Security Management

Qualification……………….. SRF BTEC Level 4
Delivery……………………… Classroom or live virtual training
Duration………………………five-day course

This security management training course is an essential exploration of the key ideas, techniques and concerns at the heart of professional security management today. Please note, live virtual courses are delivered separately to classroom courses. Learners will not be able to dial in to a classroom course. 

Delivered as a scheduled course (see dates below), successful learners will leave with a SRF BTEC Level 4 Award. This is an internationally-recognised qualification, supporting your career development and promotion opportunities. Past learners of this course have gone on to complete other qualifications to further their career, and to boost credibility in this competitive industry.

During the course, you will cover a comprehensive look at the responsibilities, resources and skills that are central to providing effective security management. From identifying issues, understanding theories about risk, and isolating causes and prevention of crime, this qualification in security management is the ideal course for anyone wishing to develop their career in the security industry.

Assessment for this security management training course is based on completion of the course workbook which is used to support a written assignment that is completed post-course. Because there is no exam to sit, you can take your time to consider the best way to complete the coursework.

You will receive support during the course, and our academic team can provide additional support should you need it after the training. Importantly, this means that when you sign up to train with us, we are with you for the whole journey, ensuring you receive the highest quality support and guidance.

Core content

Over this five-day classroom course, learning is delivered through group discussion, desktop exercises, and expert guidance from the course tutor. As a result, training is engaging and challenges you to think in different ways. You’ll cover:

• Role of the security manager
• Criminology, offenders and crime prevention theory
• Key legislation
• Risk management
• Crime management and prevention
• Security and working with human resources
• Supply chain security
• Security technology
• Preventing customer and supplier theft
• Preventing burglary, robbery and fraud
• Designing a security/crime reduction initiative
• Writing effective security reports
• Adding value through security

Virtual classroom delivery

If opting for virtual training, please note that you will need a stable internet connection, and a microphone, speakers and webcam. This is so you can fully interact with the class in the same way you would in a face-to-face training setting.

Bear in mind time zone differences; our classes are run using GMT or BST time zone, depending on time of year.

We recommend you disable your email application when joining live classroom training; this is to minimise any distractions and interruptions, ensuring you are fully focused on the course.

If you’d like to join this course, choose from either the classroom or virtual live delivery option at check-out.

If you’d prefer to take this course online, please visit the online course page here.