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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Tugendhat (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 January 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Security Guards: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will instruct the Security Industry Authority to void SIA licences if their holders are found not to have completed all learning modules.

Answer

As the regulator of the private security industry, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for specifying the standard of skills and knowledge that a licensed security operative must have. The SIA does not deliver training itself. Applicants must complete all the mandatory learning modules, and have successfully achieved the role-specific qualification, prior to submitting their licence application to the SIA.

If the SIA subsequently finds that a licence holder has not completed all the required training and there is doubt over the validity of the qualification, the SIA will suspend or revoke their licence.

In response to recent media reports of training malpractice, the SIA is working with qualification regulators and awarding organisations to ensure that allegations are investigated effectively. The public must have confidence that licensed operatives have undertaken mandatory training. The Home Office is in discussion with the SIA on this issue and receiving regular reports.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8741
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Training Security guards
Link
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