SIA License Courses PSA Academy London

BTEC Level 2 in Close Circuit Television (CCTV)

Who needs this qualification?

All those seeking thier Security Industry Authority CCTV (PSS) License

Duration : 4 Day course

Summary:

This Btec Level 2 training course is designed to help candidates gain qualification relevant for seeking an SIA license and employment in the CCTV (puplic space surveillance) role within the private security industry. PSA provides certification through Edexcel at BTEC Level 2 which is approved by the UK SIA as meeting their training requirements for this role

Full Details:

To train attendees in key skills and understanding of the Private Security Industry, prepare attendees for working as a CCTV Operator within a licensed role.

Units:

Unit 1 – Working in the Private Security Industry

Know the purpose and main features of the private security industry
Understand the legislation that is relevant to people working within the private security industry
Know how to maintain Health and Safety in the workplace
Know how to apply the principles of fire safety
Know how to deal with non-fire related workplace emergencies
Understand the principles of effective communication and customer care in the Private Security Industry

Unit 2 – Working as a CCTV Operator

Understand CCTV codes of practice, Operational procedures and guidelines
Understand relevant legislation and how it impacts on CCTV operations
Understand the roles and responsibilities of CCTV operator and other CCTV staff
Understand the characteristics of a CCTV system
Understand how to make effective use of CCTV equipment
Understand emergency procedures in the CCTV control room

Be able to operate CCTV equipment
Be able to demonstrate operational use of a CCTV system

BTEC Level 2 in Door Supervision

Who needs this qualification?

All those seeking their Security Industry Authority Door Supervisors license

Duration : 5 Day course

Summary:

This training course is designed to help candidates gain this new qualification required for seeking an SIA license and employment as a Door Supervisor within the private security industry. PSA provides the Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certification in Door Supervision which is approved by the UK SIA as meeting their training requirements.

Full Details:

To train attendees in key skills and understanding of the Private Security Industry, prepare attendees for working as a Door Supervisor within a licensed role.

Units:

Unit 1 – Working in the Private Security Industry

Know the purpose and main features of the private security industry
Understand the legislation that is relevant to people working within the private security industry
Know how to maintain Health and Safety in the workplace
Know how to apply the principles of fire safety
Know how to deal with non-fire related workplace emergencies
Understand the principles of effective communication and customer care in the Private Security Industry

Unit 2 – Working as a Door Supervisor

Understand the behaviour appropriate for individual door supervisors
Understand elements of civil and criminal law relevant to door supervisors
Understand admission policies and search procedures
Understand the powers of citizen’s arrest and related procedures
Understand relevant drug legislation and its relevance to the role of the door supervisor
Understand incident recording and crime scene preservation
Understanding licensing law and social responsibility relating to licensed premises
Understanding safety and security issues relevant to door supervisors

Unit 3 – Conflict management for the Private Security Industry

Understand the communication skills and knowledge of conflict management appropriate to their role
Understand how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
Understand how to communicate effectively in emotive situations and de-escalate conflict
Understand how to develop and use problems solving strategies for resolving conflict
Understand good practice to follow after conflict situations

Unit 4 – Physical Intervention skills for the Private Security Industry

Introduction and key definitions
Assessment of risks
Assault avoidance
The law relating to use of force
Principles of physical intervention
Dealing with grips and grabs
Rescue and guiding options
Legal and medical implications
Escorting and holding techniques

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection

Who needs this qualification?
All those seeking their Security Indusry Authority Close Protection Officers licence to practice in the UK

Duration : 140 hours delivered over 14 Days and Nights

Summary:

The training course is designed to professionally prepare male and female attendees for employment in the CP Officer role.

Full Details:

Our aim is to train attendees in the key skills and tactics required to become a skilled Close Protection Operator in a multitude of potential working environments. Our course content goes far beyond the requirements for UK Licensing.The course will cover both theory and practical training incorporating realistic CP exercises, and topics covered in this 140 hour course includes:

Syllabus:

Roles and Responsibilities of the CP Operative

Threat and Risk Assessment

Surveillance Awareness

Operational Planning

Law and Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

CP Teamwork

Advanced Reconnaissance

CP on foot Techniques

Route Selection

Use of CP Vehicles

Search Procedures

Incidents and Dilemmas

Venue Based Security

Communication and Conflict Management Skills

Location:

The course will be run from our training centre offices which has been set up to offer realistic locations for the high percentage practical out on the ground scenario based training incorporating realistic Close Protection situational exercises. Our Operational Planning room at the unit offers excellent accommodation for the knowledge delivery of CP theory and a basic but realistic living working environment for the CP Operative.

L2 Maybo Physical Intervention Certificate

Who needs this qualification?

It has been identified that door supervisors need to receive training in physical intervention skills to help reduce risk to them and others.

The Maybo PI programme is the most widely used in the security industry and the benchmark. Maybo has worked with PSA, skills for security and the BIIAB over a number of years in developing a simple, credible and safer approach to Physical Intervention. The Maybo programme explores the medical implications related to each move for all involved, and is a safer none pain compliant way of dealing with incidents. Maybo also comes with backing from ACPO.

Duration : 1 Day

Summary:

Delivery of underpinning knowledge and the principals of the course, the bulk of the course will be practical sessions with observations and internally/externally assessed. All candidates will be expected to attend in comfortable loose clothing and flat secure footwear, under no circumstances will you be allowed to take part in sandals or flip flops. Jewellery should not be worn during the training.

The Maybo techniques are not dependant on strength or high levels of physical fitness but it is important that you understand there is an element of risk associated with participation in this physical activity. A full safety brief will be given before the commencement of any physical activity.

Target Audience:

DetailRetail security & Profit protection Licensed retail Colleges & Universities Healthcare security Transport security Local authorities Parking enforcement Event security.

All PSA trainers are qualified and experienced in delivering Physical Intervention and Conflict management training and meet above and beyeond the SIA and awarding body criteria for the delivery of The New Door Supervision qualification