Working Within the Private Security Industry
Online course.
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Overview
In the UK, the private security industry provides manned, physical and technical systems to help protect people, premises and property
It can also help prevent and detect crimes and any activities that could be considered unauthorised as well as offering expertise in monitoring and responding to safety risks.
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Description
In the UK, the private security industry provides manned, physical and technical systems to help protect people, premises and property.
It can also help prevent and detect crimes and any activities that could be considered unauthorised as well as offering expertise in monitoring and responding to safety risks.
This course is an introduction to the private security industry, and the main services it covers. It discusses the body which regulates the industry, highlights the standards of behaviour expected from security operatives, and the law as it relates to the industry.
It includes an in-depth look at health and safety issues, the concept of duty of care and examines a range of emergency situations which security operatives might be involved with.
The course also covers communication skills, including tips for effective radio communication and instructions on how to use the phonetic alphabet.
Modules:
- Working in the Private Security Industry
- Civil and Criminal Law
- Health and Safety
- Fire Procedures
- Emergencies
- Communication Skills and Customer Service
Duration: 90 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Who is this course for?
People wanting to start a career in the Private Security Industry, or those in the early stages of their career that want to broaden their knowledge of the industry.
Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Career path
Other courses that could compliment this one are: Emergency First Aid, as first aid is a useful skill for security operatives to have. Fire Marshal Training, in emergency situations people will look to security operatives for guidance on what to do, so having a higher level of training in this area may prove useful.
Questions and answers
Does this course give you the license needed to work as a security guard.
Answer:No, you would need to apply for that via the normal route
This was helpful.do you get a certificate at the end of this course?
Answer:Yes. it is a certificate to say you have completed this online course. The course is CPD approved - 3 units
This was helpful.Would I be able to apply for my Security license Offer I sit this course
Answer:This is an information course, so you would need to ensure you had any qualifications or specific requirements in place before applying for a license
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