Better Mental Health in Construction

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Free course, proudly funded by Construction Skills Queensland

Description

Expertly designed for workers in the construction industry to gain the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to support your colleagues through a mental health crisis, and also recognise changes in your own mental health behaviours. St John Ambulance Queensland has proudly partnered with Construction Skills Queensland to deliver a free Better Mental Health in Construction course.

Mental Illness and its Impact on the Construction Industry

Mental illness is a leading factor in deaths by suicide and suicide attempts. Every year, 190 construction workers take their own lives across Australia, a sobering statistic for an industry that represents almost 10% of the working population.

Course Overview

The course provides participants with information on common mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, as well as post-traumatic stress, suicidal thoughts and substance use disorders.

Participants will learn how to identify people who may be suffering from mental health problems, provide initial support and referral to professional services where appropriate.

Participants will also learn how to promote mentally healthy workplaces and are provided with strategies with how to look after themselves.

Eligibility

Eligibility for attending a course will be assessed as part of the course enrolment process. Students are required to provide evidence of employment in the building and construction industry within Queensland, be over 16 years of age, have functional English language skills and meet citizenship / residency / visa eligibility criteria.

Certificates

This is a non-accredited course. On successful completion of this course you will be issued a Certificate of Attendance.

Delivery options

Choose from our flexible learning options including a one-day in person course or online as two convenient webinars. Our training experts can tailor a customised course to suit your requirements and can also deliver the course as a personalised private session.

7.5 Hours

Participants are required to attend the full course.

Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Must be employed within the Queensland construction industry.