Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
Learn the skills needed to ensure safe and legal working practices as a security officer.
Security officers often work in challenging or isolated environments. It’s thus important they have the right training to conduct the role effectively while ensuring the safety of themselves and the public. What’s more, they need to meet legal requirements established by bodies such as the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but learners will have to show an interest and passion in learning more about the private security industry.
Course units
Learn the skills needed to ensure safe and legal working practices as a security officer.
Security officers often work in challenging or isolated environments. It’s thus important they have the right training to conduct the role effectively while ensuring the safety of themselves and the public. What’s more, they need to meet legal requirements established by bodies such as the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
The Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry has been developed to give learners the skills and knowledge to operative effectively and safely while meeting the requirements of the SIA to work as a security officer.
To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 42 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 29 contact hours (4-days) if self-study is undertaken.
You will learn:
- The main characteristics of the 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 conduct effective search procedures
- Queue management
- How to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- Problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict
Assessments
You will receive tutor feedback throughout. There will be an exam and professional certification upon completion.
Course fees
TBC
Course progression
Visit our Sport & Uniformed Services curriculum page to view other courses you may be interested in.
Dates & course durations
January 2026, Tuesday evenings.
Study methods
A range of teaching methods will be utilised, including a range of theory-based sessions.
Facilities
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
Additional costs
All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.
Career progression
You will develop the skills and knowledge to enter the industry as a security officer.
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