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BS 7858:2019 – Security Screening Controller Awareness Training - On Demand
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BS 7858:2019 – Security Screening Controller Awareness Training - On Demand

Highlights

  • On-Demand training session

  • 45 minutes

  • All levels

Description

Stay compliant. Stay in control.

If you are responsible for overseeing the screening of individuals working in secure environments, your role is critical in protecting your organisation, clients, and reputation. This course gives you the awareness and knowledge you need to meet Section 6.2 of BS 7858:2019.

The course does not train you in the full screening process, only an awareness of the process. Further training is required for this, or screening can be outsourced to Ember Compliance.

Key takeaway: You are not carrying out the screening yourself, but you are accountable for ensuring it is done correctly and in line with the standard.

Who is it for?

  • Screening Controllers in security, fire, and life safety organisations

  • Managers overseeing in-house or outsourced screening processes

  • Compliance and HR professionals working with BS 7858 requirements

What you’ll learn:

  • Your key responsibilities as a Screening Controller under BS 7858:2019

  • Awareness of the screening framework and process stages

  • Legal and ethical requirements, including GDPR, Equality Act, and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

  • Record keeping and retention periods for compliance and audit readiness

  • Risk assessment and acceptance of risk procedures

  • The importance of regular audits and ongoing compliance monitoring

Why choose this course?

  • Fully online, self-paced, and available anytime

  • Designed to meet BS 7858:2019 Section 6.2 Training requirements

  • Practical, plain-English explanations with real-world relevance

  • Includes a downloadable Quick Reference Guide and a certificate of completion

Duration: 60–90 minutes
Format: Online, on-demand, self-paced
Certificate: Provided upon successful completion

Get started today and gain the clarity to oversee your organisation’s screening process, and the insight to know when to call in the experts.

training session Content

1 sections•9 lessons
Contents9 lessons
  1. 1Module 1 – Introduction & Purpose
  2. 2Module 2 – The Controller’s Responsibilities
  3. 3Module 3 – The Screening Framework
  4. 4Module 4 – Legal & Ethical Considerations
  5. 5Module 5 – Documentation & Record Keeping
  6. 6Module 6 – Risk Assessment & Decision Making
  7. 7Module 7 – Audit & Ongoing Compliance
  8. 8Knowledge Check
  9. 9Next Steps & Course Completion

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