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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3

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Our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course is designed for people who are wanting more in depth knowledge into safeguarding vulnerable adults. You will gain a understanding of what is meant by safeguarding and the importance of safeguarding training for people who work with vulnerable adults.

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All about this Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course

This Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course is perfect for designated safeguard leads. This course will bring you up to date with legislation, regulations and policies involved in safeguarding vulnerable adults. You will explore the key principles in safeguarding and how safeguarding guidance applies as well as exploring the impacts of long-term and short-term abuse on any individual. Our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course will also give you an overview about the main agencies involved in safeguarding and what their roles and responsibilities are within this area.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 5 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 5 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

Before starting this course you strongly advised that you completed our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 2 first if you have had no previous safeguard training.

  • Fully CPD registered
  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
  • Covers all required legislation and practices

Units covered

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to safeguarding vulnerable adults – In the first unit of our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course you will learnt what is meant by safeguarding and the importance of safeguarding training for those who work with vulnerable adults. You will also explore key principles of safeguarding and know how safeguarding applies.
  • Unit 2 – Safeguarding and the law – Next you will consider the legislation and policies that are in place to ensure individuals who are considered vulnerable are protected. You will also understand how legislation and procedures are applied by studying the jargon and key terms. You will also consider the roles and responsibilities of people who work with vulnerable adults.
  • Unit 3 – Types of abuse and how they are identified – In this unit you will examine the kinds of abuse that individuals may experience and what the abuse may involve and how the signs are identified. You will also explore what short and long term impacts of abuse may have on an individual.
  • Unit 4 – Safeguarding structure-  In this unit of our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course will give you an overview of safeguarding by giving information about the main agencies involved in safeguarding and what their roles and responsibilities are.
  • Unit 5 – Responding to concerns – In this unit you will examine the basic procedures that need to be carried out if a member of staff has initial concerns about an individuals safety. You will also consider what to do when an adult verbally alleges abuse and also take into account why individuals may not disclose abuse.
  • Unit 6 – Reporting concerns – In this unit you will learn how concerns should be reported when a member of staff has concerns or received allegations about existing abuse or abuse that is likely to take place, you will also take into consideration how reports should be made when professionals are suspected of involvement in abuse.
  • Unit 7 – Recording abuse – In this unit you will cover how to record concerns and the kinds of information that a recorded concern should include. You will also study the body map, where physical abuse can be identified and how recorded allegations should be written.
  • Unit 8 – Post referral – In this last unit of our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3 course you will examine what happens once a safeguarding referral has taken place and how it identifies that individual at risk.

RoSPA assured training course

This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.

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Work through your course

Each course is broken down into manageable sections. Work through these at your own pace and learn about each of the topics in the course. We use images, written information, diagrams and other resources to help you get to grips with the content with no hassle.

Our courses are all designed to allow progress without any assistance but our support staff can be contacted if you do need us.

Complete the final quiz

Every course is assessed through a multiple choice quiz. These quizzes use a bank of questions that have multiple options and you need to choose the correct one. You need to answer a specific number of questions correctly to pass the course and get your certificate.

If you don’t pass first time it is no problem. You can attempt the quiz as many times as you need until you pass so there is nothing to worry about.

Get your certificate

As soon as you finish the course, you can download your certificate. This will also be accessible in your account any time you log in. Your certificate includes the course you have studied, your name, the date of completion and a verification number that can be used by future employers to verify that you passed your course.

A digitally printed and hard backed version of your certificate is sent out to you via first class post the day after you pass.


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How long does the course take to complete?

This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3 course accredited?

Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3 course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of completing this Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3 course online?

By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Level 3
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 3
£49 + VAT