Workplace Safety Essentials
Working Within the Private Security Industry
An introductory course exploring the private security industry, covering regulation, the law, health and safety, emergencies and communication skills for those starting or developing a security career
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people entering or working in private security
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course has been designed with the following learners in mind:
- People wanting to start a career in the Private Security Industry
- Those in the early stages of their security career wanting to broaden their industry knowledge
- Security operatives wanting to understand the law, health and safety and emergency procedures relevant to their role
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- The private security industry — The industry, its main services and the regulating body
- Standards and law — Expected operative behaviour and the law relating to the industry
- Safety, care and emergencies — Health and safety, duty of care and emergency situations
- Communication skills — Effective radio communication and the phonetic alphabet
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course
It is aimed at people wanting to start a career in the Private Security Industry, or those in the early stages of their career who want to broaden their knowledge of the industry.
What topics does the course cover
It covers the regulation of the industry, standards of behaviour, civil and criminal law, health and safety, duty of care, emergency situations, and communication skills including radio communication and the phonetic alphabet.
How long does the course take?
1 hour 30 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
