Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top-Up) (RQF)
This Course is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT to retain and renew the SIA Security Officer/Guard Licence after 01 October 2021!
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Description
*** This Course is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT to retain and renew the SIA Security Officer/Guard Licence after 01 October 2021 ***
As of 01 April 2021, the Security Officer/Guard course has increased to include the additional training requirements set out by the SIA, including the compulsory Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Qualification, which MUST be achieved prior to the commencement of any security training.
This 2 Hour Up-Skill/Top-Up Course has been implemented to align existing SIA Security Officer/Guard Licence holders with the updated modules of training.
More information can be found on the SIA website
DURATION
The course is run "blended", with 1-2 Hours of E-Learning (Home Self-Study) and a 2 Hour Face-to-Face Classroom Session
MODULES
Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Identify the different threat levels
- Recognise the common terror attack methods
- Recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat
- Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items
- Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity
- Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour
Unit 2: Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
- Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work
- Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents
- Know government guidance in relation to global (or critical) incidents
ASSESSMENT
- 1 x Workbook (Self-Study)
- 2 x Online Assessments
- 2 x Multiple Choice Exams
PRICING
Course places are priced at £131.99 (inc. VAT) per person
BOOKING
For more information on this course please contact the Training Team on 02380 008 999.
Prerequisites
As of April 2021, you MUST hold at least a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Qualification (or equivalent) that has been Verified & Accredited, which must be achieved prior to the commencement of any security training and have at least 12 months remaining until expiry.