Free Level 2 Workplace Violence and Harassment Training. Study online. This free workplace violence and harassment training course takes around 7 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers how to recognise, respond to, and help prevent violence and harassment at work. It's useful across a wide range of job roles, and particularly relevant if you work in or are moving toward a team lead or management position. No previous qualifications are required. To be eligible for free funding, you must live in England and be 19 years old or older. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to help create a safe working environment. This is beneficial for most job roles but will be particularly helpful for those team lead and management positions to help create a good environment for their team. This may also be helpful for those who are aspiring for progression within their role, helping develop skills needed to be an effective team leader.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll identify the different forms of workplace violence and harassment.
You'll understand the impact of violence and harassment on individuals and organisations.
You'll learn the legal responsibilities employers and employees have around workplace safety.
You'll recognise the warning signs of potential conflict or harassment in a work setting.
You'll explore strategies for preventing and responding to incidents at work.
You'll develop the knowledge to support a safer, more respectful working environment.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written questions or assignments completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and your responses are assessed against the qualification criteria for the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader, supporting a safe and respectful team environment
Line manager, applying workplace harassment policies day to day
HR assistant, handling employee relations and incident reporting
Health and safety coordinator, managing workplace risk and compliance
Facilities supervisor, maintaining safe working conditions for staff
Office manager, overseeing staff welfare and conduct procedures
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility for safety management.
Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management: builds on the team leader focus of this course and develops broader management skills.
Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Equality and Diversity: complements this qualification by covering related workplace rights and responsibilities.
