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Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Course Overview

This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.

Individuals who may find this self harm training course useful to their professional life include: teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide.

Key Information

Course Length
8 to 12 weeks on average

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
TQUK
(E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness

  • Section 1: Understand what is meant by self-harm and suicide

  • Section 2: Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide

  • Section 3: Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide

    • Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals

  • Section 1: Signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour

  • Section 2: Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide

    • Unit 3: The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention

  • Section 1: Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide

  • Section 2: Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide

  • Section 3: Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families in relation to self-harm and suicide

    • Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

  • Section 1: Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns

  • Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies

  • Section 3: Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals

  • Section 4: Understand the reach of grief following suicide

  • Section 5: Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide