CRS|inc Training - Plymouth, South West

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CRS Inc are pleased to announce the ability to deliver the new Security Apprenticeship programme. This Apprenticeship covers security guarding – the protection of property against loss caused through criminal activity, fire, flooding or waste.

The security industry is experiencing steady growth in the UK. Currently, it employs around 500,000 people in occupations ranging from private investigation to CCTV installation but the largest sector, which this apprenticeship relates to, is security guarding.

Given the current security climate and the heightened threat from terrorism and The build up to the 2012 Olympics/Paralympics, the sector is growing by approximately 6-8% per year and this trend is predicted to continue for the foreseeable future. Indeed London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) have assessed that the Games will require an additional 15,000 security staff and around 80,000 staff trained in security awareness above the predicted growth of the sector. In addition there is an identified need for technicians to install and maintain CCTV, access control and search equipment.

As an apprentice security officer, you’ll learn about the law, fire prevention, customer service, patrolling techniques, health and safety, conflict management and a range of other skills, which you will also be able to practice in live operational situations under supervision.

Don't be deceived by outdated pictures of the security sector. It has become a very professional industry staffed by well trained, highly skilled employees. For this job, you’ll need a calm head to assess different situations and the confidence to act when necessary. At the same time, you’ll learn the importance of keeping accurate records and of dealing with people in a calm and reassuring manner. It's essential that you're comfortable with taking on responsibility.

Job Roles

• Static Security Officer
• Mobile Patrol Security Officer
• Alarm Response Officer
• Retail Security Officer

Please have a look at our fact sheet for more information, or if you are a looking for an apprenticeship in the Security Sector please give the office a call for an chat. If you an employer, please give us a call to discuss the incentives available for you to take on a new valuable 'apprentice'.

Door Supervisors Training is changing!

Following the ever growing risk of harm and prosecution, and at the request of the private security Industry, the SIA have changed the requirements for Training and Licensing Door Supervisors to reflect more up to date and relevant working practices. The new changes for Door Supervisors will now include additional Physical Intervention Training Skills. The new module is referred to as Escorting and Disengagement.

Further changes incorporated into the new award will cover more first aid content, awareness of terrorist threats and specific responsibilities for dealing with 14-18 year olds.

From June 2010 individuals who wish to become licensed door supervisors will require certification in the new SIA Physical Intervention module. (We deliver!) *

Award for Door Supervisors (QCF) - Level 2

*Individuals who have a current SIA approved qualification and have not yet applied for a licence can use their qualification as long as it was awarded less than three years ago. No mandatory training for Door supervisor licence renewals is required until at least May 2011. However following a recent competency review, changes may require certification in the new SIA Physical Intervention module and other added elements/units. We will keep you posted!

Here at Crs|inc are proud and pleased to announce that we are now delivering the L3 Delivers of Physical Intervention in partnership with the Institute of Conflict Management (ICM). The ICM is the UK's leading body for the development and setting of standards for the prevention and management of work related violence.

Our Director has been involved with the ICM as a member for several years and worked on the focus group for the ICM development of Physical Skills. This new Level 3 award is in direct support of the new trainers requirements for delivering the new Unit4 - Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry (Escort and Disengagement Skills) in the L2 - Door Supervisors Award (QCF)

The programme has been developed to provide the core competencies, learning materials and assessment criteria for qualified trainers to use in the delivery of physical skills training programmes. All the physical skills taught have been registered and recorded in the ICM National Physical Skills Register and have been fully risk assessed, in line with recognised best practice.

Tutor Requirements for SIA Door Supervisors have changed!

Tutors wishing to deliver the physical intervention skills part of the SIA licence-linked qualifications must be suitably qualified and experienced. Awarding organisations will check to confirm that a tutor holds;

• A suitable teaching/training qualification (PTLLS or above, or a suitable equivalent);
• A suitable level 3 qualification in training conflict management;
• The level 3 ‘Delivering Physical Intervention’ training unit, or;
• A certificate from an approved level 3 programme that confirms the trainer's ability to deliver the skills in an approved level 2 programme.

It is expected that all trainers will have achieved the relevant SIA recognised national qualification for trainers delivering physical skills by August 2011.

Tutor requirements for the delivery of physical intervention skills

Tutors wishing to deliver the physical intervention skills part of the SIA licence-linked qualifications must be suitably qualified and experienced. Awarding organisations will check to confirm that a tutor holds;

• A suitable teaching/training qualification (PTLLS or above, or a suitable equivalent);
• A suitable level 3 qualification in training conflict management;
• The level 3 ‘Delivering Physical Intervention’ training unit, or;
• A certificate from an approved level 3 programme that confirms the trainer's ability to deliver the skills in an approved level 2 programme.

'It is expected that all trainers will have achieved the relevant SIA recognised national qualification for trainers delivering physical skills by August 2011''

What are the ICM programme outcomes?

• Be able to assess the learning environment and learner(s) to identify and reduce the risk of injury prior to and during a physical skills learning programme
• Be able to understand and manage a safe learning environment and maintain the appropriate dynamics for the delivery of physical skills and interventions
• Be able to demonstrate, instruct and coach learners in physical skills practices in an appropriate learning environment.
• Be able to assess learner’s ability in the application of physical skills using various methods.

What else do you get?

On completion of our programme, each tutor will receive access to support and training materials, the ability to access L2 certification for you/your centre and attend yearly refresher update programmes with valuable CPD benefits.

L3 Delivers Physical Intervention

We are currently holding regular courses throughout the South West so please contact Cath or Lizz for locations, costing and dates.