Course Overview

The Level 4 Award in Protective Security provides a practical introduction to the principles and application of protective security and security risk management. The programme is designed for professionals who have responsibility for protecting people, premises, assets and organisational activities from security threats.

  • Gain the QLS Level 4 Award in Protective Security from the Skills and Education Group

  • The programme provides learners with the knowledge and practical tools required to make better informed security decisions and to justify why particular security measures are appropriate.

  • Assessment is through the production of a Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan. Rather than completing a traditional academic assignment, learners apply the principles covered throughout the programme to a practical security scenario or organisational environment.

Course Curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    2. Useful Documents

    1. What is Protective Security?

    2. Crime and Security Science

    3. Broken Windows Theory (Video)

    4. Spatial & Situational Crime Prevention

    5. Security Legislation

    6. Introduction to Security Threats

    7. Introduction to Security Culture

    1. Introduction to Risk Management

    2. Introduction to ISO 31000

    3. Risk Practitioner Guide

    4. The Security Risk Assessment Process

    5. SRA Guidance Document

    6. Identifying and Assessing Threats

    7. Countering the Threat of Sabotage Operations (Video)

    8. Identifying and Assessing Assets

    9. Vulnerability Assessments

    10. Threats, Vulnerabilities and Exploits (Video)

    11. Risk Analysis and Evaluation

    12. Risk Treatment, Monitoring & Reporting

    1. Introduction to Security Strategies and Plans

    2. Introduction to Security Standards

    3. Physical Security Controls

    4. LPS 1175

    5. Defence in Depth

    6. Security Convergence

    7. Crime and Public Order Risks

    8. Introduction to Insider Risks

    9. Insider Threat Scenario (Video)

    10. Insider Events and Risks

    11. Insider Threat Mitigation

    12. Cyber Security Threats

    13. Simple Social Engineering (Video)

    14. Cyber Risk Mitigation

    15. Introduction to Terrorism

    16. Terrorism Risks

    17. See, Check and Notify (Video)

    18. Terrorism Risk Mitigation

    19. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (Video)

    20. HVM Guidance

    21. Monitoring Security Controls

    1. Assignment Brief

    2. Assignment Case Study

    3. Assignment Template

    4. Assignment Submission

    1. Course Summary

    2. Course Feedback

About this course

  • £795.00
  • Approximately 60 Hours of Study
  • Certified by the Skills and Education Group via the QLS Scheme

ELCAS Approved Course

This course is eligible for ELCAS funding, making it accessible to serving and former members of the UK Armed Forces. This qualification provides a nationally recognised pathway into risk and resilience roles across corporate, public sector, and critical national infrastructure environments.

Course Length & Assessment

  • How Long is This Course?

    This course has a total qualification time of approximately 60 hours, combining guided learning through our online platform with self-directed study, including research and assignment writing. You will have access to the online course for 12 months from the date of enrolment, and you may complete the course at any time within that period.

  • How Will I Be Assessed?

    You will be required to complete a written assignment of up to 4000. Students will receive ongoing support and guidance from tutors to assist with the successful completion of this assignment. You will have up to 12 months from enrolment to submit your completed assignment.

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