About the qualification
Qualification Number: 603/7333/7
Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
Operational Start Date: 1st April 2021
Total Qualification Time: 42 hours
Guided Learning: 38 hours
What are the objectives for the Level 2 Qualification?
The main objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to work as a security officer. Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to apply for an SIA licence to work as a security officer within the private security industry. This qualification has been developed to meet the training and licensing requirements of the SIA who regulate the sector under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Online Proctoring for the Level 2 exam
Online Proctoring is the supervision of exams for learners, undertaking a qualification virtually. Using the browser extension, Proctorio, learners can now undertake the exam element of this qualification from the safety of their own home, with a robust, quality assurance solution built-in to their assessment to provide effective invigilation.
We are now able to assess your learners securely and remotely with class sizes of up to 15 students. Delivering remote training and assessments will allow centres and learners to continue functioning as close to normal as possible during this turbulent time without putting individual safety at risk. Find useful links below to start your journey using online proctoring for virtual exams for the Level 2 Award.
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