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Security Business Sector/Qualifications

There are approximately 600,000 people working within the UK Security Industry, working within the sectors listed below:

Access Control.  This provides the ability to control, monitor & restrict the movements of people, assets and

vehicles in, out and around a building or site.  This can be achieved by either electronic systems or manned

services, or a combination of both.

Cash & Property Marking.  This is the identification given to items to reduce their sell-on value and so

discourage thieves.  A unique code or number may be used and this will be kept on a database.

CCTV.  This is used for crime prevention and detection.  There are currently over 4 million cameras installed in

the UK and the systems are operated by CCTV Control Operatives.

Information Destruction.  These companies dispose of items that contain sensitive information, preventing it from falling into the wrong hands.

Security Guarding Services.  Security Officers protect the community, such as people, airports, factories, events, etc to prevent any crime or harm occurring.  This is the largest sector in terms of numbers employed.

Security Equipment Manufacturers.  These manufacturers produce a wide variety of products including burglar

 alarm systems, personal attack alarms and smoke protectors.

Physical Security Equipment.  These companies distribute equipment that comprises of a wide range of product types, from doors and fencing to locks, safes and steel office furniture.

Door Supervisors.  Personnel providing security and access control at concerts, pubs, night clubs, etc.

Security Systems.  The installation of alarm systems helps protect the public, businesses, factories and sites.

Security Transport. Cash in Transit companies are involved in the transportation, storage and sorting of cash and other valuables for  retail and financial organisations.

Miscellaneous Groups.  Community Wardens,  Dog Handlers,  Private Investigators and  Store Detectives

Qualifications and Courses Available:

Manned Guarding

• ASET Accredited Level 4 National Award in Security Management

• CCTV Operatives, Level 2 (Basic Job Training Course – 4 day)

• Security Guarding, Level 2 (Basic Job Training Course)

• Basic Weapon Awareness Recognition Trainer Course

• C&G Certificate in Delivering Learning, Level 3 (7302)

• City & Guilds Conflict Management Trainer Course (1886)

• First Aid at Work Trainers Course (1 day)

• First Aid at Work Trainers Course (5 day)

• Risk Analysis & Security Surveyors Course (2 day)

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Providing Security Services (1875)

• Edexcel NVQ Level 2 in Providing Security Services

• NOCN Level 2 Award in Door Supervision

• NOCN Level 2 Certificate for Security Practitioners - funded under Train to Gain

Security Systems

• NVQ Level 2 & Level 3 in Providing Security, Emergency & Alarm Systems (1882) - level 2 only funded under Train to Gain

The SIA

The Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry.  

The SIA are an independent body reporting to the Home Secretary.  They were established in 2003 under the

terms of the Private Security Act 2001.   This act makes it illegal for non-licensed personnel to work within the

security industry. People seeking a career in the security industry must achieve minimum qualifications defined

by the SIA and are subject to criminal record checks.  More information is available from www.the-sia.org.uk

The SIA have three main duties: 

•  Compulsory licensing of people working in specific sectors

• Manage the Approved Contractor Scheme which measures private security companies against a set of defined and assessed criteria.

• To define and progressively improve standards within the industry.

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