Level 2 Counter-Terrorism Protective Security Awareness (CTPSA)
The SfJ Awards Level 2 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security Awareness provides an essential foundation in counter-terrorism awareness, protective security principles and organisational preparedness. It is ideally suited to individuals who have responsibility for safety, security or operational management and wish to develop a greater understanding of the threats facing public-facing venues, businesses and communities.
Description
Designed for staff working in public-facing environments, the SFJ Awards Level 2 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security Awareness (CTPSA) equips learners with the knowledge and awareness to recognise potential threats, understand their role in protective security and respond appropriately.
Reflecting the statutory guidance supporting the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law), the qualification builds the workforce awareness needed to strengthen protective security and preparedness. Delivered by expert practitioners with decades of operational experience, learners gain practical understanding they can apply with confidence.
The Level 2 Award equips frontline staff and those working in public-facing environments with the knowledge and awareness to maintain vigilance, report concerns appropriately, and understand the immediate actions to take in response to a potential threat.
It is suitable for a wide range of roles, including:
- Customer-facing staff
- Reception and front-of-house teams
- Security personnel, event staff and stewards
- Facilities and estates teams
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Volunteers and contractors
- Local authority staff
- Healthcare sta
- Retail, hospitality and visitor economy employees
Course overview
This is a tutor-led course comprising one day of online or face-to-face training.
Total qualification time: 7 hours. Guided learning: 7 hours.
What learners will gain
Following the one-day course, learners will understand:
- The current terrorism threat context
- Common terrorist attack methodologies
- Suspicious behaviour and suspicious items
- Maintaining vigilance in public-facing environments
- The importance of reporting and escalating concerns promptly
- Immediate response actions
- The purpose and key requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) at an awareness level
- Public access trauma first aid awareness.
- Their role in supporting organisational preparedness.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is through a 25-question multiple-choice test set by SFJ Awards, providing organisations with evidence that learners have successfully demonstrated their understanding.
Prerequisites
None Required