5-Day Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives Top-Up
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
It is a requirement by the SIA that individuals working as a close protection operative renew their SIA licence every three years. The qualification has been developed for learners who currently hold a valid SIA licence to work as a close protection operative that will expire on or after 1st October 2022.
What does this qualification cover?
The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the opportunity to update their knowledge, skills and understanding required to work as a close protection operative in the private security industry.
COURSE INFORMATION
This qualification is aimed at providing learners with the
opportunity to update their knowledge, skills and
understanding required to work as a close protection
operative in the private security industry.
This qualification has been developed to meet the training and licensing requirements of the SIA who regulate the sector under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Pre-entry requirements
English language requirements
It is essential that security operatives can communicate effectively. They are likely in the course of their work to have to make calls to the emergency services, or to need to resolve conflict.
It is the centre’s responsibility to ensure that each learner is sufficiently competent in the use of the English and/or Welsh language. All assessment must take place in English and/or Welsh.
Learners should, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening equivalent to the following:
- a B2 Level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
- a B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (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 SQA Accreditation and taken in Scotland.
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English
- Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5
- Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
First Aid
From 1st April 2021 learners taking their door supervision training for the first time will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate*. This must meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid.
Learners should, as a minimum, have achieved an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification covering the following outcomes:
- understand the role of the first aider, including:
- the importance of preventing cross-infection
- the need for recording incidents and actions
- use of available equipment
- assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency.
- administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external.
defibrillator
- administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
- administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
- administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
- provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* to their training centre before they start training. This certificate* must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.
*Training centres are permitted to deliver suitable First Aid qualifications together with security qualifications as part of a training package. Learners must complete and pass all First Aid training before starting the security training.
Qualification structure
Learners must successfully complete 4 mandatory units to achieve the qualification
Course Length
5 Days
Course Cost
£550 + vat
Location
London, Kent & Sussex (United kingdom)
Course Dates
1st – 5th of August, 2023
20th – 24th of November, 2023
4th – 8th of March, 2024
Qualification Number
610/1554/4
Total qualification time (TQT)
53 hours
Guided learning hours (GLH)
45 hours
Qualification
Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
COURSE CONTENTS
Unit 1. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2. Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
Unit 3. Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
Unit 4. Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
