Developing your training &
nominals of ASyI (Associate), MSyI (Member) and FSyI (Fellow).
Qualifications Training Certificate & Diploma Courses
A merger with the International Institute of Security in 2009 doubled membership numbers and brought the well-known certificate and diploma courses in security management to the Institute,
T
he security profession is developing as an externally recognised, knowledge-
based field of expertise. Many roles within the industry require ongoing qualifications and training, ensuring that personnel have the most up-to-date knowledge and skill sets to carry out their roles.
Here some of the key organisations and a selection of providers give an insight into how they can help you develop professionally.
Developing your career with the Security Institute
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he Security Institute’s founding principles just over 15 years ago were to become a
pre-eminent professional body, represent members’ interests and provide a forum for debate, assist in setting professional standards, lead and encourage personal and collective professional development, education and qualifications, and promote security as a career.
Today it has a membership of close to 2,000, and maintains a high profile in the security sector, within the UK and overseas. In its Manifesto launched earlier this year, it called for “closer co-operation and collaboration between the professional bodies, forums and networks within the security sector… to make security a profession we can be proud of: forward-looking, influential and an aspirational career choice for ambitious young people”.
We recognise that much still remains to be done to support employers and prospective employees in making security careers as desirable and accessible as possible.
The Institute’s unique selling point at its inception was the validated membership scheme. This was designed to enable members’ experience, qualifications and training to be recognised through its membership grades, and remains the bedrock of the Institute, affording members the post-
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which are accredited by BTEC at Levels 3 and 5 (equivalent to A-Level and second year degree standard). An Advanced Diploma, accredited by IQ at Level 7, has just been added to the courses portfolio and is already recruiting well.
Register of Chartered Security Professionals
In 2010, after the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) was granted its Royal Charter, the WCoSP asked the Institute to design and manage the Register of Chartered Security Professionals, with financial support kindly provided by the City of London Crime Prevention Association. In June 2011 it was launched and admitted its first Registrants, now numbering close to 100. The Register recognises security professionals operating at strategic and senior operational levels who can demonstrate its underpinning competencies, and accepts applications through both the Institute and the ASIS UK Chapter.
These are the three main elements of the career progression pathways that underpin the Institute, while it also offers a number of services to support the development of security practitioners. Individuals can develop their competencies and enhance their career progression through participation in the Institute’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, mentoring programme and learning events. They can also gain access to regular sector updates through its various news and social media forums, and undertake voluntary roles within the Institute, which is run by volunteers supported by a first class HQ staff team. Opportunities include serving on our Validation Board, fulfilling specific roles such as on the main Board or other committees, writing articles for the newsletter or assisting on the Institute stand at events.
Dr. Alison Wakefield FSyI Vice Chairman, Security Institute
www. c i t y s e cur i t yma ga z ine . com
Professional Certification with ASIS International
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elebrating its 60th anniversary and with 38,000 members, education and learning
is at the core of ASIS International, and its Board Certified qualifications are demanding and applicants must meet educational and work experience requirements to apply. In addition, the comprehensive exam requires a great deal of preparation and a commitment of time and energy. There are about 200 holders of ASIS qualifications in the UK.
There are three current certifications and CPE (continuing professional education) is required for holders to maintain their status. Currently there are about 8,000 people on the CPE scheme, which is audited rigorously against ISO standards (ISO17024):
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)® demonstrated knowledge and experience in all areas of security management
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)® demonstrated education and/or experience in the fields of case management, evidence collection, and case presentation
Physical Security Professional (PSP)® demonstrated experience in physical security assessment, the application, design and integration of physical security systems, and implementation of physical security measures.
Established almost 40 years ago, there are c.6,500 CPPs world-wide and it is the de facto gold standard security management qualification; its value is recognised and understood by international corporations and there are many examples of how these have helped advance careers.
Mike Hurst, Vice Chairman - Strategy, ASIS International, UK Chapter
Selecting a high-quality training provider with the BSIA
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raining providers offer a wide range of courses in many areas of the industry,
including CCTV, Access Control, Door Supervisory, Control Rooms Operations and Management Training. The BSIA’s Training Providers Section is steadfast in its objectives and commitment to providing high quality training and works with colleges, security companies, trade organisations, fellow training providers and the Government in
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