Safer Recruitment Certificate

 

Safer Recruitment

This course will teach you the importance of safer recruitment of people who want to work with children and adults at risk. It will assist you to recognise the risks to vulnerable groups should the wrong people be employed or allowed to volunteer. You will become familiar with the procedures and protocols required to ensure that no mistakes are made in the recruitment of people into "regulated work", which is working directly with children or adults at risk.

What You Will Learn:

  • What safer recruitment is and why it's required
  • How to implement safer recruitment policies and procedures
  • The checks and investigations required to ensure that you have the right candidate
  • How to implement induction and training programmes when onboarding staff
  • How to apply safe recruitment practices to volunteers
  • What resources and legislation are in place to ensure that safer recruitment happens

Benefits Of This Course:

 

  • Gain valuable skills that you can use to become a safe recruiter, which could enhance your value as an employee
  • Offer guidance and advice to colleagues concerning safer recruitment
  • Bring a broader spectrum of proficiency into your organisation, including being able to bring valuable training programmes into the work situation to help with onboarding new employees
  • Empower yourself and others with the information in this course

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The meaning of and requirements for safer recruiting
  • Which institutions or organisations need to make safer recruitment a goal
  • The risks to children and adults if safer recruitment principles are not applied
  • What a safe recruitment policy is and how to write and implement it
  • What safe recruitment procedures are
  • The procedures for vetting
  • The implications of barring checks
  • About criminal checks and procedural differences in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
  • The importance of onboarding your staff to create a culture of safety and professionalism
  • The induction process
  • About the training and education of staff
  • The different training levels
  • The different aspects of safeguarding people at risk when volunteers are involved
  • The different types of legislation and guidelines that protect children and adults at risk
  • The different aspects of safeguarding people at risk when occasional volunteers are involved
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Safer Recruitment Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I have just complete the nail technician diploma award and delivered professional manicures and nail extensions to my friends and family who are very pleased with their treatments! The course was easy to follow and fun to do!

    Fiona Baker

    Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

    I will recommend this over and over again.....

    Abidemi Bewaji

    Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

    I couldn't ask for anything better.

    I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

    Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

    Eva Stenson

    Helpful tips learned during the course and many fun facts. I will be completing 6 more courses after this one. Such a great learning experience. The knowledge in each package is phenomenal!

    Each course is broken down into modules to make it easy to break down the course for short breaks and as soon as you sign back in again it remembers where you left off in your course. How clever!

    I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to brush up their knowledge and skills. Best of luck!
    100% Recommended. New Skills Academy is the best!

    Dora Christou

    Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.

    Carly Dawson

    New Skills Academy is a great site to use for learning as it is easy to follow, the layout of the course work makes is very easy to understand and good to make notes from.

    I am thoroughly enjoying doing my course and would definitely recommend this site to anyone who is looking to complete a course online.

    Another good thing about doing a course on New Skills Academy is being able to apply for an NUS card as it gets you amazing deals on all sorts of shops and online stores that not a lot of sites would offer whilst completing a course online.

    Jessica Gardiner

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $120.00

     

    Safer Recruitment

    This course will teach you the importance of safer recruitment of people who want to work with children and adults at risk. It will assist you to recognise the risks to vulnerable groups should the wrong people be employed or allowed to volunteer. You will become familiar with the procedures and protocols required to ensure that no mistakes are made in the recruitment of people into "regulated work", which is working directly with children or adults at risk.

    What You Will Learn:

    • What safer recruitment is and why it's required
    • How to implement safer recruitment policies and procedures
    • The checks and investigations required to ensure that you have the right candidate
    • How to implement induction and training programmes when onboarding staff
    • How to apply safe recruitment practices to volunteers
    • What resources and legislation are in place to ensure that safer recruitment happens

    Benefits Of This Course:

     

    • Gain valuable skills that you can use to become a safe recruiter, which could enhance your value as an employee
    • Offer guidance and advice to colleagues concerning safer recruitment
    • Bring a broader spectrum of proficiency into your organisation, including being able to bring valuable training programmes into the work situation to help with onboarding new employees
    • Empower yourself and others with the information in this course

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The meaning of and requirements for safer recruiting
  • Which institutions or organisations need to make safer recruitment a goal
  • The risks to children and adults if safer recruitment principles are not applied
  • What a safe recruitment policy is and how to write and implement it
  • What safe recruitment procedures are
  • The procedures for vetting
  • The implications of barring checks
  • About criminal checks and procedural differences in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
  • The importance of onboarding your staff to create a culture of safety and professionalism
  • The induction process
  • About the training and education of staff
  • The different training levels
  • The different aspects of safeguarding people at risk when volunteers are involved
  • The different types of legislation and guidelines that protect children and adults at risk
  • The different aspects of safeguarding people at risk when occasional volunteers are involved
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Safer Recruitment Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I have just complete the nail technician diploma award and delivered professional manicures and nail extensions to my friends and family who are very pleased with their treatments! The course was easy to follow and fun to do!

    Fiona Baker

    Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

    I will recommend this over and over again.....

    Abidemi Bewaji

    Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

    I couldn't ask for anything better.

    I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

    Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

    Eva Stenson

    Helpful tips learned during the course and many fun facts. I will be completing 6 more courses after this one. Such a great learning experience. The knowledge in each package is phenomenal!

    Each course is broken down into modules to make it easy to break down the course for short breaks and as soon as you sign back in again it remembers where you left off in your course. How clever!

    I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to brush up their knowledge and skills. Best of luck!
    100% Recommended. New Skills Academy is the best!

    Dora Christou

    Having just completed the Dyslexia Diploma in a few days I can honestly say I now have a much better knowledge of the condition and it gave me so much detail and information to learn in order to use in my teaching job. Very clear and easy to follow with great assessments at the end of each module. Also the multiple choice exam covered all of the important points I had learnt. Highly recommend this diploma. The fact I could study this online in my own time was a huge positive. I look forward to further study more diplomas related.

    Carly Dawson

    New Skills Academy is a great site to use for learning as it is easy to follow, the layout of the course work makes is very easy to understand and good to make notes from.

    I am thoroughly enjoying doing my course and would definitely recommend this site to anyone who is looking to complete a course online.

    Another good thing about doing a course on New Skills Academy is being able to apply for an NUS card as it gets you amazing deals on all sorts of shops and online stores that not a lot of sites would offer whilst completing a course online.

    Jessica Gardiner

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