Course description
Security professionals are essential as they maintain the safety of any area, be it a construction site or a retail store. We begin this course by studying definitions and concepts related to security as we establish the importance of risk management. We also describe the security guard workforce in the United Kingdom and outline the benefits of the jobs.
This course answers questions like ‘what are the responsibilities of a security guard?’ and ‘why should you understand what a risk assessment is?’. We explore the elements of security risk, including physical security protection. We then describe the functions of physical security protection, including the use of technology in its pursuit, before explaining how to respond to bomb threats.
The course provides the tools you need to work in security and lays out the steps you should take to launch your risk management career successfully as we cover the fundamentals of security guard work. You can use these practical techniques and insider tips to confidently launch a career in this field. We describe the everyday life of a security guard and provide the skills the job requires, from responding to an immediate crisis to dealing with assets. Sign up if you want to turn your eye for detail and passion for safety and protection into a career.
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Training content
Introduction to Security Guard Work
Description: This module will begin by helping you analyse an overview of security. You will look at the different types of security. Also, you will have the opportunity to explore the functions of physical security protection. You will have the answer to questions like: What is technology in the field of security? Why are integrity and discipline important?
- Learning Outcomes
- Definition and Importance of Security
- Career Prospect of Security Guard in the UK
- Security Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction
- Physical and Information Security Protection
- Response to Immediate Crisis
- The Use of Technology for Managing Security
- General Patrol Tactics and Techniques
- Public Relations and Traffic Control
- Violence in the Workplace
- Laws and Regulations
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: The Basics of Security Guard Work - Course assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyse the definition and importance of security work
- Evaluate the career prospects of a security guard in the UK
- Explain how to conduct a security risk analysis and employ a risk reduction strategy
- Define ‘physical security protection’
- Outline the functions of physical security protection
- Explain how to quickly respond to an immediate crisis
- Describe the use of technology for managing security and reducing risk
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