Business & Management
Modern Slavery Act
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Modern Slavery Act eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of modern slavery, the forms it can take and the importance of recognising and responding to potential exploitation within workplaces and supply chains.
The course explores modern slavery in the context of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Learners will consider potential warning signs, situations that may increase vulnerability and the responsibilities individuals and organisations have for raising and responding to concerns appropriately.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees at all levels.
- Managers and supervisors.
- HR and people management personnel.
- Procurement and supply chain employees.
- Employees responsible for recruiting or managing workers.
- Employees working with contractors, suppliers or labour providers.
- Anyone requiring an understanding of modern slavery and workplace responsibilities.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by modern slavery.
- Understanding the purpose of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
- Recognising different forms of modern slavery and exploitation.
- Understanding slavery and servitude.
- Understanding forced or compulsory labour.
- Awareness of human trafficking.
- Recognising how individuals may become vulnerable to exploitation.
- Understanding how coercion, threats and control may be used.
- Recognising potential indicators of modern slavery.
- Identifying concerning working or living conditions.
- Recognising possible restrictions on an individual's freedom or movement.
- Awareness of concerns relating to wages, identification documents or employment arrangements.
- Recognising potential exploitation within labour supply arrangements.
- Understanding modern slavery risks within organisational supply chains.
- The importance of responsible recruitment and employment practices.
- Understanding organisational responsibilities for addressing modern slavery risks.
- Awareness of transparency requirements that may apply to organisations.
- Knowing how to respond appropriately to suspected modern slavery.
- Avoiding actions that could unnecessarily place a potentially exploited person at greater risk.
- Reporting concerns through appropriate organisational channels.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and sensitive handling of concerns.
- Following organisational modern slavery and safeguarding procedures.
- Supporting responsible and ethical workplace practices.
- Contributing to organisational awareness and prevention of modern slavery.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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