Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
Learners will be given access to resources. Learners will create an online portfolio of work to demonstrate knowledge. Learners will complete 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

Is this course suitable for me?
The objective is to support those in the workplace who may work with, support, or interact with people at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse. This is a knowledge only qualification. There are no exams, observations or assessment of work based learning. There is no work placement or industry experience required. Although learners may find this helpful. Learners will produce an online portfolio of evidence. This will be internally assessed and quality assured. All elements will need to be completed to achieve the qualification.

Is there anything I need to know about this course?
This is an online course. An initial assessment is required prior to enrolment.

What could I go on to do after this course?
You might like to develop your understanding of wider business concepts including: - Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of mental health problems - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding children and young people’s mental health - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding working with people with mental health needs - Level 3 Certificate in Understanding mental health - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding safeguarding and Prevent If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice, or to book an interview please telephone 01634 338400.

Attendance Policy
This course will need to be completed by the end date, which is in 12 weeks.

How are digital skills used and enhanced?
IT/ Digital skills are fully embedded within the course as this is an online course. The course is entirely delivered online. Learners will need to have access to a good internet connection and a computer. Learners will also need good IT skills. If learners are interested in developing their IT skills further, we have a number of Digital Skills courses available that may help. The courseware is a pdf booklet that learners will read and then learners can go onto the website and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding. Learners may wish to print the booklet, but this is not necessary.

Health and Safety
Learners are encouraged to work safely. Poor positioning of equipment can lead to Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Discover more about safe ways to work with computer equipment here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zkyg87h/revision/1

E-Learning Ettiquette
Please be mindful of confidentiality issues when sharing examples of a personal nature.