Overview
The Highfield Level 2 Award for Security Officers (Refresher) is a nationally recognised qualification required to renew your SIA Security Officer licence. From April 2025, refresher training is mandatory for licence renewal, ensuring all operatives meet current industry standards.
This course is designed for qualified Security Officers who need to update their knowledge in line with current legislation, evolving risks and modern security practices. It ensures that all licence holders maintain a consistent and up-to-date level of competence.
Delivered by experienced practitioners, the training focuses on real-world application rather than theory alone. You will revisit key responsibilities such as search procedures, incident response and maintaining safety in a range of working environments.
Our approach ensures you are not only compliant, but confident and capable of continuing to operate professionally in the private security industry.
How lessons work
Training is delivered through a focused combination of classroom learning and practical exercises. As a refresher course, the content is streamlined to ensure all key updates are covered efficiently while maintaining a high standard.
You will work through real-world scenarios and guided exercises that reflect the environments Security Officers operate in, such as retail sites, offices and public spaces. Our instructors provide clear, practical guidance throughout, ensuring you are fully prepared for assessment.
Support is provided throughout the course to help you meet the required standard and complete your training with confidence.
What you'll learn
You will refresh and update your knowledge and practical skills, ensuring you meet current SIA requirements and continue to work safely and effectively in real-world environments.
Updated roles, responsibilities and legal requirements of a Security Officer
Current risks and threats, including counter-terrorism awareness
How to conduct effective searches and maintain site security
Identifying and supporting vulnerable individuals
Best practice for responding to incidents and emergencies
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for existing Security Officers who need to renew their SIA licence and remain compliant with current industry requirements.
Current SIA Security Officer licence holders approaching renewal
Individuals required to complete refresher training under new SIA rules
Experienced operatives returning to the industry after a break
Security Officers wanting to update their skills and maintain professional standards