Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults

Course Overview

This Level 3 Award is designed for all people, no matter the field they work in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person's life. It also shows practitioners who report abuse how to safeguard themselves in their everyday work while seeking help and reporting an incident. Delivered over 1 day (7 hours) in person or online as a live webinar, this course combines theory with practical application.

The course covers safeguarding legislation, identifying indicators of abuse, communication skills, roles and responsibilities, and incident management. Upon successful completion, participants receive an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 certificate. All courses are delivered by experienced Nuco Training qualified instructors.

Who is this course for?

• Anyone, in any field, who wants to make a difference to a vulnerable person's life
• Practitioners who may need to report abuse and protect themselves while doing so
• Safeguarding professionals and coordinators
• School senior leaders and designated safeguarding leads
• Healthcare and social care managers
• Youth and community organisations leaders
• Professionals with responsibility for safeguarding policies

What You'll Learn

• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Indicators of abuse or neglect
• Making judgements
• Communication
• Roles and responsibilities
• Sharing of information
• Dealing with and reporting allegations and complaints

Delivery, group size and assessment

• In person: at our Scarborough centre or at your workplace, with a maximum of 12 delegates.
• Online: as a live webinar, with a maximum of 20 delegates.
• Online assessment: if you take the course online, your assessment is a 30-minute Microsoft Teams meeting with your trainer, completed as a professional discussion. We'll arrange a time with you.

Key Benefits