Description
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)
Qualification overview and objective
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications.
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff members need to be trained to this level within their first aid needs assessment.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification, learners should expect to undertake 7 hours (1- day course) of learning, typically over one day, with a minimum contact time of 6 hours.
Topics covered
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident. The qualification also covers first aid skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), providing first aid to a casualty who is choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock. In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves workplace emergency first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point, learners will need to retake the course. In addition to this, it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Qualification specification
To obtain a Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF), attend a training course for a minimum of 6 contact hours, excluding breaks, and pass the examination.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a practical assessment and multiple-choice theory assessment
Condition of Entry
Learners will need to be aged 14 and, whatever their age, are physically capable of completing the practical assessment. Learners must have a basic knowledge and minimum of Level 1 in English skills before enrolment.
Progression opportunities
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
From 1 April 2025, you must have a ‘refresher’ qualification before you can renew your door supervisor or security guard licence. The refresher training has been available from 1 October 2024.
You must have an up-to-date Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, or equivalent, before you can take the refresher training.
You will need to show this to us, the training provider, when you register for the course.
If you hold a door supervisor licence you can choose one of the following options:
- Take the door supervisor refresher training and renew your door supervisor licence
- Take the security guard refresher training and switch to a security guard licence
In either case, you must have an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, or equivalent, before you can take the refresher training.
What do we mean by “equivalent”?
We accept other qualifications that comply with the relevant guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. Some examples are:
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- First Aid at Work (FAW)
- First Person on Scene (FPOS)
- First Response Emergency Care (FREC)
Why is the SIA making these changes?
The SIA needs to make sure that people working in the private security industry can:
- Keep the public safe
- Follow new working practices
- Understand recent changes to the law
- Make the best use of new technology
Qualification overview and objective
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners who currently hold a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and need to be brought up to date with the new licence-linked qualifications requirements.
Key topics include:
- Know how to conduct effective search procedures
- Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat
- Know how to safeguard the public from incidents of spiking
- Know the implications of physical interventions and their use
How long will it take?
The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 26 hours and, of this, 21 hours are guided learning hours (GLH). Please note that 11 hours and 15 minutes is the minimum contact time (MCT), as stipulated by the SIA, which is applicable if self-study is applied for the Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) and Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) units. If self-study isn’t applied for these units, then the MCT for this qualification will be 21 hours.
To complete this qualification learners are to undertake approximately 21 hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 11 hours and 15 minutes contact time (1.5-days) where self-study/distance learning can be evidenced.
If self-study/distance learning is NOT used for these units, then the course will be delivered over 3 days (21-hours).
Entry requirements
To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over. Learners will need to show that they hold a current and valid First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate that meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It is an SIA requirement that training centres must confirm that each learner is sufficiently qualified in First Aid or Emergency First Aid.
Learners should present their First Aid or Emergency First Aid certificate before they start training. This certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course starts date.
Structure of Course
The SIA and Awarding Bodies have “recognised that there is some learning that contributes to the achievement of the licence-linked qualifications that can be delivered by self-study/distance learning”.
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) unit has a GLH of 8 hours, of which 4 hours and 45 minutes will be delivered using authorised E-learning. (Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat learning outcome). The remaining 3 hours and 15 minutes is the minimum contact time dedicated to the delivery and assessment of this unit.
Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) unit has a GLH of 13 hours, of which 5 hours is delivered through self-study. The remaining 8 hours is the minimum contact time dedicated to the
delivery and assessment of this unit.
As such:
- Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) of the course will be delivered using self-study (authorised ACT E-learning). Link to access (https://ct.highfieldelearning.com/) contents for this unit/module are emailed to candidates prior to starting the course. The materials used clearly show learners, how many hours (4 hours and 45 minutes) of learning they are expected to undertake and are given sufficient time to allow them to complete it before their course begins. Upon completion, learners are required to email the issued ACT E-learning certificate back to the centre prior to the course taking place. It is also a requirement that the centre checks these during training to ensure appropriate learning has occurred. This will be quality assured through Highfield’s external quality assurance processes. The learners should ask the tutor/trainer any related questions as deemed fit each day and for the duration of the course.
- Unit 2: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) of the course will be delivered using self-study. Materials for this unit are emailed to candidates prior to starting the course. The materials used clearly show learners, how many hours (5 hours) of learning they are expected to undertake and that they are given sufficient time to allow them to complete it before their course begins.
Upon completion, learners are expected to email their Completed Workbook to the centre prior to starting the course. It is also a requirement that the centre checks these during training to ensure appropriate learning has occurred. This will be quality assured through Highfield’s external quality assurance processes. The learners should ask the tutor/trainer any related questions as deemed fit each day and for the duration of the course.
To complete the Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Refresher), learners must complete all units contained within the following mandatory group.
There are no prerequisites for attending this course. However, it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent as learners will be required to undertake an initial literacy assessment prior to enrolment and assessment examinations (theory and practical – Physical Intervention) during and at the end of the course. These examinations must be taken to complete your course work requirement.
Learners are required to attend training in tracks suits or suitable clothing for physical activities and be aware that this course requires many physical activities and will involve physical contact. Please consult your GP if you have any pre existing conditions or have any health issues that could affect you while being involved in Physical Activities.
Learners must ensure their fingernails are cut short as it’s required to comply with Health & safety reasons and wear suitable flat soled footwear or trainers for the physical intervention unit.
There are no prerequisites for attending this course. However, it is advised that learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
Progression opportunities
Progression and further learning routes could include:
- Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
- Level 2 Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry
- Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry
- Level 3 Award in the Delivery of Conflict Management Training (RQF)
- Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry
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