Course Structure
This course is split into nine lessons as follows:
1. Scope And Nature of Security Operations
- Introduction
- Threats
- What can be threatened
- Perceived threats
- Threat versus risk
- Threat assessment
- Second line of defence
- Hierarchy of security controls
- Home security
- Plants for security
- Inside the burglars mind
- Ethical Issues in security
- Insurance
- Social media
2. Low Tech Security Equipment
- Introduction
- Gates and doors
- Latches
- Locks
- Safes
- Vaults
- Safe types
- Vault types
- Alarms
- Lighting
- Signs and Security cameras
- Placement
- Single versus combination use
- Piracy and theft
- Weapons
3. Security Equipment Technology
- Lighting
- Alarms
- Wired systems
- Wireless systems
- Monitored systems
- Unmonitored systems
- Triggers - types, motion, sound, laser triggers
- What is triggered
- Fire and other alarm systems
- Smoke detectors
- Heat detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Locating detectors
- Security cameras - inside or out
- Closed circuit or stand alone cameras
- Specific camera types - PTZ, boxed, fixed, bullet, turret etc
- Motion detection/activation
- Thermographic imaging
- Doorbells
4. Security Personnel
- Types of security personnel
- Using security personnel
- Fixed position security
- Security patrols
- Security dogs -pet dogs, guard dogs
- Security Equipment Installers
5. Risk Assessment and Protocols
- Being proactive, not reactive
- Evaluating risk
- What is risk assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Risk assessments at a premises
- Electronic risk assessment
- Security protocols
- Burglar profile
- Burglar security measures
- Shoplifting and security measures
- Arson and security measures
6. Applications – Property Protection – land and buildings
- Protecting land and buildings
- Perimeter fencing
- Automatic gates
- Window bars
- Protecting commercial properties
- Burglars and intruders
- Terrorism
- Reducing fire risk
- Security lighting
- Protecting land
7. Applications – Property Protection -cars, art, valuables
- Need and level of protection
- Worth of an item
- Level of risk exposure
- What the valuable is
- How conspicuous is it
- Where/how is it kept
- Cost of protection
- Pets and livestock
- Highly valuable items
- Protecting valuables
8. Applications – Personal Protection
- What is personal protection
- Why personal protection is needed
- Types of harm
- Situational risk management
- Types of threats
- Operators working within a management system
- Situational crime prevention
- Personal protection of oneself
- When threatened from a known individual
- Gender based violence
- Bullying, racism and discrimination
- Devices & equipment for protection
9. Applications – Commercial property and events
- Commercial property protection
- Inventory
- Preventing theft and tampering
- Offices
- Factories
- Shopping centres
- Events protection
- Contingency and emergency planning
- Rules and regulations
- Crowd control
- Traffic & transport
- Adult activities and children
- Theft and vandalism
AIMS
- Discuss the scope and nature of the security industry.
- Describe and recommend low tech security equipment for appropriate use in different contexts.
- Describe and recommend high tech security equipment for appropriate use in different contexts.
- Describe and recommend the use of security personnel for appropriate use in different contexts.
- Assess security risks and in response recommend appropriate protocols for different situations.
- Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of land and buildings, both residential and commercial.
- Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of valuable items including cash, jewellery, art and collectables.
- Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for personal protection in different contexts.
- Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of people and property at events and commercial properties including shopping centres, tourist attractions and workplaces.
Explore How to Reduce Threats to Persons and Property
Security management is all about reducing threats. Threats come in all shapes and forms. They may involve intentional criminal activity, but they can also involve unintentional damage to property or person.
A person’s body can be threatened due to violence, but a person may also be threatened in other ways. In some cases, a threat can be defamatory or cause considerable economic loss. Whilst threat is most often thought of, and arguably acted out, in the physical sense, it can also be relatively intangible. For example, the threat of fraud or identity theft. Most frequently, a threat will involve stealing or damaging property.
For example –
- A threat to the security of our home
- A threat to buildings, land, gardens, walls, and aspects of our property. For example, thieves may steal lead from windows in buildings to sell on.
- Vehicle theft
Stealing or damaging -
- Personal possessions kept within the home, e.g., computers, televisions, mobile devices, etc.
- Business or commercial items and equipment, including specialist equipment, e.g., sewing machines, robotic machinery, etc.
- Personal or professional valuables such as jewellery, business documents and the like
- Money or money dispensing facilities such as bank fronts or automatic teller machines
- Art, antiques, or collectables
- Pets or livestock
Learn skills to mitigate injury, damage or loss
- Learn to make people, places and things more secure.
- Understand the operation of a range of security equipment and technology.
- Determine how to assess risk and administer security protocols.
- Apply security measures to different real-life scenarios.
- Develop up-to-date industry skills.
The list of items which may be stolen or damaged is virtually endless. Much of the time, the security of these items can be improved through considering potential threats from a situational perspective. Whilst this practice can be limited by factors such as age, experience, security-related interactions, understanding the perceived threat can be the beginning to improve security.
The reason we need security is because of threats. Threats can come in the form of people, actions that have been taken, natural causes, or accidents. To mitigate such threats requires appropriate measures to be put in place.
In the modern world, security is a growing industry. New threats emerge and we must find ways to deal with them. Security is an ever evolving field. People with a solid grasp of security risks and who can problem solve solutions are highly sought after.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for different people including:
- Security officers
- Legal professionals
- Business managers
- Grounds people
- Resort managers
- Insurance personnel
- Business owners
- Property managers
- Cybersecurity personnel
- OH&S personnel
- Anyone with an interest in protecting people or assets
Frequently Asked Questions!
What aspects of Security does this course cover?
This course focuses on physical security - protecting people and property. While it is in part relevant to information and cyber security; we have other courses that are much more focussed on those issues.
Who can Study this Course?
Anyone can enrol and learn to protect their property at home, work or anywhere, using security equipment and protocols. You can better understand risks to people and property in different circumstances, and develop measures to reduce those risks .
Will I need experience to get a job?
You can work whilst training but depending on legislative requirements you may need to apply for a restricted licence. This means that you are supervised by a fully licensed provider.
There are often no formal prerequisites to access training which is great news. Of course, yes any relevant work experience will help build your resume and create your professional identity as an individual capable of responding to risk or other related fields.
How much can I earn (in the UK) working in physical security such as crowd control?
If you move into a full-time role (40+ hours a week):
- Entry-Level: £25,000 – £27,500 per year.
- Experienced Door Supervisor: £30,000 – £35,000 per year.
- Security Manager/Head of Security: £40,000 – £55,000+ per year.
You can boost earnings but working weekends and nightshifts!
Enrol with us and begin your journey towards becoming a security expert.