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For the officers who stand watch when no one else is awake
Night shift security is a discipline of its own. The role looks superficially similar to day work, but at 03:00 in an empty office tower, an empty hotel back-of-house, or an empty construction compound, every system is different. The light is different. The acoustics are different. Fatigue is fighting you. Help is further away than it feels. The decisions you make in the next ninety seconds will be reviewed by a desk-bound manager in the morning, with full daylight, full caffeine, and full hindsight.
This course is built around what is genuinely different about night work: the science of circadian rhythms and night-worker health protected by the Working Time Regulations 1998, the lone worker duty of care under HSWA 1974, low-light patrol discipline, fire watch under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and how police, ambulance and fire brigade actually respond at 03:00.
You finish with a CPD-accredited certificate, a much clearer model of how to look after yourself across consecutive nights, and the operational habits that keep static sites secure when staff are at home asleep.
- Duration: 6 Hours
- Delivery: Online
- Module: 7
- Access Period: 1 Year
- Students Enrolled: 300+
- Certification: London Security College
- Price: £45.00
The biology you cannot ignore
Night work has its own science. An entire module of this course is devoted to circadian rhythm, sleep hygiene, fatigue recognition and long-term health. This is where most other security training stops short.
The 03:00 dip
Body temperature, alertness and reaction speed bottom out between 02:00 and 04:00. The course teaches you to anticipate it and to schedule patrols and checks accordingly.
Sleep hygiene
Permanent and rotating nights require deliberate sleep practices. Light exposure, room conditions, meal timing – all evidence-based, not folk advice.
WTR 1998 protections
Your rights as a night worker under the Working Time Regulations – hours limits, free health assessment, transfer to day work where medically advised.
Built on the regulation that applies after dark
Every module is mapped to UK law and standards that specifically govern static night security. Your contractor can show this audit trail in an ACS audit, an insurance renewal, or a client tender.
SIA Licensing
Security Guard front-line licence scope, ACS contractor expectations.
BS 7499
Static site guarding service – night provisions and welfare requirements.
WTR 1998
Working Time Regulations – night worker definition, hours and health assessment.
HSWA 1974
Lone worker duty of care, welfare check-in, dynamic risk assessment.
RRO 2005
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, fire watch duties and the responsible person.
BS 7858
Screening of security personnel, what clients verify before deployment.
PACE 1984
Evidence handling, any-person arrest s.24A, pocketbook discipline.
UK GDPR & DPA 2018
CCTV, body-worn video, visitor records and overnight incident reports.
Six outcomes that hold up at 03:00
Stay alert across a 12-hour night
Apply circadian science, sleep hygiene and evidence-based alertness techniques across consecutive nights without relying on energy drinks.
Conduct a structured night patrol
Sequence and randomise patrols, use a torch with discipline, work with CCTV and motion sensors, and log proof-of-visit.
Operate safely as a lone worker
Apply welfare check-in protocols, missed check-in escalation, and approach-awareness-exit habits in a deserted site.
Perform a competent fire watch
Understand the Responsible Person duty under RRO 2005, run fire safety checks, and respond to alarms while protecting evacuation routes.
Respond to incidents lawfully
Approach intruders, manage trespass, recognise medical emergencies, and use reasonable force within s.24A PACE limits.
Hand over cleanly at sunrise
Produce a PACE-grade pocketbook, GDPR-compliant CCTV note, and a shift briefing the day team can actually use.
Static officers, supervisors and contractors holding the line through the night
Static night shift security officers
Common questions about this course
Is this course SIA approved?
No course is “SIA approved” in that phrasing – the SIA regulates licensing, not specific CPD courses. This course is CPD-accredited and built around the standards a licensed officer should work within at night, including the Security Guard front-line licence scope, BS 7499 static site guarding, the Working Time Regulations 1998 and HSWA 1974. It is designed to complement, not replace, SIA top-up training.
Do I need an SIA licence before taking this course?
No. The course is suitable for licensed officers wanting a structured night refresher, for those preparing to move from day shifts to nights, and for contractors who want every night officer trained to the same operational standard. You do not need a current licence to enrol.
Why is a full module dedicated to fatigue and circadian rhythm?
Because the science genuinely matters. Multiple consecutive nights produce measurable cognitive decline and long-term health risks. The Working Time Regulations 1998 give night workers specific protections that many officers do not know they have. Module 3 covers the evidence base, what your employer must offer, and what you can do to look after yourself.
How is the course delivered?
Self-paced e-learning, browser-based, mobile and desktop friendly. Each topic includes an interactive activity and a knowledge check. Progress is saved between sessions. On completion you receive a CPD-accredited certificate issued by London Security College.
How long do I have to complete it?
12 months from enrolment. Most learners complete in 6 to 8 hours across two or three sittings – well within a couple of long-night rest periods.
Can my contractor buy seats in bulk for the night team?
Yes. Multi-seat pricing is available for security contractors, FM firms and large in-house teams running night cover. Use the multi-seat option on the product page or contact us for a corporate quote with consolidated reporting.
