SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness
An Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification developed with NaCTSO to build practical capability in counter terrorism protective security, risk assessment, and organisational preparedness.
Overview
About This Course
The SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness is a nationally recognised Ofqual-regulated qualification developed in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Designed to strengthen organisational readiness against terrorism-related threats, the programme equips learners with the practical knowledge and operational understanding required to assess terrorism risks, implement protective security measures, and improve preparedness across a wide range of environments. Aligned with current UK counter terrorism guidance and the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law), the qualification supports organisations responsible for protecting people, venues, sites, operations, and public spaces. Delivered through immersive practitioner-led instruction, the course explores terrorism threat awareness, hostile reconnaissance, organisational security culture, protective security planning, preparedness frameworks, and structured risk assessment methodologies. Learners develop practical capability through real-world scenarios, guided exercises, professional discussion, written assessments, and operational planning activities focused on reducing vulnerability and improving resilience. The qualification is ideally suited to: * Security professionals * Event and venue managers * Facilities and operations teams * Corporate security personnel * Veterans transitioning into protective security roles * Hospitality and public-facing organisations * Individuals responsible for safety, resilience, and preparedness planning Successful learners achieve the: SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness This qualification is recognised across the UK security and resilience sector as the leading foundation-level programme for counter terrorism protective security capability development.
Outcomes
What You'll Learn
- Understand modern terrorism threats and attacker methodologies
- Interpret UK counter terrorism threat levels
- Recognise hostile reconnaissance indicators
- Develop protective security awareness
- Improve organisational preparedness and resilience
- Apply layered protective security measures
- Understand insider threat and emerging risks
- Conduct counter terrorism risk assessments
- Develop preparedness and response plans
- Understand evacuation, invacuation, and lockdown planning
- Build positive organisational security culture
- Produce structured written security recommendations
- Support compliance with Martyn’s Law requirements
Included
Course Features
- Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification
- Developed with NaCTSO
- Aligned with Martyn’s Law
- Practitioner-led delivery
- Scenario-based learning
- Real-world operational focus
- Professional discussion assessment
- Written assignment and examination
- Nationally recognised certification
- ELCAS approved
- Suitable for career transition pathways
- Protective security planning focus
Before you book
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites required
- Learners should be capable of working at Level 3
- Suitable for security professionals, veterans, operational staff, facilities teams, venue operators, and public-facing organisations
On completion
Certification
SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness
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