BUILD CAPABILITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE TRAIN AN EMPLOYEE … · 2018-12-07 · BUILD CAPABILITY IN YOUR...
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BUILD CAPABILITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE TRAIN AN EMPLOYEE TO BE AN MHFA INSTRUCTOR Training a staff member to be an Accredited MHFA Instructor to deliver courses internally is a great way to build a skilled mental health first aid workplace. COST EFFECTIVE Get a return on your investment quickly - training an Instructor usually costs the same as appointing an external Instructor to deliver two to three courses. KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR WORKPLACE A staff member will have an intimate understanding of the work your people do, the culture and language. This will enable them to tailor relevant and engaging scenarios for staff. SUSTAINABILITY Investing in an internal Instructor is an efficient way to embed MHFA training in your organisation, and will enable regular training to be offered to existing and new staff. How to train an MHFA Instructor from your workplace 1. Select someone who meets the eligibility requirements 2. Select a relevant Instructor Training course online 3. The staff member completes the online application form 4. During the course, the staff member will be provided with everything they need to go back to the workplace and start delivering training. Enbedding MHFA in the workplace Training an Instructor is a first step to embedding MHFA. Policies, leadership support and monitoring over time also help. We can support you with the MHFA implementation. Ideally, MHFA is one part of your workforce strategy to build a mentally healthy workplace. What happens if things change at work? As individuals are accredited as MHFA Instructors, the accreditation and all course materials remain with the Instructor if they leave their workplace. What ongoing support do organisations need to provide to their staff? For the program to be a success, support may be needed to promote the courses, organise venue hire and catering, register participants and purchase course materials. Employers should be aware that to maintain accreditation, Instructors are required to: • Regularly deliver MHFA Courses (a minimum of three courses a year) • Provide each participant in their course with a MHFA manual (purchased through our online shop) • Undertake regular continuing professional development • Pay an annual membership fee • Hold a valid WWCC or equivalent. For more information and to apply: Visit mhfa.com.au/be-an-instructor
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BUILD CAPABILITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE
TRAIN AN EMPLOYEE TO BE AN MHFA INSTRUCTORTraining a staff member to be an Accredited MHFA Instructor to deliver courses internally is a great way to build a skilled mental health first aid workplace.
COST EFFECTIVEGet a return on your investment quickly - training an Instructor usually costs the same as appointing an external Instructor to deliver two to three courses.
KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR WORKPLACEA staff member will have an intimate understanding of the work your people do, the culture and language. This will enable them to tailor relevant and engaging scenarios for staff.
SUSTAINABILITYInvesting in an internal Instructor is an efficient way to embed MHFA training in your organisation, and will enable regular training to be offered to existing and new staff.
How to train an MHFA Instructor from your workplace
1. Select someone who meets the eligibility requirements
2. Select a relevant Instructor Training course online
3. The staff member completes the online application form
4. During the course, the staff member will be provided with everything they need to go back to the workplace and start delivering training.
Enbedding MHFA in the workplaceTraining an Instructor is a first step to embedding MHFA. Policies, leadership support and monitoring over time also help. We can support you with the MHFA implementation. Ideally, MHFA is one part of your workforce strategy to build a mentally healthy workplace.
What happens if things change at work?As individuals are accredited as MHFA Instructors, the accreditation and all course materials remain with the Instructor if they leave their workplace.
What ongoing support do organisations need to provide to their staff?
For the program to be a success, support may be needed to promote the courses, organise venue hire and catering, register participants and purchase course materials.
Employers should be aware that to maintain accreditation, Instructors are required to:
• Regularly deliver MHFA Courses (a minimum of three courses a year)
• Provide each participant in their course with a MHFA manual (purchased through our online shop)
• Undertake regular continuing professional development
• Pay an annual membership fee
• Hold a valid WWCC or equivalent.
For more information and to apply:Visit mhfa.com.au/be-an-instructor
