Initial Personal Safety Awareness Course
Vocational qualification
Blended learning in
Description
-
Type
Vocational qualification
-
Methodology
Blended
-
Class hours
4h
Completion of a workbook is required prior to 4 hours of contact time. It is recommended that this training is refreshed every two years. Refresher course can be completed via workbook, online or contact time. Suitable for: any learner whether in the workplace, college/school environment or in a community setting
About this course
Basic understanding of English.
Reviews
Course programme
Under the Health and Safety (NI) Order 1978 it is mandatory that employers provide appropriate training to enable staff to perform their job properly. This course is exclusive to Specific Training and is designed for the safety of staff coming to and from work, moving around the work environment and who may have occasional contact with the public.
The key objectives of the course are outlined below:
Introduction to workplace violence.
Legal issues surrounding workplace violence.
Dynamic risk assessment.
Recognising warning signs.
Cultural awareness.
Situation awareness and impact factors.
Stance and interval gap.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Verbal de-escalation techniques.
Initial Personal Safety Awareness Course