The aim of the course is to provide Service leavers interested in future employment in Security Operations or Security Management roles with a recognised level 3 National Open College Network (NOCN) qualification.
There are four mandatory units which are:
- Security health and safety operations and management
- Physical security operations and management
- Information and personnel security and management
- Private security and the law.
The training consists of 60 guided learning hours of which 30 are classroom based contact hours (delivered over 5 days) with the other 30 made up through self-study using the specified handbook. At least 50% of this self-study is pre-course work; the remainder set as homework.
National Open College Network (NOCN) Level 3 Award in Security Operations (accredited by the Qualifications and Credit Framework at Level 3, Qualification number 500/8591/8).
Employment prospects are multi layered and include continual professional development. It particularly suits Service leavers targeting management positions for which there is demand. The qualification also addresses, ‘an identified gap in existing provision for security related qualifications at level 3 and above’ (NOCN). It is for students who want to enter into the market above that of a basic security officer or those who may want to move up the ladder quicker. It bridges the gap between the entry level (which students need to get a licence) and the more intense courses aimed at potential consultants.
There is significant reading attached to this course both prior to course start date and also during it. The reading material is an integral part of the course and students are expected to complete it in order to be successful.
Please note: You are required to bring 2 current passport photographs for exam registration, plus at least two forms of photographic identification (this does not include a service i.d card) possibly a driving licence and passport and also two forms showing your current address i.e. a utility bill or bank statement (must be within the last 3 months and also with a UK postcode as BFPO addresses will NOT be accepted).
Right Management reserves the right to cancel and/or amend course dates, times, contents and venues as listed on this website. Every effort will be made to give the Service leaver as much notice as possible and a reasonable course alternative or alternatives may be suggested, if possible. If this is not possible or the alternative(s) is/are not acceptable to the Service leaver, Right Management, who deliver all non-contract courses listed, may refund in full the total amount paid to date for non-contract funded courses, or, in the case of MOD Contract Funded courses, in agreement with the MOD, the Service leavers IRTC grant will not be notionally reduced.