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

The qualification is available to learners aged 18 or over. It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. It may be possible to allocate a reasonable adjustment to a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need; learners should contact their training provider to discuss.
Who is this qualification for?

The qualification is designed for learners who have contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment including voluntary work. The qualification promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding enabling learners to be able to identify issues and emphasises the responsibility to ensure that concerns are reported and acted on appropriately.
How long will it take?

This is likely to be delivered as a 1-day course or 2 half-day sessions, depending on the training provider.
Assessment method
The qualification is assessed by written assessment. A learner must successfully pass the written assessment to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred. The learner will complete a written assessment paper containing 10 open and multiple choice questions needing to achieve a minimum of 7 out of 10 to pass. The duration of the assessment is 30 minutes.

Certification

The qualification does not have an expiry date but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies, procedures and new legislation through ongoing CPD is vital.