The role of the security officer is becoming ever more important and complex and the need for training ever more crucial.

This qualification is to help both the public and private sector officers develop their skills and prepare for the constant challenges they will face in their role. This NVQ gives recognition of candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding.

They allow candidates to gain a qualification in the workplace that relates to their job area and promotes good working practice.

The NVQ's are designed to be assessed in the workplace.