Level 3 Award in Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness

The 5 day in-person Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP) provides learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to identify terrorist threats, assess vulnerabilities, and implement effective protective security and preparedness measures within publicly accessible locations. Developed in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), this is the only qualification endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing and NaCTSO.

The programme explores terrorist attack methodologies, counter-terrorism risk assessment, protective security strategies, preparedness planning, and the development of a positive organisational security culture. Learners will gain practical skills to support safer environments while understanding the limits of their own expertise and when to engage specialist support.

As one of the UK's leading arts, cinema and theatre complexes, HOME Manchester represents the type of publicly accessible venue that the principles of protective security and preparedness are designed to support.

Manchester's experience of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack helped shape the national conversation around the responsibilities of venues and event operators to consider protective security and preparedness measures. This ultimately contributed to the development of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn's Law, which aims to improve public safety through enhanced preparedness and security planning at publicly accessible locations. The CTPSaP qualification has been developed with alignment to this legislation and supports organisations in strengthening their readiness and resilience.

This programme is aimed at anyone who will become an organisation or venue's compitent person in accordance with Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. This can include the following types of roles or activities:

Theatre managers

Cultural heritage sector professionals

Cinema managers

Event organisers

Hospitality managers

Security managers and supervisors

Facilities and estates teams

Health and safety professionals

Duty managers and front-of-house leaders

Anyone with responsibility for the safety and security of people, places and events

Content

The qualification will cover the following areas:

While there are no pre-entry requirements for this programme, delegates must complete pre-coursework before starting the in-person training.

Through a combination of tutor-led instruction, practical exercises, discussion, and assessment, this five-day programme equips professionals with the capability to help protect people, venues and events while fostering a culture of preparedness across their organisations.

Cost

The cost of the programme is £1,400 (ex-VAT) per delegate, which includes all materials.

This programme will be limited to 12 delegates to ensure the quality of delivery. Further dates will be announced shortly.

Trident Manor Training Academy is one of the few UK organisations approved to deliver the Level 4 Protective Security Adviser (PSA) and the Level 3 Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness programmes. Trident Manor is the only organisation to have successfully delivered the Level 4 programme, qualified learners on the Level 4 programme, and delivered a pilot programme for the Level 3 programme.

Programme Tutor

Andy Davis (MSc., CSyP, FSyI, CPP)

Andy is a multiple award-winning security risk management professional. He will lead the delivery of the Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness for Trident Manor. He brings global experience in delivering protective security risk management services to governmental, commercial and corporate organisations. This has included protecting assets from terrorism, organised crime, espionage, and insider threats in the United Kingdom and internationally.

For over 30 years, Andy has been involved in the delivery and development of specialist security risk management training programmes that help better manage and reduce risks faced by individuals, colleagues, and organisations. This has led to the development of Trident Manor Training Academy, which has developed and delivered bespoke training programmes for global clients and individuals.

Andy holds an MSc in Security & Risk Management from the University of Leicester, is a Chartered Security Professional (Since 2013), a Fellow of the Security Institute, and a Certified Protection Professional (ASIS International).

(Other approved Trident Manor tutors may be used)

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