Description

This course is designed for employees and other individuals who are responsible for receiving, counting, storing, transporting or otherwise handling cash within the workplace and require an understanding of effective and secure cash-handling practices. The course introduces the risks associated with handling cash and considers the responsibilities of individuals for protecting themselves, colleagues and the organisation. Learners explore practical measures for reducing exposure to cash-related risks, including minimising the amount of cash held, encouraging cashless transactions where appropriate and maintaining appropriate security when using cash registers and drawers. Learners develop an understanding of safe procedures for counting and storing cash, including the use of secure counting areas, cash boxes, safes, access controls and appropriate recordkeeping. The course considers the importance of restricting access to authorised individuals, protecting keys and access codes, identifying discrepancies and reporting suspicious activity through appropriate organisational procedures. The course examines the risks associated with transporting cash and considers when professional security services may be appropriate. Where employees are required to transport cash themselves, learners explore measures for reducing personal risk, including varying routes and times, travelling with another person, remaining alert to suspicious activity, avoiding unnecessary publicity and using suitable security bags or containers. Learners also consider heightened risks associated with opening and closing premises, cashing up, working alone and working outside normal hours. The course reinforces the importance of remaining alert to suspicious behaviour or signs of forced entry, knowing how to obtain assistance and taking additional precautions where individuals may be particularly vulnerable. The course considers additional security measures that may support safer cash handling, including personal and silent alarms, CCTV, security services, appropriate surveillance and access arrangements. Learners also explore how workplace layout can reduce risk through appropriate lighting, positioning of points of sale, physical barriers, secure entrances and exits and designated secure areas. Overall, the course aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to handle, count, store and move cash more securely and contribute to safer cash-handling practices within the workplace.

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