Level 2 NCFE CACHE Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

Course Overview

What does the qualification cover?

The purpose of this course is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. 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.

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.

How is the qualification structured?

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Domestic Abuse, you are required to successfully complete the mandatory units:

• Understand Domestic Abuse
• Understand the Signs and Risk Factors Associated with Domestic Abuse
• Understand the Impact of Domestic Abuse
• Understand Policy, Response and Intervention in Relation to Domestic Abuse

How is it assessed?

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse, you must successfully demonstrate your achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units. This is achieved by completing assessments supported by learning resources.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. You must be aged 19+ and resided in the EU for the last 3 years in order to access funding.

The course is free*, however, there is a charge of £125 which is payable if the student does not complete the course.

*Funding available subject to eligibility check