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Counter Terrorism – Competent Person in the Workplace Certificate

We’re working in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to develop a Level 3, Ofqual-regulated qualification

This qualification, which has the working title of Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW), will be suitable for businesses looking for NaCTSO-endorsed, counter-terrorism specific protective security and preparedness training. Work is now starting on the finalisation of the NaCTSO-designed and SFJ Awards collaborated content to meet Ofqual requirements.

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Skills, certifications and qualifications for employers and training providers

Helping your justice and community safety, armed forces, local government and healthcare workers to develop their skills and operate more effectively.

Working with your business in partnership, we’ll help you by providing your current and future workforce development needs. Get a personal and practical service based on our sector knowledge and experience.

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End-Point Assessment (EPA) provider for public sector employers

Our team of industry-leading experts and independent end-point assessors understand the challenges faced by levy-paying employers delivering apprenticeships, and the pressure of delivering quality assured End-Point Assessment.

We provide a comprehensive EPA service delivered by sector specialists, to help bring the EPA to life and support employers when preparing apprentices for assessment.

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Isn’t it time to certify your learners with an industry-recognised badge?

When you know that a regulated qualification isn’t going to meet your business’ – or learner’s – needs, but you still want a recognised badge at the end of your course.

Gain trusted and quality assured certification for your unique learning experiences and organisation, with our custom certification service.

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We work with employers and training providers to help people working across a range of industries, to deliver meaningful learning and development outcomes, that improve skills, provide flexibility and enhance jobs.

We believe in working in partnership with our customers and approved centres, to meet current and future workforce development needs, through recognised qualifications, quality assurance and custom certification, and industry-leading end-point assessment.

Our personal, practical service for approved centres is built on a foundation of the in-depth sector knowledge and experience of our team.

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Products and Services

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End-Point Assessment

An approved EPA organisation with a wealth of experience in apprenticeships.

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Custom certification

Assuring and certificating non-regulated learning programmes.

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Quality assurance

An essential part of the assessment process to ensure robustness and quality.

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Qualifications

Regulated qualifications that are valuable support the vocational training of tomorrow’s workforce.

SFJ Awards a finalist for End-Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME)

We’re delighted to be named a finalist at the Qualification and Assessment Excellence Awards 2025 – run by the Federation of Awarding Bodies. We are nominated in the End-Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME) category.

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What is professional discussion? How to use it effectively and best practice

Find out what is involved in a professional discussion when undergoing assessment, or being an assessor, learn the common issues and more.

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Benefits of apprenticeships for public sector employers

Apprenticeships are a great option for people looking to progress their career or move into a new career path. They can provide vital development for employers looking to recruit or to upskill existing employees, allowing them to develop a skilled, motivated workforce.

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Find free learning and development resources and webinars

Find a range of free on-demand webinars and virtual events hosted by the SFJ Awards team with special guests, to help you navigate a variety of learning and development changes. Access all our on-demand webinars today.

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