Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk
The Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in recognising safeguarding concerns, responding appropriately, protecting vulnerable individuals and maintaining accurate records.
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in recognising safeguarding concerns, responding appropriately, protecting vulnerable individuals and maintaining accurate records.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Safeguarding Principles
- Vulnerability and Risk
- Physical Abuse Indicators
- Emotional Abuse Indicators
- Sexual Abuse Indicators
- Financial Abuse Indicators
- Neglect Indicators
- Safeguarding Children
- Safeguarding Young People
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk
- Capacity Awareness
- Professional Responsibilities
- Multi-Agency Cooperation
- Responding to Concerns
- Confidentiality
- Escalation Procedures
- Safeguarding Records
- Creating Safe Environments
- Preventive Safeguarding Measures
- Practical Safeguarding Scenarios
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Employees working with vulnerable individuals
- Care and Support Personnel
- Education and Community-Service Staff
- Supervisors with safeguarding responsibilities
- Learners developing safeguarding knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop essential safeguarding skills.
- Improve recognition of abuse and neglect.
- Strengthen appropriate response procedures.
- Develop safeguarding-record skills.
- Improve professional accountability.
- Support safer care and service environments.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, safeguarding simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–10 weeks (100–140 hours).
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