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Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment Online TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF), QAN 603/3419/8
What is a Level 1 safeguarding course?
A Level 1 safeguarding course is an entry level qualification that explains what safeguarding means, why it matters and what to do if you are worried about someone. The TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (603/3419/8) is on the Ofqual register, is 4 credits and 26 guided learning hours, and is assessed by written work with no exams. It is open to learners aged 14 and over.
4 to 8 weekstypical study time, at your own pace
RQF Level 14 credits, 26 guided learning hours
No examsportfolio marked by your tutor, pass or fail
TQUK certificateregistration and certificate included
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A Level 1 safeguarding course that helps you understand how schools, colleges and training providers keep learners safe, from bullying and online risks to recognising signs of abuse and knowing who to tell. It suits learners from age 14, students on work experience and anyone new to a learning environment. Most learners finish in 4 to 8 weeks, and it is assessed by a short portfolio of written work marked by your tutor, with no exams.
Course facts
TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF) (603/3419/8) online with Lift College. Pay today: £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full. 14-day money back.
| Qualification | TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF) |
|---|---|
| Qualification number (QAN) | 603/3419/8 |
| Awarding body | TQUK, Training Qualifications UK |
| Level | RQF Level 1 |
| Credits | 4 credits |
| Guided learning hours | 26 hours |
| Total qualification time | 40 hours |
| Typical study time | 4 to 8 weeks, at your own pace |
| Units | 4 units |
| Assessment | You complete the mandatory unit and three optional units of your choice, 4 credits in total. |
| Minimum age | 14 or over |
| Price | Pay today: £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full. 14-day money back. |
Why Lift College
Why study this course with Lift College
Pick the topics that matter to you
After the mandatory safeguarding unit you choose three optional units from six, covering online safety, cyberbullying, harassment and bullying, abuse awareness, personal boundaries and safety on work experience.
A named UK tutor and AI Study Support
You have a named UK tutor who marks your work and gives written feedback, usually within 5 to 7 working days, plus AI Study Support to help you with questions as you study.
TQUK certificate, 7-day free trial
Your TQUK registration and certificate are included, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre. Start with a 7-day free trial, pay monthly or in full, and you are covered by a 14-day money back guarantee.
Prices compared
How the cost compares
Course fees for the same qualification online, exactly as each provider showed them on its own page when we checked on 28 October 2026.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift CollegeLowest cost to start | £179.99paid in full today, or £19.99 a month. TQUK registration and certificate included | Monthly or in full, no contract. Or a 7-day free trial, then £29.99 a month. 14-day money back |
| Oxbridge Home Learning | £275A different NCFE CACHE Level 1 safeguarding award (600/5515/7), course only price; a higher tier adds more support. 6 months, assessed by assignments. | Pay in full; no monthly plan recorded |
Checked on . Prices change, so check each provider's own page before you enrol.
What you'll study
The units you can study
You complete 4 of the 7 units below, 4 credits in total.
1Principles of safeguarding in a learning environmentK/617/1449 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 8 guided hours
Mandatory unit. What safeguarding means in a school, college or training setting, the policies and procedures that protect learners, why equality and diversity matter, and the health and safety rules that apply.
- Know about the policies and procedures for safeguarding in own learning environment
- Know why safeguarding is important in a learning environment
- Know why valuing equality and diversity is important in a learning environment
- Know about health and safety regulations in a learning environment
2Set safe personal boundaries in a learning environmentD/617/1450 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. What makes a learning environment feel safe, and how to set and keep healthy personal boundaries with other learners and staff.
- Know what makes a learning environment safe
- Understand how to create safe personal boundaries
3Principles of staying safe online in a learning environmentH/617/1451 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. Why staying safe online matters, and the basics of privacy, confidentiality, data protection and freedom of information in your own learning environment.
- Know about the need to stay safe online in own learning environment
- Know about internet privacy, confidentiality, data protection and freedom of information guidelines in own learning environment
4Awareness of cyberbullying in a learning environmentK/617/1452 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. What cyberbullying is, the forms it takes and the effect it has, and practical ways to prevent it and respond to it.
- Know about cyberbullying
- Know about ways to prevent cyberbullying
5Awareness of harassment and bullying in a learning environmentM/617/1453 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. The difference between harassment and bullying, how each can show up in a learning environment, and the policies and procedures that deal with them.
- Know about harassment and bullying
- Know about policies and procedures for harassment and bullying in own learning environment
6Awareness of abuse in a learning environmentT/617/1454 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. How to recognise possible signs of abuse, harm and neglect in young people, and what action to take if you are worried about someone's safety or welfare.
- Know how to recognise signs of abuse, harm and neglect of young people in own learning environment
- Know what action to take if there are concerns about young people's safety and welfare
7Awareness of safety in a work environmentA/617/1455 · Level 1 · 1 credits · 6 guided hours
Optional unit. How to recognise a safe work experience environment, and how to prevent bullying and harassment while you are on a placement.
- Recognise a safe work experience environment
- Know how to prevent bullying and harassment in own work experience environment
Total: 4 credits · 26 guided learning hours · 40 hours total qualification time
Assessment
How you're assessed
You complete the mandatory unit and three optional units of your choice, 4 credits in total. Every unit is assessed by a portfolio of evidence made up of written assignments and workbook questions, internally assessed by your Lift College tutor and externally quality assured by TQUK.
01Learn each unit online
Work through the mandatory unit and your three optional units at your own pace, with short lessons, worked examples, your named UK tutor and AI Study Support on hand.
02Complete your portfolio
For each unit you answer written assignment and workbook questions that cover every assessment criterion, then upload them to your portfolio.
03Tutor marking and feedback
Your tutor marks each submission, usually within 5 to 7 working days, and gives written feedback. Work that does not yet meet a criterion is referred, and you resubmit at no extra cost.
04Quality assured and certificated
Lift College quality assures the marking internally and TQUK quality assures it externally. Once every unit is passed, TQUK issues your certificate.
Graded pass or fail: you pass when every learning outcome and assessment criterion is met. There are no exams, no timed tests and no practical observations. This is a knowledge qualification; it shows your understanding of safeguarding and does not on its own qualify you for a safeguarding role.
Who it's for
This course is for you if
- You are aged 14 or over and want a first regulated qualification in safeguarding
- You are a school, college or sixth form student who wants to understand how your learning environment keeps people safe
- You are about to start work experience, a traineeship or a volunteering role with young people
- You are a parent, carer or new volunteer who wants plain, practical knowledge of bullying, online safety and abuse awareness
- You want a short course to build confidence before a Level 2 safeguarding qualification
Careers
Where this can take you
Volunteer in a youth, sports or community group
Groups that work with young people look for volunteers who understand safeguarding and know how to report a concern.
Student mentor or peer supporter
Schools and colleges often train students to support others; this award shows you understand bullying, online safety and boundaries.
Work experience or trainee placement
The optional unit on safety in a work environment prepares you for a placement and shows an employer you take safety seriously.
First step towards support roles in schools
It is a starting point for Level 2 study for roles such as teaching assistant or school support staff; employers decide what each post needs.
TQUK and Ofqual
Your certificate comes from TQUK
The TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Ofqual register as 603/3419/8. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) awards it, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
Step 1Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre
TQUK approves the centre, the tutors who assess you and the way the course is delivered before a single learner is registered.
Step 2TQUK checks the marking
An external quality assurer from TQUK samples assessed work from Lift College learners. Your result stands because TQUK has agreed it, not just your tutor.
Step 3TQUK issues and verifies your certificate
Your certificate is printed by TQUK with a unique number. Any employer or university can confirm it is real on TQUK's certificate verification service.
Sources: TQUK qualification specification, 603/3419/8, Version 3 · Ofqual register: TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF), 603/3419/8
Next steps
What you can do next
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
TQUK names this award as a progression route. It goes further into how to safeguard children and young people at work and how to respond to concerns about abuse.
View course →Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills
Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in SchoolsTQUK also names its Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, for learners who want to build the wider skills employers look for.
If you are interested in working in a school, this Level 1 award covers how schools are organised, keeping children healthy and safe, and communicating in a school team.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment regulated?
Yes. The TQUK Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the Ofqual register at Level 1, qualification number 603/3419/8. It is 4 credits, 26 guided learning hours and 40 hours total qualification time. Your TQUK certificate is issued by Training Qualifications UK, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
How long does it take?
Most learners finish in 4 to 8 weeks. The award is 26 guided learning hours and 40 hours total qualification time, there are no fixed deadlines, and you move on as soon as each unit is marked.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of evidence. For each of your four units you answer written assignment and workbook questions, which your Lift College tutor marks against the TQUK assessment criteria. TQUK externally quality assures the marking. The award is graded pass or fail.
Are there any exams?
No. There are no exams, no timed tests and no practical observations. Everything is assessed through written work that you complete online in your own time.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. You need to be 14 or over, and the course is studied and assessed in English.
What does it cost?
One price covers the whole course: your named UK tutor, marking, AI Study Support, your TQUK registration and your TQUK certificate. You can pay monthly or in full, and the current prices are shown on this page. You can start with a 7-day free trial, and there is a 14-day money back guarantee. Paying today, it is £19.99 a month or £179.99 in full. After the 7-day free trial, it is £29.99 a month or £299.99 in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your employer can open a free organisation account, enrol you and any colleagues, and pay by card or by invoice. Organisation accounts get ten per cent off every course, and the account shows each learner's progress. An organisation place is £269.99, 10% off the £299.99 price, paid by invoice.
What can I do after this qualification?
TQUK names the Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People and the Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills as progression routes. Many learners also use the award to support applications for volunteering, work experience or further study in education and childcare.
Can a 14 year old do a safeguarding course?
Yes. TQUK sets the minimum age for this Level 1 award at 14, so it suits school students as well as adults. The units are written for people who are learning in a school, college or training setting themselves.
Which optional units should I choose?
Choose the three that fit what you are doing next. Online safety and cyberbullying suit most students, abuse awareness suits anyone volunteering with young people, and safety in a work environment suits anyone going on a placement. Your tutor can talk the choice through with you.
What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 safeguarding?
Level 1 looks at safeguarding from the point of view of someone in a learning environment: staying safe, spotting bullying and abuse, and knowing who to tell. Level 2 is aimed at people who work with children and young people, and covers how practitioners safeguard them and respond to concerns.
Does this course cover Keeping Children Safe in Education?
The mandatory unit looks at the safeguarding policies and procedures in your own learning environment. In schools and colleges in England those policies follow the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, so you learn how that guidance shapes what staff and learners do day to day.
Is a Level 1 safeguarding certificate enough to work with children?
On its own it does not qualify you for a role working with children. It shows you understand the basics of safeguarding. Employers and volunteer organisations decide what training and checks a post needs, and many ask for Level 2 safeguarding as well.
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