The SIA have now announced the new training criteria that will be introduced for licensing this year.
The new modular qualification structure:
Licence
Core Module
Specialist Module
Conflict Management
Escorting & Disengagement
Door Supervision
Core
Specialist Door Supervision
Yes
Yes
Security
Core
Specialist Security
Yes
Close Protection
Specialist Close Protection
Yes
Public Space Surveillance (CCTV)
Core
Specialist Public Space Surveillance CCTV
Cash and Valuables in Transit
Core
Specialist Cash and Valuables in Transit
Vehicle Immobiliser
Core
Specialist Vehicle Immobiliser
Yes
A full certificate for the relevant sector is still required. The new modular format means those undergoing the training (for most sectors) will take common units – core security, and conflict management – followed by a specific unit for each security sector.
A licensed operative who has already passed the two common units will therefore only need to sit the relevant additional specialist unit if they wish to gain a licence for another sector.
The qualifications are taken by applicants for front line licences. Applicants for non-front line licences do not require a qualification because they do not carry out front line activities. Those applying for a Key Holding licence will not need to take a qualification.
As there is a different qualifications system in Scotland, the new regime will be introduced there later. The new door supervision qualification will be introduced from June 2010.
