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Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 13 April 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

Understand safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Employability

Understand safeguarding principles and the Prevent duty.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Workington)

Free Course

Employability

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding required to work with and support those with learning disabilities. The qualification covers safeguarding, principles of learning disabilities, promotion of positive risk taking, and general support required to work with individuals with learning disabilities. This qualification is suitable for those who wish to expand their knowledge, and for those who are, or wish to work in, health and social settings with a focus on individuals with learning disabilities. This qualification may also be of interest to those who work in the education sector or supporting roles, such as teaching assistants or pastoral care managers.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 11

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Prevent duty, British values, safeguarding and online safety. The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners' knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to uphold British values in their current or future role. This includes developing an understanding of the effects of extremism, radicalisation, and terrorism. The aims are to promote equality, diversity, and social inclusion in the workplace to support the Government’s agenda on tackling radicalisation and extremism. The qualification also develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and online safety. The knowledge and skills developed are appropriate to a wide range of job roles and are relevant to organisations in meeting their statutory requirements under the Prevent Duty. The qualification is appropriate to a wide range of learners especially those on apprenticeship programmes or other training to prepare for work or as part of induction to a job role. It can also be used as part of citizenship programmes for individuals coming to live in the UK.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 8

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

The purpose of the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF) is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles required for a variety of job roles in the adult health and social care sector including: equality and diversity, safeguarding, duty of care, health and safety, person centred approaches and handling information.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 10

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course