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Award in Security Guarding Level 2

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Course Overview

Award in Security Guarding Level 2

To work in the private security industry you must hold a licence granted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Working without an SIA licence is a criminal offence. Before applying for your SIA licence you must first gain this qualification.

To be granted this licence an applicant must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Pass the SIA’s criminality criteria
  • Hold a recognised security guard’s qualification- the level 2 Award in Security Guarding

This 3 day course is for anyone who provides or carries out contracted security activities as defined by the Security Industry Act 2001.

CPL Training provides scheduled Security Guarding courses in over 70 locations nationwide throughout the year. For price and next course date information please use our request a call back form and a member of the team will contact you.

In Company Courses: If you have over 8 learners we will happily come to you to train your staff. For more information and to get your personalised quote please complete our request a call back form and a member of the team will be in contact with you.

Course Content

The Level 2 Award in Security Guarding is a legal requirement for any person applying for an SIA security guarding licence. The course takes three days to complete and consists of the following elements:

  • Introduction to the Security Industry and Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
  • Patrolling
  • Access Control
  • Searching
  • Security and Emergency Systems
  • Fire Safety
  • Health and Safety at Work
  • The Law
  • Emergencies
  • Customer Care and Social Skills
  • Communications and Reporting
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management
  • Alarms and electronic article surveillance.
  • Identify possible offenders.
  • Retails Security Officer and the Law.

Assessment

Multiple choice examination.

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