Modern Slavery Awareness Course

Modern Slavery Awareness – Online Course

Course overview
This introductory online course explores modern slavery, its different forms and the ways exploitation can affect individuals and communities. Learners will develop an understanding of potential warning signs, victim vulnerabilities, reporting procedures and approaches to supporting people who may be experiencing exploitation. The course also covers relevant legislation, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and the role individuals can play in recognising and responding to concerns. It takes approximately one hour to complete and carries one CPD point.

Please note: This course provides introductory awareness and theoretical knowledge of modern slavery. It does not replace practical, specialist or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Definition and forms of modern slavery
• Different types of exploitation
• Victims of modern slavery and their backgrounds
• Child victims and potential vulnerabilities
• Modern slavery affecting people in the UK
• Recognising signs and indicators of exploitation
• Ways to help combat modern slavery
• Reporting concerns and suspected cases
• Working with people who may be victims
• The Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Supporting potential victims, including children
• The duty to notify
• The National Referral Mechanism
• How to report a potential victim
• Individual responsibilities in combating modern slavery

Who is it for?
This introductory course is suitable for people who want to develop their awareness of modern slavery as part of their work. It can support induction, refresher training and general knowledge development across a range of sectors.

It may be useful for:
• Healthcare professionals and social care workers
• Frontline staff and support workers
• Human resources and recruitment professionals
• Business, procurement and supply chain personnel
• Legal and compliance professionals
• Police, immigration and border control personnel
• Charity, NGO and advocacy workers
• Educators and community leaders
• Staff involved in safeguarding, ethical employment or organisational compliance

Practical benefits
• Develop awareness of different forms of modern slavery and exploitation
• Recognise potential warning signs and indicators of abuse
• Understand the vulnerabilities that may affect adults and children
• Improve awareness of reporting procedures and referral pathways
• Understand the importance of appropriate communication and collaboration
• Recognise individual responsibilities and the limits of one’s role
• Support more informed responses to concerns about potential victims
• Gain a free CPD-accredited certificate after successfully completing the quiz

What learners will be able to do
• Explain key concepts and terminology associated with modern slavery
• Identify different forms of exploitation, including human trafficking, forced labour and domestic servitude
• Recognise potential signs that someone may be experiencing exploitation
• Understand why certain individuals, including children, may be particularly vulnerable
• Describe appropriate approaches to raising and reporting concerns
• Understand the purpose of the National Referral Mechanism
• Recognise the importance of safeguarding and supporting potential victims
• Communicate concerns to relevant people and understand when further advice or escalation may be needed
• Apply appropriate awareness and good-practice principles within their role

Is this training a legal requirement?
The course covers the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the duty to notify and the National Referral Mechanism. The supplied information does not establish that this specific online course is a legal requirement for every worker. Training needs and responsibilities may vary according to an individual’s role and workplace. Learners should follow the applicable procedures and requirements of their organisation when responding to concerns about possible exploitation.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online quiz at the end of the course. On successful completion, they receive a free CPD-accredited certificate that can be downloaded or printed. Unlimited assessment retakes are available. The course takes approximately one hour to complete and carries one CPD point.