SECURITY OFFICER
TOP UP COURSE DESCRIPTION
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COURSE OVERVIEW
YOU NEED A SIA SECURITY OFFICER LICENCE TO DO TOP UP TRAINING. From 1st April 2021 learners wishing to start their SIA Security Officer Course should successfully complete their First Aid at Work training before they start their Security Officer course. The certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date. OUR PRICES INCLUDE BOTH QUALIFICATIONS / BOOK NOW.
Please note: Door Supervisor Licence holders can perform both Door supervisor and Security officers' duties, but Security Officer Licence holders aren't allowed to perform Door Supervisors' duties. Get your Door Supervisor training here. Book Now!
From today (1 October 2021) all Security Officer and Door Supervisor licence holders will need First Aid Qualification and/or the new top-up training before they renew their licence. The top-up training requirements will only affect existing Security Officer and Door Supervisor licence holders when they come to renew their licence. This means that these changes will roll out over the course of the next three years.
The Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a Qualification Framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* to their training provider before they start training. This certificate* must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
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Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
UNIT 2. Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
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Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work
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Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents.
COURSE DETAILS
Age
Minimum age requirement is 18
Course dates
Given upon purchasing the course / See Dates
Course length: 1 day & 2 hrs
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Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – 1 Day (8.5 hours) / FREE - included within the package deal.
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Level 2 Security Officer Training – 2 Hrs
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1st Course: Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
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Day 1: 09:30 to 18:00
2nd Course: Level 2 Security Officer Training
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Day 2: 14:30 to 16:30 - 2 hours (exam only) - Exact timing will be indicated in your booking confirmation email.
Price
Given within the ads / All Inclusive / Covers both Qualifications (Security Officer & First Aid).
Course benefits
Basic Package
• TRAINING GUARANTEE: You get your training or a full refund without losing a penny.
• BEST TRAINING: Only a few centres in the UK may offer the same quality training as we do.
• UNPARALLELED PRICE: 2 fully accredited qualifications for the price of 1.
• FREE Level 3 Emergency First Aid at work.
• FREE retakes of all units TWICE (if unsuccessful).
• FREE reading materials.
• FREE e-certificate via email (No need for a hard copy).
• FREE step by step guidance on how to apply for the SIA licence upon completion of your course.
• FREE parking (North London Centre Only)
• All Inclusive - course & exam fees are included.
• Customer support - via Chatbox, phone, email.
• For a full Terms, please visit T&Cs Page
• Book it under 60 seconds / Pick a location & a date / Fill in the form / Click on Book Now
Exam fees
All course & exam fees are included within the price. Each package precisely defines its benefits.
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Current Course / Basic Package Offer
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2 FREE retakes of all units (if unsuccessful)
Course location
Customers are able to choose a location of their choice upon purchasing the course.
How the course is delivered?
It is a blended course. Total time is 4 hours (minimum)
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Online learning – minimum 4 hrs eLearning must be done online prior to the course commencement date (you won't be allowed to start the course without completing it). You will be given access to our online portal.
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Classroom learning – there is no classroom learning for this course, 45 minutes are allocated for exams, which will be done in the classroom.
Document requirements
All relevant documents to be brought to us on the first day of your training.
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In line with the Security Industry Authority's documentation requirements, approved Highfield centres may accept the following forms of identification:
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one identity document from the Group A list and two documents from the Group B list.
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at least one document must show the learner's current address.
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at least one document must show their date of birth.
It is the candidates’ responsibility to make sure the correct and valid documents are made available to SWBM ACADEMY. In line with the SIA (Security Industry Authority) documentation requirements, as an approved Highfield Qualifications Centre, we accept the following forms of identification:
Group A
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a passport that is signed, current, and valid.
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a driving licence photocard issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK.
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a driving licence photocard and its paper counterpart issued by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland.
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a UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth.
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a UK biometric residence permit card.
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Group B
Unless stated otherwise, 2 forms of the same type of document will not be accepted. For example, we will not accept 2 council tax statements. We will only accept 1 council tax statement and 1 document of a different type.
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a bank or building society statement from the last 3 months {we will accept 2 statements, but only if they are from different banks or building societies).
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a utility bill (for example: gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite TV or cable TV) from the last 3 months.
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a credit card statement from the last 3 months (we will accept 2 statements, but only if they are from different credit-card providers).
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a council tax statement from the last 12 months
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a mortgage statement from the last 12 months
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a letter from the last 3 months from any of the following:
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HM Revenue and Customs
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the Department of Work and Pensions
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a Jobcentre Plus -- or any other employment service
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a local authority
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a P45 or P60 tax statement from the last 12 months.
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a paper version of a current UK driving licence (not the paper counterpart to a photocard).
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a driving licence photocard issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland (not the paper counterpart).
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a pension, endowment or ISA statement from the last 12 months a valid UK firearms licence with photo.
Photo
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Two passport size photographs (Actual photos / NOT DIGITAL).
We do not take digital photos. Photos are used for an examination sheet. It accompanies your exam papers to Highfield.​
EXPIRED LICENCE
Can an expired SIA licence be renewed?
To apply for a front-line Door Supervisor or Security Officer licence, you must hold one of the current qualifications. However, in certain situations, SIA may accept an older qualification. (You must have a first aid qualification before you can take the training required for a Door Supervisor or Security Officer licence).
Older qualifications
If you are applying for a door supervisor or Security Officer licence and you have held it before, SIA may accept an older qualification. They only do this if it has been less than 3 years since your old licence became inactive.
SIA may only accept an older qualification if both of the following statements are true:
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it has been less than 3 years since your old licence became inactive.
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you also hold one of relevant top-up qualifications listed below
If it has been longer than 3 years since your old licence became inactive, you need to get a new, current qualification before you can apply for a new licence.
For more information, please visit SIA website in regards to training, licences and qualifications.
CERTIFICATION
Results
Results are available within 10 working days of the exams. Certificates are uploaded onto the SIA website by Highfield. You do not need to send or upload it anywhere. You will be given a full induction on the first day.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive Level 2 Award in Door Supervision Top Up & Level 3 Emergency First Aid Certificate from a recognised awarding body, Highfield.
Certificate Delivery:
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FREE: e-Certificate (via email) / No need to have a hard copy.
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Hard Copy Certificate delivered by post | £10 Per Postage | Paid Separately | Royal Mail Special Delivery (Recorded & Signed).
SWBM ACADEMY will not be liable to pay for any damages, including replacement certificate charges, for any claims of lost/misplaced certificates for this service.
How is the qualification assessed?
Paper based exams - It is divided into 2-units and is assessed through 2 multiple-choice examinations. These units are as follows:
Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 10 questions (20 minutes). Pass mark = 7 Correct answers
Unit 2: Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 16 questions (25 minutes). Pass mark = 11 Correct answers
Group bookings and in-house delivery
We can deliver the training at your location/premises for up to 12 or more learners.
For more information and group booking discounts please contact us.