Online Safety on Campus … A Guide for Students Course

Fully Online Personal Security & Situational Awareness Training for Students Living on Campus

Starting a new life as a student in a new and different city or country is very exciting, and while most students will have a perfectly safe and crime-free experience, it is a fact that one third of students will be a victim of crime of one sort or another during their time at college or university. The most common crimes are theft and robbery, followed by incidents involving violent physical or sexual assault. Statistics show that an estimated 20 per cent of student robberies/muggings occur in the first six weeks of the academic year, when students are distracted with settling in.

About the Course

The course is designed in partnership with Special Projects Group Ltd for students at higher education institutions to gain awareness and practical advice of the potential dangers that exist on and off campus and how to keep safe in their new environment, which will then allow them to be able to relax and focus on studies. By far the best defence is to always use common sense and awareness when in any situation, therefore this course aims to instil in the candidate an awareness that will keep them, their property, and the people around them, safe. The knowledge and preparation gained from this course can help a student to navigate their way confidently into their new life and dramatically reduce the probability of becoming a victim of crime.

Why Choose this Course

Most students will have a perfectly safe and crime-free experience, however, it is a fact that:

An estimated 1/3 of students will be a victim of crime of one sort or another during their time at college or university.
An estimated 20 per cent of student robberies occur in the first six weeks of the academic year, as many new students are not street-wise and their minds are on other things.
The most common crimes experienced by those students who are unlucky enough to experience crime, are theft and robbery, as well as unfortunately some incidents involving violent physical or sexual assault.

Course Aims

This course aims to help candidates to be aware and be prepared, and by the end of the course, they should possess an excellent level of knowledge regarding the possible threats and pitfalls that may befall a student while away at university. By far the best defence is to always use common sense and awareness when in any situation; therefore, this course aims to instil in the candidate an awareness that will keep them, their property and the people around them, safe. By being aware of the facts and by making the necessary preparations, a student can dramatically reduce the probability of falling foul of these dangers and crimes.

Course Subjects

Section 1 – Personal Safety

Personal Health Advice:

Maintaining Personal Health & Fitness
Nutrition & Exercise
Drugs & Alcohol Issues
Mental & Sexual Health

Information & Practical Advice in Relation to:

Discrimination & Bullying
Hate Crime
Violent Assault
Harassment
Sexual Assault

Section 2 – Property Safety

Information & Practical Advice in Relation to:

Theft
Burglary
Robbery
Vandalism
Financial Fraud & Identity Theft
Online Safety & Cyber Attack

Section 3 – Further Safety Information

Information & Practical Advice in Relation to More Extreme Events, Such as:

Fire Emergency
First Aid Emergency
Mass Violence or Terrorist-Related Attack

Course Certificate

Learners will receive the Special Projects Group Certificate of Attendance for the Safety on Campus … A Guide for Students Course

Target Audience

This course is aimed at new students who are in their first year of university and need some guidance to prepare them to keep safe in a new and unfamiliar environment. It can also offer parents some comfort that their sons and daughters have made preparations. This course is equally suitable for students at any stage in their studies, or indeed anyone who finds themselves making a new start in a new place, because the practical information contained in this course is applicable to anyone wishing to be aware and stay safe.

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attending this online course.

Course Duration

The Course duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Learners may enter and exit the course as often as they require. Your licence allows you access to the course for up to 6 months to complete [if required] or upon successful completion of the course.

Bulk Purchases

Book your Online Safety on Campus … A Guide for Students Course at VIRSEC, where you can learn about Personal Security Awareness Training. If you have any questions about the course or any of our other courses, please contact us to inquire about bulk purchasing and associated discounts. You can also call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 and ask for Olivia or Cathy who will happily assist you.