NOCN Level 2 Award in Cash and Valuables in Transit

There have been considerable legislative changes affecting the security industry (Private Security Act 2001). The legislation requires individuals working in the sector to be licensed. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for licensing and has specified the criteria for obtaining a licence, one of which is the achievement of a level 2 qualification.

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Cash and Valuables in Transit has been developed to meet the training and licensing requirements of the SIA for Cash-in-Transit Operatives.

There have been considerable legislative changes affecting the security industry (Private Security Act 2001). The legislation requires individuals working in the sector to be licensed. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for licensing and has specified the criteria for obtaining a licence, one of which is the achievement of a level 2 qualification.

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Cash and Valuables in Transit has been developed to meet the training and licensing requirements of the SIA for Cash-in-Transit Operatives.

Who is the qualification for?

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Cash and Valuables in Transit is for:

· New entrants to the industry

· Current Cash-in-Transit Operatives who require a licence and have no previous award/qualification which confers exemption

Course Content

The qualification is primarily knowledge-based and covers:

Industry Induction providing underpinning knowledge of the industry and the roles and responsibilities of Cash-in-transit operatives (Part 1 of SIA core competency training).

The knowledge and skills required to perform as a professional Cash-in-transit Operative (Part 2 of SIA core competency training). This underpinning knowledge is mapped to National Occupational Standards and will provide a platform for progression to further professional training and qualifications such as NVQs.

Assessment

The NOCN Level 2 Award in Cash and Valuables in Transit is composed of a total of 2 mandatory units. Both mandatory units must be completed by learners.
Each unit will be assessed by an externally set written examination, in accordance with the assessment specifications set by the SIA.
Learners must successfully complete both units to achieve the qualification unless they have grounds for exemption.

The units are :

· Cash Transportation - Industry Induction
· Cash-in-Transit Operative