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Level 2 Award in Security Guarding

SIA Approved Qualification ~ Security Guard

Why should I take the Security Guard course?

To obtain the Security Guard licence you will need to pass a licence-linked qualification called the Level 2 Award in Security Guarding.

The Security Guard training will involve attending a three day course and passing three exams. You will also need to provide suitable identification and pass a criminality check.

Although we do not run regular 'open to the public' courses, we can easily deliver this qualification to groups from companies or other organisations. Please call our office on 0800 652 9965 for full details.

For individuals wanting to work as a security guard, we recommend taking the Level 2 Award in Door Supervision. This will lead to an SIA Door Supervisor licence which also covers all aspects of security guarding.

The Level 2 Award in Door Supervision courses are available in the following locations: Bournemouth, Southampton, Brighton, Broadstairs, Reading, Epping, Norwich, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Read below for more details about the modules of the Security Guard course.

What will I learn on the Security Guard course?

The course is separated into three Modules:

Module 1: Working in the Private Security Industry

  • The Private Security Industry
  • Relevant Legislation
  • Health and safety in the workplace
  • The principles of fire safety
  • Non-fire-related workplace emergencies
  • The principles of effective communication and customer care in the private security industry
Module 2: Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
  • The principles of conflict management
  • All you need to know about risk
  • Communication and the de-escalation of conflict
  • Problem solving strategies
  • After the conflict is over

Module 3: Working as a Security Guard

  • The role of a Security Officer within the Private Industry
  • Patrolling
  • Access and Egress Control
  • Searching people and their property
  • Monitoring Systems
  • The Law
  • The importance of reporting and record keeping

How is the Security Guard course assessed? 

The Level 2 Award in Security Guarding is assessed by three straightforward multiple choice exams.

The vast majority of our candidates pass at their first attempt, but there is no limit to the number of times you can resit the exams. We have a 98% pass rate for this qualification.
 

To view sample questions of the HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding please click the link below:

HABC Award in Security Guarding

Applying for the SIA Security Guard licence

On receipt of your exam results you can send in your application form to the SIA (provided that you have passed the exams).

Broadly speaking you should allow about six weeks for the SIA to process your application, although this can be considerably increased if there are any problems with it. Delays are often caused by: 

  • not completing the form correctly
  • sending insufficient/incorrect identification
  • criminality issues
  • payment not being made by your bank 

You can track how your application is proceeding by going to the Application Status Checker on the SIA Website 

 

 
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