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

About the qualification

Qualification Number: 610/7028/2

Operational Start Date: 1st March 2026
Total Qualification Time: 90 hours
Guided Learning: 41 hours

What are the objectives for the Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness?

The objective of the CTPSaP qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of the attack methods used by terrorists, how to assess the likelihood of such threats, and what mitigation strategies are available. They will also learn how to apply these strategies effectively. Additionally, they will recognise the limits of their own expertise and understand when and how to seek advice or support from specialist professionals.

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). It has been designed with alignment to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

What are the pre-entry requirements for the Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness?

There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners are able to complete this qualification, for example, through completing a skills scan to ensure they can work at the appropriate level.

For more information on the qualification content and the requirements to deliver, download the Qualification Specification here:

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