Security Officer Services Apprenticeship approved for Scotland launch

The apprenticeship will cover First Aid, Health and Safety and the Security Industry Authority licences (ie those for the public space surveillance, door supervisor and security officer roles) followed by an opportunity to specialise in each of those areas.

Each of the specialisms will cover the following requirements:

*Assessing and controlling risks

*Recognising the security needs of stakeholders

*Identifying and assessing threats

*Ensuring compliance with regulations and providing advice

*Ensuring security of communications and General Data Protection Regulation compliance

*Conflict management

*Using communication effectively while also presenting a professional image

*Developing interpersonal skills accustomed to security operations 

David Scott, managing director at Skills for Security, commented: “This is excellent news for our sector. After many years of development and consultation, we finally received full approval for the Scottish Security Officer Services Apprenticeship. It has taken time and the efforts of many people to see this over the line, but we’re extremely pleased to witness the start of our first cohorts of learners being enrolled imminently throughout the whole of Scotland. I firmly believe that this is a vital step forward in professionalising the sector and attracting new talent.” 

Scott added: “A personal Thank You must go to Russel Kerr from SecuriGroup who was instrumental in seeing this over the line, the British Security Industry Association for financially supporting the project and also Highfield for the development of the SVQ qualification. It’s going to be great seeing thousands of apprentices complete the programme over the coming years.”

The first cohort of learners will be starting their journey at the beginning of 2022.

*Send an e-mail to info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk for more information on the apprenticeship delivery