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Overview
Essential qualification for those working or seeking work as a Security Guard in the private security industry. The qualification is a pre-requisite under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act (2001) for individuals wishing to apply to the Security Industry Authority for a licence to work as a Security Guard.
Key Benefits
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Provides full coverage of the competences specified by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for Security Guards
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Meets the SIA requirements for a licence-linked qualification
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Aimed at new entrants to the private security industry without a previous award or qualification conferring full or partial exemption
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A Security Guard licence is required by anyone undertaking security guarding activities (see Door Supervision qualification for guarding licensed premises)
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Online testing available
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Remote interactive delivery permitted subject to approval.
| Qualification Title | Ofqual Code | Credit Value | Guided Learning Hours | Total Qualification Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603/5512/8 | 4 | 38 | 42 |
Minimum age for registration is 16. Note, individuals must be 18 before they can apply for an SIA licence.
Learners must be able to communicate effectively in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and centres must have procedures in place for establishing the learners’ competence in the use of the English language.
Learners should as a minimum have English language skills equivalent to:
- B2 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
- B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)
- an ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
- an ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English
- SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5
- Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
Learners must hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate. This must meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. First Aid certificates presented by learners must be valid for at least 12 months from the start date of their security officer training course.
Three externally set and externally marked multiple choice exams marked by LASER.
Each exam:
- is administered by centre staff under examination conditions
- has a 70% pass mark
- assesses one unit
- lasts between 30 and 110 minutes.
In addition, for each of the mandatory units, learners must successfully complete an internally assessed practical activity.
