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Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Training Online – DBC Training

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. You can fit this free safeguarding and prevent course around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers key safeguarding principles, recognising signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and understanding the Prevent duty and how it works in practice. You'll have one-to-one tutor support and progress check-ins throughout. The course typically takes up to 8 weeks to complete. You'll earn an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent is designed to give learners essential knowledge to help protect individuals from harm, both online and offline.

This fully online course explores key safeguarding principles, with a focus on recognising the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Learners will also develop an understanding of the Prevent duty, a government strategy aimed at preventing radicalisation and extremism, and the role individuals and organisations play in supporting this initiative.

Entry requirements

Learners will need to complete a skills scan to confirm the course is a good fit for their current abilities. Some eligibility criteria also apply, but a full eligibility check will be carried out during the enrolment process.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the key principles of safeguarding and how they apply in different settings.
  • You'll recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in adults and children.
  • You'll understand the Prevent duty and the government's approach to countering radicalisation and extremism.
  • You'll explain the roles individuals and organisations play in supporting safeguarding and Prevent.
  • You'll describe how to respond to safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.
  • You'll understand how safeguarding applies both online and offline.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online through a self-guided platform that works on mobile devices. Learning is self-paced, so you progress through the material in your own time. A tutor will support you throughout, with one-to-one check-ins every four weeks to keep you on track. Assessment is through online activities and tasks completed as part of the course. You'll complete a skills scan before you start to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

DBC Training will confirm anything you need before you start. The course is fully online, so you'll need access to a device with an internet connection. The platform is mobile-compatible, so a smartphone, tablet, or computer all work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or children in care settings
  • Teaching assistant: help keep pupils safe in schools
  • Early years worker: safeguarding is central to nursery and childcare roles
  • Support worker: work with vulnerable adults in community or residential settings
  • Youth worker: engage young people and recognise safeguarding concerns
  • Housing support officer: identify and respond to safeguarding issues in housing
  • Healthcare administrator: understand safeguarding duties in NHS or clinic settings

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepen your knowledge and take on more responsibility for safeguarding in your workplace.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that opens doors to a wider range of care roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse: specialist knowledge for roles working with vulnerable adults and families.
  • First Aid at Work Certificate: a practical addition that complements safeguarding training in many care and education settings.
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