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.

  • Kurs
  • Australien
  • 25 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 13. Oktober 2026

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.

Beginnen Sie mit den LektionenDe-escalation Course (Australia): Lessons: etwa 30 Minuten Lesezeit. Jede Testfrage wird in den Lektionen behandelt.

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.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    How does Safe Work Australia describe workplace violence and aggression?
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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.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    A customer keeps yelling and calling a guard names every night. What does Safe Work Australia say about this kind of behaviour?
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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.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    Under the model WHS laws, who must manage the risk of workplace violence and aggression?
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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.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    What is one duty that workers have under WHS laws?
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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.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    A worker stops a task because a person has threatened to assault them. What must the worker do next?
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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.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    What does NT WorkSafe say about de-escalation training as a way to control the risk of violence?
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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.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    Which level of government issues security licences in Australia?
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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.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    According to NSW Health, what may a person's anger be a sign of?
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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.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    Which set of behaviours is listed as an indicator that violence may be close?
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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.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    A patron points at you, swears constantly and switches quickly from laughing to shouting. What do these signs suggest?
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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.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    A person sends a guard abusive messages online. What does Safe Work Australia suggest the guard keep?
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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.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    A person is enraged about being refused entry. What should you do before trying to solve the problem?
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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.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    In the LOWLINE approach, what does the first L stand for?
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    Antwort: B. Listen

    LOWLINE starts with Listen: listen to what the issue is and the person's concerns.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    Why do you offer reflective comments when someone is upset?
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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.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    In LOWLINE, what does the W (wait) step mean?
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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.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    Which statement is a good way to acknowledge a person's distress?
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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.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    Why should you keep your questions simple when a person is upset?
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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.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    An upset person is getting more agitated in a busy foyer. What is a helpful option?
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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.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    After listening without interrupting, why should you sum up what the person said in your own words?
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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.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    According to Safe Work Australia, when should a worker seek police help during an incident?
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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.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    During an armed hold-up, what does WA's code of practice advise?
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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.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    You feel your safety is at risk while speaking with an aggressive person. What may you do?
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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.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    What does NT WorkSafe say about communication and alarm systems such as duress alarms?
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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.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    An aggressive incident has just ended. What is the first thing to do?
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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.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    When must the WHS regulator be notified about a violent incident?
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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.

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.

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