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BTEC Security Forum

BTEC Security Forum. Providing Security Services apprenticeship framework Roger Field Qualification Development Leader 18 May 2011. Apprenticeship in Providing Security Services – old vs new. PSS apprenticeship: new SASE requirements (1) . Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

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BTEC Security Forum

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  1. BTEC Security Forum • Providing Security Services apprenticeship framework • Roger Field • Qualification Development Leader • 18 May 2011 Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  2. Apprenticeship in Providing Security Services – old vs new Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  3. PSS apprenticeship: new SASE requirements (1) • Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) • Creative Thinking • Independent Enquiry • Reflective Learning • Team Working • Self Management • Effective Participation • PLTS not a qualification: achievement is recorded in SfS ‘mapping document’ Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  4. PSS apprenticeship: new SASE requirements (2) • 280 GLH per year, incl 100 GLH ‘off the job’ = ‘time away from area of work’ • Off the job GLH must be delivered during contracted working hours • Off the job GLH could include: • - KS/FS (45GLH for each subject) • - ERR • - Learning activities for KPSS/PSS Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  5. Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Providing Security Services (QCF) • Replaces the NVQ in Providing Security Services (last NVQ registration 31 March 2011) • 28 units in new structure • 3 endorsed pathways plus non-endorsed pathway • 22 credits required Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  6. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services – mandatory units • 4 mandatory units (9 credits) • U1: Reducing the risks to health and safety at work • U2: Communicate effectively with others • U3: Portray a positive personal image • U4: Control security incidents Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  7. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services – optional units • Learners need 13 credits from optional units. • For people taking non-endorsed pathway: • number of optional units needed will vary from 3 to 7, depending on size of unit • For endorsed pathways • certain units are required but total still adds up to 13 credits Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  8. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services – optional units • New units that were not in NVQ: U24: Protecting from the risk of violence at work U25: Promote a healthy and safe workplace U28: Use radio communications effectively Units in NVQ not in new qual: • AA1 Promote equality and value diversity • 2J3 Present information to courts or at other hearings Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  9. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services - assessment • On QCF, no separation between ‘Performance Criteria’ and ‘Knowledge and Understanding’ • No range statements in QCF units. • Result = less duplication between performance and knowledge. • However, can’t ‘infer’ knowledge/understanding from performance • FAQ: how many times does performance need to be demonstrated? A: use professional judgement Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  10. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services (QCF) - simulation • Allowed in some units – but generally only for particular identified assessment criteria, not a blanket approach • But two searching units - simulation allowed for all performance-related assessment criteria if learner’s company does not permit searching to take place. Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  11. L2 Certificate in Providing Security Services (QCF) – Issue 2 • Issue 2 now available on Edexcel website. • Now includes: ‘employer direct’ assessment/verification model available (in assessment strategy) • available to employers only (not training providers) -for further information contact wbl@edexcel.com Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  12. BTEC L2 Cert in Knowledge of Providing Security Services - structure • Initial structure now revised • Mix of security and generic employability units • 15 credits • 4 x mandatory units (=6 credits): • - Working in Private Security Industry • - Conflict Management for the Private Security • Industry • - Solving Work-related Problems • - Building Working Relationships with Customers Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  13. BTEC L2 Cert in Knowledge of Providing Security Services – optional units • Minimum of one unit from Group A Optional Units: • - Working as a Security Officer (1 credit) • - Working as a Door Supervisor (1 credit) • - Working as a CCTV Operator (2 credits) • Remaining credit from Group B Options, including: • - security loss and prevention in retail • - communication skills • - team working/relationships with colleague • - setting and meeting targets • - leadership Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  14. BTEC L2 Cert in Knowledge of Providing Security Services – assessment and QA • L2P units assessed in exactly same way as in L2P qualifications • Test available from 31 May (estimated) • SIA requirements apply: invigilation, exam conditions, trainer competence • Remaining units are internally assessed and externally verified • One standards verifier for all apprenticeship components if registrations made for whole apprenticeship Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  15. BTEC L2 Cert in Knowledge of Providing Security Services – how to get a licence • KPSS is not licence linked: no upload of images/pass info to SIA. • Learners needing a licence will need to register on L2P qualification. • Learners will not have to undertake additional learning/assessment for units already achieved • New process for claiming ‘exemptions’ - Security Test Management Handbook, Issue 11.3 • Registration fees reduced, depending on number of units already achieved. Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  16. Learners who already hold a L2P qual before registering on KPSS Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  17. Useful links • Skills for Security PLTS and ERR documents: • http://www.skillsforsecurity.org.uk/index.php/training/2/76 • Edexcel apprenticeship specs: • http://www.edexcel.com/quals/btec-apprenticeships/pss/Pages/default.aspx • BTEC Security Qualifications Test Management Handbook: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/tests/sia/Pages/key.aspx (see “Guidance to Centres” tab) Presentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

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