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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand suicide awareness and the importance of prevention.

• Recognise common myths and misconceptions surrounding suicide.

• Understand factors that may contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

• Recognise possible warning signs that someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

• Identify changes in behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing.

• Understand how stigma can prevent individuals from seeking help.

• Approach sensitive conversations with confidence and understanding.

• Ask direct and appropriate questions when concerned about someone’s safety.

• Use active listening skills and respond without judgement.

• Recognise situations where urgent professional assistance may be required.

• Understand appropriate actions to take when someone may be at immediate risk.

• Identify professional and community support services.

• Encourage individuals to access appropriate support.

• Understand the importance of confidentiality and personal boundaries.

• Recognise the emotional impact of supporting someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.

• Help promote suicide awareness and prevention within workplaces and communities.

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of suicide awareness and prevention and learn how to recognise and respond to signs of suicidal distress.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.

• Human resources and employee wellbeing staff.

• Workplace mental health first aiders.

• Healthcare and social care support workers.

• Teachers, teaching assistants and education staff.

• Youth workers and community support staff.

• Charity workers and volunteers.

• Emergency services and first responders.

• Security and public-facing employees.

• Hospitality, retail and customer service staff.

• Sports coaches and activity leaders.

• Individuals supporting vulnerable people.

• Anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of suicide awareness and prevention.

No previous mental health or suicide prevention training is required.

1 Day

• Classroom: One full day of face-to-face training.

• Classroom training

• Certificate Validity: 3 years.

Delegates will have access to the learning resources needed to complete the course, which may include:

• Instructor-led suicide awareness and prevention training.

• Learning materials covering suicide risk factors and warning signs.

• Guidance on recognising and responding to suicidal distress.

• Practical examples and realistic case studies.

• Group discussions and communication exercises.

• Information about professional mental health and suicide prevention services.

• Guidance on supportive conversations and appropriate responses.

• Resources covering confidentiality, personal boundaries and wellbeing.

• Required course assessments and knowledge checks.

• Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF) certificate upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements

• No previous mental health or suicide prevention qualification is required.

• Delegates must meet the minimum age requirements set by Qualsafe.

• A suitable understanding of spoken and written English is required to follow the training and complete assessments.

• Delegates should be willing to participate in learning activities, discussions and assessments.

Before Attending

• Please arrive on time and attend the full training session.

• Delegates should be prepared to take part in discussions and activities relating to suicide awareness and prevention.

• The course includes sensitive subjects such as suicide, suicidal thoughts and emotional distress, which some delegates may find upsetting.

• Delegates are not expected to share personal experiences or discuss their own mental health.

• Please inform us in advance of any additional learning needs or accessibility requirements so suitable arrangements can be considered.

• All required learning activities and assessments must be completed to achieve the qualification.

Course Assessments

Delegates will complete the assessments required by Qualsafe to demonstrate their understanding of suicide awareness and prevention.

Certification

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive the nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness and Prevention (RQF).

Important Information

This course provides awareness and knowledge of suicide prevention. It does not qualify delegates to diagnose mental health conditions, provide counselling or carry out clinical suicide risk assessments.

The training focuses on recognising concerns, providing appropriate initial support and helping individuals access professional assistance when needed.