Security Controller

Role of the Facility Security Controller Course

This course is being run face to face at the Puckrup Hall Hotel, Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL.

The course starts at 10am on day 1, and 8:30am on day 2. It is expected to finish by 5pm on day one, and approximately 2:30pm on day two, 3:30pm for those wishing to sit the exam.

There is the option to add accommodation and a networking dinner on the first evening on to your booking, please select the 24hr rate when completing the booking form.

Please note that DISA is unable to reserve accommodation for you the night prior/after the event. If you require accommodation on either of these days, please book this yourself directly through the hotel and then let the admin team know so that the same room can be reserved for you. We may also be able to provide a discounted rate for this.

DISA provide an optional exam for this course, please note that this is not currently affiliated to any external training body. The cost of the exam is an additional £100 + VAT and consists of 40 multiple choice questions, 28/40 correct answers are needed to pass. This is taken at the end of the course on day 2. If you would like to take the exam, please tick the box on the booking form.

Course Objectives:

  • To give you a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities 
  • To take you through the process of compliance with the various Government Security Standards and associated documentation
  • To help you understand the documentation and how to apply the requirements
  • To show you the methods used

Course Content:

  • Working with Government / Government Security
  • Security in Defence, Nuclear and other Government Departments
  • Contract Security
  • Assets and Document Handling
  • Government Security Classifications
  • Personnel Security & Education
  • Physical Security
  • Information (IT) Security & Accreditation
  • Threats and Risks
  • Security Breaches
  • Security Education Material

Who should attend?

Essential for newly appointed Facility Security Controllers and their senior staff or other security support personnel
Useful as an update for existing Facility Security Controllers 
Also helpful for Board Level Contacts of small to medium sized companies

As courses places are in demand, notification of new dates and the booking process is completed via a register of interest list. Please email training@thedisa.org to register your interest in DISA training courses.