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Lone Worker Safety Trainer Course

Accredited SafeCert Level 3 Award

2 Days
Accredited
£295 + VAT

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Lone Worker Safety Trainer Course Overview

Lone worker safety trainer course participants learning risk assessment and emergency procedures UK

This accredited Lone Worker Safety Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to teach lone worker risk assessment, personal safety strategies, communication systems, and emergency procedures across all sectors including healthcare, social care, utilities, and the public sector.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Lone Worker Safety Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited lone worker safety training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Lone Worker Safety Trainer Course

Lone Worker Legislation and Employer Duties
Risk Assessment for Lone Working Environments
Communication Systems and Check-in Procedures
Personal Safety and Conflict Avoidance
Violence and Aggression Prevention for Lone Workers
Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Lone Workers
Training Delivery Techniques and Assessment Processes

Who Should Attend the Lone Worker Safety Trainer Course

Health and Safety Managers and Officers
Community Nurses and District Nurses
Social Workers and Care Workers
Estate Agents and Property Managers
Utility Engineers and Field Technicians
Security Guards and Door Supervisors
Delivery Drivers and Field Sales Representatives
Any Manager Responsible for Lone Worker Safety

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Why teach Lone Worker Safety?

An estimated 8 million people in the UK work alone at some point during their working day. Qualified lone worker safety trainers are essential in healthcare, social care, utilities, and the public sector.

8 million

People in the UK work alone at some point during their working day

150+

Workers die each year in lone working incidents that could have been prevented

60%

Of lone workers have experienced a threatening or violent incident at work

85%

Reduction in lone worker incidents when proper safety training and monitoring systems are in place

Source: HSE / IOSH Lone Working Survey 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Lone Worker Training Qualification UK

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Full trainer pack including PowerPoint presentations, delegate workbooks, and risk assessment templates.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in lone worker safety and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Lone Worker Safety Trainer Course FAQs

Lone worker safety in the UK is governed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and the Lone Workers — Health and Safety Guidance (HSG73). Employers have a legal duty to assess and manage the specific risks faced by lone workers, which includes providing appropriate training.
This course is ideal for health and safety managers, HR professionals, team leaders, and anyone responsible for the safety of lone workers in their organisation. It is also suitable for independent trainers who want to add lone worker safety to their portfolio of accredited qualifications.
A lone worker is anyone who works without close or direct supervision, either away from a fixed base or in a fixed base without colleagues present. This includes community nurses, social workers, estate agents, delivery drivers, security guards, engineers, and many others. An estimated 8 million people in the UK work alone at some point during their working day.
Your Lone Worker Safety Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Lone worker safety legislation and best practice evolve regularly, so renewal training ensures your knowledge remains current and legally compliant.
The course covers lone worker legislation and employer duties, risk assessment for lone working, communication systems and check-in procedures, personal safety strategies, violence and aggression prevention, emergency procedures, mental health and wellbeing for lone workers, and training delivery techniques.
Yes — the SafeCert Level 3 Lone Worker Safety Trainer Award is recognised by NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations across the UK. It qualifies you to deliver lone worker safety training to community nurses, district nurses, mental health workers, and other NHS staff who regularly work alone.
All delegates receive a comprehensive trainer pack including a PowerPoint presentation, delegate workbooks, risk assessment templates, and a resource guide covering HSE guidance, lone worker monitoring solutions, and emergency procedure templates. You will also receive guidance on adapting the training to specific sectors and working environments.
The Lone Worker Safety Trainer course is available at venues across the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast. The course is also available via live Zoom for delegates who prefer online learning. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor
Course Information
Duration2 Days
LevelSafeCert Level 3
Price£295 + VAT
Certificate3 Years
DeliveryClassroom / Zoom
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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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