Get to grips with domestic abuse and learn practical ways to help protect people safely. This is relevant to everyone who has a safeguarding role, including employers, teachers, health and social care staff, and anyone working with vulnerable adults, children, or young people.
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Understanding Domestic Abuse
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Safeguarding
Online
Skills covered in this course
recognising abuse signs
understanding risk factors
assessing abuse impact
applying safeguarding policy
domestic abuse intervention
Course Overview
Even though the figures are worrying, many incidents of domestic abuse never get seen or reported. This qualification is aimed at people who need to respond when domestic abuse is suspected, or who support someone going through it. It’s for employers, teachers, health and social care professionals, and anyone involved in safeguarding vulnerable adults, children, or young people.
Course Overview Even though the figures are worrying, many incidents of domestic abuse never get seen or reported. This qualification is aimed at people who need to respond when domestic abuse is suspected, or who support someone going through it. It’s for employers, teachers, health and social care professionals, and anyone involved in safeguarding vulnerable adults, children, or young people. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be eligible to study without paying. Funding depends on specific criteria, which you can check below. If you aren’t eligible, you can still join in by selecting the “Buy Now” button above.
Fully Accredited Course
This programme is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a well-known educational charity with more than 170 years of experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course can support roles like: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (£25,857) Domestic Abuse Practitioner (£29,918)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll complete the course in seven weeks. We call our online options “flexible learning” because the learning is set up to fit around your work and home life. Once you enrol, you’ll see all your deadlines inside your online learning platform so you can stay on track.
Our Understanding Domestic Abuse qualification is built to give you a solid grounding in recognising the signs of domestic abuse, so you can offer the right support to individuals. You’ll work through four units:
- Understand domestic abuse (including domestic violence)
- Understand the signs and risk factors linked to domestic abuse
- Understand the impact of domestic abuse
- Understand policy, response, and intervention related to domestic abuse
This course is a good fit for a wide range of learners, but it’s especially helpful if your job involves safeguarding.
What will I learn?
Our Understanding Domestic Abuse qualification is built to give you a solid grounding in recognising the signs of domestic abuse, so you can offer the right support to individuals. You’ll work through four units:
- Understand domestic abuse (including domestic violence)
- Understand the signs and risk factors linked to domestic abuse
- Understand the impact of domestic abuse
- Understand policy, response, and intervention related to domestic abuse
This course is a good fit for a wide range of learners, but it’s especially helpful if your job involves safeguarding.
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government, and to study for free you’ll need to meet the requirements below:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be aged 19 or over
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Depending on where you live, additional conditions may apply. If you enrol and then don’t finish or withdraw from the course, there’s a £125 cancellation charge. This is mainly to cover administration costs.
Don’t meet these criteria?
You can still purchase the course and start learning today. Flexible payment options are available.
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Masterclasses
Sometimes, you may be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses connected to your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You may need to complete and send back enrolment paperwork that’s emailed to you by the college or training provider to finish your enrolment.
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We don’t want training to feel like a puzzle. That’s why our courses are set up to be manageable, fitting around your work and your family life.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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