Introduction to Workplace Violence

Course details

Define Workplace Violence
According to the official HSE definition, the term ‘workplace violence’ refers to “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behaviour that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers and ; Contrary to popular belief, violence can happen in any workplace and isn’t nearly as uncommon as most believe. Effective control and elimination of violence in the workplace is can only happen when every member of the workforce at every level plays their part. All of which begins with the targeted study of the causes and effects of violence in the workplace.
This important tutorial has been designed for business owners, managers and members of the workforce at every level. Explore a detailed definition of workplace violence, along with a breakdown of the cycle of violence and how/why it can be triggered. Study the anger management process, build an understanding of the behaviour wheel and learn how every employee can and should contribute to the elimination of workplace violence.

Objectives
dentify some warning signs of violence
Apply the cycle of anger
Understand Albert Bandura’s behavior wheel and how it applies to anger
Programme Content
Topics:
What is Workplace Violence?
The Cycle of Violence
Understanding the Behavior Wheel
The Anger Management Process
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
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Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 22 March, 2018