Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People

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Overview

The NQual Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People is 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 regulated by Ofqual. 

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 16

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

• 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

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

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

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.