The BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Trauma Informed Practice will focus on prompting cultural change through trauma informed relational working.

The qualification will be of interest to those working in health, social care, education or secure services and seeking to develop trauma informed practice within their place of work. It is particularly suitable for learners in supervisory or leadership roles, or those aspiring to become practice leaders.

The diploma develops understanding of trauma theory, builds skills in trauma-informed practice, and supports learners’ personal growth, critical thinking, and engagement in learning. Designed for those working directly with people accessing services, the qualification combines practice leadership with trauma informed theory, allowing learning to be put into practice.

All Bild Diploma courses support learners to develop and deepen skills in Practice Leadership.

Units undertaken by learners

• Capable and supportive environments
• Practice leadership
• Working with people with lived experience to influence change
• Principles of trauma informed practice
• Leading trauma informed practice

Key information

• 35 credits
• 18 months commitment
• 350 learning hours
• Online, self-directed learning alongside practice-base activity, online groups and individual tutorials.
• Learners must have English skills equal to Level 2A as set out by the British Council in order to access, engage with and complete the qualification.
• Learners must work directly with service users.
• Learners at Diploma level must be in a position to practice lead and supervise others in practice.