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SFJ Awards – Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness

(CTPSaP lv 3)

What to expect?

You will gain an understanding of the attack methods used by terrorists, how to assess the likelihood of such threats, and what mitigation strategies are available. You will also learn how to apply these strategies effectively.

  • The only NaCTSO endorsed qualification recognised in this topic.
  • Taught and assessed by those with real world experience in the subject matter (former special forces and specialist policing units)

Programme taught and assessed in lesson time (no masses of self study)

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  • For Your Organisation to upskill

    Supporting Organisations Through Counter‑Terrorism Preparedness
    MEP works in partnership with organisations to deliver the Award in Counter‑Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP) (Level 3) across a wide range of roles and teams. This programme supports employers in developing staff awareness, preparedness, and confidence in responding to potential security threats in their working environment.

    Our flexible delivery model allows us to train multiple candidates at scale, aligned to your organisation’s risk profile and operational context. Whether you operate in offices, public‑facing venues, education, healthcare, or high‑footfall environments, we work with you to ensure your teams are equipped to contribute effectively to a protective security culture.

    Enquire now to start the discussion and explore how MEP can support your organisation through CTPSaP training.

  • For you as an individual wishing to upskill

    Open Programme Enrolment – CTPSaP (Level 3)
    Individuals can enrol on the Award in Counter‑Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP) (Level 3) through MEP’s open programmes, delivered throughout the year at a range of venues. These sessions are ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of protective security and preparedness within their role or organisation.

    Our scheduled programmes bring together learners from different sectors, providing practical insight into recognising threats, reducing risk, and responding effectively to potential terrorist incidents. The qualification is suitable for anyone working in public‑facing, operational, supervisory, or managerial roles where security awareness and preparedness are essential.

    Courses are run regularly at varying locations to provide flexibility and accessibility for individuals across the UK.

    Get in touch for details on upcoming dates, venues, and enrolment options, and take the next step in developing your counter‑terrorism preparedness.

What you will learn

Taught and assessed by those with real world experience in the subject matter (former special forces and specialist policing units)

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Counter-Terrorism
  • Unit 2: Positive Organisational Security Culture
  • Unit 3: Counter-Terrorism Protective Security
  • Unit 4: Counter-Terrorism Preparedness
  • Unit 5: Completing a Counter-Terrorism Risk Assessment and Preparedness Plan
  • Unit 6: Completing a Counter-Terrorism Written Recommendation
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Key information

Qualification endorsed by the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and Counter-Terrorism Policing (CTP)

  • Comprehensive teaching and learning resources developed by NaCTSO and SFJ Awards.
  • Content aligned with Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law).
  • Develops learners knowledge, understanding and skills needed to assess venues, sites and organisations and reduce attractiveness to terrorists.
  • All Lessons and assessments supported by Microsoft Teams Education (an industry leading Virtual Learning Environment)
  • Lessons and assessment guided by subject specialists with real-world experience!
  • Seamless and structured learning, removed of ambiguity!
  • Programme taught and assessed in lesson time (no masses of self study)
  • ELCAS funded programme for individuals from the armed forces and veteran community.

FAQs

Why MEP Is Perfectly Placed to Deliver and Assess CTPSaP (Level 3)

MEP is an established education provider with a strong track record in learning and development, alongside years of involvement in risk mitigation provision across multiple sectors. This combination places MEP in a unique position to deliver the Award in Counter‑Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness (CTPSaP) (Level 3) with credibility, depth, and impact.

MEP brings two critical strengths to this programme.

First, MEP operates as an outstanding learning provider, not a training company. Learners benefit from access to our robust virtual learning environment, clear quality‑assured processes, and a strong culture of learner support throughout their journey. Every aspect of delivery is underpinned by our commitment to meaningful learning, progression, and professional development — not passive attendance or box‑ticking.

Second, MEP works with highly credible and experienced specialists who act as tutors and assessors on this programme. These individuals include former special forces personnel and members of specialist police units from across the UK. Based in Hereford, MEP is uniquely situated to draw upon this expertise, ensuring trainers not only have lived operational experience, but also understand what high‑quality learning and development looks like in practice.

The result is a programme that avoids generic or theoretical seminars. Instead, learners engage with real‑world insight, reflective discussion, and lived experience, carefully integrated with qualification requirements to support genuine learning, confidence, and capability development.

MEP has taken significant time and care in deciding whether to deliver this qualification. Feedback from our clients and professional networks has been clear: there is a need for CTPSaP delivery that is credible, thoughtful, and learner‑centred. This programme is not offered as the “next big thing” or as a compliance exercise for industry. It is delivered deliberately and distinctively — in line with MEP’s long‑standing commitment to doing things differently, and doing them well.

“We didn’t enter this space lightly. We’ve spent a great deal of time considering whether CTPSaP was a programme we should deliver, and the message from our clients and professional networks was clear. For us, this is not about ticking a box or jumping on an emerging requirement. It’s about delivering learning that genuinely develops people.

At MEP, we combine outstanding learning provision with credible lived experience from those who truly understand protective security. That balance is what makes us different — and it’s what ensures this programme is insightful, engaging, and genuinely impactful.”


Craig Smith, MEP, Head of Education