Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A micro-credential designed to develop knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention in an Aotearoa New Zealand context, ideal for support workers in health, wellbeing, and social service sectors.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 9 weeks

Graduates will be able to explain the phenomena of suicide and suicidal ideation within the cultural and societal context of Aotearoa.

Learners can identify various causes and contributing factors to suicide, and understand its prevalence in the community.

This micro-credential recognises the skills and knowledge required to develop effective suicide prevention practice within the unique cultural and social context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates will gain an understanding of suicide and suicidal ideation, contributing factors, support systems, prevention strategies, responding to suicidal behaviour, and ways to support others—including themselves—impacted by suicide. It is suitable for support workers in a wide range of settings including mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community, and residential care.
What you need to know first
Learners must be working in a relevant sector.

Health
Disability Support
Aged Care
Mental Health and Addiction Support
Social Services
Youth Work
Community Healthcare

Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A micro-credential designed to develop knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention in an Aotearoa New Zealand context, ideal for support workers in health, wellbeing, and social service sectors.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 9 weeks

Graduates will be able to explain the phenomena of suicide and suicidal ideation within the cultural and societal context of Aotearoa.

Learners can identify various causes and contributing factors to suicide, and understand its prevalence in the community.

This micro-credential recognises the skills and knowledge required to develop effective suicide prevention practice within the unique cultural and social context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates will gain an understanding of suicide and suicidal ideation, contributing factors, support systems, prevention strategies, responding to suicidal behaviour, and ways to support others—including themselves—impacted by suicide. It is suitable for support workers in a wide range of settings including mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community, and residential care.
What you need to know first
Learners must be working in a relevant sector.

Health
Disability Support
Aged Care
Mental Health and Addiction Support
Social Services
Youth Work
Community Healthcare

Graduates can identify and explain the roles of natural, local, and national support systems in suicide prevention.
Reasonable computer literacy is required, as assessments are online.
Must be currently employed and supported by employer for enrolment.
Support Worker in mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community, or residential care
Graduates can identify and explain the roles of natural, local, and national support systems in suicide prevention.
Reasonable computer literacy is required, as assessments are online.
Must be currently employed and supported by employer for enrolment.
Support Worker in mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community, or residential care