Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry

COURSE OVERVIEW

Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry

Develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to deliver physical intervention training within the private security industry, subject to the relevant trainer and centre requirements.

This qualification is intended for eligible professionals looking to develop their capabilities in teaching and assessing physical intervention skills.

Key areas include:

  • Principles of physical intervention training.

  • Safe and professional training delivery.

  • Risk assessment and learner safety.

  • Understanding relevant legislation and professional responsibilities.

  • Supporting effective learning and assessment.

Guided learning hours (GLH) 40

Minimum Contact Time (MCT): 13

Total qualification time (TQT) 48

 

Multiple-Choice Examination: a 45-minute, 30-question exam where learners must achieve an 80% pass mark (24 out of 30 correct answers)

Practical Demonstration: Practical assessment of physical intervention techniques and application

Oral Q&A / Verbal Questioning: Assessing understanding of legal frameworks, medical implications, and reasonable force (e.g., Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967)

The assessment for the Level 3 Award for Deliverers of Physical Intervention Training in the Private Security Industry is divided into two mandatory units: 
 
Unit 1: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
  • Multiple-Choice Examination (MCQ): Typically a 45-minute, 30-question exam where learners must achieve an 80% pass mark (24 out of 30 correct answers).
  • Practical Demonstration: Practical assessment of physical intervention techniques and application. 
  • Oral Q&A / Verbal Questioning: Assessing understanding of legal frameworks, medical implications, and reasonable force (e.g., Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967).
  • Note: Learners who hold a recent, valid full Door Supervisor qualification or Top-Up qualification may be exempt from Unit 1.
Unit 2: Delivering Physical Intervention Training
  • Portfolio of Evidence / Workbook: An internally moderated portfolio or workbook documenting lesson planning, risk assessments, and safety management.
  • Practical Teaching Assessment: An in-person micro-teach or practical delivery session where you instruct and manage a learning environment for physical intervention skills

 Level 3 Award for Deliverers of Physical Intervention Training in the Private Security Industry does not expire (it is a permanent Ofqual-regulated qualification), however, your authority to teach and deliver the training requires an annual renewal (every 12 months)

Training Course & Provider Fees: ranges from £450 to £770, depending on the location, and if study packs or license agreements are included:

We have worked in partnership with SMARTT for a few years now delivering training courses. The courses are delivered professionally, friendly, attentive with 100% pass rate on all first aid courses.

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Key areas include:

  • Understanding the causes and stages of conflict.

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication.

  • De-escalation techniques.

  • Managing challenging behaviour professionally.

  • Personal safety and appropriate responses to conflict.

This qualification can support professional development in security, customer-facing roles and other environments where effective conflict management is important.

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