Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2

Want to know how to recognise signs of abuse, reduce risks, and protect people from harm and radicalisation?

Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent helps you develop essential knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, prevent duty and online safety. You’ll learn how to respond effectively to concerns and how legislation supports the protection of vulnerable individuals.

Safeguarding awareness is vital across childcare, health, education, and community roles. This qualification ensures you have the confidence and understanding to meet your responsibilities and help keep others safe.

What will you learn?

Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Course ref: 603/2818/6

This qualification helps you:

• Explain the purpose and principles of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding
• Recognise the importance of safeguarding in environments where a duty of care is required
• Demonstrate understanding of online safety and its role within safeguarding practices
• Apply knowledge of safeguarding to protect individuals in work or care settings
• Use this qualification as a foundation for further study or progression in safeguarding and related areas

Your course is divided into manageable units:

• Unit 1: Understanding the prevent duty
• Unit 2: Understanding safeguarding
• Unit 3: Understanding online safety

No exams required you’ll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

Why learn with us?

• Flexible online learning – study anywhere, anytime, and fit learning around your lifestyle.
• Maximise learning & development budgets – employers can improve retention, morale, and CPD outcomes.
• 80% achievement rate – achieve a nationally recognised NCFE CACHE qualification.
• Dedicated tutor support – expert guidance every step of the way.
• Achieve in as little as 10 weeks - by committing 5–10 hours per week.

What our learners say

“Safeguarding knowledge has increased. The staff members are more aware now!’’ Online Course Learner.

Where could this qualification lead?

Successful learners often progress to:

• Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health (including men’s)
• Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
• Level 3 Apprenticeships Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Apprenticeships Early Years

This course is also a great step toward careers in:

• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Support Worker
• Family Support Assistant
• Safeguarding Administrator / Champion
• Voluntary Roles (such as charities, School Safeguarding Support volunteer, Youth Club volunteer, Workshop Assistant, Family Support Volunteer or Care Home volunteer).

Course Requirements

This course requires a basic level of English and Mathematics proficiency. By purchasing this course, you confirm that you meet these requirements.

Proof of Identification: Our operations team will contact you directly to request a copy of your identification for the purpose of registering you with the awarding body.