Course

Award in Safeguarding of Minors

Avanza’s  Award in Safeguarding of Minors provides a good basis for the principles of safeguarding children and young people in different scenarios. Participants are trained to use appropriate means to adopt the best safeguarding practices while simultaneously identifying and reporting instances of poor practice or abuse. The legal framework in which this is achieved is also outlined throughout the programme.

Credits

5 ECTS/ECVET

Starting

March, 2025

Duration

10 Weeks

Delivery

Face to face/Blended

Language

English

Accreditation

Knowledge

The learners will be exposed to the main theoretical principles and terminology underlying safeguarding. They will also become more aware of the individuals or entities directly responsible for the prevention of harassment and abuse of minors. At the end of this Award, the participants will become more able to identify signs of abuse and describe the key elements of a response system should the need arise.

Skills

Following this programme, the learners can plan activities of minors in line with the best safeguarding practices. They can also practice referral to the proper entities when preventing or responding to cases of abuse.

Competencies

Through this programme, the learner will have acquired the autonomy to create an ethos of zero tolerance for the abuse of minors. They will also be more prepared to advise or carry out tasks in relation to safeguarding in their organisation.

Target audience and occupation

This Avanza Award mainly targets those individuals who hold roles and positions in direct contact with children and young people, such as teachers, kindergarten assistants, childcarers, etc.

Furthermore, this Award in Safeguarding may also be required by schools and other organisations for those individuals who do not hold roles and positions in direct contact with kids. These include club receptionists, cleaners, admin and drivers.

Location
Head Office

Oftec Business Centre,
1-2, Notabile Road
Birkirkara, BKR1876
Malta.

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Malta/EU Fee

€195

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Course Modules

Entry Criteria

As part of the enrolment process, all applicants will be assessed via Avanza’s interview board. All entries will be assessed on an individual basis.  Learners are required to be 18+ years of age, possess either;

  • be 18+ years of age; and
  • provide a professional reference; and/or
  • possess a minimum Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCC) (MQF Level 1-2) certification or equivalent; and/or
  • qualify as mature students as per Avanza Internal Quality Assurance document. Individuals applying under this clause may be asked to sit for an interview or aptitude test prior to admission to the course.

Mode of Assessment

Each module will be assessed based on a mixture of formative and summative assessment methods: Formative: Classroom Observations. Summative; End of Module Case Studies.

Learning Outcomes

The learner will be able to:

  1. use suitable terminology when dealing with safeguarding issues;
  2. practice referral to the proper individuals/safeguarding entities when preventing or responding to cases of abuse of minors;
  3. demonstrate understanding of the ways in which children can be harmed;
  4. plan activities in line with the best safeguarding practices;
  5. operate safeguarding in its regulatory framework/s.

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