Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF)

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the signs that an individual may be self-harming or having suicidal thoughts. The qualification will support those in a workplace setting who have safeguarding responsibilities to include:• HR professionals• religious leaders• safeguarding leads (as required by Ofsted)• community leaders• line managers• prison officers• teachers• school support staff• playworkers• counsellors• social workers• mental health first aiders• social care workers• support workers.The qualification is also designed to support learners in raising awareness of the subject and to encourage open conversations that could prevent individuals from self-harming or from having suicidal thoughts. Delivery of this qualification in a college or other educational establishment should include facilitating conversations on the subject of self-harm and suicide awareness to take place in a safe and supportive environment.