Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Dealing with Violence and Aggression Training

Spot the warning signs of workplace aggression early and apply de-escalation techniques before a situation turns dangerous.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Verbal or physical aggression at work can seriously affect employee wellbeing and confidence, making early recognition a valuable skill for any team. This programme helps staff spot the triggers and warning signs of aggressive behaviour before it escalates.

Learners cover practical de-escalation techniques and the correct response when a situation cannot be safely managed alone. The course also explains how to report incidents accurately and supports wider lone working and conflict policies.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise warning signs and triggers of aggression
  • Apply de-escalation techniques in tense situations
  • Identify when a situation cannot be managed alone
  • Describe employer and employee responsibilities
  • Report incidents and near misses accurately
  • Use appropriate communication and body language
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Customer-facing and retail staff
  • Healthcare and social care workers
  • Lone workers exposed to higher conflict risk
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Understanding workplace violence and aggression
  2. 02 Recognising warning signs and escalation triggers
  3. 03 Communication and de-escalation techniques
  4. 04 Responding when a situation escalates
  5. 05 Employer and employee responsibilities
  6. 06 Reporting incidents and after-incident support
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners can apply de-escalation techniques before the certificate is issued.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth 1 CPD hour to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Dealing with Violence and Aggression Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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