Who is this qualification for? 

This qualification is aimed at individuals who work within the private security industry and need to deliver training in physical intervention skills. 

How long will it take? 

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 46-hours of learning. The SIA stipulates a minimum of 12 contact hours for the Physical Intervention Skills Within the Private Security Industry unit. Please refer to Highfield’s qualification specification for further details on suitable methods of distance learning.  

Topics covered 

These include physical interventions and the implications of their use, how to reduce the risk of harm when physical intervention skills are used, use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others, good practice to follow after physical interventions, assessing the training environment to reduce risks in preparation for physical intervention training and assess physical intervention skills.  

Assessment method 

This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence, practical tasks, and a true/false question test. Duration 2 Days with pre-course work (2 Days contact hours)

Requirement:

ID – Passport of any nationality 
UK driving Licence Photocard
UK original birth certificate 
UK biometric residence permit card