Health Sciences

Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Level 2 - Certificate

What is Level 2?

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.

The course is to be completed online at your own pace.

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Level 2

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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Course description

Individuals who may find this self-harm training course useful to their professional life include: teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide.

Course content

The course typically takes 12-14 weeks to complete and would require approx. 8hrs of self-directed study time per week to complete the relevant reading, research and assessment tasks. You will have access to our online platform that will enable you to study at a convenient time and pace and will be able to contact a relevant subject tutor if support is needed. The course is assessed via a set of written question and answer assessments. There are no exams.

Units studied:

Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

What can this course lead to?

Level 2 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health
Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care
Level 3 Diploma Counselling.

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for employment

When does this start and end?

27 January 2025 - 2 May 2025

What are the entry requirements?

Students will need to hold a Level 1 qualification in English and will require an Information, Advice and Guidance appointment prior to being offered.

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I have been here two months now and I couldn't wish for a better place to study. I'm studying Health Science and it has many interesting modules. My tutors are amazing... Thank you to all the staff at Northern College. You couldn't do your job any better! Cannot wait to progress.

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