Modern Slavery Training
Recognise forced labour, trafficking and servitude where you work and in your supply chain, and know how to report a concern without putting anyone at risk.
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Modern Slavery Training
You can do modern slavery training online in the UK with Lift College's Modern Slavery Training course. It is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, covering what modern slavery is and the forms it takes, the signs that someone is being exploited, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and what section 54 asks of larger organisations, and how to report a concern safely through your organisation, the Modern Slavery Helpline, the police and the National Referral Mechanism. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
Modern slavery is not rare and it is not far away. People are held in forced labour on farms, building sites and in food factories, car washes, nail bars, hotels and care settings across the UK. Others are trafficked for sexual exploitation, forced into crime such as drug running and cannabis cultivation, or kept as domestic servants in private homes. In 2024 more than 19,000 potential victims were referred to the National Referral Mechanism, the most since it began in 2009. Victims rarely come forward: their documents are held, they owe a debt they can never repay, they fear the police or deportation, and someone else always speaks for them. The people most likely to notice are colleagues, supervisors, recruiters, buyers and front line staff who know what to look for.
This course covers what every member of staff needs to know. You learn the difference between slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking, the types of exploitation seen in the UK, the physical, behavioural and workplace signs, what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the Scottish and Northern Irish Acts require, what a section 54 transparency statement is and who must publish one, how to check recruitment agencies and suppliers, and exactly what to do and who to call if you suspect someone is a victim. It is written for staff and managers in organisations of every size across the UK.
- Explain what modern slavery is and describe slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking
- Identify the types of exploitation found in the UK, including labour, sexual and criminal exploitation and domestic servitude
- Recognise the physical, behavioural and workplace signs that a person may be a victim
- Describe the main offences in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the equivalent Scottish and Northern Irish laws
- Explain what a section 54 transparency in supply chains statement is and which organisations must publish one
- Apply the checks that reduce the risk of exploitation in recruitment, agency labour and the supply chain
- Carry out the right steps when you suspect modern slavery, including when to call 999, 101 or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700
- Describe how the National Referral Mechanism supports victims and who can refer into it
4 short modules, 1 hour in total.
What modern slavery is
Slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking, and how they differ. Labour exploitation, sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation including county lines and cannabis farms, domestic servitude and debt bondage. Who is at risk, how people are recruited and controlled, and the scale of the problem in the UK.
Knowledge checkSpotting the signs
Physical signs such as injuries, exhaustion and poor health. Behavioural signs such as fear, being unable to speak freely and someone else answering for them. Workplace signs such as withheld documents, wages paid into another person's account, several workers sharing one address, long hours, no contract and no protective equipment. The sectors where exploitation is most often found.
Knowledge checkThe law and your organisation
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 offences and the Scottish and Northern Irish Acts of 2015. Section 54 transparency in supply chains statements: who must publish one, what it should cover and how it is approved and signed. The duty to notify for public authorities, the statutory defence for victims, checking recruitment agencies and suppliers, right to work checks, worker voice and whistleblowing routes.
Knowledge checkReporting a concern safely
Do not confront the suspected exploiter or question the victim in front of others. Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger, otherwise 101 or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700. Reporting labour exploitation to the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, your organisation's own reporting route, the National Referral Mechanism and first responders, what support victims receive and how to record what you saw.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD certificate is issued by Lift College the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You manage, supervise or work alongside agency, seasonal or migrant workers
- You work in HR, recruitment, procurement or supply chain and choose or check suppliers and agencies
- You work in hospitality, construction, agriculture, food processing, cleaning, care or retail
- You meet the public in a public sector, housing, health or local authority role
- You work for an organisation that publishes a section 54 statement, or a customer has asked for proof of modern slavery training
Your CPD certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed Modern Slavery Training with Lift College. It shows 1 hour of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 12 months on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD certificate issued by Lift College as a PDF the same day you pass, with a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
CPD certificate
liftcollege.co.uk/verify/LC-CPD-000000The law this course supports
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Applies in England and Wales. Section 1 makes slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour criminal offences and section 2 makes human trafficking an offence, each with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. It also created the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, a statutory defence for victims forced to commit crimes and a duty on public authorities to notify the Home Office of suspected victims.
Read the legislation →Modern Slavery Act 2015, section 54: transparency in supply chains
Commercial organisations that supply goods or services in the UK and have a total annual turnover of £36 million or more must publish a slavery and human trafficking statement every financial year. The statement sets out the steps taken to make sure slavery and trafficking are not taking place in the business or its supply chains, must be signed off by the board and signed by a director, and must be linked from the organisation's homepage.
Read the legislation →Transparency in supply chains: a practical guide (Home Office statutory guidance)
Government guidance on how to meet section 54. It explains who is caught by the duty and what a good statement covers: the organisation's structure and supply chains, its policies, due diligence, risk assessment, effectiveness measures and the training it gives staff on modern slavery.
Read the legislation →Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015
Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own Acts of 2015 that create the equivalent offences of human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and set out support for victims. The section 54 statement duty under the UK Act applies to qualifying organisations wherever in the UK they operate.
Read the legislation →National Referral Mechanism: referral and assessment forms
The National Referral Mechanism is the UK framework for identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery. Only designated first responders, such as the police, local authorities, the Home Office and certain charities, can make a referral, and adults must consent. Anyone else reports a concern to the police or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700, who pass it on.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
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- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 12 months. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Buying Modern Slavery Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. Your first place is free with a work email, and the price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| Your first place | £0 | Free with a work email |
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and your first place is free.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Questions about Modern Slavery Training
Is online modern slavery training valid?
Yes. There is no law that sets a format for modern slavery training. Section 54 statements are expected to describe the training an organisation gives its staff, and public bodies, customers and auditors increasingly ask suppliers for proof of it. Your employer decides what training each role needs; this course gives the awareness every member of staff should have and a certificate for your records.
Who needs modern slavery training?
Every member of staff benefits, because victims are most often noticed by the people who work next to them or serve them. It matters most for managers and supervisors of agency or migrant workers, HR and recruitment, procurement and supply chain staff, and front line public sector workers in housing, health, social care and enforcement. Organisations that publish a section 54 statement usually train all staff and report on it.
How often should modern slavery training be done?
The law does not fix an interval. Organisations that publish a section 54 statement report each year on the training they have given, so most refresh annually and train new starters at induction. Lift College recommends refreshing every 12 months, and the refresher is free.
What does this course not cover?
It does not write your organisation's section 54 statement, supplier audit programme or safeguarding policy, and it does not make you a first responder for the National Referral Mechanism. It gives staff and managers the knowledge to recognise modern slavery and report it safely. Your organisation decides what further training procurement, HR or safeguarding leads need.
How do I report suspected modern slavery?
If someone is in immediate danger call 999. Otherwise call the police on 101 or the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700, which is open 24 hours a day and lets you report anonymously, and tell your manager or safeguarding lead following your organisation's procedure. Do not confront the suspected exploiter and do not question the person in front of others, because that can put them at greater risk. Write down what you saw, where and when, and any vehicle or address details.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 12 months. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 1 hour of learning, shown on your CPD certificate issued by Lift College, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Modern Slavery Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do modern slavery training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Modern Slavery Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, written for workplaces across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, covering the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the equivalent Scottish and Northern Irish Acts. Your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online modern slavery training take?
Modern Slavery Training is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
How much does Modern Slavery Training cost online?
Lift College's Modern Slavery Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account.
How is Modern Slavery Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 4 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Modern Slavery Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 1 hour of learning in one sitting or across several. Your CPD certificate issued by Lift College is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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