Equip yourself or an apprentice for a rewarding career in security management
Course Information
This Level 3 Security First Line Manager apprenticeship provides a comprehensive pathway to a career in security management. It covers security policies and procedures, supervision of security staff, stakeholder management, and essential communication skills. Through this programme, you’ll develop the confidence to manage security services effectively and uphold safety standards, ensuring a secure environment for both customers and employees.
Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:
Be aged 16 or over
Not be in full-time education
Live in the UK or EEA, and have been continuously for the past 3 years
Have the right to work in the UK
Have a relevant job role where the learning can be applied
Obtain a Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent) — this can be achieved during the apprenticeship
Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Course curriculum
Knowledge Areas
Assessing and controlling health and safety risks
Recognising security needs of customers and stakeholders and implementing appropriate solutions
Identifying and assessing potential threats and taking relevant action
Managing staff performance, development, and welfare
Ensuring compliance with regulations and advising on potential security risks
Maintaining security of communications
Effective deployment of resources
Skills Development
Health and safety management
Customer service and stakeholder engagement
Operational and people management
Clear and effective communication
Compliance management
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Resource allocation and management
Contract performance oversight
Staff management and development
Core Behaviours
Security conscious
Professional
Courteous and respectful
Calm under pressure
Customer focused
Maintains confidentiality and integrity
Benefits of this Course
Develop competent frontline leaders
Equip your security teams with trained supervisors who uphold standards and manage incidents effectively.
Boost confidence and authority
Gain the leadership, communication, and situational awareness skills needed to take charge professionally.
Enhance operational performance
Apprentices contribute to improved team coordination, site safety, and client satisfaction
Cost-effective talent pipeline
Government-backed funding helps build a loyal, skilled leadership team without high upfront training costs.
Why GLP Training
GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.
GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.
Trusted by employers nationwide
Innovative digital tools and flexible delivery
Real employer partnerships for real career outcomes
The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.
This includes
Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
Online learning modules and group sessions
Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualification
Assessment
To achieve the qualification, which can be awarded as Pass, Distinction or Fail, you will be assessed throughout the apprenticeship and in the final stages through an assessment.
The Apprenticeship Assessment period will only commence once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets the standards set out in the occupational standard. The assessment process, typically completed within three months, includes three components:
A knowledge test
A practical test
A portfolio of evidence compiled throughout the apprenticeship
The combined score of these three assessment methods will determine the final grade for the apprenticeship.
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
This Level 3 Security First Line Manager apprenticeship provides a comprehensive pathway to a career in security management. It covers security policies and procedures, supervision of security staff, stakeholder management, and essential communication skills. Through this programme, you’ll develop the confidence to manage security services effectively and uphold safety standards, ensuring a secure environment for both customers and employees.
Before starting, you’ll complete a skill scan to assess your current knowledge and ensure this apprenticeship is the right fit for you. You must also:
Be aged 16 or over
Not be in full-time education
Live in the UK or EEA, and have been continuously for the past 3 years
Have the right to work in the UK
Have a relevant job role where the learning can be applied
Obtain a Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent) — this can be achieved during the apprenticeship
Final entry criteria may vary depending on the employer’s discretion
Course curriculum
Knowledge Areas
Assessing and controlling health and safety risks
Recognising security needs of customers and stakeholders and implementing appropriate solutions
Identifying and assessing potential threats and taking relevant action
Managing staff performance, development, and welfare
Ensuring compliance with regulations and advising on potential security risks
Maintaining security of communications
Effective deployment of resources
Skills Development
Health and safety management
Customer service and stakeholder engagement
Operational and people management
Clear and effective communication
Compliance management
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Resource allocation and management
Contract performance oversight
Staff management and development
Core Behaviours
Security conscious
Professional
Courteous and respectful
Calm under pressure
Customer focused
Maintains confidentiality and integrity
Assessing and controlling health and safety risks
Recognising security needs of customers and stakeholders and implementing appropriate solutions
Identifying and assessing potential threats and taking relevant action
Managing staff performance, development, and welfare
Ensuring compliance with regulations and advising on potential security risks
Maintaining security of communications
Effective deployment of resources
Health and safety management
Customer service and stakeholder engagement
Operational and people management
Clear and effective communication
Compliance management
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Resource allocation and management
Contract performance oversight
Staff management and development
Security conscious
Professional
Courteous and respectful
Calm under pressure
Customer focused
Maintains confidentiality and integrity
Benefits of this Course
Develop competent frontline leaders
Equip your security teams with trained supervisors who uphold standards and manage incidents effectively.
Boost confidence and authority
Gain the leadership, communication, and situational awareness skills needed to take charge professionally.
Enhance operational performance
Apprentices contribute to improved team coordination, site safety, and client satisfaction
Cost-effective talent pipeline
Government-backed funding helps build a loyal, skilled leadership team without high upfront training costs.
Equip your security teams with trained supervisors who uphold standards and manage incidents effectively.
Gain the leadership, communication, and situational awareness skills needed to take charge professionally.
Apprentices contribute to improved team coordination, site safety, and client satisfaction
Government-backed funding helps build a loyal, skilled leadership team without high upfront training costs.
Why GLP Training
GLP Training empowers individuals and businesses to grow through tailored, industry-focused learning.
GLP Training supports employers in upskilling their workforce, closing skills gaps, and building future-ready teams through flexible, results-driven programmes. At the same time, GLP Training equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to launch or advance their careers through expert-led, hands-on training.
Trusted by employers nationwide
Innovative digital tools and flexible delivery
Real employer partnerships for real career outcomes
The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.
This includes
Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
Online learning modules and group sessions
Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualification
Assessment
To achieve the qualification, which can be awarded as Pass, Distinction or Fail, you will be assessed throughout the apprenticeship and in the final stages through an assessment.
The Apprenticeship Assessment period will only commence once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets the standards set out in the occupational standard. The assessment process, typically completed within three months, includes three components:
A knowledge test
A practical test
A portfolio of evidence compiled throughout the apprenticeship
The combined score of these three assessment methods will determine the final grade for the apprenticeship.
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
The training follows a blended learning model, delivered primarily on-the-job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan ensures progress is regularly evaluated throughout the course.
Monthly 1-to-1 meetings (approx. 2 hours) with a GLP Trainer, either face-to-face or virtually
Online learning modules and group sessions
Building an electronic portfolio of work-based evidence
Maths and English Functional Skills (if necessary). Please click here to learn more.
Around 6 hours per week dedicated to apprenticeship activities
Final assessment by an external examiner, comprising a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion to complete the qualification
To achieve the qualification, which can be awarded as Pass, Distinction or Fail, you will be assessed throughout the apprenticeship and in the final stages through an assessment.
The Apprenticeship Assessment period will only commence once the employer confirms that the apprentice consistently meets the standards set out in the occupational standard. The assessment process, typically completed within three months, includes three components:
A knowledge test
A practical test
A portfolio of evidence compiled throughout the apprenticeship
The combined score of these three assessment methods will determine the final grade for the apprenticeship.
Whether you’re an employer seeking to upskill your team or an individual candidate, simply click ‘Enquire Now’ and complete the short form. A member of the GLP Training team will be in touch shortly to provide you with more information and guide you through the next steps.
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