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Suicide Prevention Trainer Course

Accredited SafeCert Level 3 Award

2 Days
Accredited
£375 + VAT

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Suicide Prevention Trainer Course Overview

Suicide prevention trainer course participants learning intervention and awareness techniques UK

This accredited Suicide Prevention Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to teach suicide awareness, risk recognition, safe messaging, and intervention techniques in healthcare, education, social care, and workplace settings.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Suicide Prevention Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited suicide prevention training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Suicide Prevention Trainer Course

Suicide Prevention Legislation and National Strategy
Understanding Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Safe Messaging Guidelines and Communication
Suicide Intervention and Crisis Response
Mental Health First Aid and Signposting
Supporting Bereaved Individuals (Postvention)
Training Delivery Techniques for Sensitive Topics
Assessment and Certification Processes

Who Should Attend the Suicide Prevention Trainer Course

Mental Health Professionals and NHS Staff
School Counsellors and Education Staff
Social Workers and Care Workers
HR Managers and Workplace Wellbeing Officers
Police Officers and Prison Staff
Charity and Voluntary Sector Workers
Community Health Workers
Any Professional Supporting Vulnerable Individuals

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Why teach Suicide Prevention?

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in the UK. Qualified suicide prevention trainers play a critical role in equipping workplaces, schools, and communities with the knowledge to save lives.

5,642

Suicides registered in England and Wales in 2022 (ONS)

75%

Of people who die by suicide are not in contact with mental health services

1 in 5

People have thought about suicide at some point in their lives

90%

Of suicides are potentially preventable with appropriate intervention and support

Source: ONS / NHS England 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Suicide Prevention Trainer Qualification UK

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Full trainer pack including PowerPoint presentations, delegate workbooks, and assessment forms.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in mental health and suicide prevention.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Suicide Prevention Trainer Course FAQs

Suicide prevention training in the UK is underpinned by the NHS Long Term Plan (2019), the Government's Suicide Prevention Strategy for England 2023–2028, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Employers in healthcare, education, and social care have a duty of care to train staff in recognising and responding to suicide risk.
This course is ideal for mental health professionals, NHS staff, school counsellors, social workers, HR managers, prison officers, police officers, and anyone working with vulnerable individuals. It is also suitable for managers and team leaders who want to support staff wellbeing and mental health in the workplace.
Suicide awareness training provides general knowledge about suicide risk factors, warning signs, and how to have supportive conversations. Suicide prevention trainer training qualifies you to deliver accredited suicide prevention and awareness training to others, enabling you to issue certificates and build organisational capacity.
Your Suicide Prevention Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Suicide prevention guidance and best practice evolve regularly, so renewal training ensures your knowledge and techniques remain current and aligned with the latest national strategies.
Yes — the SafeCert Level 3 Suicide Prevention Trainer Award qualifies you to deliver suicide awareness and prevention training in educational settings including schools, colleges, and universities. The course covers age-appropriate delivery methods and the specific considerations for working with young people.
Safe messaging guidelines are evidence-based recommendations for communicating about suicide in ways that minimise contagion risk. They include avoiding detailed descriptions of methods, not sensationalising or romanticising suicide, and always signposting to support services. As a trainer, you will learn how to apply safe messaging principles in your training delivery.
All delegates receive a comprehensive trainer pack including a PowerPoint presentation, delegate workbooks, assessment materials, and a resource guide covering national support organisations such as Samaritans, PAPYRUS, and MIND. You will also receive guidance on signposting individuals to professional support.
The Suicide Prevention Trainer course is available at venues across the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast. The course is also available via live Zoom for delegates who prefer online learning. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor
Course Information
Duration2 Days
LevelSafeCert Level 3
Price£375 + VAT
Certificate3 Years
DeliveryClassroom / Zoom
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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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