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 HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is based on the relevant SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications and provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a security guard within the private security industry.

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

Assessment

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25
• Examination duration - 40 minutes
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours.

Unit 2 - Working as a Security Officer

• 40-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 28 out of 40
• Examination duration - 1 hour
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.

Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25
• Examination duration - 40 minutes
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours.

Please see below for further information about each of the HABC accredited SIA courses we offer:

• CCTV Operation Level 2
• Door Supervision Level 2
• Security Guarding Level 2
• Standalone Security Units Level 2
• Principles of Providing Security Services Level 2
• Providing Security Services Level 2
• Close Protection Level 3