Who requires this qualification?

The Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top-up) has been developed for learners who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.

Who can do this course?

• Minimum age for registration is 16. Note, individuals must be 18 before they can apply for an SIA licence.
• Learners must be able to communicate effectively in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Candidates are Required to Provide:

• 2 photographic identity documents; at least 1 document must show your current address and at least 1 document must show your date of birth; OR
• 1 photographic identity document and 2 documents with their current address on it.

Please note that proof of address cannot be older than three months.

Common Forms of Identity Documents:

• Signed valid passport of any nationality.
• Driving licence photo card.
• UK birth certificate.
• UK biometric residence permit.
• Valid EU photo ID card.
• Current bank or building society statement.
• Utility bill (gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite, cable).
• Letter from H.M Revenue & Customs or local authority.
• Current credit card statement.
• Separate from this you need to hold a valid First Aid qualification. Still not sure? Please click on this link for more information about the course requirements.

What you will learn

This top up training will include the following topics:

• Terror Threat Awareness
• Minimising Personal Risk

Level 3 Emergency First Aid training is included in the training unless you already have a qualification issued in the past 12 months.

How you will learn

You will attend one day of classes at the college.

How You Will Be Assessed

Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry Exam

• Assessment Method: Multiple choice exam
• Number of Questions: 10
• Duration: 20 minutes
• Pass Requirements: 7/10

Module 2: Principles of Minimizing Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry Exam

• Assessment Method: Multiple choice exam
• Number of Questions: 16
• Duration: 25 minutes
• Pass Requirements: 11/16

Elements of the training will be completed via self-study. This will include the completion of NACTSO’s ACT Awareness and ACT Security modules.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive:

• Highfield Level 2 Online Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
• Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid (if applicable)
• Counter Terrorism Act Awareness Certificate

You will receive your certificates within 2 weeks of successful course completion

Career prospect

There are numerous career paths and opportunities in the UK today for Security Officers.

• Corporate Security Guarding 
• Manned Guarding 
• Retail Security Guarding 
• Site Security 
• Music or Sporting Event Security 
• Restaurant Security 
• Shopping Centre Security 
• Loss Prevention Officer 
• Office Building Security Guarding 

You can also go on to study the following courses that we offer:

• Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry

Fees and Funding

£200 (with First Aid included)

£175 (If you already have a First Aid qualification)