The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a license from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Introduction
To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 61 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 44 contact hours if self-study is undertaken.
Courses are normally run over 6 or 7 days.
Learners must be aged 18+.
Learners will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate.
Security operatives are likely in the course of their work to be required to make calls to the emergency services, or for example communicate to resolve conflict. It is essential that security operatives can communicate effectively.
Learners must be sufficiently competent in the use of the English and/or Welsh language, and as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening equivalent to the following.
• A B2 Level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications.
• A B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• An ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
• An ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland.
• Functional Skills Level 1 in English. • SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5. • Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1.
• Level 1 in Essential Skills – Communication Northern Ireland
Integer can offer CPD in a range of subject areas including First Aid, Stress Management, Prevention and Control of Infection, Mental Health Awareness.
The qualification consists of 8 hrs pre course self study in the Principles of working in the Private Security Industry, plus 6/7 days of classroom learning including practical assessment and examinations:
Learners must achieve 4 mandatory units:
- Principles of working in the Private Security Industry
- Principles of working as a door supervisor in the private security industry
- Application of conflict management in the private security industry
- Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry
This qualification is graded as pass/fail.
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Unit No |
Unit Title |
Knowledge assessment method |
Practical assessment method |
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1 |
Principles of working in the private security industry |
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 72 questions (110 minutes) Pass mark = 70% |
Externally set, internally assessed activity based on the completion of an evidential statement Pass mark = 100% |
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2 |
Principles of working as a door supervisor in the private security industry |
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 50 questions (75 minutes) Pass mark = 70% |
Externally set, internally assessed observation of searching with observation sheet And Externally set and internally assessed observation of using communications devices Pass mark – 100% The practical assessment for each learner must be visually recorded and is recommended to take approximately 15 minutes per learner. |
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3 |
Application of conflict management in the private security industry |
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 20 questions (30 minutes) Pass mark = 70% |
Externally set, internally assessed of one practical scenario with observation sheet per learner Pass mark = 100% The practical assessment for each learner must be visually recorded and is recommended to take approximately 15 minutes per learner |
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4 |
Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry |
Externally set and marked multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination made up of 30 questions (45 minutes) Pass mark = 80% |
Externally set, internally assessed observation of each learner performing every technique with an observation sheet And Q/A session to cover critical areas of PI knowledge Pass mark = 100% The practical assessment for each learner must be visually recorded and is recommended to take approximately 15 minutes per learner |
Funding may be available for those aged 19+ who fit into certain eligibility criteria (please enquire).
Full cost: from £300 plus vat per person
On achievement of this qualification, learners can apply for a license from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor, subject to satisfactory criminal activity and background checks.
Further learning can be undertaken in:
Level 2 Certificate in Event Security Operations
Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety
Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Security First Line Manager