Award in Retail Shoplifting Awareness & Deterrence Training

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Course: Award in Retail Shoplifting Awareness & Deterrence Training

Duration: 6 Hours (6 CPD Points)

Delivery: 100% Online

Access Period: 12 Months from Enrolment

Certification: LSC Certificate 

The Award in Retail Shoplifting Awareness & Deterrence Training is a practical, industry-focused programme for security officers, retail staff, and managers. It develops skills to deter, detect, and respond to shoplifting while following professional and legal standards. Learners explore offender profiles, theft methods, and proactive patrol strategies. The course includes proven response models such as SAFER and ASCONE. It also covers legal and ethical topics, including GDPR compliance, citizen’s arrest, reasonable force, and equality laws. Real-world examples and scenario-based learning help participants prevent theft and handle incidents professionally. Learners also build skills to communicate with customers and management, preserve evidence, and support successful prosecutions. These abilities help protect assets, maintain safety, and safeguard the store’s reputation.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Licenced security officers working in retail environments

  • Store detectives and loss prevention staff monitoring theft risks

  • Retail managers and supervisors overseeing store security and staff

  • Anyone responsible for preventing theft and maintaining a safe shopping environment

Benefits of this Course:

  • Master the Skills to Stop Theft Before it Happens – Learn proven deterrence techniques, proactive patrol methods, and offender spotting skills that work in real-world retail environments.

  • Stay 100% Legal and Professional – Understand UK laws, including citizen’s arrest, reasonable force, GDPR compliance, and equality requirements, so every action you take is safe, lawful, and defensible.

  • Handle Incidents with Confidence – Apply structured models like SAFER and ASCONE to manage confrontations, protect evidence, and communicate effectively with police, management, and customers.

  • Boost Your Career in Retail Security – Gain a recognised qualification that enhances your credibility, employability, and progression opportunities in security and loss prevention roles.

  • Protect Your Store’s Reputation – Balance customer service with crime prevention, ensuring a safe shopping experience that keeps customers returning.

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£35 £70

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Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and align your practices with the highest industry standards. Enrol today to ensure your reports meet ACS and BSI expectations and set yourself apart as a leader in security professionalism!

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Course Content

Using the ASCON Format in Report Writing 2 Topics
Collaborative Reporting with Store Management 2 Topics
Module 8: Conflict Management & Post-Incident Procedures
Verbal Conflict Resolution Techniques 2 Topics
What to Do After a Shoplifting Incident 2 Topics
Handling Complaints and Allegations 2 Topics
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