Violent Crime Awareness / Robbery Awareness Training

If your staff are likely to be exposed to the risk of conflict, violent aggression or robbery you will want to ensure they are able to cope and recover from the event.

You may not be able to prevent armed thugs from getting away with your cash or valuables, but Keypoint Security  Solutions, Violent Crime Awareness Training can drastically reduce the chances of a robbery turning into a fatality or, for that matter, a lawsuit against you for not adequately training your staff. Enabling your organisation to show they have taken appropriate steps to minimise the risk to staff as required under the H&SAW Act.

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Don’t let a drama turn into a crisis! Our Violent Crime Awareness (Robbery Safety) course is a competency based and assessed training program designed specifically for staff who may be exposed to the risk of robbery in the course of their employment.

Staff learn how to utilise a proven and effective response model, encompassing both behavioural and cognitive responses of staff, which can be applied to enhance personal safety during a robbery  or violent incident in the workplace.

In addition we provide a realistic approach to everyday unpleasant situations that can and do occur in the workplace   

ROBBERY TRAINING OVERVIEW

The program has four core modules:

1. Robbery the Reality

Introduces robbery and the workplace environment.

2. Human stress response

A simulation and debrief highlights the physical and psychological responses to stress.

3. Four Dimensions of Safety                

Personal safety skills:

• remain calm

• evaluate the situation

• be non-threatening

• comply

4. Post incident recovery

Guidelines for post incident procedures and tips on how to recover.

KEY BENEFITS OF ROBBERY TRAINING

Preparing your staff to cope in a robbery by providing professional training, means:

• You enhance employer compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Common Law obligations, providing protection in the event of lawsuits or investigations.

• Contributing to reducing risk of injury — physical and psychological — to staff and, importantly, customers if a robbery occurs in the workplace.

• Imparting vital skills to employees, which can help reduce the effects of stress which may be experienced in a robbery.

• Using specialised and highly trained instructors guarantees the program is delivered in a professional and credible manner, capturing the attention of people taking the course and making the material memorable.

• Bespoke course to meet individual client needs.