Security Officer Top-up Training

Course Overview

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.

Course Syllabus

The course is separated into two Units:
Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
  • Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
Unit 2: Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
  • Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work
  • Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incident

Course Details


To complete this qualification learners are expected to undertake approximately 6 hours of learning. The 6 hours of learning comprises of a minmum of 1 hour and 50 minutes contact time plus pre-course self-study. Full details and the pre-course self-study work will be sent out to you and must be completed before the training date.
It is an SIA requirement that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid prior to starting the Security Officers Top-up training. The first aid certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date. Ubique are able to deliver the applicable First Aid training for learners who do not meet this standard. Class size: up to 12 delegates Please note that a valid SIA licence is required following successful completion of the training to work as a Security Officer.

Course Fees Include

  • The Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry Top-up training includes:
  • Delivery contact time with our experienced trainer, plus pre-course distance learning
  • All training aids, including manuals
  • Examinations
  • Awarding Body certification

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