By completing the qualification, you will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where you have a duty of care.
On this course, you will study units such as understanding prevent duty, safeguarding and online safety, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation, recognising signs of abuse or potential harm, how to reduce the risks posed online and the potential signs of behavioural changes.
To complete the enrolment process, we are required to see proof of ID, such as a passport or driving license. We will also need to see either proof of earnings, such as a recent payslip (from within the last 3 months), or proof of benefits, such as a recent, full Universal Credit statement. This is so that we can check your eligibility for full funding.
These documents must be uploaded when completing your enrolment form.
On the free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent course you will learn:
Unit 1: Understanding the Prevent Duty
Unit 2: Understanding Safeguarding
Unit 3: Understanding Online Safety
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets or typed using electronic templates which are provided at induction. Candidates are issued with workbooks to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 2 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive a paper certificate through the post.
This course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
For further information about the course and to see the course specification, please visit the awarding body’s website www.cache.org.uk and search for the course code: 603/2818/6 or click here.
Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page will point you in the right direction.
Our Level 2 Distance Learning courses are now completely free of charge*
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