Developing confident, competent and responsible Physical Intervention Trainers
Stage 1 – To deliver non-RRN-approved training
A five-day Train the Trainer programme focused on preventative strategies, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), restraint reduction, human rights, person-centred practice and physical intervention techniques.
This Physical Intervention: Train the Trainer course is designed for professionals responsible for delivering physical intervention training that is not certified against the RRN Training Standards (Stage 2 course required to be certified against the RRN Training Standards).
The course combines theory, practical skills and trainer development, providing participants with the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective physical intervention training.
This course is Stage 1 of the training required for organisations wishing to become certified against the RRN Training Standards an Intelligensa Affiliate organisation.
The next window for stage 1 training is 30th November – 4th December 2026, 9am – 4pm daily, at Premier Inn, South Mimms, Swanland Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3NH.
Suitable for professionals working in:
- Healthcare
- Social Care
- Mental Health
- Secure Patient Transport
- Residential Care
- Community Services
- Education
The course provides the knowledge and practical guidance required to deliver a physical intervention course.
The programme covers:
- Preventative strategies
- Understanding behaviour
- Conflict management
- Law and the application of statutory and non-statutory guidance
- Physical intervention techniques
- Reviewing and recording incidents
A key focus of the Train the Trainer programme is how to deliver the training effectively, enabling trainers to promote a human rights-based approach to managing behaviour and support a positive culture within organisations.
- Have an AET, PTLLS qualification or similar.
- Be physically able to participate safely in the practical elements of the course.
- Be able to demonstrate the appropriate professional knowledge, values and attitude required to become a physical intervention trainer.
- Be willing to undertake ongoing assessment, development and annual refresher training to maintain competence and certification.
- 12 month license to use Intelligensa’s training model.
- Ongoing support and guidance from Intelligensa throughout the licensing agreement.
- Access to the templates and documents required to administrate courses e.g. medical questionnaires and declarations, venue risk assessments, observation forms
- £1500 + VAT
T&Cs apply. These Terms and Conditions should be read alongside any course-specific information, risk assessments, booking conditions, and instructions provided by the course provider. By booking this course, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Stage 2 – To deliver Bild ACT, RRN-approved training as an Affiliate Organisation
Intelligensa is a Certified Training Service Provider, able to deliver RRN-approved Physical Intervention training. We can provide effective support to organisations preparing for Affiliate Organisation status and deliver training in the knowledge, skills and systems required to meet the relevant Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards, to be able to deliver certified training within their organisation.
Following successful completion of Stage 1, organisations can progress to Stage 2 and work towards becoming an Intelligensa Affiliate Organisation. Progression is subject to each delegate meeting the specific individual criteria and requirements set out in the RRN Training Standards before they can deliver Intelligensa’s RRN-certified syllabus within their own organisation.
Suitable for experienced professionals working in:
- Healthcare
- Social Care
- Mental Health
- Secure Patient Transport
- Residential Care
- Community Services
- Education
- How to deliver the curriculum of a Physical Intervention course, certified against the RRN Training Standards
- The Bild ACT RRN Training Standards
- Administration to ensure compliance with the RRN Training Standards e.g. Training Needs Analysis, IBA’s, Training Proposal, Risk Assessments, Learner Assessments, Theory Assessments
- Have a current Intelligensa Stage 1 Train the Trainer Certificate. A trainer cannot simply be competent in physical intervention generally; they must be authorised and competent to teach the interventions included in the approved syllabus taught on our RRN Approved courses.
- Have relevant sector experience. Trainers must be able to demonstrate appropriate qualifications, experience and competence in supporting people within their sector.
- Have at least two years’ experience working in a role involving the support, care or management of people who may present behaviours of concern.
- Hold a current Immediate Life Support First Aid qualification.
- Hold current appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurance.
- Be willing to undertake ongoing assessment, development and annual refresher training to maintain competence and certification.
Once we understand your organisation’s requirements, we will provide a tailored quotation based on your specific needs.
- Trainer slides and supporting handouts to deliver Intelligensa’s 3 day and refresher RRN approved syllabus.
- Medical Risk Assessments and assessment criteria for the Intelligensa RRN approved syllabus.
- Course administration templates, including medical questionnaires and declarations, venue risk assessments, observation forms and theory test papers.
- Training Needs Analysis templates, Individual Behaviour Audits and Training Proposals.
- Quality assurance templates and documentation to support consistent delivery and ongoing compliance.
- 12-month licence to use the Intelligensa RRN approved curriculum and associated training materials, subject to maintaining compliance with the required standards and there being no outstanding non-conformities.
- Ongoing support from Intelligensa throughout the licensing agreement.
- Successful delegates will become Affiliate Organisation Trainers for their own organisation able to deliver Intelligensa’s RRN-approved Training Syllabus.
