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Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP)

Qualification now live

This qualification has been designed and developed in partnership with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and is the only qualification that has the endorsement of both NaCTSO and Counter-Terrorism Policing (CTP).

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We work with training providers like you to support learning outcomes and skills development, with over 150 regulated qualifications and apprenticeship assessment available, as well as custom certification for your bespoke training programmes.

Are you an employer, training provider, college or university wanting to offer our qualifications? You could become an approved SFJ Awards centre, delivering qualifications that are recognised and trusted by employers throughout the UK, across police services, law enforcement agencies, fire and rescue services, healthcare services, local government, prison and custodial care services, armed forces and the security sector.

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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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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.

From footage to courtroom: CCTV investigation skills

CCTV evidence can make or break a case, but only when handled correctly.

Our Level 3 Award in CCTV Investigation and Evidence Retrieval gives learners the practical skills to confidently retrieve, manage and present footage that stands up in court.

Strengthen capability, ensure evidential integrity and support operational excellence.

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Help shape the future of skills in public safety, justice and security

SFJ Awards is seeking experienced professionals to help ensure our public safety qualifications remain high-quality, fair and trusted.

As a Quality & Standards member, you’ll provide independent oversight and support continuous improvement across critical sectors including fire, policing, justice and security.

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SFJ Awards qualifications now listed on the BAFE SP205 Qualification Register

SFJ Awards is pleased to confirm that, following our submission in January, two of our fire risk assessment qualifications have been formally included on the BAFE SP205 Qualification Register. This update was published in BAFE’s March 2026 release of the SP205 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Competency criteria.

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Building positive security cultures

by SFJ Awards on 7 April 2026

Building positive security cultures

Why organisations must go further than regulation to protect people, places, and reputation Building beyond compliance Protective security works…

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