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Level 1 Safeguarding Course in Bath – Bath College City Centre Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 May 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Safeguarding Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day.

Funding may be available for some learners. Contact the college to find out if you qualify. The course covers what safeguarding means in work, education, and everyday life. You'll explore how to recognise harm, who is responsible for keeping people safe, and how to respond to concerns. It typically takes two weeks to complete.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Award in Understanding Safeguarding for Work, Education and Life.

Who this course is for

Do you want to start a career in health and social care? This course gives you real work experience to prepare for work in care or health. You will also learn maths, English, and computer skills. And at the end of the course, you get a job interview for a local care job. Plus, you might be able to study this course for free. Please see the funding and support section for more details. Why should you take this course? If you want to learn how to care for others, this hands-on course will build your experience for professional care roles. - Earn a Level 1 Health & Social Care qualification to work in care homes - Learn maths, English and computer skills you can use at work - Improve your interview skills to make it easier when you apply for jobs - Go to a job interview at the end of the course

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
  • You'll explore the responsibilities of individuals and organisations in keeping people safe.
  • You'll learn how to respond to safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and guidance around safeguarding.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding in work, education, and community settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College City Centre Campus. Assessment is likely to include short written tasks or knowledge checks to confirm your understanding of safeguarding principles. The part-time daytime timetable means sessions are spread over two weeks, keeping the workload manageable.

What you will need to bring

Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with daily living and personal care.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in health settings.
  • School or college support staff, works with students in educational environments.
  • Community outreach worker, supports vulnerable people in local communities.
  • Volunteer coordinator, organises volunteers in care or charity settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Safeguarding, builds on this course with greater depth.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common next step toward a care assistant role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, needed for senior care or supervisory positions.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to support others in a learning setting.
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