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Self Harm Training & Suicide Awareness & Prevention
This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. A level 2 certificate is awarded on successful completion.
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Funded by the UK Government via the Education and Skills Funding Agency. Accredited by TQUK.
About Self Harm Training & Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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 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.
The rate of self harm among young children in the UK has doubled over the last six years
LEARN
Learn the triggers which might cause someone to self harm or attempt suicide and explore media and societal attitudes.
DEVELOP
Develop the skills to recognise the signs, thoughts, feelings and behaviour of suicide and self harm in individuals.
SUPPORT
Understand the importance of support in the prevention of self harm and suicide and look at how to deal with grief after suicide.
Why it's free
If you meet the eligibility criteria the course is available at no cost whatsoever.
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund the free online courses.
Eligibility criteria
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/21
- Living in England
- Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
- Not completed any part of the course before
*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.
Accredited TQUK certificate
Training Qualifications UK is a national awarding organisation that designs, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
Benefits
- Free online course - usually £299
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Online learning - choose when and where you study
- Personal skills and professional development
- Expert Tutors assigned to ensure you have support
- Learn, develop, and support others
Manageable units
Successfully complete all units to be awarded the level 2 certificate
Self Harm Training & Suicide Awareness & Prevention units:
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
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
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
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
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Step 2
Complete your funded course application form
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Select ‘Step 2 Initial Assessment’
Step 3
Complete your brief initial assessment
On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the course definitely free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
When can I start the free online course?
We hope to get you started within 24 hours of completing the full enrolment process but this can vary depending on the learning provider.
How long will the free online course take?
The courses are designed to allow learners to fit their learning around their employment obligations and can be completed in a number of weeks or months, depending on the level. Our shorter courses are often completed within 3 weeks, whilst our longer lasting courses can take up to 3 months.
Is it all online?
Yes! All of our free courses are 100% online.
Is the qualification recognised by employers?
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
How many free online courses can I take?
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
Do I need to sit an Exam?
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
Why am I required to upload such personal information?
The courses we offer are all funded qualifications, meaning you need to be eligible for government funding in order to secure your a place. This information is a funding requirement and proves your eligibility.
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