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Digital
Essential Digital Skills
- Digital Skills Certificate
- 6 days
- 01/03/2021
- LEEDS
- 25
- Available Fully Funded
Course Information
Who is this qualification for?
This regulated qualification is ideal for anyone wishing to work as a door supervisor as it provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for an SIA licence in this field. Subjects covered include behavioural standards, legislation relevant to the role, search procedures, powers of arrest, recording incidents and crime scene preservation, reducing risk, conflict management, communicating effectively and physical intervention.
Topics covered
These include the main characteristics of the
Private Security Industry:
- The importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements, the role and objectives of a door supervisor
- Powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor, how to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- Good practice to follow after conflict situations, physical interventions and the implications of their use and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others
How long will it take?
6 days (approximately 45 hours of learning) or 4 days if flexible distance learning is undertaken.
Course Structure
Unit 1 – Working within the Private Security Industry
Assessment: 40-question multiple-choice examination
Unit 2 – Working as a Door Supervisor
Assessment: 45-question multiple-choice examination
Unit 3 – Conflict Management
Assessment: 20-question multiple-choice examination
Unit 4 – Physical Intervention Skills
Assessment: On going practical assessment throughout the course by the tutor and a knowledge assessment which is marked by the course tutor
This provision includes:
Using devices and handling information (includes how to store information)
Creating and editing documents
Communicating online (such as via Social Media)
Transacting (buying) online activities
Being responsible, safe, and legal online
Course Suitable For
Eligibility Criteria
Must be 19+
Receiving one of the following benefits: Job Seekers Allowance, Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance
Employed on a low wage
To complete an online course, you will need either a tablet, laptop or PC
If you feel you are eligible for any of the above courses, please register your interest by clicking the button below, or contacting your Work Coach at your local Job Centre Plus
Course Structure
Essential Digital SkillsAssessment: Portfolio of evidence
Delivered over 2 weeks, 3 days a week