Accreditations

www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk

DCL Security is accredited by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for Security Guarding and Keyholding. The SIA licenses and regulates private security roles such as guarding, door supervision, CCTV monitoring, and keyholding to ensure all operatives are fully trained and vetted.

DCL Security also holds Approved Contractor status under the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which recognises private security providers who meet high industry standards. This accreditation reflects our commitment to professionalism, quality, and best practice in the delivery of security services.

www.skillsforsecurity.org.uk

Skills for Security is the UK’s leading skills body for the private security industry. Working with employers, it helps raise standards by identifying skills needs, developing training solutions, and promoting best practices.

It offers accredited courses and qualifications to support individuals at all career stages from new entrants to experienced professionals in roles such as security guarding, CCTV operation, and door supervision. The goal is to ensure a well-trained, confident, and professional workforce across the private security sector.

www.ssaib.org

SSAIB is a leading Certification Body in the UK, offering a wide range of certification schemes for providers of electronic security, fire detection systems, and guarding services. Its goal is to promote high standards of service, performance, and professionalism within these sectors.

Certification with SSAIB demonstrates that a company meets rigorous industry requirements and operates to recognised best practices. This not only builds trust with clients but also supports continuous improvement and accountability across the security and fire safety industries.

www.cityandguilds.com

City & Guilds is a leading provider of vocational education and training, working with training centres, employers, and learners across a wide range of industries. Their qualifications, apprenticeships, and training services are designed to meet the changing demands of the modern workplace.

By focusing on skills development, City & Guilds helps individuals gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in their careers, while also supporting businesses in building a skilled and competent workforce.

www.nocn.org.uk

Designed with people in mind, NOCN qualifications provide a flexible, unit-by-unit pathway into learning that builds confidence and enhances employability. These qualifications are tailored to meet the needs of today’s industries, ensuring learners gain relevant, practical skills valued by employers.

NOCN supports inclusive education and progression, helping individuals of all backgrounds to succeed and advance in their chosen careers while meeting the evolving demands of the workforce.

www.sqa.org.uk

We deliver high-quality, flexible, and relevant qualifications and services that reflect and uphold current industry standards. Our qualifications are designed to support clear progression pathways, enabling individuals to engage in lifelong learning, gain recognised achievements, and advance their careers.

By aligning with industry needs, we ensure learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for success in today’s competitive job market, while also supporting personal and professional development.

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) are available to UK residents aged 16 or over who would benefit most from support with learning and skills development. You may be eligible if you do not already hold a degree or higher qualification and are not currently in secondary, further, or higher education, or receiving training through Employability schemes.

ILAs are designed to help individuals access learning opportunities that enhance their skills, boost employability, and support career progression.