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Health & Social Care

The purpose of this qualification is to support individuals who are responsible for safeguarding others and to help prevent radicalisation. The course provides learners with an understanding of safeguarding principles and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals. Learners will develop knowledge of how to recognise the signs of abuse, understand the risks and indicators of radicalisation, and explore the potential consequences of illegal online activity. On successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent. This course has continuous monthly intakes. Once an application has been submitted, the admissions team will contact learners to provide support and confirm enrolment details.

  • Entry Requirements, Units, Assessment and more...

    Entry Requirements

    This course is available to adults aged 19 or over who have lived in the UK for more than three years. During enrolment, college staff will support learners in confirming their eligibility for the course.

    Assessment Method

    Assessment is completed through written coursework and assignments undertaken throughout the course. There are no formal examinations.

    Aims of the course

    The aim of this course is to help learners understand the principles of safeguarding and the Prevent duty, develop awareness of the risks of abuse and radicalisation, and understand the responsibilities individuals and organisations have in protecting vulnerable people.

    Progression Opportunities

    After completing this qualification, learners may wish to progress to further study in areas such as safeguarding, health and social care, education support, youth work, or community services.

    Facilities

    This course is delivered through an online learning platform where learners can access digital learning materials, guidance from tutors, and assessment activities. The course is designed to allow flexible and independent study while providing support where required.

    Career Options

    This qualification can support progression into roles where safeguarding knowledge is important. These may include roles within education, childcare, health and social care, community services, or other positions where the protection and wellbeing of individuals is a key responsibility.

Course Details

Venue Online
Day/Eve Day
Mode Part Time
Start Date 01/08/2026
End Date 31/07/2027
Course Code 3LCBH9A0

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

16-18 Free
19-24 £ 362
24+ Please Enquire
International Please Enquire
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Coronavirus update

Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.

Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/