NQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Prevent

Overview

The NQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Prevent gives learners an understanding of how to keep children and adults safe from abuse, harm, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation.

It covers recognising signs of abuse and radicalisation, responding to a disclosure, and recording, sharing and reporting concerns, including through Prevent.

Designed to be delivered in one day and assessed by an internally assessed workbook. Suitable for anyone in a paid or voluntary role involving contact with children or adults.

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 Principles of Safeguarding and Prevent qualification are:

• Minimum age 16. No prior qualifications required.

• There is no requirement for learners to be employed.

Progression Opportunities

The progression opportunities for the NQual Level 2 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Prevent qualification include:

• NQual Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People or Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

• Level 3 qualifications in safeguarding, care, early years or education

• Paid or voluntary roles involving contact with children or adults

• NQual Level 4 Award for Designated Safeguarding Lead

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit. The total credit value for this qualification is 1. All learning outcomes within this qualification are assessed as knowledge outcomes. Assessment does not require the learner to be observed in the workplace.

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 7.

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 independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 10.

Delivery Options for Training Providers

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. This qualification is designed to be delivered in one day, face-to-face or through live tutor-led online sessions. It must not be delivered solely through unsupported self-study or e-learning. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.