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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Professional security operative

To be an organisation’s first line of defence.

Typical duration
1 year
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Protective services
Standard ref
ST1016
Where this apprenticeship leads
Security Guards and OfficersAI exposure 8% · Low
Starting out
£20,000 - £25,000
Experienced
£26,000 - £30,000
Senior
£35,000+
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Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains you in the frontline skills needed to work as a security operative in a range of environments such as retail, venues, construction sites, or commercial premises. You will prevent crime, manage access, and respond to incidents professionally while holding the SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence. It can lead to senior security operative, control room operator, or security supervisor roles.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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