SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security & Preparedness

Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.

Counter Terrorism

Protective Security

Martyn’s Law

NaCTSO

Security

Organisational Resilience

Venue Security

Risk Assessment

Preparedness

ELCAS

Ofqual

Level 3

Security Culture

Corporate Security

An Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification developed with NaCTSO to build practical capability in counter terrorism protective security, risk assessment, and organisational preparedness.

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.

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

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

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