Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry
The Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in professional security operations, workplace safety, conflict management and emergency response. Learners develop practical knowledge of access control...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in professional security operations, workplace safety, conflict management and emergency response.
Learners develop practical knowledge of access control, patrol duties, incident documentation, risk recognition, communication and professional conduct.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to the Private Security Industry
- Roles and Responsibilities of Security Officers
- Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
- Security Codes of Conduct
- Patrolling Procedures
- Access-Control Procedures
- Monitoring and Incident Prevention
- Conflict Management
- De-Escalation and Negotiation
- Professional Communication
- Fire and Emergency Response
- Evacuation Awareness
- First-Aid Awareness
- Security Risk Assessment
- Threat and Hazard Identification
- Incident Report Writing
- Security Documentation
- Customer Service
- Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
- Health and Safety in Security Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Practical Security Simulations and Portfolio Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Individuals entering the private security industry
- Security Officers seeking structured professional development
- Security Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Personnel progressing toward higher-level security qualifications
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical professional-security skills.
- Improve patrol and access-control competence.
- Strengthen conflict-management and de-escalation skills.
- Improve emergency-response awareness.
- Develop security risk-assessment knowledge.
- Prepare clear incident reports and records.
- Improve customer-service and professional-conduct skills.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, security simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–10 weeks, equivalent to approximately 100–140 hours.
- Certification: Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry upon successful completion.
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