You must have one of these qualifications before you can apply for a front line security guarding licence.
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Qualification |
Awarding Body |
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Level 2 Certificate for Security Guards
ASET Certificate for Security Guards in Scotland |
ASET (0845 45 89 500) |
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Level 2 Certificate for Security Guards |
City & Guilds (020 7294 2800) |
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Level 2 BTEC Award in Security Operations
BTEC Award in Security Operations (Scotland) |
Edexcel (0870 240 9800) |
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Level 2 Award in Security Guarding
NOCN Award in Security Guarding (Scotland) |
NOCN (0114 227 0500) |
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National Progression Award in Security Operations: Security Guarding (Scotland) |
SQA (08452 791 000) |
SIA-endorsed qualifications are valid for SIA licensing requirements regardless of which UK qualifications regulatory authority approved them. However:
- If you will be working mainly in England or Wales then the most appropriate qualifications are those focussed on England and Wales.
- If you will be working mainly in Scotland then the qualifications most pertinent to you are those focussed on Scotland.
If you intend to work in Scotland but your training focussed on England and Wales, we recommend that you undertake additional, location-specific training before you start work.
Licence Renewals and Training
The qualifications linked to SIA licensing will remain current for licensing purposes until we change our core competency specifications, and we will not be doing this until after the first round of licence renewals in England and Wales. Until we do so, you will not need to undergo refresher training or undertake a new qualification when renewing your existing licence. |