SECURITYQUALIFICATIONFACTSHEET

LEVEL 2 AWARDS ANDLEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE INLICENCE TO PRACTISE IN THEPRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY1892

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REASONS TO CHOOSE CITY & GUILDS

High Level Quality Assurance

Brand Recognition

Range and scope of qualifications

We have worked in collaboration with Skills for Security, SIA and in partnership with BIIAB toensure these qualifications are valid, in line with the industry standard and fit-for-purpose.

Our name is seen as a mark of quality by 99% of employers. No other UK awarding bodyprovides candidates with such widespread recognition. Learners are supported by thisstrong brand presence throughout their careers.

City & Guilds offers an extensive range of qualifications within Security and related areas,which means you can seamlessly offer a range of qualifications with one awarding body.

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LEVEL 2 AWARDS AND LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN LICENCETO PRACTISE IN THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY1892

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

The SIA has defined standards of competence for licensing which are consistently appliedacross the industry.

Learners are provided with clear and concise requirements of what is expected to gaintheir licences to Practise.

Mandatory units ensure there is consistency from one learner to the next and make thecourse delivery simple for tutors.

To achieve the full qualification, learnersmust successfully complete all of therequired mandatory units.

Assessment is flexible to meet centre, assessor and learner needs.

The assessments and practical demonstrations are fundamental to giving learners thenecessary skills to ensure they are fully qualified to carry out the duties for which they areresponsible as an SIA Licence-to-Practise badge holders.

– Practical demonstrations– On-demand paper-based tests – On-demand tests online through e-volve

Learners, tutors and assessorsbenefit from an extensive poolof support services.

These include; a qualification handbook,e-portfolio and workbook available forthe level 2 Award in Door Supervision.

KEY BENEFITSKEY FEATURES

SECURITY QUALIFICATION FACTSHEET

City & Guilds e-portfolio solution provided by Learning Assistant allows assessors toplan and review their learners’ progress. www.learningassistant.com

Our free, downloadable handbooks provide detailed information on each unit,including assessment methods and criteria.

The easy to follow workbook ensures learners are fully aware of what knowledgeis required to work as a licensed door supervisor.

Structure

QUALIFICATION AIM

With the London 2012 Olympics fastapproaching, City & Guilds qualificationsin Licence to Practice provide the perfectfoundations for those wanting to work ina security role.

These nationally recognised qualifications,designed in collaboration with industryexperts, ensure learners meet ‘Licenceto Practise’ requirements set out by theSecurity Industry Authority (SIA).

PROGRESSION ROUTES

On completion learners can progress directlythrough to employment as a door supervisor,security guard, CCTV Operator or closeprotection operative.

Learners are also able to build on theexperience gained by undertaking furtherSecurity-related qualifications, including:– Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention

Training in the Private Security Industry(1988-03)

– Level 3 Award in the Delivery of ConflictManagement Training (2886-03)

QUALIFICATION LEVELS

1892-01:The level 2 qualifications are aimedat anyone interested in working in the securityindustry. Depending on which route is taken,learners are introduced to subjects including;conflict management, physical interventionskills and practical operation of equipment.

1892:02:The level 3 qualification is for thosewith some previous experience in the securityindustry. It covers specific aspects associatedwith working as a close protection operative.

Level 2 Award in Door SupervisionLevel 2 Award in Security GuardingLevel 2 Award in CCTV Operations(Public Space Surveillance)Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection

Credit Fundable

434

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500/9534/1500/7937/2500/7990/6

500/8076/3

Yes*NoNo

No

Qualification QAN City & Guildsnumber

1892-011892-011892-01

1892-02

GLH

382632

140*Funding approved on Section 96 for 18+ learners from 1 June 2011