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Education and Learning
FAQs about the BTEC Level 5
Are there any eligibility criteria? How is the course assessed?
The course is open to all who operate within the Learners have to complete 2 essays per module
private and public security sectors, and have: (Approximately 1,500 words each). Learners will
• a minimum of 3 years security management have to draw on their own experiences as well
experience as a range of texts beyond the supplied reading
• or 3 years in the armed forces in a supervisory materials.
role,
• or have successfully completed the Security Within each module, learners will have a
Institute’s BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Security theoretical type question (example: what is meant
Management by the phrase “security management must be
commensurate with risk?”) and a more practical
Candidates will be updated on their enrollment question (example: design a workplace poster to
throughout the application process and the deter employee theft from taking place).
Training Team is on hand to assist with any
application queries. What is the background of the typical
learner?
What is the course duration? Learners embarking on this course typically have
The course is designed to take 12 months, but worked in security for some time, but perhaps
extensions can be granted for those struggling have no formal qualifications to validate their
to meet deadlines. Deadline extensions must be experience. This course provides those who wish
requested. Students can complete the Dip to make a move into Supervisory /
in fewer than 12 months, if they so wish. Management roles with the necessary skills
to apply theory to best practice within in the
What are the modules? workplace, whilst also enabling the learner to
This course is made up of 5 modules. Each student develop their soft skills (writing and research
MUST complete all 5 to pass. Module titles are: abilities).
• Understanding Security
• Threats to Security Who is the awarding body?
• Risk Management Pearson is one of the UK’s leading accreditation
• The Legal System and qualification bodies. They facilitate and
• Management regulate UK GCSE’s and A-Level exams/marking
standards and are globally recognised across an
array of industries. The BTEC Level 5 sits on the
framework of qualifications in and around the
same level as a foundation degree.
How much does the course cost?
Excluding VAT: £1630 pp
Including VAT: £1956 pp
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