SIA licence - City & Guilds Level 2 Security Guards  £175 + VAT

Duration 30 hrs, (4days, 8 evenings or 2 weekends)

Aim of Course

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) manages the licensing of the private security industry as set out in the Private Security Industry Act 2001. This scheme aims to regulate the private security industry by protecting society by achieving high standards for all.

From 1^st December 2009 an SIA licence is legally required if you undertake the licensable activities of a security guard in N. Ireland.

Awarding body

City & Guilds

Who should attend

A Security licence is required when manned guarding activity, that does not fall under the descriptions above of door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, or public space surveillance (CCTV), is undertaken. This applies only if services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer.

Course aims

This course aims to provide anyone working in this industry with skills to develop their knowledge and to provide the necessary qualification to help participant achieve the licence.

Please note: Each individual must apply for their own licence which requires a separate fee.  Visit the SIA site for further details on applying for the licence www.the-sia.org.uk.

Course syllabus

Part 1: Roles and Responsibilities of security Guards

• Introduction to Security Industry & Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
• Patrolling
• Access Control
• Searching
• Security & Emergency Systems
• Fire Safety
• Health & Safety at work
• The Law
• Emergencies
• Customer Care & Social Skills
• Communications & Reporting
• Equality & Diversity

Part 2: Practical Scenario based training and assessment "Communication skills and Conflict management"

• Avoiding conflict and reducing risk
• Defusing conflict
• Resolving conflict
• Post-incident considerations and learning from conflict

Assessment

Candidates will sit two multiple choice tests at the end of the course