TRAINING COURSE
PMVA Level 2: Safe Holds
Two-day training that builds on Level 1 with less restrictive holding techniques, for when a person has to be held to prevent harm.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
Preventing and Managing Violence and Aggression (PMVA), also known as positive handling or physical intervention, is a vital tool for working with people who display challenging behaviour. Sometimes, rather than just breaking away, a person has to be held to prevent harm. Our two day Level 2 course builds on Level 1 with less restrictive holding techniques.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Identify challenging behaviour
• Use a tried and tested communication model and non-physical de-escalation
• Use simple breakaway and disengagement techniques
• Use less restrictive holding techniques
• Manage and move a person in holds, seated and kneeling
• Understand medical considerations and the risks of physical intervention
• Understand the law relating to positive handling
• Complete incident reporting and provide post-incident care
WHO USES THIS COURSE
Suited to frontline staff who may need to hold someone to prevent harm, including:
• Schools, colleges and specialist education settings
• Care providers and healthcare professionals
• Social workers
• Secure transport services, security staff and stewards
• Government agencies and enforcement officers
• Youth workers and community group organisers
COURSE DETAILS
Everything you need to know before you book. Most of our work is bespoke, so timings and content can be adapted to your setting.
• Duration: 2 days (usually 09:30 to 16:00, adaptable to suit you)
• Number of attendees: up to 12 (extra delegates can be added)
• Course type: in person
• Certification: certificate in Personal Safety Partnership's PMVA Level 2 Breakaways and Safe Holds
How we work with you
01
Understand your risks
we start with your setting, incidents and policies
02
Tailor the training
courses shaped around your people and environment
03
Support after the course
refreshers, scenario practice and post-incident guidance