Searching Staff & Customers

This programme has been developed for:

Staff responsible for completing searches of staff and customers.

The aim of this programme is:

To develop staff knowledge and confidence in the correct procedures for effectively searching a person.  This programme can include both hand held detector and 'pat-down' techniques.

The topics covered include:

• The Law and human rights
• Procudres for obtaining permission to search
• Searching techniques
• Preserving evidence 

Method of delivery and assessment:

Formal presentation, group work, practical exercises and discussion.

Learner’s knowledge is evidenced by verbal or written questioning.

Duration of training:

1 day

Accreditation is available via:

In House Accreditation.

Signposting key skills:

This unit offers clear opportunities for learners to provide evidence of achievement in the following skill area/s:

Key Skills: Communication

Wider Key Skills: Working with others, Problem solving, improving Own Learning and performance