What is course accreditation?
The course accreditation service has been introduced to offer people in the security business sector access to unparalleled expertise and specialist knowledge through training courses that have been approved by their sector skills body, so they can be confident in the quality of the course they are considering. The service has been primarily developed for training courses that DO NOT result in a formal qualification.
In order for your course to be accredited the content is mapped against relevant National Occupational Standards. We assess the educational qualifications and subject knowledge of the trainers together with the suitability of the training materials. After this rigorous process the final decision on accreditation is reached by the Skills for Security Executive Management Team.
We currently accredit over 25 courses ranging from Security & Risk Management to CCTV installation. Details of all Skills for Security accredited programmes can be found on our website.
How does it work?
To gain accreditation for your course(s) you will have to satisfy Skills for Security that:
- Course materials are accurate and complete in terms of technical content and quality of presentation, and are mapped against the relevant National Occupational Standards
- Trainers are qualified to deliver the course both in terms of their teaching skills, technical expertise and sector competence
- Facilities, such as training rooms, presentational equipment and training aids are appropriate for the course being delivered
- Suitable administration procedures exist to support the course provision. These could include candidate briefings
and joining instructions - Providers must allow access to premises, course materials and administrative documentation to Skills
for Security in order that effective monitoring can be carried out - The provider has a Health & Safety policy, an equal opportunities policy and public/employer liability insurance
Why should I seek accreditation for my course?
- A recognised symbol of quality
- You can market the accredited course(s) as Skills for Security Accredited in literature, correspondence etc. as an endorsement of the quality of your programme(s)
- Literature relating to the course(s) may also bear the Skills for Security Accredited logo issued by Skills for Security
- Certificates will be printed to a mutually agreed design by Skills for Security, with our logo and your logo included
Valuable marketing opportunities
- The course and your company will be listed on the Skills for Security website in an area which shows all accredited courses
- The course and your logo will be listed in an edition of Skills InSight, Skills for Security's newsletter
- When our Customer Services Team receives enquiries about training they will refer callers to the accredited courses specific to their requirements
- Skills for Security will keep a small stock of your promotional material relating to the accredited course(s) for forwarding to potential customers
How much will all this cost?
- The initial course accreditation fee is £500 plus vat (£250 refunded if application is rejected)
- Certification of successful candidates is £12.50 plus vat per certificate (discounts are given for large orders)
Minimum annual spend of £1,000 which includes the initial accreditation fee in the first year
Term and Conditions are available by clicking here
What do I do next?
If you would like further information or are interested in submitting your course for accreditation, please contact our Customer Relations team on 0845 075 0111 or email info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk
