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What are the immediate benefits of this course? How do I relate the materials that I study to ‘real-
The Security Institute Distance There are a huge number of immediate benefits world’ best practice?
from joining these courses, benefits that have
By putting it into practice during training. This
Learning Qualifications: Your real meaning to your everyday role as a security course not only introduces learners to security
management concepts, but also introduces
professional:
you to relevant policies and procedures within
Questions Answered! • Free Security Institute student membership the security management sector. It does this
for the duration of your studies which also
by focusing on key pieces of legislation and
qualifies you for additional PerpetuityARC their application to the ‘real-world’. Additionally,
Training course discounts
- by Rhiannon Limbert, Pertpetuity ARC Training • Access to the Security Institute mentoring you are encouraged to apply the theory you’re
learning to experiences extrapolated from your
platform own workplace. This ensures effective knowledge
• Industry networking events throughout the application and retention.
year
Working with learners day in, day out, we’ve • Free CPD webinars with industry specialists How am I assessed
come to understand some of the most common covering a range of topics from mental health, All learners are assessed through a series of short
questions they have before embarking on a CSyP application workshops, and study toolkits written answers guided by the use of scenarios.
training programme with us. It won’t surprise you • Access to the Security Institute job’s board This work is then marked against set assessment
to know that many learners have similar questions listing the latest jobs across the industry. criteria which, upon successful completion,
to one another: What are the modules, how can culminates in the BTEC Level 3 Advanced
I pay, how many credits is it worth, and so on. To From an academic point of view, these training Certificate. To aid in the best chance of success
that end, we’ve put together this handy FAQ guide programmes will introduce learners to new learners will be supported by their very own
to address some of the more common questions concepts and people across the industry. The PerpetuityARC Training course tutor throughout
and concerns we come across and hopefully clear material you’re learning has immediate real-world the programme, as well having access to various
up any confusion that may be preventing you application to your job role. You’ll also gain an resources on the online learning platform.
from considering further study. internationally recognised BTEC certificate and
support upon a guided career training pathway Diploma in Security Management and
At PerpetuityARC Training, we deliver a suite of – following on with the Level 5 and 7 courses. Advanced Diploma in Security Management
online, virtual, in-house and classroom training. Finally, the Level 3 programme allows you to
But it’s no surprise that the most popular training pick and mix the modules depending on what’s What is the difference between a Level 5/6/7?
courses are the online Security Management The Security Institute Advanced Certificate in relevant to you and your job role. Quite a bit! The qualifications are obviously
training programmes delivered in partnership with Security Management SRF BTEC Level 3 different but there’s the time required to
the Security Institute: What modules can I study? complete. Generally speaking, the more advanced
What can you tell me about the Level - what does The Level 3 Advanced Certificate is made up of the level, the more time is needed to complete
• The Security Institute Advanced Certificate in Level 3 mean? six modules: three core modules (non-optional) the course. There’s also a marked difference
Security Management SRF BTEC Level 3 A Level 3 qualification is the working equivalent to and three elective. The three core modules are in academic writing skill. With regards to our
• The Security Institute Diploma in Security A-level/post A-level study. This means learners will as follows: Introduction to Security Management, courses, the Level 7 Advanced Diploma requires
Management SRF BTEC Level 5 work towards meeting the same academic targets, Security Department Management, and a significantly higher level of academic ability
• The Security Institute Advanced Diploma in including demonstrating an understanding of Information Security. This is supplemented by a and time compared to the Level 3 or Level 5
Security Management [QNUK Endorsed] Level the course materials (reading the material then further three elective modules of your choice. courses, so do bear this in mind. Finally due to
7 reiterating in your own words) and applying your the awarding level and complexity of the course
own examples. Learners will also need to be able The choice of elective modules are as follows: there are different price points depending on the
The titles might be long but don’t be put off! In to follow lines of questioning and answer two-part course and level.
this guide, we’ve separated the questions into two questions, for example ‘describe and explain’. • Health & Safety
sections: one focusing on the Security Institute A common example of a question at Level 3 is • Strategic Security Try not to be put off by the intensity of a higher-
Advanced Certificate in Security Management the following: According to the text, what are • Retail Security level qualification. Attaining these qualifications
SRF BTEC Level 3, and the remainder focusing on the responsibilities of the Security Manager at • Physical Security opens career doors for the holder so is definitely
the Diploma in Security Management SRF BTEC ‘Fictitious Company A’? • Terrorism awareness & Management worth considering if you’re really looking to push
Level 5 and the Advanced Diploma in Security • Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management through the industry. A Level 7 is THE penultimate
Management [QNUK Endorsed] Level 7. Without level you can do before an academic PHD as it is,
further ado, let’s begin… in essence, an extract of a Master’s degree.

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