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CSAS and RSAS Refresher

A half-day live refresher that keeps accredited persons current with the law, their powers and the scheme's three-year refresher rule.

Half dayLive onlinePCPA endorsed
DurationHalf day, live on Teams (morning, afternoon or evening slots), or on site
DeliveryLive online for shift teams, or on site at your premises
AccreditationPCPA-endorsed CSAS and RSAS provider
You receiveE-certificate within 48 hours for your accreditation records
ValidityThe scheme requires refresher training at least every three years; many clients refresh every two
PrerequisitesCurrent CSAS or RSAS accreditation or previous CSAS training
Group sizeUp to 12 per session
AssessmentKnowledge check and scenario discussion
BookingQuote within one working day; PO invoicing

Who it is for

Accredited persons whose training is approaching the refresher date, and teams whose powers or legislation have changed. Built for shift workers, with evening sessions for night teams, as we run for Transport for London.

Ex-police trainers

The people teaching powers, evidence and conflict have used them.

Endorsed and accredited

Police Crime Prevention Academy endorsement and the NCFE Award: the combination forces and clients ask for.

Tailored to your powers

Three, four or five days shaped to what the chief officer has actually granted your team.

Refreshers that fit shifts

Half-day live sessions, morning, afternoon or evening.

What the course covers

  • Powers of arrest and anti-social behaviour: what has changed
  • Litter, fly-tipping and begging after the Vagrancy Act repeal
  • Conflict management and communication refresher
  • Problem solving and professional curiosity
  • Dynamic risk assessment and personal safety
  • Diversity and equality in practice
  • Pocket notebook and evidence standards

Want the detailed outline for your team?

We tailor every programme in a planning call. Ask for the full outline and a quote in one go.

Your trainers

N
NickCSAS, RSAS and Chapter 8 trainer

Thirty-four years with Thames Valley Police and the Metropolitan Police, including twelve in police learning and development as an assessing officer and a spell as a sergeant. Also delivers speed awareness courses.

The name that comes up in review after review.
J
JackieCSAS and RSAS trainer

A retired police detective who now delivers our Transport for London CSAS and RSAS programmes.

Her September 2026 TfL cohort passed the exam to a person.
★★★★★Trustpilot
The course was well organised and provided useful knowledge and practical skills. The assessors Jackie and Mark were very helpful, professional and supportive throughout the training.
Munir A.CSAS / RSAS · Sep 2026
★★★★★Trustpilot
Nick presented the course in a very professional manner using his knowledge and experience to make the information easy to digest and relevant to my role in TFL using real life scenario and practical applications.
DaveCSAS / RSAS · Aug 2026
★★★★★Trustpilot
RSAS/CSAS training was very informative and good. It was well paced and our Trainer Nick was very knowledgeable. He made it interesting with his experiences in the past that kept us going.
Mcwayne A.CSAS / RSAS · Jul 2026
★★★★★Trustpilot
The CSAS/RSAS course is an intensive program which is quite insightful and educative. It was delivered by a superb tutor Nick who made the program quite interactive and easy to assimilate.
Olu N.CSAS / RSAS · Jul 2026

How booking works

  • Send the delegate numbers, location and deadline. We reply with a proposal and a single price within one working day.
  • We deliver on your site anywhere in the UK, at our Northampton training room, or online where the course allows.
  • Certificates and cards are issued after the course and logged so you can evidence competence to a client or auditor.

"But we..."

Our staff are not vetted yet

Training can take place before vetting completes; employer approval and individual vetting run alongside it.

We only need the traffic powers

A three-day traffic-management programme covers those without the full five days.

We run shifts and nights

Refreshers run as half-day live sessions in morning, afternoon and evening slots.

We have not applied for employer approval

We send the employer guide and the application route with every quote.

Questions

How often do accredited persons need a refresher?

The scheme requires refresher training at least every three years. Many of our clients refresh every two so nobody drifts close to the deadline.

Can night teams attend?

Yes. We run morning, afternoon and evening slots live on Teams.

How quickly do certificates arrive?

E-certificates are issued within 48 hours.

Sectors: Rail and community safety · Security firms and in-house teams · Highways, utilities and contractors

Ready when you are. CSAS and RSAS Refresher for your team.

Numbers, location and deadline is all we need. Written quote within one working day.

Get a quote

CSAS and RSAS Refresher for your team. Reply within one working day.

Numbers, location, deadline. If you need other courses in the same visit, say so and we will plan one trip.

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