What is the Accreditation Process
You will be required to complete a simple application form covering the following details (info@securitycpd.org) We will only accredit those individuals or Companies that are seriously dedicated to enhanced and productive learning provision that benefits the learners. We are not a substitute for Regulated training, where it is available, but see our members as supporting genuine professional development to enhance the learner journey to recognised proficiency and qualification.
- Details about your company or you as an individual
- Copies of Policies and Procedures
- Declaration and proof of competency
- Insurance cover for CPD training
- Type of CPD and Locations to held
- Other Awarding Organisations
- Declaration and Proof of Instructor Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience
- Open to IQA/EQA inspection and able to provide Learner documents as applicable
- Reviews are held once a year on the accreditation anniversary with EQA reviews dependent on program delivery
Security CPD Certification and Accreditation
We can help you develop your own specific training courses which we will accredit under our Security CPD certification scheme, as an independently verified course of learning, as we have a variation of levels from Seminar to Advanced or Specialist level, with the latter being quality assured by industry SME’s Contact info@securitycpd.org
Training Development and Program Design
Is there a course you need to develop that isn’t currently available or is simply too bespoke or commercially sensitive to be placed on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) then look no further we can develop and accredit this for you whilst ensuring it meets all the industry standards.
Specialist Security CPD Training
We have a range of pre-developed Security training programs that can be delivered to your Security Personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills that can be delivered by our specialist instructors or we can train your instructors to deliver these.
Internal & External Quality Assurance Services (IQA/EQA)
Although we are predominantly Security orientated we are able to quality-assure a wide range of training from all of the SIA Security Courses, Physical Penetration Testing to First Aid at Work and F-POS(I) plus much more. contact us for more information info@securitycpd.org
We can help you through awarding organisation audits and developing robust IQA processes to stand you and your training organisation in good practice
We are available for consultation to discuss how we caan help you move forward.
How we apply CPD points to your training
Each CPD certificate irrespective of the course, Seminar, Awareness training, or other event is individually numbered and includes the following
- Date of issue
- Provider Number
- Certificate Number
- Course Number
- Level Basic, Intermediate, Advanced or Specialist
Each is signed by the Chief Executive and the provider/Instructor ensuring the validity of each individual certificate giving confidence to the Security Professional and employers that it is a genuine certificate and can be verified with us in exactly the same way you can with an RQF certificate with any main stream Awarding Organisation. We are proud of our suppliers and training providers and have made every effort to ensure the learning they provide is Security Industry relevant and provided by sector-competent professionals.
Generally, 1 CPD point is equal to one hour of active learning, meaning you get one point for every hour you spend on CPD activity. however, we have taken into consideration other association’s formats such as the Security Institute, et al, and things like the complexity of the training along with its Educational standards such as Basic/Awareness, Intermediate, Advanced, and Specialist. Each indicates the prior knowledge, skills, and experience required to competently understand the content, as well as whether you have been academically or physically tested by an appointed assessor who has deemed you competent under an agreed form of examination conditions
We believe that this is an authentic, fair, and valid method of assessment that also gives employers, learners, and relevant others a clear understanding of your participation in time, depth of learning, and the process of certification attainment
The sections below demonstrate the maximum number that can be attained however you may only receive any combination of points from 1 to the maximum dependent on learning Time, Knowledge, Common Skill level, and whether tested or not during the CPD program.
Some associations or organisations have their own methods of calculating CPD and you should refer to their system to ascertain whether our system is acceptable in achieving their requirements
Note: You can do an advanced or Specialist course of learning and you may only achieve 5 – 6 CPD points, which is why we have developed this system, as it indicates whether it was a Basic or Awareness activity, 6-15 means it was at Specialist level, Intermediate, 15 -30 equals Specialist Advanced and finally 30 – 50 means Specialist Tested activity
Basic/Awareness CPD
The Basic level will only attract a maximum of 6 CPD points as this is considered attendance only and with no formal method of testing or proven knowledge retention. The maximum will only be given where there has been active participation
Intermediate CPD
At the intermediate level, there is a requirement for proven prior learning in a relevant subject such as F-POS(I)/FREC or Security Aligned RQF Qualification which will attract a maximum of 15 CPD points and is dependent on time in active learning and whether assessed or not
Advanced CPD
The Advanced level will involve a learner providing products of work that have been assessed by a competent person and require’s prior relevant knowledge or skills at an equivalent of a minimum of Level 3 RQF or higher, attracting a maximum of 30 CPD points
Specialist CPD
The Specialist level requires the learner to be highly skilled and knowledgeable within their sector of operations whilst being operationally active or wishing to return to operational service, whilst holding relevant experience in the subject area and can attract a maximum of 50 CPD Points
CPD training is only the beginning
Many people have a perception of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as an easy option or a necessary evil, however, CPD ensures your personal and professional stability enabling you to keep up with your competitors and colleagues.
CPD maintains your client’s confidence in your ability to provide them with proactive solutions and be aware of up-to-date technology or trends that may affect their businesses and ultimately their safety, security, and assets.
Let’s take RFID as an example, some companies are still using old RFID systems which have now been compromised by technology allowing hostile actors to clone them and gain unrestricted access to the premises and services. CPD gives you the edge over your competitors and those wishing harm against you.
Not all weapons can be detected by metal detectors which why developing a search strategy relevant to your venue is important for the safety and Security of your staff and the Public.
Your Security presence must be Polite, Respectful yet robust and confident to challenge any unknown person.
Social Engineering of people and security protocols is still a threat to businesses and security teams & receptionists should be aware of the tactics used by what we term hostile actors
Never underestimate your foe, because they will adapt, and so must you!
Course Development and Accreditation
Our Educational Consultants who are EQA’s and IQA’s can build and design your courses and where appropriate put them forward for accreditation on the Ofqual framework as nationally recognised qualifications or as graded Awards with a recognised Awarding Organisation.
We have created several Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) courses at Level 3 and Level 4 which are endorsed by one of the UK’s Awarding Organisations.
we were instrumental in creating the First Industry Qualification in Physical Penetration Testing at Level 4 and Level 4 in Covert Operations.
Five easy steps:
- Provide the Course Content
- We can help provide the Photography and Images or use yours
- Decide whether you want it on the RQF or Bespoke to your Company
- Register with an Awarding Body (We can help you to do this)
- Train your own employees with a recognised qualification
Don’t be fooled into going to a third party, Security CPD Global is fully insured and has developed many courses with various awarding Organisations. We have, IQA’s, EQA’s, who are Course writers that can, write your course and get accredited specifically for you and can deliver your training programs to your instructors ready for roll out to employees.
- Close Target Reconnaisance (CTR)
- Lawful-use-of-Covert-Operations
- Commercial Surveillance
- Advanced CP Driving Techniques
- Covert Surveillance Operations (CSO)
- Mystery Customers (MC’s)
- Covert Camera Deployment (CCD)
- Technical Search for CP (TSCP)
- Self Defence System
- International Business Escorts (IBE’s)
- Asset Protection Operatives (APO’s)
- Security Drone Operator (SDO)