Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry

Security Courses

Course Description

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications.

Key Concepts Covered in this Course

  • Private Security Industry.
  • The importance of safe working practices.
  • Roles and responsibilities of security officers,
  • Drug-misuse legislation.
  • Issues and procedures relevant to the role of a security officer.
  • How to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations.
  • Problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict.
  • How to conduct effective search procedures.
  • Queue management.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 61 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 44 contact hours (6-days) if self-study is undertaken. Please refer to Highfield’s qualification specification for further details on self-study.
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What Our Students Have to Say

It was a very informative course and I learnt a lot, I feel that this will be extremely instrumental in my day-to-day job. I felt I could ask questions if I didn't understand anything, I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering a career in the security industry.
Kerry
Exeter
Very informative course, was run well, trainers' comprehensive knowledge made the course run well.
Kelvin
Suffolk
From the point of booking until the end of the course, the company was very helpful and guided me through the following process to obtain my license (22 days from start to finish).
John
Bedfordshire
Super course, I really enjoyed my time ! The quality of teaching was second to none. The lessons were intense but the trainer was able to support the theories with practical experience.
Jack
Leicester
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