Level 2 Workplace Violence and Harassment

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Level 2 Workplace Violence and Harassment

Workplace violence and Harassment can have huge consequences for employers, employees and the work environment. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) estimates that 29% of people have been bullied at work, and more than 1 in 3 people who report being bullied leave their job because of workplace violence and harassment. Understanding about effective communication and ways to reduce conflict in the workplace will help to create a more positive working environment, benefiting both employers and employees, and improving job satisfaction, health and well-being, and productivity.

COURSE CONTENT

How to contribute to a positive and safe working environment
How to reduce and effectively deal with violence in the workplace
Understanding aggression, bullying and harassment in the workplace and how it can be prevented
Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the benefits to individuals and organisations

ELIGIBILITY

Age 19+
Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
Lives in England
British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
Able to supply ID at induction
Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Further your professional development
Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend college

What You Will Learn

Understand how organisational policies and procedures can contribute to creating a positive and safe working environment, in addition to understanding their own responsibilities and limitations.
Understand the risk assessment and how to promote a positive and supportive workplace culture.
Understand workplace violence and the possible causes of violence in the workplace, how to reduce the risk of workplace violence and reporting procedures to follow when workplace violence occurs.
Understand aggressive behaviour, bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Understand techniques to de-escalate aggressive behaviour and outline the impact that aggressive communications can have on the workplace.
Understand quality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This will include current workplace legislation and how individual rights are protected.