Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

About the course:

This qualification is designed for learners who want the knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and prevent.

Official data showed that over 7,500 people were referred to the Prevent programme in 2015/16. The purpose of this qualification is to support anyone who is responsible for the safeguarding of people and for helping prevent radicalisation. It gives learners an understanding of recognising the signs of abuse, how to reduce the risk of radicalisation and the potential consequences of illegal online activity.

On this course you will:

• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• Evidence your competency to employers
• Further your personal and professional development
• Know how to recognise signs of abuse or potential harm
• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

Objectives:

• Understanding the Prevent Duty
• Understanding Safeguarding
• Understanding Online Safety

This self-learning course has been developed to fit around you and your lifestyle. Assignments can be completed online or in a workbook format. You will be assigned a tutor who will be available to offer guidance and support through your learning journey. 

Please note: you can only access the course using a laptop, desktop or tablet, as both the information booklet and questions are accessed online, mobile phones are not suitable for the platform.

Start date:

Call 0161 747 4674 / 0161 489 3907 or email: distancelearning@tcg.ac.uk for details of the next course start date. 

Eligibility criteria:

• 19+
• On means tested benefits (Universal Credit/JSA) or low income, less than £20,888 per year
• Lived in the UK for 3 years 
• Greater Manchester resident 

To apply:

For further information or to book onto an open day to start your learning journey, contact the Distance Learning Team: 0161 747 4674 / 0161 489 3907 or email: distancelearning@tcg.ac.uk