Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Skills Bootcamp

Who is this Skills Bootcamp for?

The Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Skills Bootcamp is designed for people who want to develop the practical skills required to protect publicly accessible premises, venues, events and organisations from terrorism-related threats.

The programme supports employed learners taking on new or expanded responsibilities, people seeking work within security and protective-security roles, and self-employed professionals looking to offer additional services to clients.

It is particularly relevant to people working in:

  • Security and event safety
  • Venue and stadium management
  • Facilities and estates management
  • Events, festivals and visitor attractions
  • Hotels and hospitality
  • Retail and shopping environments
  • Education
  • Transport
  • Local authorities and public services
  • Health and safety
  • Risk and compliance
  • Emergency and business continuity planning
  • Community venues and places of worship

The programme goes beyond general counter-terrorism awareness. Learners will examine terrorism threats, hostile reconnaissance, organisational vulnerabilities, protective security measures and emergency preparedness.

Throughout the Bootcamp, learners will apply their knowledge to a real or realistic workplace, venue, site or organisational setting. This includes completing a Counter-Terrorism Risk Assessment and developing a Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Plan containing structured recommendations for improvement.

The programme is particularly relevant to organisations reviewing their protective security arrangements and preparing for responsibilities associated with Martyn’s Law.

Qualification

Learners will work towards:

  • SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness

What will I learn?

The programme covers:

  • Terrorism threats and methodologies
  • Protective security principles
  • Hostile reconnaissance
  • Identifying organisational vulnerabilities
  • Physical and procedural security measures
  • Evacuation, invacuation and lockdown
  • Emergency and incident preparedness
  • Counter-Terrorism Risk Assessments
  • Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Planning
  • Developing structured protective security recommendations
  • Presenting recommendations to organisational decision makers

What does a typical course look like?

The Skills Bootcamp normally takes place over 10 days

Duration: 10 days
Delivery method: Blended delivery, mainly classroom based
Assessment: Applied activities, workplace based planning, assessment and professional discussion

The programme combines specialist tutor led workshops, practical exercises, independent learning, assessment activity and supervised preparedness planning.

Learners will use a suitable workplace, venue, site or realistic organisational setting to consider:

  • Potential terrorist threats
  • Existing protective security arrangements
  • Organisational vulnerabilities
  • Current control measures
  • Emergency and preparedness procedures
  • Areas requiring improvement
  • Recommendations for organisational decision makers

The Bootcamp culminates in the completion of the regulated Level 3 qualification, including a Counter-Terrorism Risk Assessment and Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Plan.

Learners should have access to an appropriate workplace, venue, site or organisational context in which to apply their learning. Where this is not possible, NGTC will discuss suitable options with the learner before enrolment.

Progression and outcomes

The Counter-Terrorism Preparedness Skills Bootcamp can support progression into roles and responsibilities connected with:

  • Protective security
  • Counter-terrorism preparedness
  • Venue and event security
  • Security management
  • Facilities and estates management
  • Emergency planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Business continuity
  • Health and safety
  • Organisational resilience

If you are unemployed or looking to move into a new role, you will receive progression support and a guaranteed job interview with a relevant employer.

If you are employed, your employer will identify an opportunity for you to take on a new role or expanded responsibilities. This could include responsibility for preparedness planning, risk assessment, emergency procedures, venue security or wider protective-security activity.

If you are self employed, the programme can help you develop additional services relating to protective security risk assessment and preparedness planning.

Eligibility and ID requirements

Skills Bootcamps are flexible, government funded training programmes for adults looking to develop new skills, access employment opportunities or take on new responsibilities at work.

You may be eligible to apply if you:

  • Are aged 19 or over
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Live in England
  • Meet the residency requirements for the area in which the training is funded
  • Are able to complete the full two week programme
  • Have access to a suitable workplace, venue, premises or organisational context for the applied elements of the programme
  • Can demonstrate how the training will support employment, career progression, new responsibilities or business development

Funded places are available in selected areas of England. Your eligibility will be confirmed using your home postcode and the funding available in your area.

You will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, address and right to work. This may include:

  • Passport
  • Driving licence
  • Birth certificate
  • National Insurance evidence
  • Bank statement
  • Utility bill
  • HMRC, DWP or Jobcentre Plus correspondence
  • Payslip or employment contract

Proof of address documents will normally need to be dated within the last three months.

If you receive Universal Credit, you can apply for the programme and continue to claim benefits, subject to your individual claimant commitments.

This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, contact our Student Services team:

Email: studentservices@ngtc.co.uk
Telephone: 01942 230 292

For further information about completing a Skills Bootcamp, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Eligibility Details

This Skills Bootcamp programme is fully funded for eligible candidates looking to develop their career in counter-terrorism preparedness, protective security, venue safety, facilities management, risk or emergency planning.

If you are currently employed and are being sponsored by your employer to undertake this training, fees may apply:

SME Employers (Less than 250 Staff)
10% Contribution to Overall Cost

Large Employers (250 Staff or More)
30% Contribution to Overall Cost

Candidates must be aged 19 or over at the point of enrolment.

Candidates must meet the residency and funding requirements for the area in which the training is delivered.

Candidates must complete NGTC’s initial assessment and suitability process.

Employed candidates must have the opportunity to take on a new role or expanded responsibilities following completion.

Cost

Free / Grants available – Eligibility restrictions apply

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Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are flexible, government-funded training programmes for adults looking to develop new skills, access employment opportunities or take on new responsibilities at work. After completing the programme, unemployed learners and career changers will receive a guaranteed job interview. Employed learners will have the opportunity to take on a new role or expanded responsibilities. Self-employed learners will be supported to pursue new business opportunities.