Mental Healthin theConstruction Workplace (Free)
Two hours to prioritise mental health on your site. Built specifically for the Australian construction industry — practical tools for recognising stress, supporting your crew and creating a workplace where people are okay to not be okay. 100% free, Certificate of Achievement on completion.
- Duration
- 2 hours online
- Self-paced
- Delivery
- 100% online
- Any device
- Outcome
- Certificate of Achievement
- Interactive & video-based
(excluding TAFES and universities)
Australian construction market
construction, management, leadership and more
100% Compliant
Supporting Mental Health on Site.
Mental health awareness is essential for creating safer, more supportive workplaces across Australia's construction and building industry.
This course helps construction workers, supervisors and managers recognise the early signs that someone may be struggling with stress, declining mental health or a more serious concern. You will learn how to approach the conversation respectfully, provide appropriate support and respond with confidence.
The program also covers how to escalate concerns to a supervisor or the appropriate person within the business, manage sensitive situations on site and connect individuals with further support. The goal is to build greater awareness, reduce stigma and create a workplace where people feel supported, respected and safe to speak up.
Understanding the challenges.
In Australian construction, mental health is a critical issue that affects a significant number of workers. The numbers make the case clear — and the pressing need to prioritise mental wellbeing within our industry.
Construction workers in Australia take their lives each year.
Construction workers are 8 times more likely to die by suicide than a site accident.
Construction workers will suffer from a mental health issue during their career.
What you'll learn.
Understanding mental health
Core principles and why they matter on a construction site. Debunk common misconceptions and recognise signs of distress in colleagues.
Identifying stress
Differentiate healthy from unhealthy stress, identify common stressors in construction, and understand the effects on wellbeing.
Peer support in construction
Strategies for providing effective peer support. The role of a peer supporter, and the communication skills that make it land.
Peer support toolbox
Practical tools to sustain support programs — active listening, appropriate boundaries and a healthy support environment that lasts.
Leading the conversation
Build the confidence to lead mental health awareness efforts and advocate for continuous improvement in workplace policy.
A culture of openness
Foster the culture that encourages real conversations about mental health — and removes the stigma that stops them.
6 topics. Your pace.
Structured online, delivered in short focused modules. Unlimited time to complete. Most students finish inside one sitting.
- 01Understanding mental health in construction
- 02Identifying stress and recognising the signs
- 03Peer support in construction
- 04Peer support toolbox
- 05Communication, active listening and boundaries
- 06Leading mental health awareness on your site
Who this course is for.
Construction Workers and Tradespeople
Anyone working on site who wants to recognise when a colleague may be struggling and know how to respond appropriately.
Supervisors and Site Managers
Those responsible for managing teams, addressing concerns and escalating serious mental health issues within the business.
Business Owners, HR and WHS Professionals
Leaders responsible for creating safer workplaces, reducing stigma and supporting employee wellbeing.
One of the best educational experiences in my career. Educators and reviewers were professional and always responsive. Highly recommend.
Claude Hakim
Trusted by industry. Proven by results.
We have worked with representatives from just about every major construction, energy and mining company in the country.
Australian owned with national representation. Run by construction professionals who know how it really works.
Recognised by state and federal government, professional bodies and building commissions.
Trainers are real industry builders. Built for the real world, delivered by people who've worked in it.
Easy to use learning systems and processes — lowering barriers to entry, making it easy for you to win.
Australian-based support team available via phone, SMS and email, 5 days a week.
Here's what you get with every enrolment.
- 1Instant access to the full MH314 program
- 2Practical peer support tools you can use immediately
- 3Certificate of Achievement on completion
- 4Available on mobile, tablet and laptop
- 5Self-paced with unlimited time to complete
- 6Australian-based support team, 5 days a week
- 7Designed with industry input — real-life situations, not textbook theory
- 8Suitable for managers, supervisors and workers across the industry
Get started in 3 easy steps.
Enter your details.
No credit card. No obligation. Takes 30 seconds — your access link arrives in your inbox within minutes.
Study at your pace.
100% online and self-paced. Available on mobile, tablet and laptop. Pause and pick it back up any time, around work and family.
Get certified.
Complete the short knowledge checks and download your Certificate of Achievement. CPD points logged. Done.
Common questions.
Anyone who wants to prioritise mental health in their workplace. Managers, supervisors, leading hands and workers across construction. The course is designed for the unique challenges of this industry — not generic wellbeing content.
Start the course today.
100% free. No credit card required. MH314 access lands in your inbox within minutes.