Many of us believe that slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century and is no longer a significant human rights issue. However, slavery is still very prevalent around the world, and even occurs in Australia. As individuals, we have a moral obligation to avoid supporting operations that involve modern slavery, and many businesses also have a legal obligation to do so by complying with the Modern Slavery Act of 2018.

This course introduces the concept of modern slavery and explains the various forms it can take. It also explains the need to be aware of how slavery can exist in supply chains that are directly or indirectly associated with products and services that we rely on. This course raises awareness of these issues, and explains the legal obligations set out in the Modern Slavery Act that apply to many Australian businesses.

What the course covers

The Modern Slavery Awareness course covers the following major subject areas:

• Introduction to the problem of modern slavery
• Explaining how modern slavery exists today
• The global scale and scope of the problem
• Modern slavery compared to historical forms
• The different types of modern slavery
• How modern slavery is relevant in Australia
• Understanding how supply chains are affected
• Our moral and legal obligations
• Requirements of the Modern Slavery Act
• What businesses can do to manage risks
• What individuals can do to play their part
• Authorities responsible for enforcing laws.

Course structure and delivery

This course is delivered as an online self-paced training module. The module consists of 26 screens of content followed by an assessment of randomised questions. Participants must answer all questions correctly in order to complete the course, and may review content and re-attempt the assessment until it has been passed. Most people will complete the course in 25 to 30 minutes. After completion, a personalised certificate can be printed.

Advanced course features

Our courses are designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. All courses feature:

• 24 x 7 online availability from anywhere
• Learners can complete course content over multiple sessions
• Content can be viewed on computers, tablet devices and even mobile phones
• Interactive exercises and variety of presentation styles increase engagement
• Courses include optional audio narration for content and scenarios
• Up-to-date real-world and hypothetical examples to illustrate concepts
• Accessibility options such as dark mode and reader view for the visually impaired.

Additional unique tools and features

High quality, comprehensive and engaging content is not all there is to our unique course offerings. Our courses are supported by the flexible and powerful Online Compliance Learning Management System (OCLMS) platform. The platform also includes many unique administration features and customisation options that enable you to present a consistent and appealing experience.

Download the Essentials of Modern Slavery Awareness Training brochure