Physical Control in Care Training Manual - Independent Advisory ...

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CARESAFETY PRECAUTIONSNo training that is effective, challenging or involves physical contactcan be entirely free of risk of injury.DRESSInstructors should ensure that course members are appropriatelydressed for the activity. Potentially dangerous items such as belts,watches, and jewellery should not be worn during training sessions.Suitable footwear should also be worn.VENUEInstructors are responsible for ensuring that the venue for use hassufficient space for the activity, has an appropriate covering on thefloor and any structural problems that might affect the running of thecourse are catered for.ORGANISATIONInstructors should ensure that best use is made of the area available.Working the course in pairs, threes, fours or groups requires preplanningand good organisation.DISCIPLINEIn general PCC training imposes its own discipline. Howeverinstructors need to be observant and continually ask themselves:“Are things in control?”“Are members of the group likely to prejudice this control through lackof effort, apathy, irresponsible behaviour or sheer lack of interest?”© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201048