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Emergency and Lockdown Awareness Preparedness Training This structured online programme provides staff with clear, practical guidance on how to respond safely during emergency evacuation and lockdown situations, including incidents involving dangerous individuals. Designed for corporate and business environments, the course supports organisational duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and aligns with New Zealand Police Escape, Hide, Tell principles. What this course covers Participants will gain an understanding of: -The difference between evacuation and lockdown responses -How emergency and lockdown situations are activated and communicated -What to do during fire alarms, environmental hazards, or structural emergencies -How to respond to serious threat situations involving dangerous behaviour -The application of Escape, Hide, Tell in real-world scenarios -Roles and responsibilities of emergency wardens and staff -Accountability processes and controlled re-entry -Communication discipline during and after incidents -The course focuses on calm, proportionate decision-making under pressure. Who this course is suitable for This programme is suitable for: -Corporate offices -Public-facing organisations -Education environments -Community facilities -Multi-site businesses It is designed for all staff, regardless of prior experience with emergency procedures. Course features ✔ Self-paced online learning ✔ Scenario-based guidance ✔ Practical decision-flow framework ✔ End-of-course knowledge assessment ✔ Certificate of completion issued upon successful assessment ✔ Average completion time: 40–50 minutes Why organisations choose this programme -Supports legislative duty of care obligations -Reinforces consistent emergency response behaviour -Aligns with NZ Police threat response principles -Suitable for induction and annual refresher training -Scalable for single-site or multi-site organisations