG
Price
£450 + VAT per person
Locations
UK-wide venues + Online Zoom
Group bookings available for 6+ people
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Accreditations
Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.
SafeCert Awards
Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.
SafeCert CPD
All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.
IOSH Managing Safely
Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
IOSH Working Safely
Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.
IFE Affiliate
Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.
ISO 9001 Quality
Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.
ISO 14001 Environmental
Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.
ISO 45001 Safety
Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.
Backcare Member
Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.
RoSPA Member
Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.
Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.
Venue Information
Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.
Online Zoom
Location
Learn from anywhere in the UK
Contact
0333 500 5000
Course Hours
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (3 days)
✓ Online Course Benefits
- • No travel costs - save time and money
- • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
- • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
- • All trainer resources included
- • Interactive practical demonstrations
What Our Students Say
"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."
Sarah Mitchell
HR Manager, NHS Trust
Edinburgh · November 2024
"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."
James Robertson
Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd
Glasgow · October 2024
"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."
Emma Thompson
Team Leader, Care Home Group
Dundee · September 2024
"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."
Michael Chen
Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co
Aberdeen · August 2024
"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."
Lisa Anderson
Training Coordinator, Local Authority
Perth · July 2024