Security Operations (1888)

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2017
The Award in Security Operations is a learning programme designed to support the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of Security Officers.
The qualification is suitable for security officers who have completed a level 2 qualification such as the Level 2 Certificate for Security Guards and wish to progress to develop a more specialised understanding of security operations. It is also suitable for existing or aspiring security supervisors.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You will cover:

  • Health and Safety Operations and Management
  • Physical security
  • Personnel security
  • Private security and law.

You will learn in a classroom environment or via long distance learning with access to learning materials from Skills for Security.

You will be assessed by online multiple-choice e-assessment for 4 units (4 examinations).

Award
You are already working or aspiring to be a Security Supervisor and want to develop a more specialised understanding.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Whilst studying for this qualification and/or on completion of it, you will have the skills to work in a range of jobs such as security officers and security supervisors.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver this qualification you will need qualified assessors.  You can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

You will also need suitable facilities to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the qualification handbooks from the centre documents section.

This qualification is suitable for anyone wanting to or already working in the security industry.

 

Level 3

Level 3 is ideal if you are already working or aspiring to be a Security Supervisor and want to develop a more specialised understanding.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Whilst studying for this qualification and/or on completion of it, you will have the skills to work in a range of jobs such as security officers and security supervisors.

Level 3 Award in security operations (1888-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Oct 2017

Level 3 Award in Security Operations

  • Accreditation No: 500/8312/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 6 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 30 - 30 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/10/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to WalledGarden.com and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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