Online Training
Level 1: Raising Awareness of Adult Support and Protection
An online, self-paced course providing a comprehensive introduction to the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to help identify and safeguard vulnerable adults in Dumfries and Galloway.
Duration
1-3 Hours
1-3 hour online session covering safeguarding
Format
Online
Modular, self placed
Location
Dumfries and Galloway
Anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway
Certificate
Valid For 3 Years
CTC certified
How the course runs
- Enrol and access the course online
After booking, you'll receive access to the online learning platform. The course is structured into modules, you can start immediately and return at any time. No software to install, no fixed schedule. - Work through the model at your own pace
Each module covers a specific topic, the legal framework, identifying vulnerability, reporting procedures, and more. You can pause and resume whenever suits you. Most people complete the course in one to three hours. - Complete activities and assessments throughout
As you progress through each module, you'll engage with activities and assessments designed to reinforce your understanding and check learning, integrated into the content, not bolted on at the end. - Receive your certificate on completion
Once all modules and assessments are successfully completed, your certificate is awarded automatically, valid for three years from the date of completion.
What you'll learn
✓ Understand the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
✓ Exploring the legal framework and how it applies in practice
✓ Identifying vulnerability and recognising adults at risk of harm
✓ Developing observation and conversation skills to identify concern
✓ Understanding reporting procedures and how to raise concern
✓ Community engagement and the role of different agencies
✓ Ethical considerations in adult support and protection work
Certificate
CTC Certified for 3 years
Assessed through practical demonstrations and knowledge checks throughout the course. Successful completion earns a certificate valid for 3 years, and the training can be recorded as part of your SSSC Continuous Professional Learning (CPL). Renew through further training when your certificate expires.
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