Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults – Level 2
This course focuses on keeping young children and vulnerable adults safe from modern day risks. It looks at safeguarding procedures and the risks associated with knife crime and radicalisation. It also includes a review of how to communicate effectively and identify problems that could be occurring.
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Who is this course for?
This course focuses on keeping young children and vulnerable adults safe from modern day risks. It looks at safeguarding procedures and the risks associated with knife crime and radicalisation. It also includes a review of how to communicate effectively and identify problems that could be occurring.
The course consists of two three-hour sessions and is scheduled to run online on the following start dates:
EA Wednesday: 14/10/21 – 21/10/21
EB Wednesday: 8/12/21 – 15/12/21
EC Wednesday: 3/02/22 – 10/02/22
ED Wednesday: 23/03/22 – 30/03/22
EE Wednesday: 19/05/22 – 26/05/22
The course costs £97.50 and requires a minimum cohort of six candidates in order to run.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but candidates should have the literacy skills to write at a Level 2 standard.
What will you learn?
The course will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to:
• Understand the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Understand how to safeguard and protect children and vulnerable adults from radicalisation and extremism
• Understand effective communication approaches when working with children and vulnerable adults
• Understand the psychological and social issues faced by children and vulnerable adults
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered online.
What will you need to bring with you?
There are no additional costs but to access online sessions you will need stable wifi and your own laptop.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is through coursework and online exam.
It is expected that reading and revision is undertaken between sessions 1 and 2.
Where next?
This qualification provides progression to sector-specific qualifications at DCG, for example the:
- Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Award in Alcohol Awareness
- Level 2 Award in Smoking Cessation
- Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:19 pm
