Highfield Level 3 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers

This qualification has been designed by Highfield Qualifications to provide learners with knowledge of mental health in the workplace, how mental ill health may affect employees, and how managers can support employees

This course is suitable for those already in employment or preparing to enter employment, this is a knowledge only qualification that covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding manager looking to support colleagues and promote a wellbeing culture will need.

Course content

The course has two units of study:

• Unit 1: Introduction to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing
• Unit 2: Mental health in the workplace for managers

Topics covered include:

• The principles of mental health
• Recognising mental ill health in self and others
• Supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace
• Understanding how to engage in mental health conversations in the workplace
• How to support employees in relation to their mental health
• Ways to manage own wellbeing

The total qualification time for this qualification is 15 hours, with 10 hours recommended as guided learning hours

Assessment

This qualification is assessed by 2 multiple-choice examinations, which are set, remotely invigilated online, and
marked by Highfield Qualifications. 

Unit 1: Introduction to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing

Learners must complete 15 questions within 30 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the qualification syllabus and achieve a pass mark of 60% (9/15).

Unit 2: Mental health in the workplace for managers

Learners must complete 20 questions within 30 minutes. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the qualification syllabus and achieve a pass mark of 60% (12/20).

Learners must pass both examinations in order to be awarded the qualification. This qualification is graded pass/fail.

Progression

On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:

• ICM Endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Mental Health & Wellbeing Management
• Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Management (RQF)