Providing Security Services
Level 2
Awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 4 December 2003 to 31 December 2007
Group award number: G7G8 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO). SITO draws its membership from a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the Security Industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
DG7W 04
Minimise and Respond to Health and Safety Risks in Your Workplace
1Contribute to maintaining a safe workplace
2Recognise and respond to risks in your workplace
DG7C 04
Communicate Effectively in the Workplace
1Provide written information related to your work
2Communicate effectively to work with others
3Communicate using telecommunications
DG7M 04
Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
1Establish effective relationships with customers
2Respond appropriately to customers
3Communicate information to customers
DG7H 04
Control Security Incidents
1Deal with security emergencies
2Deal with security threats
3Recognise and deal with actual or potential breaches of the law or security requirements
DG84 04
Produce Documents Manually
1Record information
2Produce written information
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
DG7V 04
Maintain the Security of Property and Premises Through Observation
1Monitor property and premises using security and protection systems
2Patrol designated areas to maintain security
3Respond to breaches in security or safety
DG7G 04
Control Entry to and Exit from Premises
1Control entry by employees
2Control entry by visitors
3Respond to unauthorised entry to premises
DG77 04
Carry Out Searches of People and their Property for Unauthorised Items
1Search people and their property for unauthorised items
2Respond to finding unauthorised items
DG86 04
Provide Security at Licensed Venues
1Control entry to licensed venues
2Deter adverse behaviour at licensed venues
DG78 04
Carry Out Searches of Vehicles for Unauthorised Items
1Control entry and exit of vehicles
2Search vehicles for unauthorised items
3Respond to finding unauthorised items
DG75 04
Arrest People Suspected of Committing an Offence
1Apprehend suspected people
2Detain suspected people
3Preserve the integrity of potential evidence
DG7J 04
Deal with Disorderly and Aggressive Behaviour
1Deter adverse behaviour through visible security presence
2Deal with adverse behaviour
DG7X 04
Monitor Areas Using CCTV Systems
1Prepare to monitor areas using CCTV systems
2Monitor CCTV camera images to react to incidents
3Locate pre-determined targets using CCTV
DG7R 04
Maintain CCTV Video Tape Libraries and Preserve Potential Evidence
1Maintain video tape storage systems
2Preserve potential video taped evidence
DG7T 04
Maintain the Operational Performance of CCTV Systems
1Confirm operational performance of CCTV systems
2Arrange for unacceptable performance to be rectified
DG85 04
Provide Covert Security in Retail Environments
1Maintain covert security presence
2Respond to security alarms
DG7L 04
Detect Loss and Theft in Retail Environments
1Gather and evaluate information to detect offences and suspects
2Respond to identifying suspects
DG7F 04
Control a Guard Dog Under Operational Conditions
1Patrol designated areas with a guard dog
2Control entry to premises whilst handling a guard dog
3Apprehend suspects with the aid of a guard dog
4Deal with incidents caused by guard dogs
DG83 04
Prevent Unauthorised Items Passing Through Passenger Ports
1Screen and search people passing through passenger ports
2Screen baggage
3Search baggage by hand
4Respond to finding unauthorised items in baggage or on people
DG82 04
Present Evidence in Court and at other Hearings
1Prepare for court or other hearings
2Present evidence to court or other hearings
D2N4 04
Produce Documents Using Word Processing Software
1Retrieve and enter data to create and update files
2Produce the required documents by manipulating data
3Output the document to the required destination
Contexts
The award can be taken in 7 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
G7G8 22 - Providing Security Services
G7GG 22 – Providing Security Services (CCTV Operations)
G7GC 22 - Providing Security Services (Door Supervision)
G7GD 22 - Providing Security Services (Events Security)
G7GE 22 - Providing Security Services (Reception Security)
G7GF 22 - Providing Security Services (Retail Security)
G7GA 22 - Providing Security Services (Static and Patrol Guarding)
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