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Free Level 2 Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Course Online – South Essex College

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Course. Study online. The course runs over 6 weeks and combines self-paced distance learning with online workshops. You'll build understanding of self-harm and suicide, including how to recognise risk and respond. The knowledge applies across a wide range of personal and professional settings, from support work and teaching to safeguarding and crisis volunteering. This is a free self-harm and suicide awareness and prevention course for adults living in England, aged 19 and over.

Who this course is for

A distance learning training course accompanied by online workshops on Teams for anyone wishing to gain an understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm and how to prevent it.

This knowledge can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations and may be particularly useful for those working in the following professions – 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.

Entry requirements

Candidates must provide one of the following forms of identification: Valid in-date passport (any nationality) Signed in-date UK photocard driving licence UK biometric residence permit card Birth certificate (BUT, if a birth certificate is presented as proof of identification, an additional form of identification such as a signed bank card, utility bill or a letter issued by a government department must also be provided).

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key factors that contribute to self-harm and suicidal behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to recognise warning signs in individuals who may be at risk.
  • You'll explore how to respond safely and supportively in a range of situations.
  • You'll gain knowledge of prevention strategies and when to seek further help.
  • You'll understand how this awareness applies in professional roles such as teaching, support work, and safeguarding.
  • You'll learn how to approach conversations about self-harm and suicide with sensitivity.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through distance learning materials you work through at your own pace, supported by online workshops via Teams. Assessment is built into the course; South Essex College will confirm the specific format before you start. You'll need to provide valid photo ID when you apply.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to provide valid identification when you apply. Accepted documents include a valid in-date passport, a signed in-date UK photocard driving licence, a UK biometric residence permit card, or a birth certificate (accompanied by a second form of ID such as a signed bank card, utility bill, or government-issued letter). South Essex College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: helping people in mental health or crisis settings
  • Teaching assistant: supporting students with emotional and wellbeing needs
  • Crisis helpline volunteer: responding to people in distress
  • Safeguarding officer: identifying and acting on risk in organisations
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside clinical teams in care
  • Youth worker: supporting young people facing emotional challenges
  • Care assistant: working with vulnerable adults in residential or community care

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) - a widely used qualification for workplace mental health leads and first aiders.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward formal counselling training if you want to develop deeper one-to-one support skills.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your qualification base for roles in adult social care and mental health services.
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