Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF)

Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF)

This Course at a Glance

• Understand self-harm and suicide prevention
• Learn how to recognise signs of distress
• Upskill in your safeguarding role
• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• Study online in your own time
• No exams

About your Certificate

Suicide and self-harm prevention is a worthwhile and important initiative, and you can educate yourself in this area by learning how to recognise the signs in individuals and how to provide appropriate support.

Our Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF) is an online course that delves into a range of essential topics, including the impact that suicide has on loved ones.

Spot the Signs in Your Workplace

Essentially, any profession that involves working closely with others or looking after vulnerable individuals will benefit from understanding the signs of self-harm and suicide, as well as the prevention of such.

If you work in management, teaching, health and social care, counselling, and more, studying our online course will give you the tools you need to spot the signs and support those who need it.

Help Combat the Rise of Self-Harm and Suicide

115 people in the UK die by suicide every week, according to ONS, while NHS Digital states that 1 in 14 people self-harm. By educating yourself on the realities of these issues, you can play a part in preventing individuals from taking such actions.

Not only will this course teach you how to notice the signs, but it will also cover ways in which to encourage individuals to engage in conversation about these uncomfortable topics.

Getting Started

This Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual.

By enrolling on this course, you will be studying with learndirect, the UK’s leading online learning provider. This course is one of many recognised qualifications offered to learners through our online solutions.

There are no classes or timetables to adhere to, and you can make your way through the online course when and where you please. Whether you’re on the go or have a free evening, you can study around your existing commitments, so you don’t have to compromise your routine.

Modules

Unit 1: Introduction to Suicide and Self-Harm Awareness

Upon completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand what is meant by ‘self-harm’ and ‘suicide’
• Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide
• Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide

Unit 2: Recognising Signs of Suicide and Self-Harm in Individuals

Upon completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the signs that someone may display if they are self-harming or considering suicide
• Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide
• Understand why self-harm or suicidal thoughts might be difficult to recognise

Unit 3: Principles of Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention

Upon completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
• Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
• Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families in relation to self-harm and suicide
• Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns
• Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies

Unit 3: Support for Individuals When Dealing with Grief After Suicide

Upon completion of this unit, you will:

• Understand grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals
• Understand the reach of grief following suicide
• Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for learners to enrol on this course, but you should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy, or an equivalent qualification.

Our course is open to learners aged 16 or above.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

You will not need to pass an exam to achieve your qualification. Instead, you will be tasked with a series of assignments, which will be marked by a tutor.

TQUK

On successful completion of this course, you will receive the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF), qualification number: 603/5911/0

Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

This recognised qualification can upskill professionals in a range of sectors, giving them safeguarding responsibilities that will enable them to identify signs and encourage employees to seek support.

This Level 2 Certificate is suitable for a range of professions, including:

• HR and the People Profession
• Line Managers
• Teachers
• School Support Staff
• Play Workers
• Counsellors
• Prison Officers
• Community Leaders
• Religious Leaders

Further Qualifications and Prospects 

If you would like to educate yourself further or progress into the mental health sector, we have a range of courses that will help your development. From Emergency Response for Mental Health in the Workplace to Mental Health and Social Care, we provide a wealth of course options in our online portfolio.