Professional Security Operative
- Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 27/07/2023 will be assessed against ST1016/v1.0/AP01
From 1st September 2026, this apprenticeship will not be government funded. Any apprentice who started this apprenticeship before 1st September 2026 will continue to be funded through to completion. This apprenticeship will remain available for delivery for privately funded apprentices.
Need help understanding the assessment plan? Speak to our friendly team today.All general forms, guidance and support documents are available here.
Our supporting resources for this standard are available below.
The EPA Kit is your complete guide to assessment for this standard. The latest versions can be found below:
EPA Kit - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
EPA Kit - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.
You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.
Portfolio Matrix - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Portfolio Matrix - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.
Mock Knowledge Test - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Operational Security Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme - Operational Security Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Security Control Room Operative
Mock Knowledge Test - Mark Scheme - Security Control Room Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation with Questions - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation with Questions - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation with Questions - Operational Security Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Observation with Questions - Security Control Room Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion - Operational Security Operative
Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion - Security Control Room Operative
These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their assessment.
Think About - Observation - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Think About - Observation - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Think About - Observation - Operational Security Operative
Think About - Observation - Security Control Room Operative
Think About - Professional Discussion - Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative
Think About - Professional Discussion - Mobile Security Patrol Operative
Think About - Professional Discussion - Operational Security Operative
Think About - Professional Discussion - Security Control Room Operative
This guide provides a timeline for the assessment process for this standard, including the order of assessment activities.