Work Health & Safety
Workplace Violence and Aggression in a Retail Environment
- InstrumentAustralia: Occupational Health and Safety A…
- RegionAustralia
equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes workplace violence and aggression, along with strategies to manage and mitigate these risks.
The short answer
Workplace Violence and Aggression in a Retail Environment training is for everyone in scope, and it exists because of Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. It runs online in about 35 to 40 minutes. Run it off the shelf as it is, or have Hungry Minds rebuild it around your own policies and scenarios.
Is this the right one?
This is the version covering Australia. The closely related courses are:
- Workplace Violence and Aggression in a Childcare Environment — covering Australia
Course details reviewed
About this course
Working in retail often involves direct, face-to-face interactions with colleagues and customers.
Whilst this can be a fantastic opportunity for communication, it can also pose a risk when the behaviour in the workplace becomes threatening or violent.
Workplace violence and aggression are risks to health and safety and can cause significant harm to workers’ physical and psychological health.
What the course covers
- What is workplace violence
- Impacts of workplace violence and aggression
- What to do in a scenario of workplace violence or aggression
- Work Health Safety responsibilities
- Speaking up
- Healthy workplace culture
What people can do afterwards
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- understand what workplace violence and aggression is
- understand your roles and responsibilities under occupational/work health safety laws
- identify ways in which you can respond to workplace violence and aggression
How it is delivered
- Structured learning Designed for learners who are new to the topic or want a comprehensive overview. The course explores the subject in detail and typically takes 35–40 minutes to complete.
Two ways to run it
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Your policies, your scenarios
We rebuild “Workplace Violence and Aggression in a Retail Environment” around how your organisation actually works, so the training changes behaviour instead of recording completions.
Build a custom version -
Ready to run as it is
Deploy the course off the shelf, with light branding if you want it. Delivered with our partner Safetrac, who will contact you directly.
Deploy off the shelf
Either way, you can run it through our compliance platform or take it as a SCORM package for the LMS you already have.
What it costs
Off-the-shelf pricing starts at $4,000 a year for up to ten courses with your logo and colours applied, rising with how much you want changed. The tiers are the same across the catalogue, so they are set out once on the pricing page rather than repeated on all 101 courses.
If what you actually need is your own scenarios and your own policies rather than a reskin, that is a custom build, and it is the work Hungry Minds does.
Choosing an LMS
If you don’t currently have an LMS, we can help you select a platform that suits your organisation.
For smaller teams or organisations getting started, we typically recommend LearnWorlds for its ease of use and quick setup.For organisations requiring more advanced functionality and reporting, TalentLMS is a strong option.
Learn more:LearnWorlds TalentLMS
We may receive a commission if you sign up to an LMS we recommend. It does not change what we recommend.
Common questions
Who needs Workplace Violence and Aggression in a Retail Environment training?
It is written for everyone in scope in Australia. The obligation comes from Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, so if that applies to your organisation, the people it covers need this training.
How long does the course take?
About 35 to 40 minutes online.
What does the course cover?
Modules include: What is workplace violence · Impacts of workplace violence and aggression · What to do in a scenario of workplace violence or aggression · Work Health Safety responsibilities · Speaking up · Healthy workplace culture.
What will people be able to do afterwards?
By the end, participants can understand what workplace violence and aggression is; understand your roles and responsibilities under occupational/work health safety laws; identify ways in which you can respond to workplace violence and aggression.
How often does it need to be repeated?
There is no universal interval. Most Australian organisations run compliance training annually, with a shorter refresher at induction and after any policy change. Your own risk assessment and any regulator guidance set the actual cadence. We cover how to decide this properly.
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