Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your work and home life. The course takes around 12 weeks to complete. You'll cover safeguarding principles, the Prevent duty, and British values, building the knowledge that employers in care, education, and community roles expect. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course leads to a TQUK Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (RQF) at Level 2.
Who this course is for
Refer to the website for course information.
Entry requirements
Check the website for information on course entry requirement.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means and why it matters in practice.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll explore your responsibilities when a safeguarding concern arises.
You'll understand the Prevent duty and how it applies to your role.
You'll learn what British values mean in a workplace or community setting.
You'll understand relevant legislation and how it shapes safeguarding practice.
How you will learn
You'll study through online materials you can work through at your own pace. Assessment is through written tasks and knowledge checks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manchester City Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: safeguarding knowledge is a core requirement
Teaching assistant: schools expect Prevent and safeguarding awareness
Early years practitioner: required knowledge for childcare settings
Care assistant: safeguarding underpins work with vulnerable adults
Youth worker: working with young people in community or charity roles
Housing support officer: safeguarding applies in tenancy and support work
School administrator: staff in schools need Prevent and safeguarding training
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and suits those moving into supervisory or lead safeguarding roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those building a career in care or support work.
Level 3 Education and Training Award: suitable if you want to move into a teaching or training role where safeguarding knowledge is applied.
