Mandatory courses for all staff

South Gloucestershire Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. This introduction explains what it is and what staff and councillors can do to respond to it. It provides information on the climate breakdown, the nature crisis and local climate change.

The aim of this e-module is to give you general information about us as an organisation and to provide links to key information about the council and where you can access staff systems and information when starting.

With more of us working remotely, under pressure and relying more on technology than ever before, we need to know you're keeping on top of cyber security and GDPR best practice. This is the mandatory Data Protection e-module for staff 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are top priorities for the council. This e-module takes into consideration that staff and councillors come from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and levels of understanding on equalities so provides a general overview as part of your induction to the council.

This e-module gives an essential overview of good fire safety practice at work. You will learn how to identify potential fire risks, and what to do if you discover a fire or hear a fire alarm. It mainly covers fire precautions in offices but it applies to all premises, except where there are very high fire risk processes in place. 

This a mandatory e-module for new starters covers five key areas to help you increase and refresh your awareness of fraud. It looks at the meaning and prevention of fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering, and includes guidance on what to do if you suspect irregular activity.

This mandatory e-module for council ICT users covers security policies and data protection. Complete it from start to finish or in stages. You will need to pass the assessment with 80% to ensure safe and appropriate information sharing.

This e-module covers basic health and safety practices at work including identification, management and mitigation of risks. As most council staff are office based this course focuses on office environments. Employees who work in other settings will receive additional training. 

This e-module covers children and adults, including multi-agency working, best practices, and identifying and responding to abuse signs, whistleblowing, and handling suspected or disclosed abuse.

This e-module covers modern slavery, trafficking, exploitation and sex exploitation. It outlines the differences between these issues, explains how to identify vulnerable people, and how to report and respond.

This e-module explains PDPRs, their purpose, and how they help meet personal and organisational objectives. It emphasises personal responsibility for PDPRs and guides you through the process, so you can make the most of yours. 

Access training courses on the Prevent duty, the threat from terrorism and extremism in the UK and how to support people vulnerable to radicalisation. Provided by the Home Office. There are different modules you can select once you enter the course.

New council employees are invited to attend this induction session. It includes a welcome from the Chief Executive or an Executive Director, an overview of the council and its services with a guided tour (accessible version available).

This e-module covers workstation health and safety for office-based employees. Learn how to set up your workstation to prevent injuries, reduce health risks. It includes self-assessments and guidance to ensure optimal safety, comfort and overall health.