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Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness

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).

Formerly known as the Competent Person in the Workplace (CPIW) qualification.

It is suitable for those with responsibility for venues, sites and organisations and those who want a better understanding of counter-terrorism in preparation for the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Martyn’s Law.

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How to become an SFJ Awards approved centre

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.

Become an approved centre

 

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.

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 wins End-Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME)

As a leading assessment organisation for the protective services sector, SFJ Awards has been crowned End-Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME) at the prestigious Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Qualification and Assessment Excellence Awards 2025.

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SFJ Awards Certificate for Protective Security Advisers now accredited in Scotland

SFJ Awards is proud to announce that the Certificate for Protective Security Advisers qualification is now accredited in Scotland, marking a significant step forward in our mission to raise professional standards in protective security and resilience training across the UK.

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Former Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service CFO joins SFJ Awards board of trustees

Professor Justin Johnston QFSM has joined the board of trustees of not-for-profit fire and rescue qualifications specialist SFJ Awards.

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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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