De-escalation Course (Australia) 2026
This course is for security officers and other frontline workers in Australia who deal with upset, angry or aggressive people. It covers WHS duties, the warning signs of aggression, calm communication, staying safe and what to do after an incident. It is background knowledge only: working as a security officer needs a licence from your state or territory, which includes approved training such as the Certificate II in Security Operations in Queensland.
Kurz und knapp
Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 30 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 13. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
Das lernen Sie
- Explain the duties of employers and workers on workplace violence and aggression
- Recognise warning signs that a person may become violent
- Use calm listening steps such as LOWLINE to settle an upset person
- Know when to leave, call for help, contact police or call 000
- Take the right steps after an incident, including reporting and support
Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.
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Frage 1 von 25
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Antwort: D. Being abused, threatened or assaulted while working
Safe Work Australia describes it as incidents where a person is abused, threatened or assaulted at the workplace or while they are working.
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Frage 2 von 25
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Antwort: B. It can harm mental health and can escalate
Swearing, yelling, name-calling and taunting can harm mental health over time and can escalate, so they should be reported and managed.
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Frage 3 von 25
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Antwort: A. The PCBU (the business or undertaking)
PCBUs must manage the health and safety risks of workplace violence and aggression, including from customers and clients.
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Frage 4 von 25
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Antwort: D. Follow reasonable instructions and policies
Workers must take reasonable care for their own and others' safety and follow reasonable instructions and policies for preventing and responding to violence.
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Frage 5 von 25
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Antwort: A. Tell the employer as soon as possible
Workers may stop unsafe work if there is a serious risk from an immediate or imminent hazard, but they must tell the employer as soon as possible and be available for other suitable work.
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Antwort: C. It should not be the main way to control it
NT WorkSafe says training should not be viewed as the main way to control the risk; it works with physical controls such as alarms and a safe retreat.
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Frage 7 von 25
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Antwort: B. Each state and territory
Security licences are issued by each state and territory. In Victoria, for example, Victoria Police's Licensing and Regulation Division regulates the industry.
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Frage 8 von 25
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Antwort: D. That they are in distress
NSW Health notes that anger may be a sign that the person is in distress, often with fear or frustration underneath.
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Frage 9 von 25
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Antwort: B. Clenched fists and pacing
Victoria's Child Protection Manual lists clenched fists or teeth, rapid breathing, pacing and violent gestures among the indicators of imminent violence.
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Frage 10 von 25
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Antwort: A. Violence may be close
Violent gestures such as pointing, excessive swearing and rapid mood swings are listed as indicators of imminent violence.
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Frage 11 von 25
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Antwort: B. A screenshot of the messages
Safe Work Australia's information for workers says to keep a record of what happened, including a screenshot if the behaviour happens online.
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Frage 12 von 25
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Antwort: A. Help the person calm down first
NSW Health says it is not possible to reason or problem-solve with someone who is enraged. Calm the person first, then deal with the issue.
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Frage 13 von 25
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Antwort: B. Listen
LOWLINE starts with Listen: listen to what the issue is and the person's concerns.
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Frage 14 von 25
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Antwort: A. To show you have heard their concerns
In LOWLINE, the O means offering reflective comments to show you have heard what the person's concerns are.
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Frage 15 von 25
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Antwort: D. Wait for the person to let out their frustration
W means waiting until the person has released their frustration and explained how they feel.
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Frage 16 von 25
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Antwort: C. "I can see you're upset."
NSW Health suggests acknowledging distress with a simple statement such as "I can see you're upset" and then asking a gentle question.
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Frage 17 von 25
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Antwort: A. Upset people may not follow complicated statements
NSW Health notes that people who are upset often cannot follow complicated statements, so short, simple questions work better.
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Frage 18 von 25
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Antwort: D. Offer to talk somewhere else, like outside
Offering a change of setting, such as talking outside, can help an upset person settle.
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Frage 19 von 25
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Antwort: D. To check you have understood
Summarising in your own words checks that you have understood and shows the person you were listening.
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Frage 20 von 25
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Antwort: B. If it turns physical or a person threatens assault
Seek police help if behaviour becomes physical or threatens physical assault, and call 000 if anyone is in immediate danger.
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Frage 21 von 25
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Antwort: D. Give them what they want; do not follow them
WA's code says to give the person what they want, let them leave, do not follow them, and call 000.
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Frage 22 von 25
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Antwort: C. Remove yourself from the situation
NSW Health says you can leave if you feel unsafe, and WA's code says workers can remove themselves from serious and imminent risk without fear of being penalised.
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Antwort: D. They should be maintained and tested often
NT WorkSafe lists communication and alarm systems that are in place, regularly maintained and tested as a control for work-related violence.
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Frage 24 von 25
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Antwort: B. Make sure everyone is safe
Safe Work Australia and NT WorkSafe both list making sure everyone is safe as the first step after an incident, followed by first aid, support and reporting.
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Frage 25 von 25
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Antwort: B. When it causes a death or serious injury
The regulator must be notified if an incident results in a death or serious injury, such as one needing immediate hospital treatment.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- Under the model WHS laws, businesses must manage the risks of workplace violence and aggression, including from customers and the public.
- Workers may stop unsafe work if there is a serious risk from an immediate or imminent hazard, such as a threatened assault, and must tell the employer as soon as possible.
- NSW Health notes that anger may be a sign of distress, and that you cannot reason with someone who is enraged until they calm down.
- Seek police help if behaviour becomes physical or threatens assault, and call 000 if anyone is in immediate danger.
- The WHS regulator must be notified if an incident causes a death or serious injury, such as one needing immediate hospital treatment.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Do I need a licence to work as a security officer in Australia?
Yes. Each state and territory issues its own security licences and sets the training, such as the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) in Queensland. This course is background knowledge only and does not replace that training.
What is LOWLINE?
It is a listening method from NSW Health: Listen, Offer reflective comments, Wait, Look, Incline your head, Nod and Express empathy.
What if de-escalation does not work?
Put safety first. Move to a safe place, call co-workers or use a duress alarm, contact police if the behaviour turns physical or threatening, and call 000 if anyone is in immediate danger.
Where can I get support after a violent incident?
Talk to your supervisor and use your employer's support, such as an Employee Assistance Program. You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?
Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.
Quellen
- Workplace violence and aggression (Safe Work Australia)
- Workplace violence and aggression: information for workers (Safe Work Australia)
- Preventing and responding to work related violence (NT WorkSafe)
- Violence and aggression at work: code of practice (WorkSafe WA)
- How can I de-escalate a situation when someone is angry or agitated? (NSW Health)
- Worker safety considerations (Victorian Child Protection Manual)
- Unarmed security officer training (Queensland Government)