Security
Security update - June 2021
An update on everything new within the Security sector.
Security Licence Linked Qualifications (2015) – Last Certification Date
Please note the last certification date for the 2015 licence linked security qualifications is 31 August, 2021.
The last date for sitting the tests associated with these qualifications is 15 August, 2021.
Sample Assessment Materials
A reminder that SAMs for the 2021 qualifications are available on each of the qualification pages under ‘Course Materials’:
Top Up Qualifications
The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) and the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) are available for registration.
From October 2021 anyone wishing to renew their Door Supervisor or Security Officer licence will have to complete the relevant Top Up qualification before they can renew their licence.
Subject updates
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Security update - February 2026
The February 2026 security update contains news, updates and reminders related to the delivery of the Security licence linked suite. Including information on how to access paper tests, cancelling SV visits and the new SharePoint site.
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Security update - January 2026
The January 2026 security update contains everything related to the delivery of the Security Licence Linked suite including the 2025 - 2026 Security Centre Management Handbook, SIA information and test guidance.