Skills for Security undertakes Labour Market Information (LMI) research for the UK security sector at local, regional and national levels. We gather information about:-
- The range of occupations and number of employers and employees
- Information about sectors in different UK countries or regions
- Workforce composition - gender, age profile, ethnic groups compared to total workplace population divide
- Working patterns - full time, part-time, temporary, self-employed, home-based
- Changes and advancements in sector occupations
- Skills and qualifications - the match between employer demand for certain skills and qualifications and those which exist within the workforce
- Legislative and political influences - such as industry regulation
Current research projects:
Cross-Sector Labour Market Research Survey
We have recently completed a major research exercise looking at the future skills and training needs of the private security industry and a full report on its findings will be available in early 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Oliver at Skills for Security on 01905 744011 or email ruth.oliver@skillsforsecurity.org.uk. Alternatively, you may contact Louisa Ball at Worcester Research on 01905 729276 or email lball@worcester-research.co.uk .
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Past research results:
Locksmiths Survey Report
In July 2011 we undertook a feasability study to determine the level of demand from working locksmiths for nationally accredited qualifications and an apprenticeship framework. Please click here to read the results. Our thanks go to all the locksmiths who took part.
View the Scotland LMI research (2009)
Northern Ireland LMI research (2009)
Undertaking LMI research assists us to better understand the security industry, including its needs and issues in relation to learning and professionalisation of the workforce, so that we can provide effective support. We rely heavily on sector consultation and survey responses to create our LMI and would encourage you to participate in these activities.
Qualification Strategy
As part of the government's Vocational Qualifications Review Programme, Sector Skills Councils and Sector Skills Bodies are required to have a Qualification Strategy for their sector.
Skills for Security's Qualifications Strategy (QS) outlines the vision for the future of qualifications and learning in the security sector. It will drive the review and development of vocational qualifications, ensuring demand-led development of security qualifications across all four UK nations. A summary of the Qualifications Strategy can be viewed by clicking here.
The QS is based on research and employer consultation. Additional consultation has taken place with government departments, devolved administrations, industry and qualification regulatory authorities, awarding bodies, and representative bodies. The key points from our initial research can be viewed by clicking here.
