Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. The course is free for some learners and fees may apply for others, depending on your age and circumstances. It covers the Prevent Duty, including radicalisation, extremism, and terrorism, alongside safeguarding topics such as signs of abuse, online safety, cyberbullying, and online grooming. There are no entry requirements.
Who this course is for
Aimed at anyone who has a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people or vulnerable adults. It will be useful for anyone working in education, training youth work, youth sport, and community groups.
Appropriate for those who have completed safeguarding courses previously as it informs of new threats and ways of working that help reduce the likelihood of harm or abuse as well as cyberstalking, cyberbullying, online grooming and radicalisation by extremists.
Entry requirements
No Entry Requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand the Prevent Duty, including the terms radicalisation, extremism, and terrorism.
You'll identify signs of abuse or harm and know how to respond appropriately.
You'll learn about online safety and the risks of inappropriate or illegal online activity.
You'll recognise cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and online grooming.
You'll understand how to reduce the risks posed to children, young people, and vulnerable adults online.
You'll spot behavioural changes that may indicate a safeguarding concern.
You'll learn about new threats and current ways of working to reduce the likelihood of harm.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Achievement Training Plymouth over 10 weeks. A tutor will be assigned to you and will offer one-to-one support throughout. Assessment is based on the units covered during the course. Support staff including pastoral care and careers advisors are available on site.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer, supporting children and vulnerable adults in organisations.
Teaching assistant, working in schools with a safeguarding responsibility.
Youth worker, supporting young people in community or sport settings.
Community support worker, helping vulnerable adults stay safe.
Early years practitioner, working in childcare with safeguarding duties.
School administrator, handling safeguarding records and referrals.
What you could study next
Designated Safeguarding Lead training: the next step if you want to take on formal safeguarding leadership in a school or organisation.
Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge for more senior roles in education, health, or social care.
Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Childcare or Health and Social Care: broaden your skills if you work directly with children or vulnerable adults.
