Vehicle Immobilisation Operations

Vehicle Immobilisation

The Course is in 3 parts and follows the a set format that has been established and used by the London Clamping Company (One of the leading enforcement companies in the industry) for many years.

It has been specifically designed to meet the strict requirements of the SIA. A level 2 qualification is achieved on the successful completion of the course.

The course is completed over 4 days each part is tested using an exam and the course is certified by Edexcel.

During the first part of the course learners investigate the skills and knowledge necessary to function as a licensed operator. The subject headings are listed below:

* Introduction to wheel clamping operations
* Introduction to the legislation relating to vehicle immobilising (Private Security Industry Act 2001) and the tools used to immobilise a vehicle
* Signs, Lines and enforcement vehicles
* Registration marks
* Health and Safety
* When to clamp and when to remove vehicles
* Vehicle tow away
* Completing paperwork
* Practical case studies (clamping, removal and paperwork)
* Use of photography
* The payment process
* Procedures for start and end of shift
* Radio operations
* Discretionary parking
* Standards of individual behaviour for vehicle immobilisers and customer care
* Equal opportunities
* Appeals

This part of the course is an essential part of any of the Security Qualifications as dealing with the public in potentially stressful situations is a fundamental part of the role.

* Avoiding conflict and reducing risk
* Defusing conflict
* Resolving conflict
* Post incident considerations and learning from conflict