PERPETUITY DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING IN "THE CIRCUIT" MAGAZINE
Perpetuity Training are delighted to announce that The Circuit magazine has published an article written by Amy Burrell - Training Consultant at Perpetuity Training - entitled "Training - why is it so important?". The Circuit is a key publication for security professionals published by the British Bodyguard Association (BBA). The BBA provides information and services to security professionals and members of the public/companies interested in security issues.
Click here for more information on the British Bodyguard Association
JOINT PRESS RELEASE 24th August 2011
NEW E-LEARNING PLATFORM LAUNCHED The award-winning distance learning programme for security professionals developed by the Security Institute in conjunction with Perpetuity Training aims to provide:
·An opportunity to learn security management skills and knowledge that is rooted in academic theory ·Flexible learning ·Academic certification ·Membership of a professional security body (SyI)
The two Security Management courses currently on offer are a BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate and a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma. These specialist courses not only allow security professionals the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills but also provide routes to Security Institute membership.
Course materials are written and maintained by highly qualified and well respected security professionals allowing students to draw from a wealth of expertise in their learning, and tutors are on hand throughout to support students as they work towards gaining their qualifications. All coursework is marked by assessors holding Master-level qualifications, to ensure high standards and that accuracy is maintained.
Historically, the courses have been delivered via CD-ROM supported by hard-copy text books allowing security professionals from around the world to join the courses. Access to course materials is now even easier with the launch of a stimulating new online learning platform – www.syilearning.com. The learning experience is further enhanced by social networking media (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn).
The popularity of the courses continues to grow, particularly the Diploma which had an average of over 30 learners joining each intake in the last 12 months (3 intakes per year). Since 2008, 66 students have successfully completed the Certificate with a further 27 working towards their qualification. 61 students have successfully completed the Diploma, with a further 103 currently studying.
Growing Recognition The high standards of the courses are gaining widespread recognition.The distance learning programme won the 2010 Security Excellence Award for Security Training Initiative of the Year and has again been shortlisted in 2011. The University of Portsmouth Institute of Criminal Justice Studies has formally accepted successful completion of the Diploma course as being worth a minimum of 80 credits towards their BSc (Hons) in Security and Risk Management. At least 3 successful Diploma students have already taken advantage of this exciting opportunity. And the good news does not stop there.
Blackburn College and the Institute have agreed a unique initiative to embed the Institute Diploma into Blackburn's new Security Management Foundation Degree (FdA) which launches this year. This is the first time an academic body and a professional body have worked together to offer a specialist security course which leads to an academic qualification and a professional body award at a single stroke. Students will be eligible for student membership whilst they study and when graduating from the foundation degree will gain both their degree and the Security Institute Diploma, as well as automatic eligibility to apply for full membership of the SyI. Roshani Swift, the Associate Dean of the University Centre at Blackburn College says:
“Over the last year University Centre at Blackburn College has been working closely with the Security Institute to develop a Level 5 Foundation Degree validated by Lancaster University. This initiative has been made possible by Perpetuity who have championed the requirement for an academic qualification that also embeds the professional qualification of the Security Institutes Diploma.
We share the view that embedding professional qualifications into academic programmes enhances employability. The course offers potential students working in the industry access to an academic qualification. The Foundation Degree will enable students to progress to a top up year BA (Hons) Degree. We are very excited about this new and innovative qualification which will see recruitment start later this year”. The next intake of the Institute’s Certificate and Diploma courses is September 2011. The deadline for registration and payment is 16th September 2011. Submissions will also be accepted for places on the January 2012 intake of the courses. For more information about the courses and to download registration forms log onto: http://www.perpetuitytraining.com/securityinstitutesyi.html or http://www.security-institute.org/96/Qualifications.html
Click here for a PDF copy of the press release - this includes images and contact information for the Security Institute, Perpetuity Training, the University of Portsmouth, and Blackburn College.
SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 - PERPETUITY TRAINING ANNOUNCED AS A FINALIST
The results are in - finalists of the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards 2011 have been announced by organisers UBM Live. Often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the security profession,’ the Security Excellence Awards are produced in association with Security Management Today Online and info4security.com, to highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security sector has to offer. Click here to read more.
SyI Learning Online Training Platform
PERPETUITY TRAINING LAUNCHES ONLINE TRAINING PLATFORM
Perpetuity Training are proud to announce the launch of SyILearning.com; an interactive training platform for our distance learners studying for their Certificate or Diploma in Security Management. This stimulating new online learning platform contains all the relevant course materials and provides quick access to help and support, and facililates worldwide access to the SyI courses. The learning experience is further enhanced by social networking media (i.e. twitter, facebook, and LinkedIn).
The Certificate in Security Management is aimed at supervisors and first line managers in security, costs £999 (+VAT), with 6 modules completed over 6 months. The Diploma in Security Management is aimed at established security managers, costs £1,630 (+VAT), and takes 12 months to complete 5 core modules. The courses result in formal qualifications accredited by Edexcel at level 3 and 5 respectively. The next intake for the courses is September 2011. If you are interested in registering please do so by 16th September.
Click here for more information and to access the registration form for the Certificate course.
Click here for more information and to access the registration form for the Diploma course.
KEN LIVINGSTONE IS A FINALIST FOR THE IMBERT PRIZE 2011 The Imbert Prize was instituted in 2005 and is awarded annually by the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) for the development of ideas for the advancement of risk and security management in the UK. The award is named after Lord Imbert, a patron of the ASC, former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service and Lord Lieutenant of Greater London. Ken Livingstone, the Director of Perpetuity Training, was nominated by the Security Institute for the Security Industry Associations category of the Imbert Prize 2011. This category recognises the notable contribution of individuals to the security industry in the previous year, and we are delighted to announce that Ken was the runner up for the category. The news was announced at the ASC Annual Awards Luncheon on 23rd June 2011.
REGISTER OF CHARTERED SECURITY PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHED
Don Randell MBE, Master of The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals announced on 7th June 2011 that the first 10 Registrants have been admitted to the new Register of Chartered Security Professionals. To read more click here.
PERPETUITY TRAINING TEAMS UP WITH SMT ONLINE
Perpetuity Training is delighted to announce that we have teamed up with SMT Online to launch a new blog focusing on key issues in training. “The Training Platform” will be written by Ken Livingstone and Amy Burrell with new articles appearing regularly. The first instalment examines why skills development is so important in a recession.Click here to read the blog. We welcome suggestions about what you would like to see on the blog – submit suggestions to training@perpetuitygroup.com with the email title ‘SMT blog’ or call 0116 222 5550
KEN LIVINGSTONE WINS PRESTIGIOUS SECURITY AWARD
Each year the Security Institute presents three awards for distinguished service. The winner of the 2010 George van Schalkwyk Award - which is for making an outstanding contribution to the cause of security professionalism - is Ken Livingstone, the Director of Perpetuity Training. Ken is delighted to receive this accolade, which marks the end of a spectacular year for Perpetuity Training.
KEN LIVINGSTONE TALKS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MAGAZINE
Professional Security Magazine
Training is continously under threat from budget cuts, particularly in the current economic climate. However, training is key to success, and security training is no exception. In this article, published in the December 2010 edition of the Professional Security Magazine, Ken Livingstone talks about the value of security training. He outlines the 5 C's - Capability, Capacity, Confidence, Certification, and Cost - which can help organisations to select the most appropriate training option to meet their needs, and emphasises the benefits of effective training including staff retention and improved company performance. To read the full article click here.
PERPETUITY AND SECURITY INSTITUTE SCOOP TOP TRAINING AWARD
On Thursday 21st October at the Security Excellence Awards in Park Lane London, Perpetuity Training – in partnership with the Security Institute - won the Security Training Initiative of the Year. Now in their 12th year, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK security industry has to offer, and have rightly become recognised as the Oscars of the security business sector.
Perpetuity Training and the Security Institute fought off tough competition from a number of large organisations to scoop the top prize, which reflects the hard work of both organisations in developing a two-stage distance learning qualification process, to meet the needs of security professionals both within the UK and overseas.
This unique partnership to author, design and run the Institute ‘Certificate in Security Management’ and ‘Diploma in Security Management’, reflects the widely identified need within the security sector for training that can cover four key elements:
Security management skills and knowledge combined with academic knowledge and rigour
Flexible means of study and course delivery
Formal academic recognition and certification
Membership of a professional security body
The course materials are extensive and are written by leading security experts taken from the Institute and the academic community, with topical subjects – such as Counter Terrorism – being added to the elective modules regularly. The course is delivered in CD format – a conscious attempt to produce a greener as well as a better designed course, and will soon also be taught online - making it yet more accessible, particularly outside the UK.
Both the Certificate and Diploma have achieved EDEXCEL BTEC recognition and certification at Levels 3 and 5 respectively. Perpetuity and the Institute Management Board continue to work closely to create new routes to membership, such as now offering learners the opportunity to apply for student membership of the Institute whilst studying for the Certificate or Diploma. The partnership is also working to extend the benefit of these formal qualifications, the latest example being the formal recognition and credits awarded by Portsmouth University.
The Certificate course is delivered by distance learning, is 6 months in duration, and is aimed at supervisors and first line managers in security. The course costs £999 (+VAT) per person. The Diploma course is delivered by distance learning, is 12 months in duration, and is for established managers in security with a minimum of 5 years experience, or holders of the Certificate in Security Management. The course costs £1,630 (+VAT) per person.
Enrolment is now opening for the next intake for these Award-winning distance learning courses, which start in May 2011. For further information regarding these courses, including details of the modules covered, contact Katrina Lister at Perpetuity Training on k.lister@perpetuitygroup.com or call 0116 222 5555. Note to Editors The Security Institute is the leading organisation for personal membership amongst security professionals in the UK. Its main aim is developing professionalism in the security sector, particularly through the security practitioners who work in the sector. Its membership is representative of the entire security community, including suppliers and end users of private security services. ( +44 (0) 8453 707 717 e: info@security-institute.org w: www.security-institute.org) Perpetuity Trainingspecialises in the fields of security, crime and risk management. Our training courses have been designed for managers, supervisors and practitioners in these fields and are suitable for both those based in the UK and overseas. In designing and developing the content of our courses we take account of leading research and legislation in each area, and combine this with professional good practice. All of our courses are delivered by experts and designed to offer you the best possible solutions and qualifications for your training needs. ( +44 (0) 116 222 5550e:training@perpetuitygroup.com w:www.perpetuitytraining.com)
