Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Micro-credential Overview This micro-credential is designed to recognise the skills and knowledge required to develop knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
Graduates will be able to:
Explain suicide and suicidal ideation in an Aotearoa New Zealand context. Recognise causes of suicide and the prevalence. Identify and explain the roles of natural, local and national supports. Follow procedures used in a local suicide prevention strategy. Identify and explain response types and approaches for a person experiencing suicidal ideation. Describe postvention roles and supporting the bereaved. Explain their own legal obligations and role boundaries. Appreciate the impacts of suicide on themselves and other support workers, and approaches to self-care.
Prerequisites Learners need to be working in a relevant sector. Learners are also required to have reasonable computer literacy as micro-credential assessments are only offered online (via Aka Toi). Learning and Assessment Resources Online learning and assessments will be completed via Careerforce’s online learning platform, Aka Toi. Learning is also available via the Le Va Lifekeepers training programme. Download micro-credential brochure
About the provider
Start a career and contribute to New Zealand’s social good The growing and vital health and wellbeing sectors have a shortage of qualified workers. There are significant employment opportunities for young people to start a lifelong, rewarding career. Through on-the-job training such as an apprenticeship, there’s an opportunity to earn while you learn, get practical skills and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification without taking on a student loan. Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, we support New Zealand workplaces to run workplace training programmes for their staff. Visit the Careerforce website for more information: https://www.careerforce.org.nz/