SIA Security Guard Training Course

According to private security industry act 2001, a security officer sometimes called a manned guard, is anyone who performs any of the following tasks:

• Secure premises against un authorized access, occupation, disorder, destruction or theft.
• Guarding people against assault or other injuries sustained by unlawful activity.
• In order for you to work as a security guard you need a SIA security guarding license, to obtain the SIA security guarding license you are required to undergo appropriate required training before you can apply for the security guard license.
• The tasks of a security guard normally involves a physical presence, patrolling controlling access to premises, surveillance and dealing with incidents and emergencies. Security officers are now also considered to be part of the wider police family, protecting people and their property and helping to prevent crime.

This is a four days course covering 4 units ranging from the legal aspects of working in Security to the practical aspects of the industry.

Unit 1: Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry

• Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry
• Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative
• Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives
• Understand the importance of safe working practices
• Understand fire procedures in the workplace
• Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures
• Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative
• Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative
• Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
• Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
• Understand good practice for post incident management

Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Security Officer In The Private Security Industry

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of security officers.
• Understand the control of access and egress.
• Know the different types of electronic and physical protection systems in the security environment.
• Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work.
• Understand drug-misuse legislation, issues and procedures relevant to the role of a security officer.
• Know how to conduct effective search procedures.
• Understand how to patrol designated areas safely.

Unit 3: Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry

• Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role
• Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
• Understand the use of problem-solving techniques when resolving conflict
• Be able to communicate to deescalate conflict

Our aim is not just to get you the qualification but also guide you through all processes while you are applying for your SIA Licence. Following are some of the reasons why you should choose us as your training provider:

• Excellent Success Rate!
• Fully accredited and authorized training center in London!
• Most competitive prices with NO HIDDEN COSTS!
• Prices are all inclusive of tuition, handbook, notebook, exams and certificate costs!
• Nationally recognized and Ofqual accredited training course!
• Highly skilled and qualified trainers with a great wealth of practical knowledge & experience!
• Post-qualification email support while you are preparing to book your licence application!
• Free guidance session on how to apply and obtain a SIA Licence!