Free Level 2 Safeguarding Training Online – Qdos Training
CostFREE
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. The course takes around 2 months and covers safeguarding principles alongside the Prevent duty, which helps you recognise and respond to radicalisation. There are no prior qualifications needed to start. You'll complete the course through Qdos Training's online platform, fitting study around your existing commitments. This free safeguarding course for adults is open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Entry requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters in care and community settings.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm in adults and children.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies in safeguarding.
You'll learn about the Prevent duty and how to spot signs of radicalisation.
You'll understand how to report safeguarding concerns correctly and to whom.
You'll learn about legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by online knowledge checks and written questions that test your understanding of safeguarding and Prevent. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark your responses.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Qdos Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting adults or children in care settings
Teaching assistant, working in schools where safeguarding knowledge is required
Youth worker, supporting young people in community or charity roles
Support worker, helping vulnerable adults in residential or community care
Early years practitioner, working in nurseries or childcare settings
Housing support officer, working with vulnerable tenants
School administrator or office staff with a safeguarding responsibility
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People, for those moving into roles with greater responsibility for child protection.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification for those building a career in care.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, useful for roles supporting vulnerable adults alongside safeguarding duties.
