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SIA Security Officer TOP UP / Refresher (Prices are much lower on SWBM ACADEMY website)

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Provided by SWBM Academy Ltd

Summary

Price
£289.99 inc VAT
Or £48.33/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Classroom + online
Duration
8 hours · Part-time or full-time
Qualification
Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Location & dates

Location
Address
70
Clifton Street
Central London
London
EC2A4HB
United Kingdom
Address
246-250
Romford Road
East London
London
E79HZ
United Kingdom
Address
8-10
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW31JL
United Kingdom
Address
Earlham Grove
Wood Green
London
Greater London
N225HJ
United Kingdom

Overview

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Course length: 1 day (including exams)

  • Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work: 4 hours / Highfield Accredited Certificate / Valid for 3 years & Recognised Nationwide.

  • Level 2 Security Officer Refresher Training: 3 hours of face-to-face learning will take place in a classroom setting.

  • Total length: Both qualifications will be delivered over 1 day / 08:45 to 18:00

​Practical assessments are conducted throughout both training courses, and the exam(s) take place at the end of each course.​​

  • 1st Course: Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Day 1: 08:45 to 13:30 (Paperwork checks and the tests are included)

  • 2nd Course: Level 2 Security Officer Refresher Training

Day 1: 13:30 to 18:00 (The exams are included).

You must have a SIA Security Officer licence in order to do Security Officer TOP UP/Refresher Training or willing to downgrade your Door Supervisor Licence.

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Qualification

Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)

Regulated by Ofqual

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Description

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Course Benefits / Basic Package

  • TRAINING GUARANTEE: You get your training or a full refund without losing a penny.
  • BEST TRAINING: Only a few centres in the UK may offer the same quality training as we do.
  • UNPARALLELED PRICE: 2 fully accredited qualifications for the price of 1.
  • FREE Level 3 Emergency First Aid at work.
  • FREE retakes of all units TWICE (if unsuccessful).
  • FREE reading materials.
  • FREE e-certificate via email (No need for a hard copy).
  • FREE step by step guidance on how to apply for the SIA licence upon completion of your course.
  • FREE parking (North London Centre Only)
  • All Inclusive - course & exam fees are included.
  • 24/7/365 Customer support.
  • For a full Terms, please see our website.
  • Book it under 60 seconds / Pick a location & a date / Fill in the form / Click on book now

​Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Certificate/Document Delivery:

  • FREE: e-Certificate (via email) / No need to have a hard copy
  • Hard Copy Certificate delivered by post | £10 Per Postage | Paid Separately | Royal Mail Special Delivery (Recorded & Signed).

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Required Documents

In line with the Security Industry Authority's documentation requirements, approved Highfield centres may accept the following forms of identification:

  • one identity document from the Group A list and two documents from the Group B
  • at least one document must show the learner's current address.
  • at least one document must show their date of birth.

It is the candidates’ responsibility to make sure the correct and valid documents are made available to SWBM ACADEMY. In line with the SIA (Security Industry Authority) documentation requirements, as an approved Highfield Qualifications Centre, we accept the following forms of identification:

Group A Documents

  • a passport that is signed, current, and valid.
  • a driving licence photocard issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK.
  • a driving licence photocard and its paper counterpart issued by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland.
  • a UK original birth certificate issued within 12 months of birth.
  • a UK biometric residence permit card.

Group B Documents

Documents that confirm your identity and your address

Unless stated otherwise, 2 forms of the same type of document will not be accepted. For example, we will not accept 2 council tax statements. We will only accept 1 council tax statement and 1 document of a different type.

  • a bank or building society statement from the last 3 months {we will accept 2 statements, but only if they are from different banks or building societies).
  • a utility bill (for example: gas, electric, telephone, water, satellite TV or cable TV) from the last 3 months.
  • a credit card statement from the last 3 months (we will accept 2 statements, but only if they are from different credit-card providers).
  • a council tax statement from the last 12 months
  • a mortgage statement from the last 12 months
  • a letter from the last 3 months from any of the following:
  • HM Revenue and Customs
  • the Department of Work and Pensions
  • a Jobcentre Plus -- or any other employment service
  • a local authority
  • a P45 or P60 tax statement from the last 12 months.
  • a paper version of a current UK driving licence (not the paper counterpart to a photocard).
  • a driving licence photocard issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland (not the paper counterpart).
  • a pension, endowment or ISA statement from the last 12 months
  • a valid UK firearms licence with photo.

Photos

  • Two passport size photographs

We are required to see original forms of identification to verify each candidate, without these documents candidates will not be able to begin training and it will result in the candidate being refused from admission on the course. PLEASE KEEP ONE FORM OF ID WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE COURSE.

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Who is this course for?

The Security Industry Authority, SIA, have introduced new training courses, 'Refresher training' to replace the existing 'Top Up training' you need to undertake to renew a SIA Door Supervisor or Security Officer licence.

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Requirements

Age: 18 +

Documents: It is your responsibility to make sure the correct and valid documents are made available to SWBM Academy. Please see a list of required documents above.

Our course prices are much higher on REED website than ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE due to Reed charges. Check out prices ON SWBM ACADEMY WEBSITE.

Career path

It is an accredited qualification and suited for anyone who wishes to work in the private security industry in the UK. With this licence individuals can work in places, such as corporate buildings, shopping malls, retail outlets, construction sites, residential sites, schools, banks, hospitals, stadiums, hotels, cinemas, etc., but you can't work in any venue with entertainment and alcohol licence.

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Irvine Watson asked:

where in west london are you based

Answer:

Thanks for your enquiry, Irvine. Please see our website for a full list of the locations with maps and addresses.

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Richard asked:

Hi do you do the course near Wn5 area ??

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for the email. We are a London based company for now. Please see the locations on our website. Hope it answers your question.

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Samuel asked:

Im neither a UK citizen nor resident. Can I do an SIA course with the intention of getting a security job in the UK?

Answer:

Unfortunately not. You need to have work permit to get a SIA Licence.

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Paula Dawson asked:

I cant find SIA Security Guard Top Up Courses locally, only DS. Can this course be done online? First Aid/Counter Terrorism already completed.

Answer:

Learning is online, however exams take place in a classroom.

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Kwabena Acheampong asked:

Hi, can I use this certificate to apply for SIA badge with the homeoffice?

Answer:

Thanks for your enquiry Kwabena. Yes, all our courses are fully accredited and designed for Private Security Industry (SIA). Please note, for you to do any top up course whether Door Supervisor or Security Officer, you need to have a relevant valid SIA Licence. If you do not have a valid SIA licence, you need to do a full course. Hope it helps.

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Provider

SWBM Academy Ltd

SWBM ACADEMY is a one-stop destination providing both classroom-based training and online courses (distance learning) to accommodate the needs of our individual and business customers. All our courses are fully accredited, approved, and designed by Highfield, ensuring compliance with EU and UK laws.

All courses include

  • Role-playing various scenarios, which can be applied in real-life situations.

  • Utilising PowerPoint presentations, videos, images, and other multimedia resources.

  • Encouraging open discussions that draw upon both tutors' and students' life experiences, aiming to inspire students and foster active engagement in the learning process.

Consequently students:

  • Share the experiences of seasoned security operatives, evaluate these experiences, adopt best practices, and learn from mistakes.

  • Gain the necessary experience, knowledge, and skills before being deployed to a site.

  • Receive invaluable guidance from their tutor that will benefit them throughout their lives.

  • Have opportunities to practice skills directly applicable to their chosen careers within a simulated and safe environment.

  • Receive constructive feedback aimed at improving the quality of their execution and motivating them to reach higher levels of achievement.

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