What is the Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers?

The SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers is an NPSA-endorsed qualification developed in collaboration with the Home Office Protective Security Centre. It covers 14 mandatory units across physical, cyber, personnel, technical security and incident management, equipping learners to operate as a Protective Security Adviser.

Who endorses the Level 4 PSA qualification?

The course is endorsed by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), UK NACE and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It was developed in collaboration with the Home Office Protective Security Centre.

How long is the course and what does it cost?

The Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers is a 5-day course delivered in person, with virtual and hybrid options available. The price is £1,750 + VAT per person, with group discounts and bespoke company courses available on request.

Level 4 Protective Security Advisors Course – (7th – 11th December 26, Essex)

The only Level 4 qualification developed in collaboration with the Home Office Protective Security Centre and endorsed by the UK’s National Technical Authorities, this nationally recognised 5 day course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to assess risk, advise

organisations and implement effective protective security strategies.

Ofqual regulated and approved as a Higher Technical Qualification, it is essential for those responsible for managing security risk across people, assets and operations.

What You’ll Learn

Understanding how threats operate across physical, personnel, cyber and technical domains

Identifying assets, vulnerabilities and threat actors
Conducting protective security risk assessments and developing risk registers
Designing and implementing proportionate security measures
Applying the principles of security convergence to provide a joined up approach
Understanding key legislation, governance and organisational responsibilities
Developing protective security plans and supporting organisational resilience
Influencing decision making and communicating risk to senior stakeholders

Course Details

📅 Duration: 5 Days (in person, with virtual or blended options available)

👨‍🏫 Includes series of virtual tutor led follow up CPD sessions cover variety of subjects

💼 Portfolio of work is required to be completed by candidates to complete qualification over following extended post course period

🏅 Award Body: SFJ Awards

📋 Certification: Ofqual regulated Level 4 Certificate (610/5561/X) completed over 200 TQT hours

🎓 Status: Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)

👤 Entry Requirements: No formal prerequisites, learners must be able to work at Level 4

💷 Price: £2150 +VAT

Delivered by 1705 Consultancy’s specialist practitioners with real world experience across policing, security, risk and incident management, ensuring every element of the course is grounded in practical application not theory alone.

Places are limited. Enquire now to secure your space and build capability that stands up when it matters.

£2,100.00