Gambling Awareness - Bet You Can Help (Level 2) 10th March 2026

About this event

This is a full day (in person) training course accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and regulated by Ofqual to increase knowledge and understanding about gambling related harm and to help people find the right support.        

Information about this training

All participants must attend in person.   This training will help learners develop their knowledge, skills, understanding and awareness of gambling related harms

It will help you understand the nature of harmful gambling and gambling related harms, and the impact on health and wellbeing.

You will learn how to provide help and support to an individual at risk of, or affected by, gambling related harms and signpost to appropriate specialist services.

Learning Outcomes

Three modules will cover the following learning outcomes:

• Understanding the nature of harmful gambling and gambling related harms, and the impact on health and wellbeing.
• Understanding the prevalence and different perspectives on gambling related harms.
• Identification of gambling related harms.
• Understanding of the specialist support, treatment and signposting available to help those in need.

The precursor to the three fixed modules is a themed module related to the area of work the attendee specialises in.

Who is the course aimed at?

Aimed at organisations who want to have a more in-depth knowledge about gambling and how to help someone get the right support.     It is aimed at front line staff as well as managers and commissioners of services. 

Entry requirements to do this course

None

How you will be assessed

The Level 2 award will be assessed through a 40 minute, 25 question multiple choice examination, where a score of at least 17 out of 25 will need to be achieved, in order to receive the certification of programme completion.

What happens after I book this training?

After booking the training, you will receive a confirmation (this will be from no-reply@hertfordshire.gov.uk). Post-training, a follow-up email will provide instructions to complete for your participation certificate. You’ll also have the option to engage in follow-up communication.