DAO Level 3 Award in Defence Guarding and Security
Updated 28 February 2024
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Overall Objective for the Qualification
The main purpose for this qualification is to provide the learners with the necessary learning in which to fulfil roles within the defence, guarding and security industry.
Pre-entry requirements
There are no pre entry requirements for this qualification. However, please note entrants must have passed a Weapon Handling Test (WHT) for the SA80 rifle within 6 months of the end of qualification.
Units
This qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units.
Size
Total Credits 4
Guided Learning Hours 18
Total Qualification Time 40
Age Restriction
This qualification is available to learners aged 18 years and over.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk