About Course
Cost of Course: £65
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People and Adults at Risk (RQF) qualification is intended for those who are working with children, young people and adults at risk, including those in voluntary or unpaid positions. This qualification is also suitable for those who have a specific responsibility in safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education providers and social services.
This qualification forms part of the QA Health and Social Care suite of qualifications. The qualification and
learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
- National and local safeguarding policies
- Children Act 2004
- HM Government Prevent Strategy
This qualification should give Learners the knowledge and understanding to safeguard and protect children, young people and adults at risk of harm and abuse in the workplace as well as how to recognise the signs and symptoms and respond to evidence or concerns a child, young person or adult at risk has been abused
total number of hours required for a Learner to achieve this qualification. It has 2 elements:
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is the time a Learner is being taught and assessed under the immediate guidance of a Trainer/Assessor, which for this qualification is 4 GLH (minimum).
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy.
Assessment Methods
For this qualification there is a theory assessment/multiple choice question paper – there is 1 paper for each Learner and Learners should answer all the questions under ‘examination’ conditions. Maximum time allowed is 30 minutes
Minimum mark is 14 out of 20 to be considered for an overall ‘Pass’
How long does the qualification last
We recommend that this qualification is taken every 3 years to get up to date and has part of your own CPD and professional development.
After I have Booked
Once you have booked the course, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. This will provide the details of the training course and venue address if it is face to face at one of our venues. You will receive joining instructions if it is online and also information about the course and what to bring on the day.
What is included in the course
Course Materials
How do I book?
To book click on the book now button for your chosen course and this can be paid via debit card or credit card. If you wish to pay via invoice please email info@elixireducation.co.uk and an invoice will be issued and you can book directly with an advisor this way.
Who teaches on the course
This course is delivered by experienced, expert Safeguarding instructors and assessors – all of whom have regulated training and assessor awards.
How many people will be on the course
We teach up to 8 people online.
How long is the course?
This qualification contains 1 mandatory unit with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 4 hours
How long does it take for my certificate?
Once the course is completed and passed you will have your e- certificate within 2 weeks as it goes through our centres verification process.