SPECIALIST COURSES

Courses in specialist activities can be arranged through associated training providers to meet the particular requirements of individual clients in industry and commerce. These may be held on the client's premises if suitable or at a mutually convenient and acceptable venue. Examples of some such courses are given below.

HANDCUFF TRAINING COURSE
This course is designed to give a candidate the concept of using handcuffs rather than a course for specific types. The candidate will use various types of handcuffs thereby learning the good and bad aspects of each. when operational it will not matter which type the candidate is issued, as the correct application will be firmly fixed in their mind. Certification is on successful completion of a practical and written evaluation. It is recommended that candidates reclassify every 12 months in order to remain court credible.
The Aim of the course is to increase the candidates knowledge and skill in the application of handcuffs.
The objectives are, at the end of the course the candidate will be able;
1. to understand the Home Office guidelines on the use of handcuffs,
2. To understand the current UK legislation on the Use of Force,
3. Develop an understanding of the Medical implications of the use of handcuffs,
4. develop the skills needed in the Carriage and daily checks. Parts of the equipment,
5. To develop the motor skills needed for the Grip, draw and correct application site. Various methods of application,
6. to develop the motor skills needed to apply the correct control holds to use when applying handcuffs and the safe method of removal. how to change handcuffs should the police wish to use theirs.
The course is of two days duration.
This training is offered to companies and is normally carried out on their premises. A course would normally consist of even numbers up to 12 persons. Some companies join forces to make up the numbers.

SECURITY INDUCTION COURSES
These courses are designed to meet the requirements of client organisations that do not employ a designated trainer to conduct in house induction courses for new staff.
The courses are designed to act as a refresher course for the staff and inform them of the company policies and practices, command and control policies and assignment instructions for contracts operated by the company. It ensures conformity with the British Standards Code of Practice for Manned Guarding (BS7499).
IPSA trainers may be engaged on an occasional or regular basis for this work.
These courses assessed may be certificated by IPSA
Further details to be added

PROFESSIONAL RETAIL SECURITY OFFICER
This comprehensive three-day course has been designed to enhance the operational ability of security officers involved in the Retail sector of the Security Industry and provides the necessary underpinning knowledge for the industry's National Vocational Qualification -
Retail at Level 2.
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
Further details to be added

AVIATION SECURITY
The following courses are designed to deal with security in the context of aviation services :
Security Officer L1 - 5 days
Supervisor L2 - 5 days
Security Manager - L3 - 5 days
Cabin Crew Security Course - 1-5 days as required
Flight Crew Security Course - 1 - 5 days as required
Security Awareness - airport staff not engaged in security duties - 3 days or as required
Refresher course (annual) - 2 - 3 days
IPSA offers the above courses through associated training partners
Further details to be added

AIR CARGO SECURITY
The following courses are designed to deal with security in the handling of air cargo operations :
Air Cargo Level 1 - cargo handlers - 5 days
Air Cargo Level 2 - supervisors - 6 days
Air Cargo Level 3 - managers - 6 days
Air Cargo Level 4 - drivers etc. - 1 day
Air Cargo Triple A/AAA - personnel engaged in baggage reconciliation duties - 5 days
IPSA offers the above courses through associated training partners
Further details to be added

EVENT STEWARDING AND CROWD CONTROL
IPSA does not at present offer this course.
Details of NCFE approved centres which offer this course can be obtained via the NCFE web site. www.ncfe.org.uk.
Further details to be added

ELECTRONIC LISTENING DEVICE AWARENESS - 1 day
This course has been designed to enhance the operational ability of security officers along with other relevant staff members and management who may be involved with politically or commercially sensitive work, or information that could if known bring great economic or financial rewards to other interested parties. The information held by political or commercial organisations is constantly being sought after by others, the incidence of political and industrial espionage is greater now than it has ever been. This course has been designed to help to ensure ensure that your secrets remain your secrets.
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
Further details to be added

TERRORIST AWARENESS AND MAIL SCREENING - 1 day
This course has been designed to enhance the operational awareness and ability of security officers and all other staff members and management to anticipate security threats and deal with them. Organisations are at risk from a variety of threats of various kinds. These risks may be due to international terrorism, the nature of the business, the political /climate, various local activists and rights issues or from disaffected staff or clients. As the Internet and other sources give ready access to information on how to produce incendiary and other dangerous devices with which to carry out threats, the possibility of becoming a target increases. This course addresses these concerns and identifies measures to prevent such incidents and protect your staff and property.
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
Further details to be added

Also the following courses:

Executive Personal Protection Awareness
Electronic Listening Device Awareness
IPSA offers the above courses through associated training partners
Further details to be added

OTHER COURSES

Giving Evidence in Court - 1 day
This course is designed to give the necessary awareness, knowledge and understanding of courts and their operation and the preparation and presentation skills required for persons with no prior knowledge or training who may be required to attend court and give evidence. This course has the support of the Magistrates Association
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
The course is assessed and certificated.
Further details to be added

Practical Forensics - A modular course
A course tailored to suit client organisations involved in investigation work and deals with the gathering, securing and preserving of forensic evidence at scenes of crimes, and other circumstances.
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
The course is assessed and certificated.
Further details to be added

Court Room Skills
A course designed to equip expert witnesses with the skills required to present and explain expert evidence in court.
IPSA offers this course through associated training partners
Further details to be added

Other courses include :

Crime Scene Management
Forensic Awareness
Handling drugs equipment - ½ day

Driver Training:

Defensive Driving
Chauffeur, Anti-Ambush, VIP & security training
4 x 4 Off Road Driving
Driving in UK
Driver Assessor Training
Skid Prevention & ABS
Motorcycle training
Development Skills for High performance Car Drivers
Driver Skills refresher and development
Trailer/ Caravan towing and reversing
Minibus familiarisation for D1 holders
Minibus (D1) Driver - Pre-test PCV
New Civic Type R Driving Experience

IPSA offers the above courses through associated training partners
Further details to be added

BSTA Courses:

Knowledge for the Professional Community Warden - 4 days
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to the operation and roles of Community Wardens in the public environment whilst acknowledging issues of security.

Plastic card Fraud Prevention - 1 day with 3 units workplace assessment
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to plastic card fraud, the methods used and how to deal with potential situations of conflict.

Retail Crime Prevention - 3 days
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to prevention of retail crime by way of plastic card fraud and shoplifting prevention.

CCTV & Data Protection - 1 day with 3 units work place assessment
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to good practice in the operation of CCTV systems in the public environment and maintaining compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Sharps Handling - 1 day
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to the safe handling, removal and storage of discarded hypodermic needles and related drug misuse activities.

Drug Awareness - 1 day
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to the misuse of both legal and illicit drugs and other dangerous substances, their effect on persons and how to deal with drug related situations encountered involving the public or employees.

Counter Terrorism - 1 day with 2 units workplace assessment
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to the identification of an emergency or terrorist incident and the correct initial action to deal with such an emergency.

Giving Evidence in Court - 1 day
To impart knowledge, understanding and information in relation to the system and practices of various courts and the action of presenting and giving of evidence in Court.