S.A.L.T.® Level 2 training delivering knife crime prevention, conflict management and lifesaving emergency response skills.

S.A.L.T.® (Save A Life Today) Training Workshop – Level 2

Hosted by Black Onyx Academy

The S.A.L.T.® (Save A Life Today) Training Workshop is a nationally recognised Level 2 programme designed to equip organisations, professionals and community leaders with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to prevent knife crime, manage risk and save lives.

Developed in response to the growing impact of knife crime across the UK, this immersive workshop combines expert instruction, real-world scenarios and hands-on training to ensure participants leave capable of responding effectively in high-risk situations.

📍 Event Dates & Venue

Location: Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

Upcoming Workshops:

• 7th April 2026.

• 4 thAugust 2026.

• 1st December 2026

⏰ Workshop Schedule

08:30hrs – Arrival & Registration.

08:45hrs – Welcome & Introduction.

09:00hrs – Workshop Commences.

The workshop consists of six structured training modules, each delivered in focused learning blocks:

• 45-minute training sessions.

• 15-minute engagement breaks between modules.

12:00 hrs– 12:30hrs – Lunch (provided).

15:30hrs – Workshop Close.

✔ Free tea and coffee available throughout the day.

The S.A.L.T. workshop provides a structured approach to knife crime awareness, prevention and emergency response. Participants gain both theoretical understanding and practical capability through scenario-based learning delivered by experienced former Armed Forces instructors.

This training is suitable for professionals across education, retail, community services, security, youth work and any environment where safety and safeguarding are priorities.

📚 Workshop Modules

Module 1: Understanding Knife Crime

Recognising warning signs, risk factors and the wider impact of knife crime across communities and workplaces.

Module 2: Law and Legislation

Understanding legal responsibilities including the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Module 3: Conflict Management

Practical de-escalation techniques and safe management of confrontation scenarios.

Module 4: Knife Crime Statistics & Trends

Using current data to assess risk and apply evidence-based prevention strategies.

Module 5: Emergency First Aid & Catastrophic Bleeding

Hands-on lifesaving skills to manage severe injuries until emergency services arrive.

Module 6: Solutions & Community Action

Developing practical actions to implement meaningful change within organisations and communities.

✅ What You Will Gain

• Life-saving emergency response skills.

• Increased confidence managing high-risk situations.

• Practical knife crime prevention strategies.

• Clear understanding of legal responsibilities.

• Scenario-based learning with subject matter experts.

• Immediately applicable workplace and community safety measures.

🏅 Certification

All participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a nationally recognised Level 2 certificate awarded by Highfield, our accredited compliance awarding body, confirming achievement to recognised UK training standards.

🍽 What’s Included

✔ Full day professional training.

✔ Lunch provided.

✔ Unlimited tea and coffee.

✔ Training material workbook.

✔ Highfield Level 2 Certificate.

✔ Practical, hands-on learning experience.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Schools and education staff.

• Local authorities and community organisations.

• Retail and customer-facing teams.

• Security professionals.

• Youth workers and safeguarding leads.

• Businesses committed to safer workplaces and communities.

Join us in building safer environments, stronger communities and saving lives.

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