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SFJ Awards Level 3 Award

Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP)

5

Classroom Days

12

Learners Maximum

UK-Wide

Course Delivery

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Last Updated:

July 20, 2026

Course Overview

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of the attack methods used by terrorists, how to assess the likelihood of such threats, and what mitigation strategies are available. They will also learn how to apply these strategies effectively. Additionally, they will recognise the limits of their own expertise and understand when and how to seek advice or support from specialist professionals.

English Language

Learners should have, at a minimum, language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Ofqual Level 1 or an equivalent standard. If you are unsure whether you meet this requirement, please contact us.

When Should You Tell Us?

It is important that you inform us of any reasonable adjustment requirements as early as possible. This allows enough time for us to apply to the awarding organisation and obtain approval before your assessment takes place.

Important: To ensure sufficient time for approval, learners should submit reasonable adjustment requests and supporting evidence at least 5 weeks before their assessment date wherever possible.

What Evidence Will Be Required?

The awarding organisation requires evidence to support all reasonable adjustment requests. Depending on your circumstances, this may include the following:

  • A medical letter or report
  • Diagnostic assessment reports (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism)
  • An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
  • Evidence of support previously received in education, training, or the workplace
  • Other relevant professional documentation

Where possible, the adjustment requested should reflect the support you normally receive in learning, training, or work.

Approval Process

All reasonable adjustment requests must be approved by the awarding organisation before they can be implemented. Applications are reviewed based on the evidence provided and the requirements of the qualification.

Please note that requests may be refused if they would compromise the validity of the assessment or create a health and safety risk.

If you believe you may require a reasonable adjustment, please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss your needs and guide you through the application process.

The assessment methods for this qualification are set by SFJ Awards; these consist of:
• Multiple Choice Examination
• Written Assignment
• Professional Discussion

As this qualification is regulated in England, the assessments are conducted in English. It is important that learners have reasonable abilities in the English language to have a fair opportunity to be successful.

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FAQs

Yes, successful completion of this qualification equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress into, or within, roles that support the protection of people and places. Typical next steps include operational positions such as security officer/leader, venue or facilities supervisor, event safety steward/supervisor, and protective security adviser.

This is the only qualification that has been developed with and endorsed by the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

The qualification is supported by comprehensive materials that enable learners to understand terrorism threats and how they can reduce their likelihood and impact to their venue, site or organisation.

However, this qualification does not ensure compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law). Compliance with the Act involves a range of factors and these cannot simply be achieved through completion of a qualification.

Learners will develop a better understanding of Counter-Terrorism in preparation for the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. It is applicable to staff from venues, sites and organisations that fall into both the standard and enhanced tiers under the Act.

Where it can be reasonably expected that between 200 and 799 individuals will be present on the premises at the same time, from time to time, the premises will be in the standard tier. 

There are special considerations for some premises, such as places of worship, childcare and some educational facilities. These types of premises will always be standard tier premises if they can expect 200 or more individuals to be present at the same time, from time to time, even if the enhanced tier threshold of 800 or more individuals is reached.

Enhanced tier requirements apply to larger premises that reasonably expect 800 or more individuals to be present at the same time, from time to time, and to qualifying events, which would also have a reasonable expectation of 800 or more individuals to be present at the same time, at any point.

Read more here: https://www.protectuk.police.uk/martyns-law

More than 12 learners?

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