Security Officer/Guard Top-Up Training
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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/guard and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.
Entry requirements
To register for this qualification, learners must:
- Be aged 16 and over.
- Hold a current and valid for 12 months First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate
- Meet the English language requirements
- Be willing to complete the distance learning prior to taking the exams
First Aid or Emergency First Aid.
Learners should, as a minimum, have achieved an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate* to their training provider before they start training. This certificate* must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.
*All First Aid training must be completed and passed prior to the commencement of the security training.
Language prerequisite
Learners should, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening equivalent to the following.
- A B2 Level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications.
- An ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English
Training centres must retain this information for all learners against all four competencies for a minimum of three years in line with the retention of assessment evidence requirements.
Course Length
The Course will be delivered via distance learning, the links for this will be given to when you have joined the course. The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 6 hours, and of this, 4 hours are guided learning hours (GLH) the minimum amount of time the SIA say you should study to pass the 2 exams. Please note 50 minutes is the minimum contact time (MCT) as stipulated by the SIA which is applicable if self-study is applied. The 50 minutes covers the time spent sitting the 2 exams
- Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the private security industry
- Principles of minimising personal risk for security officers in the private security industry
Self-study for the Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry unit refers only to the use of authorised ACT E-learning.
Minimum contact time is stipulated by the SIA
| Unit No | Unit reference | Unit title | Minimum Contact Time | GLH |
| 1 | M/618/6843 | Principle of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry | 20 minutes*/2 hours | 2 |
| 2 | F/618/6846 | Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry | 25 minutes*/2 hours | 2 |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will | The learner can |
| 1. Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat | 1.1 Identify the different threat levels 1.2 Recognise the common terror attack methods 1.3 Recognise the actions to take in the vent of a terror threat 1.4 Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items 1.5 Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity 1.6 Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will | The learner can |
| 1. Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work | 1.1 Identify responsibilities for personal safety at work 1.2 Identify situations that might compromise personal safety 1.3 Identify the risks of ignoring personal safety in conflict situations 1.4 State the personal safety benefits of undertaking dynamic risk assessments 1.5 List ways to minimise risk to personal safety at work 1.6 Recognise the different types of personal protective equipment relevant to the role of a security officer 1.7 State the purpose of using body-worn cameras (BWC) 1.8 Identify strategies that can assist personal safety in conflict situations 1.9 Describe limits of own responsibility in physical intervention situations 1.10 Identify types of harm that can occur during physical interventions 1.11 Identify the personal safety advantages of mental alertness at work 1.12 State the benefits of reflecting on personal safety experiences |
| 2. Know what actions to take in relation to global(or critical) incidents | 2.1 Know government guidance in relation to global(or critical) incidents |
Exams
The Level 2 Top-up Award is assessed by 2 straightforward multiple-choice exams.
- Terror threat Awareness – 20 minute exam with 10 Questions, the pass mark is 7 correct answers
- Minimising Personal Risk – 25 minute exam with 16 questions, the pass mark is 11 correct answers
The vast majority of our candidates pass at their first attempt, but just in case you don’t DSTO offer 2 free resits per exam per candidate subject to our terms and conditions.
We have trained over 20,000 candidates in security qualifications and have a 96% pass rate, which is down to the quality of our training staff and learning systems.
Prerequisites
Security operatives are likely in the course of their work to be required to make calls to the emergency services or need to communicate clearly to resolve conflict. It is therefore essential that security operatives are able to communicate clearly.
All delegates participating in this qualification update must have a current or have held an SIA Door Supervisor or Security Officer licence in the last 3 years.
If you require any more information you can email us at enquiries@dsto.co.uk or call us during office hours (8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday) on 01202 299969