Under 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 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor
Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry
This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the QCF in Providing Security Services or further learning in other areas of the private security industry as CCTV Operations
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 Door Supervisor
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 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
Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry
Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course by the tutor.
Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours
