Mandatory Training for Volunteers – Online Package CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Providing statutory and mandatory training is key and this online Statutory & Mandatory Training Package for Volunteers Training Package helps give volunteers the tools, skills and knowledge to perform their role with confidence. It will provide effective learning to ensure they understand how to work safely in their environment.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Who is the course for?

This Mandatory Training for Volunteers e-learning package is suitable for the following:

• Volunteers
• Supervisors
• Managers
• All staff interested in the health, safety and welfare needs of their clients.

What is covered in this course?

This online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package covers the following:

• Health and Safety for Volunteers online training module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Importance of health and safety
  • Chapter 3 – Key legislation and regulations
  • Chapter 4 – Your responsibilities
  • Chapter 5 – Managing risks and hazards
  • Chapter 6 – Slips, trips, and falls
  • Chapter 7 – Adverse events, incidents, errors, or near misses
  • Chapter 8 – Risk management
  • Chapter 9 – Common injuries and healthy back care
  • Chapter 10 – Module summary.
• Fire Safety for Volunteers e-learning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Understanding the elements of fire
  • Chapter 3 – What to do in the event of a fire
  • Chapter 4 – Module summary.
• Conflict Resolution for Volunteers eLearning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Causes of conflict
  • Chapter 3 – Assault
  • Chapter 4 – Avoiding conflict
  • Chapter 5 – Recognising non-verbal signs
  • Chapter 6 – Communication breakdown
  • Chapter 7 – De-escalation
  • Chapter 8 – Lone working
  • Chapter 9 – Dealing with a conflict situation
  • Chapter 10 -Your personal safety
  • Chapter 11 – Module summary.
• Infection Prevention and Control for Volunteers online training module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Key legislation and regulations
  • Chapter 3 – Infection prevention and control principles
  • Chapter 4 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Chapter 5 – Sharp management
  • Chapter 6 – Module summary.
• Moving and Assisting for Volunteers eLearning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Volunteer responsibilities
  • Chapter 3 – Moving and handling legislation
  • Chapter 4 – Injuries and back care
  • Chapter 5 – HSE Guidelines
  • Chapter 6 – Module summary.
• Safeguarding Adults for Volunteers online training module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – The aims of safeguarding
  • Chapter 3 – Adults with care and support needs
  • Chapter 4 – Terminology variations
  • Chapter 5 – Making safeguarding personal
  • Chapter 6 – Types of abuse
  • Chapter 7 – Reporting a safeguarding concern
  • Chapter 8 – Module summary.
• Equality, Diversity and Human Rights for Volunteers e-learning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Equality, diversity and human rights
  • Chapter 3 – Equality Act 2010
  • Chapter 4 – Creating an inclusive environment
  • Chapter 5 – Volunteering in an equal and diverse environment
  • Chapter 6 – Challenging prejudice, discrimination and unfairness
  • Chapter 7 – Equality vs equity
  • Chapter 8 – Module summary.
• Preventing Radicalisation for Volunteers online training module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Legal definitions
  • Chapter 3 – Prevent
  • Chapter 4 – The signs vulnerability
  • Chapter 5 – Other factors that may cause vulnerability
  • Chapter 6 – Identifying vulnerable people
  • Chapter 7 – Information sharing
  • Chapter 8 – Module summary.
• Data Security Awareness for Volunteers eLearning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Key legislation and regulations
  • Chapter 3 – Data security awareness
  • Chapter 4 – Types of information
  • Chapter 5 – Confidentiality
  • Chapter 6 – Good record keeping
  • Chapter 7 – Threats to data security
  • Chapter 8 – Good practice
  • Chapter 9 – Data breaches
  • Chapter 10 – Access to buildings
  • Chapter 11 – Module summary.
• Safeguarding Children for Volunteers e-learning module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Importance of safeguarding children
  • Chapter 3 – Safeguarding for health and social care staff
  • Chapter 4 – Child abuse
  • Chapter 5 – Factors contributing to abuse
  • Chapter 6 – Types of child abuse
  • Chapter 7 – Case studies
  • Chapter 8 – Effects of child abuse
  • Chapter 9 – Your role in safeguarding children
  • Chapter 10 – Sharing information
  • Chapter 11 – Module summary.
• Resuscitation for Volunteers online training module
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 – Key definitions
  • Chapter 2 – Resuscitation Council UK guidance
  • Chapter 3 – Cardiac arrest and CPR
  • Chapter 4 – How to administer CPR
  • Chapter 5 – Choking
  • Chapter 6 – Module summary.

Course aims

The aims of this Mandatory Training for Volunteers eLearning package are to:

• Familiarise learners with health and safety legislation.
• Realise the need for guidance towards knowledge of statutory and mandatory requirements in one’s role.
• Assist learners to acquire the skills to perform their roles with confidence.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package, the learner will be able to:

• Define key terms, including data breach, confidentiality, consent and malware.
• Outline ways consistent with legislation, policies and procedures for maintaining our own and others’ health and safety.
• Explain how to identify vulnerable people.
• Outline the causes and effects of violence and conflict in the workplace.
• Draw your attention to the importance of health and safety measures in care services.
• Explain the importance of data security.
• State the responsibilities of a volunteer when carrying out moving and assisting activities.
• Describe the nine protected characteristics in line with human rights.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package, the learner will be able to:

• Describe key legislation for the control of hazardous substances.
• State what action to take if you have concerns about an individual or individuals.
• List the most common causes of conflict.
• Justify the need for effective health and safety measures in organisations.
• Discuss your responsibilities for ensuring best moving and assisting practices.
• Suggest ways in which they can challenge prejudice, discrimination and unfairness.
• Examine the importance of compliance with statutes and regulations on one’s role.

Why is online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package essential?

It is every volunteer’s responsibility to comply with the statutory and mandatory requirements. This online Mandatory Training for Volunteers training package promotes adequate knowledge and skills and ensures that learners are aware of both the requirements and consequences associated with health and safety.