Certificate in Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention | Level 2

This course can help to develop key knowledge and understanding the prevention and awareness of suicide and self-harm.

Course Overview

Anyone can be at risk of developing suicidal feelings. These feelings can be heightened by varying factors
such as changes in background, lifestyle or traumatic events. This course can help to develop key knowledge and understanding of suicide and self-harm, allowing individuals to support those in their life who need it the most.

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Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course and study at your own pace.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by TQUK - a forward-thinking awarding and end-point assessment (EPA) brand, with a focus on developing qualifications and assessments that help learners find and progress in their chosen employment.

Progression Opportunities

This course would provide sector knowledge for job roles such as: Counsellor (£27,000 - £28,891) or Youth Worker (£22,000 to £23,276) Family Support Worker (£20,000 to £21,686)

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

This course is made up of four units:

Introduction to Suicide and Self-Harm Awareness
Principles of Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention
Recognising Signs of Suicide and Self-Harm in Individuals
Support for Individuals when Dealing with Grief After Suicide

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

22% Increase in hospital admissions for self-harm in children aged 8-17.

5284 Suicides were registered in 2022 in the UK.

Males account for 3/4 of UK suicides

1 in 6 people will experience mental ill health in their lifetime.

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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