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The Handcuff Training Course provides individuals with a basic Introduction to Handcuffing and Physical Intervention.
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Looking to get your Basic Handcuff Training? Taking the next step in becoming someone who has to use handcuffs as a form of restraint as part of their operational role can be overwhelming, especially when getting the right training.
Get trained to use handcuffs a simple, stress-free process ✅
This Basic Handcuff Training Course is suitable for individuals who are expected to use handcuffs as a form of restraint as part of their operational role.
This 1-day course should be considered as a Basic Introduction to Handcuffing. It covers both practical handcuffing processes and procedures, as well as the legal implications that must be considered when using handcuffs to restrain an individual.
Actually, anyone can use handcuffs in the UK legally to detain a suspected criminal, or restrict the movement of a dangerous person. As our blog explains, this includes trained security personnel.
Many security professionals choose handcuff training to enhance their skills and employability. It gives your CV that extra edge, and reassures people you work with that you can confidently prevent dangerous individuals from harming others or damaging property.
The course will also help you learn situation management and best judgment, which means you’ll know to only apply handcuffs when it’s necessary. That’s important, because misuse of handcuffs can open you or your employer up to legal challenges, if someone believes the use of handcuffs was excessive.
For example, handcuffing someone who is arguing with you is wrong, whereas handcuffing an individual who is trashing a store or attacking the public means you are acting in the interest of safety and security, in an effort to prevent harm.
This course gives you the knowledge you need to know when to use handcuffs, and how to do so safely at a professional level.
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Choose between a variety of exciting roles with your handcuff training in retail security, door supervision, corporate security, and event security - work full-time or part-time
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Own your schedule! Being handcuffed trained will allow job flexibility across many roles.
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Employers prefer professionals who have done additional training.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
✅ Understand the primary reason for handcuffing.
✅ Understand the Criminal Law Act 1967, Common Law, and Human Rights Act 1998.
✅ Understand the medical implications of handcuffing, including positional asphyxia.
✅ Demonstrate how to apply handcuffs to a passive and an aggressive subject.
✅ Demonstrate how to remove handcuffs correctly.
To get started...
✅ Book your Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course
✅ Complete the training
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"Very informative at all times helping to keep confidence of people of age not feel out of place. Good demonstration and clear communication and even exam reminded me of my a levels years ago. Well done"
For the last two days, I had Matt as my trainer and he was exceptional, super friendly,
answered questions with precision and expanded his knowledge so that I could fully understand.
Absolutely brilliant Matt, Thank you.
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