Amendments to the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997 come into effect on 17 December 2022. These amendments change the frequency with which firearm and baton endorsed Security Officers must complete an approved course in firearms discharge and an approved course in baton use respectively, from at least once every 6 months to at least once every 12 months. Firearm and […]
Some occupations are currently excluded from the AMR scheme due to significant risks to the health and safety of workers and/or the public. Security industry licences have been deemed to be of significant risk and excluded from the scheme. However, existing mutual recognition arrangements are still in place for security industry occupations. This process is quick […]
On 21 January 2019, the training course for Security Officers and Crowd Controllers was updated. The new course CPP20218 supersedes and is not equivalent to the previous course CPP20212. Both certificates (CPP20218 and CPP20212) can continue to be taught until 21 January 2020 and Licensing Services will accept either certificate (upon successful completion of the […]