The qualification is based on Security Industry Authority (SIA) specifications and requirements, and will cover the necessary understanding and skills required for those who wish to pursue a career within the private security industry.
This course is delivered by an approved qualified and experienced trainer, and will provide you with all the knowledge and skills needed to achieve each of the learning outcomes and pass all assessments required for certification. Course content includes:
The course is assessed by three multiple choice exams, along with a written tutor-marked assessment and observation for the Physical Intervention element. Please note that pre-course reading and some self-study will be required for Unit 1 – Working in the Private Security Industry.
The course will run on two consecutive weekends:
*Please note, anyone undertaking the Physical Intervention Skills unit, must be in good physical health. Anyone with any concerns in relation to this should contact the part-time learning team at part-timelearning@nescol.ac.uk before booking a place on the course.
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
Given the responsibilities of a Security Operative, it is essential that operatives are able to communicate clearly.
Learners should, therefore, have (as a minimum):
Learners will be required to provide evidence of their language skills, prior to booking a place on the course. This is a requirement of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Those who do not have English as their first language and cannot provide evidence of the level of English (required by the SIA) can sit an Oxford online ESOL test to establish their level. Those who have English as their first language but are unable to provide evidence of the required level of English language skills set by the SIA can undertake Core Skills testing. Please ask at booking stage about the available tests.
You will need acceptable forms of Identification as required by SIA.
A course handbook will be issued in advance of the course, along with joining instructions.
“Coming back to College has given me a great sense of achievement, I feel like I’ve been using my brain again! I met a lovely bunch of people there and got on well with everyone, including the younger students in the class. “
“The lecturers are what makes the course so special. They have an abundance of industry experience allowing them to share skills and knowledge while always making lessons enjoyable. I am gutted that my time at the College has come to an end, however I am delighted to have secured my dream job at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles.”
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Please note that timetabling changes can often occur after the Part-time Course Guide is published, and as a result the printed version of the guide may not hold the most up-to-date information.
We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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