Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

The free Distance Learning Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse aims to increase understanding, awareness and the impact of domestic abuse.  You will learn how to report incidents, identify those at risk and how to signpost to the relevant services available.

This course is suitable for anyone responding to, or supporting anyone experiencing domestic abuse.  Those involved in safeguarding, for example employers, teachers or social care workers would benefit from this course.

DurationCourse Duration: 10 weeks
LevelCourse Level: Level 2
FeesCourse Fees: Free

The following units are covered in the free distance learning Level 2 certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse course:

Unit 1: Understanding Domestic Abuse

Unit 2: Understand the signs and risk factors associated with domestic abuse.

Unit 3: Understand the impact of domestic abuse.

Unit 4: Understand policy, response, and intervention in relation to domestic abuse.

Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent. 

If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.

We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.

If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.

Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets or typed using electronic templates which are provided at induction. Candidates are issued with workbooks to assist with assessments.

You will be required to submit 2 assessments first one taking 4 weeks and the last one taking 6 weeks to complete.

Upon completion, you will receive a paper certificate through the post.

This free distance learning Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse course is currently being subsidised by the college and is, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete it; in which case you will be liable to pay £85 to cover the cost of materials.

Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.

Awarding Body Information

For further information about the course specification please visit the awarding body’s website www.ncfe.org.uk and search using the course code: 603/7168/7 or click here.

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