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:

  1. Describe basic security service operations that are fundamental to the role of the HE safety & security officer.

  2. Describe general safety & security functions relevant to the role.

  3. 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.