Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. You must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year and reside in England on your first day of learning. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover the principles of safeguarding, the Prevent duty, recognising and preventing radicalisation and extremism, online safety, and British values. This level 2 safeguarding qualification is useful for anyone working in settings where safeguarding responsibilities apply.
Who this course is for
level 2 safeguarding training course develop skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism, the principles of safeguarding, the prevent duty and its importance in society, and the importance of online safety and British values. Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
Entry requirements
Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.
What you will learn
You'll understand the core principles of safeguarding and how they apply in a workplace setting.
You'll learn to recognise signs of radicalisation and extremism.
You'll explore how to prevent radicalisation and respond appropriately.
You'll study the Prevent duty and why it matters in society.
You'll develop knowledge of online safety and the risks it presents.
You'll understand British values and their role in safeguarding practice.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course. The online format means you can log in when it suits you, without needing to travel to a centre. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer, supporting vulnerable people in care or education settings.
Teaching assistant, where safeguarding awareness is a core requirement.
Care assistant, working with children or adults in regulated settings.
Early years worker, applying safeguarding knowledge in childcare environments.
Youth worker, identifying and responding to risk in community settings.
School support staff, contributing to whole-school safeguarding practice.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on a designated safeguarding lead role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills for senior roles in care settings.
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role where safeguarding knowledge is applied.
