Section 1 – Introduction to the Private Security Industry

Aim:

“to know the main characteristics of the private security industry”

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Identify the key purpose of the Private Security Industry
  • State the functions of Security Industry Authority (SIA)
  • State the main aims of the Private Security Industry Act 2001
  • Identify standards of behaviour required from security operative
  • Identify different sectors within Private Security Industry
  • Identify the benefits of linking with crime reduction initiatives
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Once you have completed the learning video, test your knowledge by answering the questions in the mock quiz below.

NOTE:

  • Your score of the mock quiz will not count towards your overall score when taking the actual WWPSI exam during the ‘face to face’ course.
  • The quiz is purely for you to check your understanding of the knowledge provided within the learning video.
  • The questions within the mock quiz are not representative of the actual WWPSI exam questions that you will be answering during the ‘face to face’ course.
  • The actual questions exam questions are ‘a lot’ less wordy and are all multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers to each question.