The 2 main aims are:

• To train individuals to obtain the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Physical Restraint Practice which is designed to provide training for all staff in those industry sectors with a responsibility to provide physical restraint training opportunities for training personnel to achieve a Nationally Recognised Level 3 Vocationally Specific Qualification in Physical Restraint. 
  
  
• To accredit those instructors seeking accreditation to a competent level in the current and approved NFPS Physical Restraint & Breakaway programme.
  
  (There is no requirement for you to hold any formal qualification prior to attending this course. In fact by attending we will provide you with the qualifications you need - click here for more details)

1.      Describe the rights and restrictions imposed by UK statute and common law in relation to physical restraint.

2.      Outline the rights and restrictions imposed by Children's legislation in relation to physical restraint.

3.      Apply the requirements of Health and Safety statute and associated Regulations and show how they apply to physical restraint.

4.      Identify and explain the risks associated with physical restraint and describe how to minimise those risks.

5.      Explain and apply holding, escorting and restraining and non-harmful seated restraint techniques.

6.      Demonstrate and explain how to gradually de-escalate and relax restraint to allow the subject being restrained to regain self-control.

7.      Understand the risk of violence associated with alcohol and drugs, knives and other forms of edged weapons.

8.      Differentiate between non-harmful methods of control and more restrictive methods of control and when the use of such methods would be considered appropriate.

9.      Understand the role of the restraint team for restraint, controlled take down and distraction techniques.

In addition to the above, those individuals wishing to achieve NFPS Instructor Accreditation will be expected to achieve the following points.

To achieve NFPS Physical Restraint Instructor Accreditation each individual will be expected to:

4.    Be able to demonstrate that they can apply the principles and skills taught in various dynamic physical restraint situational scenarios.

15th-19th September 2008

Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Near Newport Shropshire.

All of the following have attended and have benefited from this training and many continue to re-attend. Therefore, if you fall into one or more of the following categories this course is for you: Intervention / Management of Violence & Aggression Instructors, Departmental Managers, Health and Safety Advisors, Security Staff, Nursing Staff, Social Care Staff, Courtroom Security Staff, Residential Child Care Staff.

Only £6000.00 & Vat Per Course - excluding BTEC certification. (Limited to 20 places per course).

Only £1200.00 & Vat Per Person - Price Includes all Accommodation, Meals, Manual, Certification & Accreditation (Limited to 20 places per course). Payments can be accepted in instalments.

To download a full course brochure click here

To download an enrolment form in MS Word - click here

15th-19th September 2008

Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Near Newport,Shropshire.

Successful completion of this course entitles you to attend the next level of instructional excellence which is the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Coaching and Instruction in Physical Restraint. For more info - click here