Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online, with weekly sessions you can fit around your life. There are no formal entry requirements. The course runs over 8 weeks and covers how to recognise signs of abuse, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation, and how to understand the consequences of illegal online activity. It builds your knowledge of safeguarding where you have a duty of care. A free safeguarding and prevent course for adults is a practical way to formalise that knowledge.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to support anyone who is responsible for the safeguarding of people and for helping prevent radicalisation. It gives learners an understanding of recognising the signs of abuse, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation and the potential consequences of illegal online activities.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll recognise the signs of abuse and understand how to respond appropriately.
You'll understand the Prevent Duty and how it applies to those with a duty of care.
You'll learn how to reduce the risk of radicalisation in the people you support.
You'll understand the potential consequences of illegal online activities.
You'll develop knowledge of online safety and how to promote it.
You'll understand your responsibilities when safeguarding others.
How you will learn
Sessions run weekly online. You'll join live meetings and work through course material at a pace that suits you. Assessment is based on your understanding of safeguarding and Prevent topics, tested through the coursework and activities set during the programme. No formal prior qualifications are needed to start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting vulnerable adults or children in care settings
Teaching assistant: helping keep pupils safe in schools
Youth worker: working with young people at risk
Support worker: providing one-to-one care with a duty of care
Early years practitioner: safeguarding young children in childcare settings
Housing support officer: protecting vulnerable tenants and residents
Community outreach worker: identifying and reducing radicalisation risk
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is recognised for supervisory or lead safeguarding roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those moving into care management or senior support roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: useful if you want to deliver safeguarding training to others.
