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Private Security Training · Emergency & Crisis

Workplace Violence Awareness & Prevention

A prevention-focused programme covering warning indicators, reporting pathways, threat-assessment referral, supportive management of concerning behaviour, and the security team's role in a workplace violence prevention programme.

Intermediate 6 hours

Learning objectives

  • Recognise concerning behaviour and escalation indicators
  • Use reporting and referral pathways correctly
  • Support prevention measures in the workplace
  • Respond safely to an incident and support those affected

Course modules

  1. 01Understanding workplace violence
  2. 02Warning indicators and reporting culture
  3. 03Threat assessment and referral
  4. 04Working with HR, management and external support
  5. 05Safe response and lockdown awareness
  6. 06Aftercare and welfare

Assessment and certification

Case-based assessment.

Certificate of Completion issued on successful assessment.

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