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Qualification details

HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The HABC Level 2 Award in Security Guarding has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is based on the relevant SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications and provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding for those who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a security guard within the Private Security Industry.

Qualification details

501/1296/X
HABC - Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
2
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2010
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2013
Certification end date:
31/12/2015
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the NVQ in Providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the Private Security Industry such as CCTV Operations or Door Supervision.
Security Officer/Manager
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D2. Confirm the ability to meet a ‘licence to practice’ or other legal requirements made by the relevant sector, professional or industry body
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.4  Public Services
3
3
26
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
None.
None.
n/a
This is a 3 unit qualification totalling 3 credits of which all units are mandatory.
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    Mandatory units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 3, Maximum 3.
    • K/600/6310 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
    • L/600/6705 - Working as a Security Officer
    • M/600/5174 - Working in the Private Security Industry