Level 2 Award in Security Guarding

COURSE DURATION: 4 days / 26hrs
FEE (PER PERSON): £200.00
GROUP FEE: £1600.00

OVERVIEW

Shindo Training in conjunction with , are proud to offer EdExcel / SIA approved courses. In order to obtain an SIA licence you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front line staff only.

This 4 day Security Officers course is designed to meet the educational requirements of the SIA Security Officer - licensing scheme. It has been approved by EDI as a level 2BTEC qualification.

COURSE CONTENT

To get one of the qualifications linked to security guard licensing you will need to attend and take three training modules and take and pass three exams. The course may be delivered over four days or during weekends and/or evening sessions. The duration of the training should be 26 hours.

Core Learning and Qualifications for a Security Guarding Licence
Core Learning for Common Security Industry Knowledge (10 hours)

Session 1: Awareness of the Law in the Private Security Industry
Session 2: Health and Safety for the Private Security Operative
Session 3: Fire Safety Awareness
Session 4: Emergency Procedures
Session 5: The Private Security Industry
Session 6: Communication Skills and Customer Care
Security Guarding Specialist Module (8 hours)

Session 1: Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
Session 2: Patrolling
Session 3: Access and Egress Control
Session 4: Searching
Session 5: Technology and Systems in the Security Enviroment
Session 6: The Security Officer and The Law
Session 7: Communicating, Reporting and Record Keeping
Conflict Management Module (8 hours)

Session 1: Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk
Session 2: Defusing Conflict
Session 3: Resolving and Learning from Conflict
Session 4: Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Security Guarding and Close Protection

NOTES

The course is assessed through two formal multiple choice examination. Successful candidates will be awarded the EDI Level 2 BTEC qualification.

For group bookings this course can be split into 2 x 2 day courses.

To work as a Door Supervisor you must have an SIA ‘Security Officer" licence. ·

To get an SIA licence you need to obtain a the EDI Level 2 BTEC Award in Security Operations or equivalent. ·

To gain the EDI Level 2 BTEC Award you will need to attend a four day course and pass two exams. ·

Once you have passed the exams you can apply to the SIA for your licence. The cost is currently £245.00 and lasts for three years.

The fee's quoted for this course are "per person" for individuals attending our public/open courses or "Group" for training of up to 12 delegates delivered "in house" (at your venue).