As promised the SIA have now announced the new training criteria that will be introduced for licensing next year.
The new modular qualification structure:
| Licence | Core Module | Specialist Module | Conflict Management | Escorting & Disengagement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door Supervision | Core | Specialist Door Supervision | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Core | Specialist Security | Yes | |
| Close Protection | Specialist Close Protection | Yes | ||
| Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) | Core | Specialist Public Space Surveillance CCTV | ||
| Cash and Valuables in Transit | Core | Specialist Cash and Valuables in Transit | ||
| Vehicle Immobiliser | Core | Specialist Vehicle Immobiliser | Yes | |
A full certificate for the relevant sector is still required. The new modular format means those undergoing the training (for most sectors) will take common units – core security, and conflict management – followed by a specific unit for each security sector.
A licensed operative who has already passed the two common units will therefore only need to sit the relevant additional specialist unit if they wish to gain a licence for another sector.
The qualifications are taken by applicants for front line licences. Applicants for non-front line licences do not require a qualification because they do not carry out front line activities. Those applying for a Key Holding licence will not need to take a qualification.
As there is a different qualifications system in Scotland, the new regime will be introduced there later. The new door supervision qualification will be introduced from June 2010, and the other unitised qualifications from September 2010.
Several different types of organisation are involved in the creation and delivery of the licence-linked qualifications.
beSmart will be able to offer all sectors of the door supervisor course, security guarding course and vehicle immobiliser course. For more information visit out website at www.besmart-training.co.uk
