Qualifications
Qualifications Explained
We work with some of the UK’s leading awarding bodies to ensure that learners receive the recognition they deserve when completing a course of study. Working closely with Pearson (BTEC), QNUK, and Skills for Security (SfS), the training we deliver provides learners with a recognised qualification to assist with personal development and a route to higher levels of study.
To gain an award, you need to achieve one to 12 credit points, which equals 10 to 120 hours of learning.
To gain a certificate, you need to achieve 13 to 36 credit points, which equals 120 to 360 hours of learning.
To gain a diploma, you need to achieve more than 36 credit points, which equals more than 360 hours of learning.
Level 3 is the equivalent working level of the A/AS Levels in the UK.
At this level, you should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the provided texts and make use of simplistic examples based on outlined core theory. You should write in full sentences, demonstrate good literacy skills and be able to structure short written answers in a logical manner.
According to the text, what are the responsibilities of the Security Manager at ‘Fictitious Company A’?
Equivalent working level of an Extended Diploma/Certificate(s) of Higher Education in the UK.
Demonstrate a good understanding of a selection of texts and use experience-based examples to highlight theory in practice. You should write using the required written format (essay-style, structured report, board presentation), and provide well-formulated conclusions to an array of problems.
As the Security Manager at ‘Fictitious Company A’, give a short presentation to the board highlighting fire safety procedures. Detail the elements you would include in the presentation.
Equivalent working level of a Foundation Level Degree in the UK.
Generate new ideas through analysis of various concepts to formulate well-defined responses to a set of abstract problems. You must also construct logical and evidence-based arguments, make use of extracurricular texts, and demonstrate good Harvard referencing techniques.
Due to a series of break-ins at ‘Fictitious Company A’, you and your team have decided a new member of security staff is required on the factory floor. Perform a needs-analysis for the recruitment of a new officer and design a short job advertisement for the role.
Level 6 is the equivalent working level of a Bachelor’s Degree in the UK.
Generate and critically evaluate new concepts and apply significant judgement to a range of complex research problems. You should demonstrate the use of a wide variety of extracurricular texts to build coherent and well-evidenced arguments, and the ability to write under a series of set scenarios. You must also demonstrate very good Harvard referencing techniques.
‘Fictitious Company A’ (2016) states they cannot be beaten in the market place when it comes to product X. Conduct a literature review of similar products to either agree or contest this statement.
Equivalent working level of a Master’s in the UK with accreditation through a recognised provider such as QNUK Endorsed or Pearson. Often has lesser credits than a full Master’s, but they may be transferable via Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) towards a full Master’s.
Demonstrate mastery of a specialised area of knowledge, employing the skills to conduct well-evidenced research into a variety of complex issues. Read widely (demonstrating excellent Harvard referencing techniques) and tie arguments together to form logical and coherent conclusion(s). Able to practice critical thinking and self-reflection.
Provide a dissertation, with a specified word count, on a topic of your choice within the Security Management sector, making use of an array of research tools and critical analysis. Your dissertation should be founded on theory and you must make use of extracurricular readings.
An MSc is a Master’s qualification awarded by a University. A full Master’s is typically 180 credits.
Able to demonstrate mastery of a specialised area of knowledge and the skills required to conduct well-evidenced research into a variety of complex issues. Ability to read widely (demonstrating excellent Harvard referencing techniques) and tie arguments together to form logical and coherent conclusion(s). Capable of practicing critical thinking and self-reflection.
Provide a dissertation, with a specified word count, on a topic of your choice within the Security Management sector, making use of an array of research tools and critical analysis. Your dissertation should be founded on theory and you must make use of extracurricular readings.