Protective security adviser

This apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. However, starts on the apprenticeship will only be possible once a suitable end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) has obtained Ofqual recognition. Once the EPAO has obtained Ofqual recognition, funding for apprentice starts will be permitted and this message will be removed.

Key information

  1. Status: Approved for delivery (paused for starts)
  2. Reference: ST1401
  3. Version: 1.0
  4. Level: 4
  5. Typical duration to gateway: 21 months
  6. Typical EPA period: 5 months
  7. Route: Protective services
  8. Integration: None
  9. Maximum funding: £9000
  10. Date updated: 30/05/2025
  11. Approved for delivery: 14 May 2025
  12. Lars code: 803
  13. EQA provider: Ofqual is the intended EQA provider
  14. Review: this apprenticeship will be reviewed in accordance with our change request policy.

Contents

Contents

Content loading...
Content loading...
Content loading...

Version log

Version Change detail Earliest start date Latest start date
1.0 Approved for delivery 14/05/2025 Not set
Employers involved in creating the standard: Protective Security Centre, Linx International Group Mitie, Canary Wharf Group, Arqiva, Securigroup, British Museum, City of London Police, Ineos UK Limited, Chubb Insurance, Corps Security, Travis Perkins plc, HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC), Department for Business and Trade, Department for Health and Social Care, Northern Ireland Office, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Services, HM Treasury, Nuclear Waste Services, Gallagher Insurance, Department for Work and Pensions, Nuclear Waste Services, Canary Wharf Management Ltd, Dakin Security Services, Department of Health and Social Care, Government Legal Department, North East Regional Special Operations Unit, National Cyber Security Centre, Security Institute, Cabinet Office, National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping, Training and Development Unit Counter Terrorism, Home Office.

Crown copyright © 2025. You may re-use this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. Visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence

Is this webpage useful?

Thank you for your feedback

Tell us about your experience