Modern Slavery

Course Overview

This course covers the main aspects and concerns over modern slavery, particularly in the UK and Ireland. Modern slavery is the recruitment, movement, harbouring or receiving of adults and children. Globally, it's estimated there are more than 130,000 modern slavery victims, and throughout this course, we'll be presenting example case studies.

About This Course

This course covers the main aspects and concerns over modern slavery, particularly in the UK and Ireland. Modern slavery is the recruitment, movement, harbouring or receiving of adults and children. Globally, it's estimated there are more than 130,000 modern slavery victims, and throughout this course, we'll be presenting example case studies.

Modern slavery is wide ranging and includes forced labour, debt bondage and sexual exploitation, along with forced marriage and criminal exploitation. You'll discover who's vulnerable to human trafficking and how they are trafficked, recruited and controlled. We'll discuss the victim's perspective and show the hidden personal signs of modern slavery and how to identify locations that could act as a base.

You'll also learn how to report modern slavery, and the role of the National Referral Mechanism. We'll suggest ways the government could stop modern slavery and examine the workings of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 We'll look at the role of small businesses in combatting modern slavery and provide practical tips, including how to make an anti-slavery pledge. Finally, we offer useful contact details - including the authorities and charities that provide specialist support for victims of modern slavery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is Modern Slavery and the most common forms
• Develop an understanding on who is most vulnerable to Modern Slavery
• Have an understanding on the importance of reporting Modern slavery and how to do this.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at all employees as it is relevant to most businesses across all industries.

Using this Modern Slavery course in Ireland

This online business skills course can support Irish employers who want consistent, accessible development for employees, supervisors and managers who need structured workplace development. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, manager development, team training or a documented learning pathway without arranging a classroom session.

The course should be matched to the person's role, the organisation's policies and the practical behaviours expected after training. Online learning works best when managers follow up with clear expectations, coaching and opportunities to apply the learning at work.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it to staff.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Modern Slavery course suitable for?

It is suitable for employees, supervisors and managers who need structured workplace development. Employers should choose it where the topic fits a real workplace need, development plan or role expectation.

How should employers use this course?

Use it as part of a clear training plan. The strongest results come when the learner knows why they are completing the course, what needs to change afterwards and how the manager will follow up.

What evidence is available?

The learner receives completion evidence through the online course platform after successful completion. The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the expected evidence before enrolment.

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Irish Legislative Context

UK Legislation Covered: Modern Slavery Act 2015 (England and Wales) and the National Referral Mechanism (UK)

Irish Equivalent: In Ireland, human trafficking and forced labour are addressed under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 (as amended by the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Act 2013). Ireland's national referral mechanism is coordinated through An Garda Síochána and the HSE. Ireland also ratifies the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive 2011/36/EU.

Phoenix STS delivers training under both Irish and UK regulatory frameworks. If you require guidance on which legislation applies to your organisation, contact us on 043 334 9611.