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Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People

(610/3144/6)

Overview

The NQual Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People is an Ofqual‑regulated qualification for training providers to deliver, designed to provide learners with an awareness of safeguarding children and young people. It will provide an understanding of legislation and regulations, and how to identify, respond and report safeguarding concerns.


This qualification covers awareness of safeguarding for all children and young people and can be used to increase safeguarding in a variety of workplaces.


This qualification will prepare learners for employment and/or progression by improving their knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.


This qualification is awarded by NQual, an Ofqual‑regulated Awarding Organisation, and is available to approved centres.


Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for The NQual Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People qualification are:

  • Minimum Age: 16


There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.


Progression Opportunities

The progression opportunities for The NQual Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People qualification include:

  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding in the Learning Environment

  • Level 4 Award for Designated Safeguarding Lead


Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 2.


Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 16.


Total Qualification Time (TQT)

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.


The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 20.


Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

This NQual Qualification is eligible for UCAS points

This qualification is eligible for UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for further information of points allocated. You can do this by clicking on the logo to the left.

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Qual Resources.

DHSC Fact Sheet
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Textbook (Sample)
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Unit Breakdown:

Mandatory Units

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Optional Units

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Qualification Fee:

£35

Centre Approval Process

number 1

Submit centre approval
application to NQual

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Pay the NQual centre
approval application fee

number 3

Application reviewed
by NQual

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EQA approval activity
conducted by NQual

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NQual approve you as
an approved centre

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Reasons to Choose NQual as Your Awarding Organisation

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