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Key details

Course area
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Date/times

You can start this course at any time.

Location
Online Learning
Course code
Parent course code:C036896 Child course code: Q036897
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Course introduction

The suicide rate for men in England and Wales is at its highest rate in two decades. With an ‘alarming’ rise in self-harm also reported in England, it is clear that raising awareness and support around these issues is vital.

The Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention qualification has been designed to examine all areas surrounding these sensitive topics. Learners will discover how to recognise the signs of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, as well as how to approach an individual they believe is experiencing this. They will look at managing and minimising self-harm risk, and finally, how to support individuals dealing with grief after suicide.

This course is split into four manageable units:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
  • Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
  • Unit 3: Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
  • Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

This course can create a long-standing career pathway within the mental health care sector and increase your awareness of self-harm and suicide and be able to better support individuals on both a personal and professional level.

The engaging and interactive activities will stretch your thinking and help put your new, extended knowledge into practice

This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study and you will gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Study enhances both your personal skills and professional development.

Personal Tutors are assigned to you to ensure that they have the support needed to succeed.

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

Duration: You will study this course at your own pace, but it must be completed within 12 weeks. You will receive an automated email reminding you of when you need to complete your assignment.

Important Notice: All online courses are delivered exclusively via an online platform and require access to a PC or laptop computer. These courses cannot be completed without the use of a PC or laptop. You must ensure they have appropriate access to the required equipment prior to enrolment. You cannot study these courses on a mobile phone.

Course information

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

There are no entry requirements for this course but you must be aged 19 or over.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

You will be assessed through an online portfolio.

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