iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

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Course Overview

This qualification builds essential knowledge in three critical areas:

  1. Safeguarding
  2. Prevent Duty
  3. Online safety

It gives a clear understanding of legal responsibilities, how to recognise risk or abuse, and the right way to respond. Knowledge only, no workplace assessment required.

Assessment can be through a portfolio or multiple-choice test.

Who Is This For?

  • Anyone working in an environment with a duty of care

  • Education, health, social care, youth and community roles

  • Anyone needing recognised Prevent and safeguarding training

  • Suitable for 16 plus (16–18 and adults)

What You Will Learn

You complete three mandatory units (13 credits).

(A/617/4484 – 4 credits, 32 GLH)

You cover:

  • Why the Prevent Duty exists

  • The three strategic objectives

  • What terrorism, extremism and radicalisation actually mean

  • Who has to comply with Prevent

  • Your responsibilities under the duty

  • Current extremist groups

  • Why some individuals or groups are more vulnerable

  • How extremist groups exploit those vulnerabilities

  • Warning signs and behaviours to watch for

  • How to reduce the risk of radicalisation

  • Referral and intervention processes (e.g. Channel)

  • How your actions affect investigations or court evidence

(F/617/4485 – 4 credits, 32 GLH)

Focused on digital risk:

  • Dangers linked to illegal or inappropriate online behaviour

  • Online contact risks (grooming, coercion, exploitation)

  • Online content risks (misinformation, radicalisation, harm)

  • Acceptable Use Policies — workplace, home, learning environments

  • What happens when policies are ignored

  • Critical questioning online — who, what, why

  • Spotting concerning behaviour or changes in someone affected

  • Where to get support and report issues

(T/617/4483 – 5 credits, 46 GLH)

You develop a full safeguarding mindset:

  • What safeguarding means and key legislation

  • The right for children and adults to stay safe

  • Safeguarding vs. child protection — the difference

  • Staff vetting processes (DBS etc.)

  • Local and national safeguarding frameworks

  • Roles of different agencies — social care, police, health etc.

  • Learning from serious case reviews

  • Types of abuse including:

    • Physical

    • Sexual

    • Emotional/psychological

    • Neglect

    • Domestic abuse

    • Sexual exploitation

    • FGM

    • Forced marriage

    • Financial abuse

    • Institutional abuse

    • Fabricated/induced illness

    • Self-neglect

  • Why people may not disclose

  • How to respond to concerns or disclosures

  • Confidentiality boundaries

  • How correct procedures protect both the individual and staff

  • Whistleblowing — when and how

  • Level: 2

  • Credits: 13

  • Guided Learning Hours: 110

  • Total Qualification Time: 132

  • Assessment: Portfolio OR multiple-choice test

  • Grading: Pass

Straightforward evidence-based learning aligned to current legislation.

After this, learners can move into:

  • Level 3 safeguarding, education or care qualifications

  • Roles with more responsibility around safety and risk management

It also strengthens employability in any setting with vulnerable individuals.

  • None

  • Suitable for 16+ learners

Qualification Details

  • Qualification Title: iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

  • Qualification Number (QAN): 603/4120/8

  • Framework: RQF

  • SSA: 13.2 Direct learning support

  • Structure: 3 mandatory units

  • Availability: England 

iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent