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Understanding Domestic Abuse
Level
2
10 weeks
Want to Build Awareness of the Many Forms of Domestic Abuse and How to Respond Appropriately?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse covers the definition and types of domestic abuse, its impact on victims and families, and the safeguarding responses available. You’ll learn how to identify risks, understand barriers to seeking help, and explore how policies and services support survivors.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. This course provides essential knowledge for those in social care, healthcare, education, or community roles and for anyone who wants to play a part in raising awareness and supporting change.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
Course ref: 603/7168/7
This qualification helps you:
- Explain what domestic abuse is and describe its different forms and impacts
- Recognise signs and indicators of domestic abuse in individuals and families
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of education and training in identifying and responding to domestic abuse
- Describe appropriate processes for reporting concerns and signposting to relevant services
- Apply knowledge of domestic abuse awareness to support your role in sectors such as healthcare, social care, childcare, education, or housing
- Use this qualification as a foundation for progression into further training or employment where safeguarding and support for at-risk individuals is required
- Unit 1: Understand domestic abuse
- Unit 2: Understand the signs and risk factors associated with domestic abuse
- Unit 3: Understand the impact of domestic abuse
- Unit 4: Understand policy, response, and intervention in relation to domestic abuse
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Support Worker
- Helpline Advisor
- Community Outreach Worker
- Housing Support Assistant
- Youth Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/25
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.