Level 1
Introduction to Safety and Security Operations
Operational Overview
The aim of this module is to provide individuals new to Higher Education (HE) Safety & Security Services with an understanding of the context of security services in universities and the basic functions required for the role
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the module learners will be able to:
Describe basic security service operations that are fundamental to the role of the HE safety & security officer.
Describe general safety & security functions relevant to the role.
Demonstrate a basic level of digital skills to actively engage with e-learning
Indicative Content
Context of contemporary HE safety & security services
The HE safety & security officer role in the evolution of services
What HE safety & security officers do and wear
Radio use
Introduction to patrolling on campus
Professional curiosity
The Power of Hello
Reporting suspicious incidents
Introduction to first aid
GDPR
Assessment
At the end of each learning lesson, there is a formative assessment, which acts as a checklist for the learner. At the end of the module, there is a summative multiple-choice quiz, which learners must pass for accreditation.