Who can do this course?

• Anyone over the age of 16.
• Must have a Level 1 in Maths & English Functional Skills or equivalent

What you will learn

The course is structured as units around four themes: 

• Unit 1: Principles of safeguarding

Learn the definition of safeguarding and the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse. Develop an understanding of the types of abuse and the duty of care through the principles that underpin safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Develop the skills needed to appropriately respond to a disclosure of abuse and what a person should do if a disclosure takes place.

• Unit 2: The importance of British Values

Explore the principles of British Values and learn about the relevant legislation concerning human rights and counter-terrorism. Define the term liberty and the impact of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation. Learn how prevent duty supports British values.

• Unit 3: The prevent duty and its importance in society

Define prevent and CONTEST and develop an understanding of the threat of terrorism. Learn key principles in duty and safeguarding including the factors which may make an individual susceptible to becoming radicalised and the actions, including reporting procedures, that should be taken if there are consents that a vulnerable individual or group may be at risk from radicalisation and more.

• Unit 4: The importance of online safety

Discover the positive uses of internet activity as well as the surface web, deep web and dark web. Develop skills to identify individuals who may be vulnerable online and the risk of negative online activity. Learn the signs that an individual may be using the internet inappropriately, how an individual can be supported to change their online behaviour and more.

How you will learn

The course duration is 3 days

You will attend classes from 10am-5pm.

How You Will Be Assessed

The Qualification is gained from your coursework

To gain this qualification the learner will need to: 

• Pass all units. 

Portfolios are assessed by your tutor. 

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values qualification 

Career prospect

This qualification provides opportunities for people working in a wide range of occupations to identify the symptoms of harm, abuse and exploitation and to know what to do about it.

Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as: 

•  Safeguarding Officer 
•  Welfare worker 

Fees and Funding

The cost of the course is £300 with a deposit of £100, if you wish to pay upfront. 

Funding

Full Level 2 courses may be fully funded for 19+ year olds who are unemployed and on benefits. Please ask at reception for more information.