Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top-up) including Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
The SIA is changing the qualifications needed for an SIA licence. This follows a review of the licence-linked qualifications. The top-up training for door supervisors and security guards will include key elements of the new content that the SIA is introducing to licence-linked qualifications in April 2021. The SIA has developed top-up training to make sure current Door Supervisor and Security Guarding licence holders have the same basic skills and knowledge as new entrants achieving the updated qual
Description
Who is this qualification for?
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 6 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 1 hour and 50 minutes contact time (0.5-days) if self-study is undertaken. Full details and the pre-course work will be sent out to you and must be completed before the course date.
Self Study
Learners will be required to complete self-study paperwork including ACT Security & Awareness E-learning, textbook and workbook. Full details and the pre-course work will be sent out to you and must be complete before the course date.
Topics covered
These include the principles of terror threat awareness and minimising personal risk for security officers.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examinations.