A Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training or a high level of working knowledge the fitness industry is recommended.

Chapter 1: Understanding Mental Health
Mental health relates to an individual's state of psychological and emotional well-being. Understand mental health and mental health disorders ranging from feeling down to debilitating long-term illnesses.

Chapter 2: Risk Factors, Treatments, and Interventions
Identify the main risk factors associated with mental health, and learn about common treatments and interventions.

Chapter 3: Available Support and Recognising the Signs
Learn how to recognise the signs of mental ill health and how to find credible sources of information and support.

Chapter 4: Providing Initial Help and Escalation
Learn about providing mental health first aid when you identify that someone is experiencing mental ill health.

Chapter 5: Mental Health First Aid for Specific Disorders and Communication Strategies
Identify what steps to take if you are concerned about someone's well-being and how to respond to traumatic events.

Chapter 6: Signposting and Promoting Good Mental Health
Learn about signposting appropriate sources of help during mental health first aid and encouraging support strategies.

There are two assessments. The Unit 1 Assessment has 35 questions and you must score at least 80% to pass. The Unit 2 Assessment has 21 questions and 40 marks available. To achieve a pass you will need to score 80%.