There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 1 introductory qualification in healthcare, social care or childcare.
Start date:
Sep 2026
Course Overview
This course is designed 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.
What will I learn?
This qualification consists of 4 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
This course aims to: • Increase learners’ awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact • Support those in the workplace who may work with, support, or interact with people at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse
How is the course delivered?
Learners attend weekly sessions and engage in learning activities to support the learning outcomes. Progressing each week, learning will be structured towards completing both individual and group activities to increase knowledge and understanding which will be assessed using a range of methods.
Further support and learning can be accessed through MS Teams, which will support the length of the course with activities, resources and further reading links.
How will my learning be assessed?
Regular submission of work that will be assessed and reviewed weekly. Learners will receive feedback in order to further develop their knowledge. Learners will assess their knowledge at the start of the course and again at the end against the learning outcomes. This allows them to identify how much they have learnt and where they might need to do further study or research. Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on starting points, personal goals and career aspirations. A workbook will be supplied at the start of the course which will be used by the learner to record their knowledge through activities and open questions, which will be submitted at regular points throughout the course. The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
Additional Information
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Potential Careers
Following completion of this course the following progression option(s) are available:
Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness Level 2 in Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid/Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
