HIGHFIELDS LEVEL 2 INTERNATIONAL AWARD IN SECURITY GUARDING
This qualification has been developed for those looking to become security guards. Topics covered include the role of a security officer, patrolling, basic search procedures, technology in the security environment and responding to alarm activations. The HABC Level 2 International Award in Security Guarding is accredited and recognized internationally and has been developed to protect customers, brand reputation and profits.
Course Content
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Awareness of the law in the private security industry
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Health and safety for the private security operative
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Fire safety awareness
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Emergency procedures
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The private security industry
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Communication skills and customer care
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Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of security officers
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Patrolling
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Access and egress control
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Searching
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Technology and systems in the security enviroment
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The security officer and the law
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Communicating, reporting and record keeping
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Avoiding conflict and reducing personal risk
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Defusing conflict
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Resolving and learning from conflict
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Application of communication skills and conflict management for security guarding
Course Duration
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Duration: 4 days
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Course numbers: 6-12 students per instructor
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Can be delivered in the UK or internationally.
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The course duration can be lengthened if being delivered internationally to allow for cultural and language restraints.
Who Should Attend
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Anyone wishing to enter the international security industry with a recognised qualification which in turn would make you more employable.
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Companies, which already employ security operatives and would like to have them trained to an internationally recognised standard, which in turn protects customers, brand reputation and profits.
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All students wishing to attend this course must hold a current emergency first aid certificate as a minimum.
Assessment/Certification
It is divided into 3 units and is assessed through 3 multiple-choice examinations.
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On successful completion of the course students will be awarded certification. Annual refresher training is recommended or when current guidelines are changed.
Awarding bodies: Highfields.