Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. The course covers safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty, giving you the knowledge to recognise and respond to harm and radicalisation in professional settings. It runs over two years. No formal qualifications are required to enrol, though a good level of written English and maths is expected.
Who this course is for
Adults
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of safeguarding adults and children.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
You'll understand your responsibilities when safeguarding concerns arise.
You'll learn about the Prevent duty and how it applies in practice.
You'll understand how to identify individuals who may be vulnerable to radicalisation.
You'll learn how to respond to and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
You'll understand relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding practice.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online by distance learning. You'll be allocated a personal tutor at the start who will support you throughout. All learning and assessment materials are provided through the online platform. You submit written assessments and receive written feedback from your tutor. Ongoing support is available through remote tutorials. You study in your own time, with no fixed class schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Safeguarding officer, supporting organisations to meet their safeguarding duties.
Teaching assistant, working in schools where safeguarding knowledge is required.
Care assistant, supporting vulnerable adults in residential or community settings.
Youth worker, helping young people in community or charity settings.
Early years practitioner, working in nurseries or children's centres.
Housing support worker, assisting vulnerable tenants and residents.
Community support worker, delivering outreach services to at-risk individuals.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your knowledge and is suited to those moving into lead safeguarding roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those pursuing careers in care or support work.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse: builds on safeguarding knowledge for roles working with vulnerable adults.
