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Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate NCFE

Course Overview

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2 Certificate NCFE

People working with young people have a duty of care and need to be aware of how to keep children safe, and how to spot those at risk. This qualification is designed to increase your knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety.

You will study:

  • Unit One: Understanding the Prevent Duty

  • Unit Two: Understanding Safeguarding

  • Unit Three: Understanding Online Safety

Note: This course is available as part of a package of short Childcare courses, with these courses available throughout the year. For information about other short courses, visit Childcare and Education.

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: 04 September 2026

Course length: 12 Weeks

Day(s) of study: Thursday, at 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QHEAUSP201

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

This course is FREE to all students.

Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?

You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.

Other funding information

Course Content

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 08 October 2025.