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This course is for anyone whose work involves an element of lone working and wishes to explore options to develop positive lone working strategies that increase confidence and safety when working alone. During the course we will discuss some simple techniques including the role of our own instinct in helping keeping us safe as well as technology that can increase our safety at work, when volunteering or when living our lives.
1. Identify the personal safety legal requirements of organisations and employees/volunteers
2. Give two examples of personal safety devices or procedures
3. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of two types of personal safety devices or procedures
4. Evaluate risks to personal safety in a given situation and identify ways to increase safety

Open Entry Requirements


The course will be delivered on the Zoom platform. You will need an internet connection and access to a computer or tablet.
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2021 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.

Open What Will I Need?

Open Assessment Methods


There will be some small group work and one-to-one support as required.
Your teacher will give you verbal feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will receive an ALSS certificate of achievement on successful completion of this course.

Open Progression


Other personal and professional development courses. Your teacher will discuss these with you.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

04138P
13/07/2022
13/07/2022
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Monday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

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