Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention equips learners with essential skills to recognise, prevent, and support individuals dealing with self-harm and suicide, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- Various
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Online
Course overview
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.
What will I do?
This course is comprised of four units:
Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
Unit 3: The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention and Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide.
Course Highlights
- Delivered via online distance learning allowing you to choose when and where you study
- Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed
What’s next?
By undertaking this course, you will gain formal recognition by obtaining a nationally recognised qualification. This will enable you to further your own continuous professional development, which could support you in improving your career prospects. You can also progress onto further qualifications.
Is it for me?
Individuals who may find this course useful to their professional life include: teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, carers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide
This course is delivered online using our learning platform Equal. Students must have full use of either a PC, Laptop and will need full access to the Internet.
You must already hold a L1 or equivalent English qualification.
How much will I have to study each week?
The course duration is 6 weeks and will requires approximately 4-6 hours of study per week plus the completion and submission of 4 online assessments during the course. Course start dates are flexible, but learners are expected to successfully complete the programme within the allocated timescale.
What kind of qualification is this?
Learners will receive a nationally recognised qualification by successfully completing this course.
How will I be assessed?
This course requires the completion and passing of 4 short tutor marked online unit assessments. Learners are allocated a course tutor who will mark assessments and are able to offer support through the online learning platform.
How can I pay for my course?
There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. Get advice on applying for funding and assessing your eligibility for financial aid here.
This course attracts funding for eligible students, so please check with the admissions team about your own circumstances.
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Self-harm & Suicide Awareness and Prevention – Level 2 Certificate
(A790-1/2)- Start Date
- Various
- Location
- Online
Fees- Overseas
- £800
Entry requirements
You must already hold a Level 1 or equivalent English qualification.
All applicants must be at least 19 years old as of the 31st of August to enrol for the course and have a good level of English skills to a minimum of Level One standard.
Applicants aged 19-23 are only eligible if they have already achieved a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Please contact us for clarification if required.
Applicants aged 24+ do not require any prior academic qualifications, but do need to meet the required standard of English skills. Applicants must have lived in the UK for the last three years, currently reside in England, with a postcode outside of London, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool, Tees Valley Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, West Midlands, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, West of England, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Please contact providers in your local area for alternative options.
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