

SECURITY OFFICER (Refresher)
- 1 Day
Core Units & Key Topics
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Terrorism & Counterterrorism: Understanding threats, recognizing suspicious behaviour (RUN, HIDE, TELL), and handling suspicious items.
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Vulnerability & Spiking: Identifying vulnerable individuals, understanding spiking risks, and knowing how to prevent and respond.
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Effective Searches: Legal and practical aspects of conducting thorough searches.
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Conflict Management: Refreshing skills in de-escalation and communication.
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Legal Responsibilities: Updated knowledge of laws and duties within the private security industry.
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Incident Response: Actions for critical incidents and working with law enforcement.
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Course Structure & Requirements:
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Duration: Often a one-day or blended (e-learning + in-person) course.
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E-Learning: Includes modules like ACT (Action Counters Terrorism).
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Assessments: Mix of multiple-choice exams and practical demonstrations (searches, communication).
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Prerequisites: A valid First Aid qualification (like EFAW) is mandatory.
Exam Information
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Exam Name: Principles of Working as a Security Officer in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
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Number of Questions: 28
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Pass Mark: 71% (20/28)
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Time Allowed: 45 minutes
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Practical Assessments: Demonstrating safe and effective search procedures and using communication equipment.
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180 British pounds
