The qualifications
National Diploma in Security [Level 6]
National Diploma in Security [Level 6]
The diploma is intended for professional security people who work in roles that may include:
- Security risk managers
- Corporate managers of security functions
- Departmental security officers
- Security consultants
- Sales roles requiring security survey or risk assessment skills
- Investigative work in the corporate environment, usually within a security team
- Insurance assessors who assess security risks
The compulsory section of the qualifications covers knowledge and skills required for the security industry in relation to:
- Interpretation and application of law
- Risk assessment
- Surveys
- Development of operational plans and policy, practice and procedure
The elective section allows candidates to select appropriate skills for their role, including:
- Management of security principles, practices and procedures
- Security interviews
- Application of security techniques, hardware and systems
- Critical incident management
- Security investigations
- Advise on special security risks
