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Absolute Training & Assessing Ltd is a HABC Approved Center

Security Industry Authority
Training and Assessment Services

Security Qualifications

Under the Private Security Act of 2001 all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must hold a recognised qualification before applying for a licence. Individuals working in the private security industry must undergo a structured training programme, resulting in one of the recognised security qualifications. Applicants who do not hold a qualification endorsed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) may have their licence application refused.

The SIA has developed a competency (skills) requirement. The aim of this is to create a more competent and professional workforce, which will in turn improve the public image of the private security industry and help make the sector more attractive to potential employees.

HABC Award Levels

HABC provide a number of security qualifications on a variety of different topics. These are:

Level 2 Award in CCTV Operations (Public Space Surveillance) – This award provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a CCTV Operative and consists of 3 units.

Level 2 Award in Door Supervision – This award provides the necessary skills and knowledge for learners who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a Door Supervisor within the private security industry and consists of 4 units.

Level 2 Award in Security Guarding – This award provides the necessary knowledge and understanding for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a security guard within the private security industry and consists of 3 units.

Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection – This award provides the necessary skills and knowledge for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a Close Protection Operative. This qualification comprises 1 unit: Working as a Close Protection Operative.

Please see below for further information about each of the HABC accredited SIA courses we offer:

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