Qualification Overview

OFQUAL QUALIFICATION NUMBER

603/5514/1

PURPOSE AND AIM OF QUALIFICATIONS

Pre-requisite for those seeking to work as a Cash and Valuables in Transit operative in the private security industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age 18.
Learners must be able to communicate effectively in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Learners should as a minimum have English language skills equivalent to:
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• B2 level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
• B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)
• an ESOL qualification at (Level 1) on the Ofqual registertaken in England,Wales or NorthernIreland
• an ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)and taken in Scotland
• Functional Skills Level 1 in English
• SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5
• Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1

TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME (TQT)

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 30. Total Qualification Time represents the total time a learner may take to achieve the qualification, including both guided learning and all other learning.

UNITS

To achieve the qualification, the learner must achieve all of the following two units:

• Principles Of Cash And Valuables In Transit (CViT) In The Private Security Industry
• Principles Of Working As A Cash And Valuables In Transit (CViT) Operative In the Private Security Industry

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is by multiple choice examination

About the Qualification

A Level 2 Award for Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) Operatives in the Private Security Industry is a pre-requisite for those seeking to work as a CViT operative in the private security industry (PSI).

Under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act (2001) individuals working in specific sectors of the private security industry must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). One criterion for obtaining a licence is the achievement of a licence-linked qualification. The LASER Level 2 Award for Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) Operatives in the Private Security Industry provides full coverage of the competences specified by the SIA and therefore meets its requirements for a licence-linked qualification.

A Cash and Valuables in Transit licence is required when guarding property against damage or theft and transporting it in a vehicle designed for secure transportation.

The LASER Level 2 Award for Cash and Valuables in Transit (CViT) Operatives in the Private Security Industry qualification is suitable for any new entrant to the sector without a previous award/qualification previous award/qualification. previous award/qualification.

Successful learners will:

• Understand the main characteristics of the cash and valuables in transit industry
• Understand the importance of safe working practices
• Understand workplace fire procedures relating to cash and valuables in transit operations
• Understand emergency (non-attack) procedures relevant to the role of a cash and valuables in transit operative
• Understand the importance of communication skills, customer engagement and teamwork
• Understand legislation as it applies to the cash and valuables in transit role
• Understand how terror incidents can impact on the cash and valuable in transit operative
• Understand cash and valuables in transit procedures for personal security
• Understand the safe operation of cash and valuables in transit vehicles and systems
• Understand cash and valuables in transit operational security requirements
• Understand cash and valuables in transit loading and unloading procedures
• Understand safe procedures for collections, deliveries and other cash and valuables in transit services
• Understand UK and EU transport legislation relevant to drivers of cash and valuables in transit vehicles
• Understand documentation requirements during cash and valuables in transit collection and delivery
• Understand attack procedures relevant to cash and valuables in transit operations
• Understand end of shift procedures.

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