Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a licence.
The qualification comprises 3 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Security Officer
Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the QCF in Providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the private security industry such as CCTV Operations or Door Supervision.
Assessment.
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
60-question multiple-choice examination paper.
Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 42 out of 60
Examination duration 75 minutes
Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours.
Unit 2 - Working as a Security Officer
60-question multiple-choice examination paper.
Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 42 out of 60
Examination duration 75 minutes
Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.
Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
35-question multiple-choice examination paper.
Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 25 out of 35
Examination duration 45 minutes
Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.
