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

Course overview:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the signs that an individual may be self-harming or having suicidal thoughts. The qualification is designed to support those in a workplace setting who have safeguarding responsibilities.

Assessments:

• Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
• Unit 2: Recognising signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
• Unit 3: Principles of suicide and self-harm protection
• Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

This qualification aims to:

• Support learners in raising awareness of the subject
• Encourage open conversations that could prevent individuals from self-harming or from having suicidal thoughts.

The objective of this qualification is to:

• Develop the learners understanding of signs of self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
• Provide learners with the knowledge and skills to support colleagues, clients or students who may be at risk from self-harm and suicide.

Learning method:
Studying via Remote E-Learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.

This course is available Fully online.

During your course, a member of the team will contact you at least once a month. It is important that you are available to respond to this communication.

To help you stay on track, you will be provided with unit submission deadlines. Your first unit must be submitted within four weeks of your enrolment date.

Eligibility for funding: TBC 2026

If you would like more information, please call the Remote E-Learning Team on 0151 257 2179 or email: remote-e-learning@riversidecollege.ac.uk