Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (RQF)
The mandatory SIA Security Officer qualification for static, retail, corporate and event guarding roles. Blended over 3.5 classroom days.
Overview
About This Course
The Level 2 Award for Security Officers is a mandatory requirement to obtain the SIA Security Officer Licence, opening roles across retail, static site, corporate and event security. Designed by the SIA, the course covers law and legislation through to conflict management. As of April 2021 it runs to 3.5 days to include the SIA's additional training requirements. Blended: 9 to 10 hours of e-learning plus 3.5 days of classroom sessions.
Outcomes
What You'll Learn
- Principles of working within the private security industry (law, health & safety, fire safety, emergencies)
- Roles and responsibilities of security officers; access and egress control
- Electronic and physical protection systems; minimising personal risk
- Drug-misuse legislation; effective search procedures; safe patrolling
- Conflict management: avoiding, defusing and resolving conflict
Included
Course Features
- Mandatory requirement for the SIA Security Officer Licence
- Qualifies for retail, static site, corporate and event security roles
- Blended: 9 to 10 hrs e-learning + 3.5 classroom days
- First-aid course run on the morning of Day 1 for learners who need it
Before you book
Prerequisites
- Must hold a verified & accredited Level 3 EFAW (or higher) first-aid qualification prior to training, with at least 12 months remaining until expiry
On completion
Certification
Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (RQF), required for the SIA Security Officer Licence
Prices may vary on specific course dates
