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    Level 2
    QN: 603/7280/1
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    Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    30 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of conflict management appropriate to the role.2.
    • Understand how to recognise
    • assess and reduce risk in conflict situations.3.
    • Understand the use of problem solving techniques when resolving conflict.4.
    • Be able to communicate to de-escalate conflict.
    2

    Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of security officers.2.
    • Understand the control of access and egress.3.
    • Know the different types of electronic and physical protection systems in the security environment.4.
    • Know how to minimise risk to personal safety at work.5.
    • Understand drug-mis
    • use legislation, issues and procedures relevant to the role of a security officer.6.
    • Know how to conduct effective search procedures.7.
    • Understand how to patrol designated areas safely.
    3

    Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry.2.
    • Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative.3.
    • Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives.4.
    • Understand the importance of safe working practices.5.
    • Understand fire procedures in the workplace.6.
    • Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures.7.
    • Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative.8.
    • Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative.9.
    • Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat.10.
    • Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe.11.
    • Understand good practice for post incident management.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/7280/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2021