Introduction to SRA Investigations

This course will cover the following topics:

• the SRA’s expectations and guiding principles
• the key stages of an SRA investigation
• the reporting obligations that exist under the SRA’s Codes of Conduct, as well as the best practice principles to follow in the event of a breach

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• understand the scope of the SRA’s legal and regulatory powers, as well as the principles guiding its investigations
• understand when a report to the SRA will be required, as well as what information should be provided in a report to the SRA
• be able to distinguish between serious and minor breaches, and understand how each should be recorded and/or reported
• appreciate the basic stages of an SRA investigation, including the potential outcomes
• be aware of how staff can be supported and offered training to mitigate the risk of breaches and manage their wellbeing in the event of an SRA investigation

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

• an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
• an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form.  

Assessment  

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%.  

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment.