Understanding Domestic Abuse Certificate (Online) Level 2
The need for education and training across sectors to enable identification of abuse, allocation of support and referral is a recurring theme within regional domestic abuse strategies. This qualification is designed to increase students’ awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
Awareness of domestic abuse and its impact is important for those working in a wide range of sectors such as healthcare, social care, childcare, education, and housing. There is a need to understand the issues, report on those who may be at risk and support signposting to relevant services.
This qualification consists of 4 mandatory units.
Unit 1 – Understand Domestic Abuse: In this unit, the student will gain knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, prevalence, misconceptions, and national strategy.
Unit 2 – Understand the signs and risk factors associated with domestic abuse: In this unit, the student will gain knowledge and understanding of signs and risk factors of domestic abuse and issues around disclosure and reporting.
Unit 3 – Understand the impact of domestic abuse: In this unit, the student will gain knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children, family members, support service providers and society.
Unit 4 – Understand policy, response and intervention in relation to domestic abuse: In this unit, the student will gain knowledge and understanding of legislation and policy, multi-agency working, intervention and sources of support and information in relation to domestic abuse.
You will learn independently on our online platform but with the support of a personal tutor. All course material and lessons are held on our online platform – you can access in your own time. There are no live lessons to attend.
This course will be fully subsidised for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with an exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship – please click here for more information.
Any questions regarding funding eligibility, please contact the Helpzone Team on [email protected].
Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
Signs and indicators of domestic abuse
Actions to take when domestic abuse is suspected or disclosed
The role of support with vulnerable people and families
The law around domestic abuse
Policy and procedures
The impact of domestic abuse
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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