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Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry

Course details

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Qualification name Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation Highfield Qualifications
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost description Please contact for details
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

A SWAP course is aimed at improving work skills within a particular sector to enable to progression to work within that sector. This specific short course is tailored for work within security/door supervision. By studying this course, you will be able to develop and enhance your skills related to Security and Door Supervision roles, which will help you to secure a job in this field. You will learn various aspects of the role such as crowd management, conflict resolution, and emergency response as these skills are crucial for any position in this field. If you are looking to start a career as a Security Officer or Door Supervisor, this course could be an excellent fit for you.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

No formal qualifications required. Must be unemployed or meet the criteria of low paid work.

View the key features of this course.

During the course, learners will study a variety of accredited short qualifications. These qualifications will be assessed through multiple methods such as observation, multiple-choice question papers, and a written logbook. In addition to acquiring all the necessary skills and knowledge required for a role within security/door supervision, you will also gain essential skills that will prepare you for employment. These skills include enhancing your communication and digital skills, in addition to receiving support with your CV.

Learners who complete the SWAP programme will have the opportunity to interview for roles within the sector and gain relevant work experience if available.

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Name Chelmsford College Moulsham
Address Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0JQ
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Website http://chelmsford.ac.uk
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