Basic Security Awareness

BASIC SECURITY AWARENESS COURSE

Summary

Managers with oversight of security, who may not be involved with its frontline supervision, need to
understand their security operatives’ actions. The Basic Security Awareness Course (BSAC) ensures that management-level staff can assess how key security challenges are handled by personnel who have taken the Basic Security Operations Course (BSOC).

BSAC delivers learning outcomes in accordance with UK National Occupational Standards. The course content also complies with the recommended training syllabus for British Standard BS7499 - Static Site Guarding and Mobile Patrol Services.

Lynceus trainers hold teaching qualifications conferred by Lifelong Learning UK and belong to the Institute for Learning. Our trainers also meet the standards set by the Security Industry Authority, which regulates the industry to ensure professional excellence.

Content

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Patrolling
• Access Control
• Health and Safety
• Security and Emergency Systems
• Fire Awareness
• Legal Issues, including trespass, powers of arrest, and assault
• Emergencies
• Communications and Reporting
• Visitor Care and Social Skills
• Personnel and Vehicle Search
• Equality and Diversity

Delivery and Assessment

BSAC is delivered through blended learning which includes learner participation and interaction plus security site visits. Delegates are assessed throughout the course and by final written report.

Certification

Graduates receive Lynceus certification graded according to performance.