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HABC - National Certificate for Security Guards

Cost £195.00 (discounts available)

Please note the above cost includes examination and certificate fees.

A free upgrade to ‘security practitioner’ Level 2, can be offered dependant upon availability and eligibility.

The Private Security Industry Act requires all personnel working within the Security Industry to be licensed by The Security Industry Authority. This nationally recognized qualification is the industry standard and enables a Security Guard to apply for a licence to practice.

As of 1st of September 2010 there is now a new format for this course as required by the SIA. This course consists of 3 units:-

Unit 1 – working in the security industry

  • The private security Industry
  • Communication skills & Customer Care
  • Health & Safety
  • The Law
  • Fire Safety
  • Emergency Procedures

Unit 2 – working as a Security Guard

  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
  • Access and Egress Control
  • Patrolling
  • Searching
  • The Law
  • Security Systems
  • Communication, Reporting and Record Keeping

Unit 3 – Communication Skills & Conflict Management

  • Avoiding Conflict & Reducing Conflict
  • Defusing Conflict
  • Resolving & Learning from Conflict
  • Applying Communication Skills & Conflict Management

The course duration is 30 hours. Teaching methods will include discussions, group exercises, video observation and scenario based learning & worksheet tasks.

There are 3 examinations - one for each unit. Each examination for modules 1, 2 & 3 has multiple-choice questions.

For assistance, advise and available course dates please contact us on:

0843 289 1874

Or complete our online enquiry form.

For Details on applying for an SIA Licence
www.the-sia.org.uk/home/licensing