Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Level 2

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. 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.

CWA takes the safeguarding of individuals emotional and physical wellbeing exceptionally seriously. Some courses and subjects covered in programmes can be upsetting for learners and, although we have made every effort to include trigger warnings where appropriate, it is important to acknowledge that we cannot know or understand potential triggers for all learners. Our courses are designed to provide training and further knowledge and should not be undertaken as a form of non-clinical therapeutic intervention or counselling.

What will I study on this course?

Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness

• Section 1: Understand what is meant by self-harm and suicide
• Section 2: Understand the triggers which might cause someone to self-harm or attempt suicide
• Section 3: Understand media and societal attitudes to self-harm and suicide

Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals

• Section 1: Signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour
• Section 2: Understand how to initially approach someone who may be self-harming or considering suicide

Unit 3: The principles of suicide and self-harm prevention

• Section 1: Understand the role of conversation in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
• Section 2: Understand the importance of family and friend support in the prevention of self-harm and suicide
• Section 3: Know support and treatment options available to individuals and families in relation to self-harm and suicide

Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

• Section 1: Understand the role of suicide prevention campaigns
• Section 2: Understand the importance of encouraging healthy coping strategies
• Section 3: Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals
• Section 4: Understand the reach of grief following suicide
• Section 5: Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide

You will be asked a series of eligibility questions during the enrolment process

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 2 certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

How is my course assessed?

Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete