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BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award in Physical Restraint / Intervention:

Aim:

  • The BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award in Physical Restraint / Intervention Practice course allows for all staff the opportunity to achieve the only Nationally Recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification on the knowledge, understanding and skills learners need to undertake appropriate and effective physical restraint / Intervention to an intermediate standard.
Objectives & Course Content:

To successfully achieve the award delegates will be required to:

  • Investigate Reasonable Force in relation to physical restraint.
  • Explore the requirements of The Human Rights Act 1998 and how they apply to physical restraint.
  • Examine the requirements of Health and Safety statute and associated Regulations and show how they apply to physical restraint.
  • Evaluate the risks associated with physical restraint and explore how to minimise those risks.
  • Signalling non aggression
  • Identify and describe the relevant Acts of Parliament and other government regulations in relation to the physical restraint of vulnerable individuals and groups.
  • Differentiate between holding, escorting and restraining and non-harmful seated restraint techniques and how to apply them.
  • Demonstrate and explain how to gradually de-escalate and relax restraint to allow the subject being restrained to regain self-control.
  • Explore the risks of associated with alcohol and drugs, knives and other forms of edged weapons in relation to the use of physical restraint.
  • Investigate the difference between non-harmful methods of control and more restrictive methods of control and when the use of such methods would be considered appropriate.
Certification:
  • BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award in Physical Restraint / Intervention Practice, or CIA Physical Restraint / Intervention Practice Certificate
Course Duration:
  • 2 days.
Course Dates:
  • 16th - 17th June, 2008


  • 3 Day course is also spread over three weeks on the following days:
Venue:
  • Stafford Martial Arts Academy, Unit 9D Browning Street, Stafford, ST16 3AX.
Suitable for:
  • Door Supervisors, Security Operatives, Courtroom Security Staff, Care Staff, Education & Teaching Staff, Retail Staff, anyone who is expected to physically intervene.
In-House Cost:
  • Contact us for a quote.
Cost per person:
  • Only £299 + BTEC certification and accreditation. Group Discounts are available.
Further Information (if applicable):
  • Pre-Registration requirements Candidates who register for the BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award in Physical Restraint Practice must have: The physical capability to be able to undertake physical skills training The personal ability to undertake classroom training and sit written exam papers.

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