What is this qualification?
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent (RQF) gives you a recognised grounding in safeguarding practice and the Prevent duty, and makes clear what your own responsibilities are.
It is written for people working in education, healthcare, social care and any setting where safeguarding is part of the job. You study online, with tutor support, and the certificate is issued by Focus Awards.
Why study with us
Study online, around your job
All materials, tasks and tutor feedback are online, so you can fit study around shifts and term time.
A recognised certificate
Awarded by Focus Awards, so employers and inspectors know exactly what it represents.
Tutor support throughout
A named tutor marks your work, gives developmental feedback and lets you resubmit where something has not yet been met.
Practice you can use immediately
Everything is grounded in real reporting routes, record keeping and day-to-day decisions.
What you'll be able to do
Understand safeguarding
- Explain what safeguarding means for children, young people and adults at risk
- Recognise the signs and indicators of abuse and neglect
- Know how and when to report a concern
Understand the Prevent duty
- Explain the aims of the Prevent duty and where it applies
- Recognise the factors that can make someone vulnerable to radicalisation
- Know your referral responsibilities
Work within the rules
- Understand relevant legislation and organisational policy
- Handle sensitive information appropriately
- Understand the limits of your own role
Where this takes you
Career opportunities
- Work in education, healthcare or social care with confidence in your safeguarding duties
- Take on wider safeguarding responsibilities in your team
- Evidence your safeguarding knowledge for a new role or inspection
Next steps for your learning
- Move on to designated safeguarding lead training
- Take a Level 3 qualification in education, training or assessment
- Keep your practice current with CPD refreshers
What you'll gain
Ofqual regulated
A Focus Awards qualification that is recognised across the sector and formally listed.
Progress your FE career
Evidence the specialist knowledge that colleges, ITPs and training providers actively look for when recruiting and promoting.
Practical, applied learning
Work through 5 focused units totalling 16 credits, applied directly to your day-to-day FE practice.
Credits
16
Guided learning
120 hrs
Total time
150 hrs
Level
Level 2
Live workshops
4 included
Reference
610/7711/2
Awarding body
Focus Awards
How WorkplaceHero delivers
100% online, at your pace
Access your course anytime through our learner portal - study around teaching, assessing and family life.
Live workshops included
Includes 4 live online workshops with your tutor - book in, ask questions, and learn alongside other professionals. There are four mandatory taught sessions as part of this qualification, accompanied by an online learning library via 'My Learning' in your account. We will share the final timetable with participants two weeks before the first day of learning.
Expert tutor and IQA support
Dedicated assessors and full Internal Quality Assurance oversight on every submission.
Recognised certification on completion
Your Focus Awards certificate is issued once you complete and pass all required units.
Safeguarding and Prevent for FE Staff
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. This Level 2 Certificate is designed for FE staff who want to build, strengthen or refresh their understanding of safeguarding practice, the Prevent duty, and their role in helping to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe.
The qualification supports learners to understand key safeguarding responsibilities, recognise potential signs of risk or harm, respond appropriately to concerns, and understand how Prevent fits within wider safeguarding practice.
Whether you are new to the sector or looking to refresh your knowledge, this regulated qualification provides a structured and credible way to evidence your safeguarding and Prevent understanding.
- Qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent (RQF)
- Regulated qualification: Yes
- Credits: 16
- Guided learning hours: 120
- Total qualification time: 150 hours
Enrol today to refresh your knowledge, strengthen your confidence, and demonstrate your commitment to safe, responsible and inclusive practice across further education and skills.
Units you'll study
5 unitsEntry requirements
Please check you meet these before applying.
- Minimum age: 16+
- Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this qualification.
- Availability - This qualification is available in England.
- Assessment - Learners will be required to complete assignments and provide work product if applicable.
Check this qualification independently on the Focus Awards / Ofqual register.
Open the official register →Upcoming cohorts
Ways to pay
Four ways to cover the fee
Pay in full by card
£349.00 inc. VAT, paid securely at checkout once your application is approved.
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Employer invoice
Your employer can be invoiced directly and book your place from their team dashboard. Just tell us who to bill.
Training credits
Organisations with WorkplaceHero training credits can use them towards this course and pay any difference by card.
Fees and finance
£349.00
inc. VAT
The fee shown includes VAT and covers registration with the awarding body, your tutor and assessor support, assessment and your certificate. Employers can pay by invoice or with training credits - ask us and we will set it up. If the cost is a barrier, talk to us about spreading the payment.
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you apply
Training a team?
We run bespoke cohorts and tailored CPD for FE providers, with invoicing, group pricing and dedicated tutor support. Talk to us about what you need.
Talk to an advisor
Not sure this is the right course?
Tell us where you're up to and we'll send the full course guide - fees, start dates, entry requirements and how you'll be assessed - then follow up personally. No account needed, and no obligation to apply.
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