Understanding Safeguarding for Work, Education and Life Award level 1 – P00661

If you are looking to work in an educational setting, such as a school, this course looks at some of the key components of safeguarding, essential for this type of work. It also broadens your knowledge and understanding of some of principle points that are advantageous to any work and life in general. It explores the different types of abuse and how to recognise them as well as safeguarding issues caused by modern technology, what is meant by discrimination and victimization and the importance of disclosing concerns to professionals.

Year 1

The aim of the course is to:
– Know the meaning of safeguarding in work, education and life contexts
– Know different types of abuse and their recognition features
– Understand the possible safeguarding issues caused by modern technology
– Understand the meaning of discrimination and victimisation
– Understand the importance of disclosing safeguarding concerns to professionals

There are no formal entry requirements, however, a reasonable level of literacy is required.

This qualification is assessed by short answer questions and multiple-choice exams.

Tuition fees

Total Fees: £0.00

Additional Costs

You will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in the following categories:
In receipt of one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group) or low waged.

Evidence of benefits will be required on the application.

Subject to eligibility students will also receive a free lunch.

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On completion of this award, your tutor will be able to provide advice and guidance on other online courses, distance learning courses or classroom-based programmes.

This qualification will support individuals to gain employment by improving their confidence by gaining new skills and qualifications.

For more detailed advice and guidance about future steps, you can make an appointment with one of our qualified careers advisers who can support you to find the most suitable career path for you and to make the most of your skills and qualifications.

Apply online via the College website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required, or you will be sent a conditional offer according to the entry requirements of the course. You will then be invited in to enrol for your chosen course.

For applications via JCP, please let your Work Coach know. Subject to individual eligibility and type of benefit, the vast majority of courses are FREE to people in receipt of an employment-related benefit JSA, Universal Credit or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance).