Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do I need to deliver the SIA licence linked qualifications?

You will need a teaching qualification at Level 3 or above plus a qualification or experience in the duties you wish to teach (e.g. if you wish to teach CCTV operators you must have worked in a CCTV control room, or hold a CCTV operators qualification IN ADDITION to your teaching qualification). If you intend to teach conflict management skills you will also need a Conflict Management Trainer qualification. For details of Skills for Security courses leading to these qualifications click here.

Trainers delivering Door Supervision will also need to have attended an approved Physical Intervention programme, after which they should be given training materials enabling them to deliver the physical skills module for the Door Supervision qualification.

How much does an SIA licence cost?
From 1st January 2012 the cost of an SIA licence application fee has been reduced to £220.00 for a three year licence, for the most up-to-date information, please visit http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home/licensing/.
How do I become a First Aid Trainer?

In order to become an approved First Aid trainer you need to follow a number of simple steps:

 

- Become a holder of Level 3 teaching qualification, eg. City and Guilds 7303 PTLLS

- Be a fully qualified First Aider (for a list of local First Aid at Work training providers please refer to HSE website)

- Complete a 1 day First Aid Trainer programme and apply for centre approval (Information on how to become a First Aid centre will be provided on the First Aid Trainer course).

 

How do I become an Apprentice?
Please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk for details on the different apprenticeships available and how you can start an apprenticeship. For information on becoming a Security Systems Apprentice, please click here.
How much are your courses?
For course prices and further information, please click here. 
Where do you hold your courses?
Most of our courses are held in Worcester, the Novotel London Heathrow or Kenwood Hall, Sheffield and occasionally we use other venues. Directions to the venue will be sent to you when you book a course, alternatively please contact our Customer Relations team on 01905 744000 for details.  

If you need to enquire about a course at your premises please speak to Customer Relations on the above number who will be able to discuss your requirements in more detail.
What do your BJT packs include?
Our SIA compliant training packages (BJTs) consist of lesson plans, student handouts and a powerpoint presentation, all of which are sold under licence. We have BJTs available for Security Guarding, Door supervision, CCTV (PSS) and Conflict Management.  For further information please follow this link and select one of the specialist areas.
Do you do any Distance Learning Courses?
At the moment all our training courses are delivered as classroom based courses. However if you have a suggestion for a Distance Learning course, please feel free to send your ideas through to feedback@skillsforsecurity.org.uk
Where do we access funding for training?

Funding varies throughout the four countries of the UK. The funding authorities are:-


England   Skills Funding Agency 

Northern Ireland   Department of Employment & Learning Northern Ireland

Scotland   Scottish Government (Education & Learning)

Wales   Welsh Assembly Government (Education & Skills)


Skills for Security is constantly lobbying for funding to support training in our sector. Where we can help with access to funding, details will be shown with the specific training programme information on this website.

How do I become a trainer?
Please click here to go to our becoming a trainer section of the website.
How do I find a Weapons Recognition Trainer
Click here to view the list of Basic Weapons Trainers.
What are National Occupational Standards (NOS)?

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