Modern Slavery Awareness Training

Introduction

You may think of slavery as something confined to the history books — but modern slavery is still a very real and pressing issue, found in every country, including the UK. In fact, thousands of people in the UK today are victims of exploitation, forced labour, human trafficking, and servitude.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 places a legal obligation on larger businesses to publish a statement outlining the steps they’re taking to eliminate modern slavery in their operations and supply chains. But the responsibility doesn’t stop there — any smaller organisation that supplies goods or services to larger or public sector clients is likely to be required to do the same.

This Modern Slavery Awareness Course explores the scale of the problem, explains the legal framework, defines what modern slavery is, shows how to spot the signs, and outlines the right actions to take if you suspect it’s occurring.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for all employees, but especially useful for:

Employers, managers, and team leaders
Procurement and supply chain teams
HR and compliance officers
Operational staff and contractors
Front-line workers and customer-facing employees

Regardless of role or sector, this training helps staff understand how to identify exploitation, meet legal obligations, and create a culture of vigilance and responsibility.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, participants will:

Understand the scale and forms of modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking
Learn the key elements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Recognise the responsibilities of businesses under the legislation
Identify warning signs and risk indicators of exploitation
Know how and where to report concerns safely and appropriately
Promote ethical business practices within their organisation and supply chain

Course Content Overview (Video)

Video 1: Modern Slavery Awareness

⏱ Duration: 15 minutes 34 seconds

What is modern slavery?
Global and UK statistics
Overview of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Signs to watch for in victims of forced labour or exploitation
Employer duties and supply chain responsibilities
Reporting procedures and whistleblowing
Building an anti-slavery culture in the workplace

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the course, learners will have the opportunity to take a short knowledge-check quiz. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion — ideal for internal records, audits, and demonstrating compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Benefits of This Course

Fulfils legal awareness obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Promotes ethical and responsible working practices
Equips staff with the knowledge to act confidently and appropriately
Helps protect vulnerable individuals within the workforce and supply chain
Only 15 minutes in duration — ideal for company-wide rollout