TRAINING COURSE
PMVA Level 3: Full Course
The complete three-day course, covering the full range of positive handling skills for the rare occasions when a person must be held to prevent harm.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
Our complete three day PMVA Level 3 course helps you and your team identify the risks posed by conflict, aggression and violence and increase staff safety, with the full range of positive handling skills for the rare occasions when a person must be held to prevent harm to themselves or others.
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 and, where justified, more restrictive techniques
• Manage and move a person in holds, seated, kneeling and on the floor
• Understand medical considerations and the risks of physical intervention
• Understand the law relating to personal safety principles
• Complete incident reporting and provide post-incident care
WHO USES THIS COURSE
Suited to teams who may need the full range of positive handling skills, including:
• Schools, colleges and specialist education settings
• Care providers and healthcare professionals
• Secure units and secure transport services
• Security staff, 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: 3 days (usually 09:30 to 16:30, adaptable to suit you)
• Number of attendees: up to 12
• Course type: in person
• Certification: certificate in Personal Safety Partnership's PMVA Level 3 Full Physical Intervention Course
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