Level 2 Award in Security Guarding

This qualification is designed for those wishing to work in the private security industry. The level 2 qualification in Security Guard has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority. It is based on the relevant SIA specifications for learning and qualifications and provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding to apply for an SIA licence and work as a Security Guard within the Private Security Industry

Under the Private security Industry Act 2001, all Security Guards must hold a licence to practice. This national recognised qualification is the industry standard.

Contents:

Unit 1 – Working in the Security Industry

• The purpose and main features of the private security industry
• The legislation that is relevant to people working in the private security industry
• Relevant aspects of health and safety in the workplace
• The principles of fire safety
• How to deal with non fire related workplace emergencies.
• The principles of effective communication and customer care in private security

Unit 2 – Working as a Security Officer

• The role of the security officer within the private security industry
• The importance of, and reasons for patrolling
• How to control access to and egress from a site
• Basic search procedures
• The purpose and functions of different types of technology, security and monitoring systems in the security environment
• The law and its relevance to the role of a security officer
• The importance and purpose of reporting and record keeping

Unit 3 – Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry

• The principles of conflict management appropriate to their role
• How to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
• How to communicate effectively in emotive situations and deescalate conflict
• How to develop and use problem solving strategies for resolving conflict.
• Good Practice to follow after conflict situations.

This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the NVQ in providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the private security such as CCTV operations or Door Supervision.

Duration: 4 Day programme