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<p>The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for setting mandatory training
requirements for the roles within the private security industry that it licenses.
It reviews its training standards every five years, with the most recent changes coming
into force in October 2022. This process involves the industry and expert stakeholders
and a significant amount of research and consultation. For this round of qualifications,
the public consultations attracted approximately 6,000 responses. The Home Office
is satisfied that the SIA has the expertise to set standards of the appropriate quality.</p><p>‘Principles
of Working in the Private Security Industry’ is a unit included in the current door
supervision, security guarding and CCTV training. In relation to the treatment of
individuals who have visual impairment, a protected characteristic, the unit covers
the key legislation (including the Equalities Act 2010) and the need to recognise
diverse customer needs and expectations, and to understand how to keep vulnerable
people safe.</p>
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