National Certificate in Protecting Standard Tier Premises from Terrorism

Overview

This course has been designed to give participants a clear understanding of terrorism in the modern world, its implications for workplaces and public venues, and the legal responsibilities placed on Standard Tier organisations under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – sometimes referred to as Martyn’s Law.

Combining theoretical insights with practical applications, the programme ensures participants are prepared to meet their obligations and contribute effectively to safeguarding people, premises, and events.

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for managers, duty holders, event organisers, health and safety professionals, and anyone with responsibility for premises or events that may fall under the scope of the 2025 Act.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the nature of terrorism, including motivating factors and common ideologies.
• Understand how the main duties for health and safety apply to the threat of terrorism-related incidents in the workplace.
• Understand what constitutes a ‘qualifying event’ and ‘qualifying premises are under the 2025 Act, including the distinction between standard and enhanced duty premises.
• Outline the legal duties placed on those responsible for qualifying premises and qualifying events under the 2025 Act.
• Understand the role of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and enforcement action taken for non-compliance with the 2025 Act.