Unit 9 - Basics of Safeguarding
Introduction to Driving Education Award &
Diploma for Teaching the Introduction to Driving Education Award
Online Training
In unit nine, participants will be introduced to the importance of safeguarding in the context of driver training.
They will also learn about the legal and ethical obligations to protect the well-being of their learners, gaining knowledge and being able to implement safeguarding protocols, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed in all areas of driver education training.
This training is an externally accredited Level 1 certificate which is the foundational level of safeguarding training. It is designed for individuals who interact with children or vulnerable adults as part of their role, but who do not have direct responsibility for their care.
Level 1 training provides a basic understanding of what safeguarding is, why it's important and how to recognise potential signs of abuse of neglect.
Who is it for?
For Potential Driving Instructors undertaking training
ADIs wishing to update their training
ADIs delivering PDI and ADI training
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to summarise safeguarding in line with your role as a driver trainer
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to spot indicators of relevant safeguarding issues.
You will understand where and who to approach in local authorities for safeguarding advice.
You will understand the relevant recordings and information needed for safeguarding.
You will understand where to make safeguarding referrals and the process for follow-up.
What do you get?
- On completion of all thirteen units of the Introduction to Driving Education Award you will receive your full qualification certificate which is SCQF Level 5 | 25 credit points. (You have two years to complete all thirteen units
Upcoming Courses - Online
Please see dates below which are combined sessions for Unit Nine of the Award and Diploma programme.
