The Level 3 Award in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for supervisors, team leaders, and experienced professionals responsible for leading or overseeing conflict intervention strategies in high-risk settings.
This advanced qualification focuses on equipping participants with leadership-level knowledge, control tactics, incident resolution frameworks, and supervisory responsibilities related to violent or aggressive behaviour in the workplace.
The Level 3 PMVA course expands on the foundation built in Level 2 by incorporating:
This course is suitable for:
| Unit Title | Level | Credit | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding Violence and Aggression in the Workplace | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Risk Assessment and Conflict Prevention Planning | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Applying Advanced Physical Intervention and De-escalation Strategies | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Leading and Managing Responses to Violent Incidents | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Level 2 PMVA qualification is required. This advanced course builds on foundational knowledge and skills from the Level 2 programme.
The qualification is assessed via:
Level 3 Award in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) (RQF)
This certificate is valid for 1 year, with a recommendation to undertake annual recertification training to maintain competency.
Progression available to Level 4 Management of Complex Conflictfor senior leadership roles in high-risk environments.
Elevate your conflict management expertise with a leadership-focused qualification that prepares you to guide others in high-risk environments.
Advanced PMVA training for supervisors and team leaders who need to manage complex conflict situations with professional expertise and legal compliance.