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.
In breve
Questo corso gratuito ha circa 30 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.
Cosa imparerai
- 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
Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: B. Listen
LOWLINE starts with Listen: listen to what the issue is and the person's concerns.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: 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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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del test
- 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.
Domande frequenti
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.
L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?
No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.
Fonti
- 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)