Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)

At GuardWatch Security, we offer a 1-day nationally approved course, accredited by Highfield, designed for individuals needing to renew their SIA Security Guard Licence. This top-up course is essential for continuing work in the private security industry across various roles, including store detection, loss prevention, gatehouse duties, mobile patrol, and more.

The top-up course ensures your qualifications stay up to date, allowing you to continue working as a security officer in roles that require vigilance, professionalism, and compliance with industry standards.

Course Details
  • Duration: 1 day

  • Structure: The course consists of 2 units, each assessed by multiple-choice exams and practical assessments.

Entry Requirements
  • Age: 18+

  • Basic Level of English (Level 1 Standard)

  • Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (can be booked through GuardWatch Security)

  • Existing SIA Licence

UNIT 1
UNIT 2

Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

  • Understanding terror threats and the role of the security operative in an event of a threat

Principles of Minimising personal risk for security officers in the private security industry

  • Know how to use equipment

  • Know what actions to take in relation to global (or critical) incidents

Ready to start your career in the security industry?