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The Security Industry Act 2001 requires anyone working in the security industry to complete training and hold a valid SIA licence. From 1 April 2021, guided learning hours increased. Security Officer training is now a 3-unit course:
- Unit 1 – Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
- Unit 2 – Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry
- Unit 3 – Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry
Pre-requisites
Identification
Provide one document from Group A and two from Group B (at least one must show your current address and one your date of birth).
Group A
- Signed, current, valid passport
- UK DVLA photocard driving licence
- Northern Ireland DVA photocard driving licence (paper counterpart if applicable)
- UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth
- UK biometric residence permit card
Group B
Two of the same type will not be accepted.
- Bank/building society statement (last 3 months)
- Utility bill (gas/electric/telephone/water/satellite/cable) (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement (last 3 months)
- Council tax statement (last 12 months)
- Mortgage statement (last 12 months)
- Letter (last 3 months) from HMRC, DWP, Jobcentre Plus or a local authority
- P45 or P60 (last 12 months)
- Paper UK driving licence
- Northern Ireland DVA photocard
- Pension, endowment or ISA statement (last 12 months)
- Valid UK firearms licence with photo
English functionality
Minimum language skills equivalent to one of:
- B2 level on the Home Office recognised list / B2 CEFR
- ESOL Level 1 (England, Wales, NI) or ESOL SCQF Level 5 (Scotland)
- Functional Skills Level 1 (English)
- SQA Core Skills Communication SCQF Level 5
This will be requested on booking; obtain evidence before booking if needed.
First Aid
You must hold a valid First Aid certificate with at least 12 months remaining. Accepted:
- Emergency First Aid
- First Aid at Work
- First Person on Scene (FPOS)
E-learning First Aid is not accepted. We can arrange First Aid prior to your course.
Bookings will only be taken once pre-requisites are met.
Course contents
Unit 1 – Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry (17 hours; 8 hours distance learning)
- Industry overview and purposes
- Relevant legislation
- Arrest procedures
- Safe working practices
- Fire procedures
- Emergencies and emergency procedures
- Effective communication
- Record keeping
- Terror threats and operative roles
- Safeguarding vulnerable people
- Post-incident management
Unit 2 – Principles of Working as a Security Officer (11 hours)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Control of access and egress
- Electronic and physical protection systems
- Personal safety and risk minimisation
- Drug-misuse legislation, issues and procedures
- Effective search procedures
- Safe patrolling of designated areas
Unit 3 – Application of Conflict Management (11 hours)
- Principles of conflict management
- Recognise, assess and reduce risk
- Problem-solving techniques
- Communicate to de-escalate
How is my qualification achieved?
Usually a 4-day classroom course with blended and/or distance learning.
Note: results normally take 2–3 weeks to process, plus SIA processing time.
Assessments
Unit 1 – Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry
- MCQ exam: 72 questions, 110 minutes, 70% pass mark
- Practical: evidential statement, 100% pass mark
Unit 2 – Principles of Working as a Security Officer
- MCQ exam: 60 questions, 90 minutes, 70% pass mark
- Practicals: observation of searching and use of communication devices, 100% pass mark (each practical visually recorded; ~15 mins per learner)
Unit 3 – Application of Conflict Management
- MCQ exam: 20 questions, 30 minutes, 70% pass mark
- Practical scenario with observation sheet, 100% pass mark (visually recorded; ~15 mins per learner)
Course cost
£275 + VAT per person
£330 + VAT per person if including First Aid.
If you require First Aid training, contact the office to book.
Group discounts available on request.
Contact
Aberdeen 01224 51 61 71 | Dundee 01382 60 40 60 | Edinburgh 0131 610 9112 | Glasgow 0141 432 2018
Email: claire@f1train.co.uk | lisa@f1train.co.uk
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