Selfharm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Level 2 Certificate
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Develop the knowledge and confidence to raise awareness, encourage open conversations and help support suicide and self-harm prevention.
This qualification is designed to support you in developing knowledge and understanding of self-harm and suicide awareness and prevention. It is suitable for a wide range of work roles where understanding these issues is important, including health, social care, education and community support settings.
You will learn how to recognise signs of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, understand prevention strategies and explore how to support individuals and those affected by suicide. The course encourages informed, sensitive and appropriate conversations that may help prevent harm.
Studying online allows you to learn flexibly at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while receiving structured tutor support.
What you’ll cover:
- Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
- Recognising signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
- Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
- Supporting individuals when dealing with grief after suicide
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to successfully achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling
This qualification also supports progression into roles where awareness, prevention and wellbeing support are essential.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
