Course Name: ASCONE Training for Security Personnel
Approaching a suspected shoplifter leaves you and your organisation vulnerable. Failing to act leads to significant losses and increased overhead. However, make a mistake and you’re exposed to legal action, reputational harm and loss of business. Our ASCONE training course gives retail security personnel an easy-to-follow tool that eliminates the risk of false accusations. Trainees will learn how to make informed decisions and know when to act to maximise loss prevention efforts.
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ASCONE Training for Security Personnel
£25.00 +VAT
| Courses | Price per Course |
|---|---|
| 1 - 14 | £25.00 |
| 15 - 24 | £22.00 |
| 25 - 34 | £20.00 |
| 35 - 44 | £18.00 |
| 45 - 59 | £15.00 |
| 60 - 69 | £14.00 |
| 70 - 89 | £12.00 |
| 90 - 99 | £10.00 |
| 100 - 200 | £9.50 |
Description
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ASCONE stands for Approach, Selection, Conceal or Carry, Unbroken Observation, Nonpayment and Exit. Security personnel should only act to prevent shoplifting after they have confirmed each condition of ASCONE has been met.
Our security guard training online gives you vital knowledge of the principles of ASCONE. You’ll learn how to use it to correctly identify and deter theft and protect yourself from the consequences of a false accusation.
It is estimated that retailers in the UK lose more than £11 billion annually in retail shrinkage, which includes the high costs of shoplifting. And this figure looks set to rise. There were 295,917 shoplifting incidents reported in 2022. This is an increase of 24% compared to the previous year.
Organisations facing this threat must protect themselves and their clients from this crime. But false accusations waste loss prevention efforts and expose your business to legal, financial and reputational harm.
Applying the principles of ASCONE reduces the risk of mistakenly confronting innocent shoppers and ensures that actual shoplifters are apprehended and convicted for their crimes.
Keeping staff and customers safe is crucial in the retail industry. And employers have a duty of care to protect against shoplifting threats in their vicinity. This includes identifying and addressing potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
To protect their business, staff and customers, employers must:
Single Module
15+ minutes
This course contains the following sections:
Provides a thorough understanding of the ASCONE process to help loss prevention staff tackle suspected shoplifters effectively.
Explains how a shoplifter approaches a specific product.
Explores how a shoplifter selects the product and what to do under ASCONE guidelines.
Looks at the act of concealment and how to spot it.
Provides an understanding of the observation process to correctly identify a shoplifter.
Explains how to monitor customers and approach them if they didn’t pay for an item.
Outlines what to do should a shoplifting crime happen.
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At the end of the course, users must complete an assessment before earning their certification.
The end-of-course assessment is:
A score of 80% is required to pass the test.
The CPD-certified certificate will be available for download immediately upon course completion.
The security guard training certificate includes trainee’s name, company name, course name, date of completion, expiry date and name of the approval body.
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This security guard course is designed for anyone pursuing a career in security, including security guards or managers. It’s suitable for personnel working in any retail space, including shopping centres, supermarkets or airports.
The security guard training course certificate does not have an expiry date. However, trainees are encouraged to regularly refresh their knowledge every three years to stay up to date with legislation and industry best practice.
Taking our online training course provides comprehensive instruction on security fundamentals, emergency response, conflict management and the relevant legislation. Trainees will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that helps boost their employability in the security sector.
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