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Prison Officer Professional Development: Health & Safety and Custody Procedures (CPD)
Online Training Academy

Level 3 | CPD approved | Lifetime Access | No Hidden Fees | 10 CPD Points

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Ensuring safety and wellbeing in correctional facilities is critical for every prison officer. This course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage health and safety risks, maintain personal wellbeing, and respond effectively to emergency situations while working in custody environments. Learners will gain confidence in handling challenging situations, using personal protective equipment correctly, preventing violence, and safeguarding themselves and others.

In the UK, prison officers earn an average of £15–£18 per hour, which is roughly £31,000–£37,500 per year. This course enhances your skills and opens opportunities for career progression within correctional services.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Understanding UK Health and Safety Laws
  • Module 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workplace Safety
  • Module 3: Emergency Response and Preparedness
  • Module 4: Mental and Physical Wellbeing for Custody Officers
  • Module 5: Violence Prevention, Safe Restraint, and Response

Key Features:

  • CPD Accredited
  • 10 CPD Points
  • Free Digital Certificate from Provider
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts) and 1 PDF

Duration: 1h and 2m

Course media

Description

This course provides a structured learning path for prison officers to develop professional competence in health and safety and custody procedures. Module 1 introduces UK Health and Safety laws, ensuring you understand legal requirements. Module 2 focuses on personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a safe workplace. Module 3 teaches emergency response procedures and preparedness for critical incidents. Module 4 explores mental and physical wellbeing strategies tailored for custody officers. Finally, Module 5 covers violence prevention, safe restraint techniques, and how to respond effectively to violent situations. Each module combines theory and practical insights to ensure safety, compliance, and professional growth.

By completing this course, learners will gain a strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations and how they apply to prison environments. They will learn how to use personal protective equipment correctly and identify potential workplace hazards. The course develops skills to respond confidently to emergencies, including evacuation and first-response procedures. Learners will also explore strategies to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing while managing high-stress situations. Additionally, the course covers effective techniques for preventing violence, safely restraining individuals, and responding to incidents with professionalism. By the end, learners will be equipped with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to create a safer workplace for themselves, colleagues, and those in custody.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand UK health and safety laws for prison officers
  • Apply correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Respond effectively to workplace emergencies and incidents
  • Maintain mental and physical wellbeing in custody roles
  • Prevent violence and apply safe restraint techniques
  • Follow custody procedures for safety and compliance

Who is this course for?

  • Current prison officers seeking professional development and CPD
  • Individuals preparing for a career in UK correctional services
  • Officers needing updated training in health and safety procedures
  • Custody staff managing high-stress or emergency situations
  • Professionals aiming to improve workplace safety and wellbeing skills

Career path

  • Prison Officer
  • Custody Officer
  • Correctional Services Officer
  • Security and Safety Officer
  • Emergency Response Coordinator
  • Health and Safety Officer

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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