Since 23 September 2004 a door supervisor license can also be accepted as a security guard license without the need for further training. However a security guard license will not be accepted as a door supervisor license.

Private Security Industry Act 2001:
If you are responsible for the security of property and premises, including patrols, surveillance, cash in transit, guarding people against assault and handling dogs for security purposes and employed under contract you will require a license.
Anyone involved with work of a security guarding nature by way of business or employment supplied under contract will require a license. This includes employees, employers, managers, supervisors and directors of security companies.

What is a licensable activity?
Guarding premises against unauthorised access or occupation, outbreaks of disorder or damage; guarding property against destruction (including providing a physical presence, or carrying out patrols or surveillance), damage or theft; and guarding one or more persons against assault.
Examples of a licensable activity:

• Guarding premises or property     
• Guarding people against harm
• Guarding cash or other valuables in transit       
• Guards in supermarkets, and shopping centers. Guards at  building sites       
• Personal body guarding   
• Security staff at concerts will need a license if their services are supplied under contract and they    are wholly or mainly employed to keep order  
• Stewards employed under contract at entertainment venues, sporting events, demonstrations, protests or similar events where their security duties are more than incidental and includes providing a physical presence, guarding against disorder, protecting property and generally maintaining order   
• Security staff employed under contract to monitor CCTV screens      

The SIA Qualification for Security Guards is a requirement for the granting of this license.

Level 2 Award in Security Guarding
Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a license.

The HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is based on the relevant SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications and provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding for those who wish to apply for an SIA license and work as a security guard within the private security industry.

The qualification comprises 3 mandatory units:

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Security Officer
Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry

This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the NVQ in Providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the private security industry such as CCTV Operations or Door Supervision.

Assessment

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25
• Examination duration – 40 minutes
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours.

Unit 2 - Working as a Security Officer

• 40-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 28 out of 40
• Examination duration – 1 hour
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.

Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25
• Examination duration – 40 minutes
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.

Cost of course - £175
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