This CPD Certified Understanding DBS Checks Course gives you the essential knowledge needed to request, review and understand UK DBS checks. Built by screening specialists with experience since 2006, the course explains Basic, Standard and Enhanced checks, barred lists, filtering rules, disclosure content and how to interpret results. Gain the confidence to understand DBS outcomes, make safe decisions and ensure fully compliant recruitment.
✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• A complete introduction to UK DBS checks
• Developed by screening specialists with experience since 2006
• Understand Basic, Standard and Enhanced checks clearly
• Ideal for HR teams, recruiters and compliance staff
• How DBS checks work in the United Kingdom
• The differences between Basic, Standard and Enhanced checks
• How barred list checks operate
• How to interpret DBS disclosures and filtering rules
• How to assess risk from DBS results
• How to handle sensitive information correctly
• How to follow safe recruitment guidelines
• Helps you make safe, informed recruitment decisions
• Reduces risk when hiring into sensitive or regulated roles
• Supports compliance with UK safeguarding guidance
• Builds confidence in reviewing DBS results
• Suitable for all industries and safeguarding settings
This course explains Basic, Standard and Enhanced checks clearly, helping you understand when each is needed and what information each type can legally reveal.
Yes. The course explains filtering rules, disclosure content and risk indicators, helping you avoid errors and make compliant, well informed decisions.
Yes. You will learn how to interpret results, what to do when information seems vague or sensitive, and how to complete safer recruitment risk assessments.
Absolutely. The course builds confidence by explaining how DBS checks support safeguarding and how to use disclosure information responsibly.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered
Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed
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Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson