Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Security Surveys and Site Assessments

Security surveys identify vulnerabilities and recommend proportionate protective measures. This course covers planning and conducting security surveys: threat assessment, site characterisation, perimeter, access control, CCTV and lighting, procedures and guarding, risk rating, recommendations and reporting.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Security spending is wasted if it does not address real threats. You will learn to assess sites systematically and recommend effective measures.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Site survey practice, threat assessment exercises, case studies and report writing.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Assess threats relevant to a site
Plan and conduct security surveys
Evaluate perimeter and access controls
Assess technical security systems
Review procedures and guarding
Rate risks and write recommendations

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Security managers and officers
Facility managers
Risk managers
Security consultants
Loss prevention staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Threat assessment
Survey methods
Control evaluation
Risk rating
Report writing

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Security Risk

09:00–10:08Threats and vulnerabilities
10:08–11:00Risk concepts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risk concepts (continued)
11:45–12:53Survey purpose
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Planning Surveys

09:00–10:08Scope
10:08–11:00Information gathering
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Information gathering (continued)
11:45–12:53Checklists
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Physical Measures

09:00–10:08Perimeter and access
10:08–11:00Lighting
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Lighting (continued)
11:45–12:53Barriers
12:53–14:00Site practice

Day 4Systems and Procedures

09:00–10:08CCTV and alarms
10:08–11:00Guarding
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Guarding (continued)
11:45–12:53Procedures
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Reporting

09:00–10:08Risk rating
10:08–11:00Recommendations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Recommendations (continued)
11:45–12:53Report writing
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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