Haffenden Training Solutions
Safeguarding Awareness - FAA Level 1 Award
This qualification will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk.
The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.
Syllabus
A range of Safeguarding related subjects are covered including:
Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Roles and responsibilities
Abuse and neglect
Identifying concerns and disclosure
Making judgements
Reporting safeguarding concerns
Duration
The minimum classroom contact time of 4 hours should be delivered over a minimum of half a day.
The course can be spread over a maximum of 2 weeks, ensuring that each session is a minimum of two hours.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual regulated qualification. 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.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed by a written assessment including open and multiple-choice questions. A learner must successfully pass the written assessment to achieve the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.