SIA ACS – Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme
SIA-ACS and its Applicability and Implementation
SIA-ACS prescribes a systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met.
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SIA-ACS Applicability |
SIA-ACS Implementation |
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Security Guarding |
Registration with the SIA and obtaining a Self-Assessment Workbook (SAW). |
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Door Supervisors |
Working through the workbook to ensure adherence to standards |
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CCTV Operation |
Recording scores and evidence on the ACS Achievement Record available on the SIA Website. |
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Close Protection |
Ensuring that all the standards are met. |
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Key Holding |
Requesting an ACS application pack via the SIA Website. |
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Cash/Valuables in Transit (CVIT) |
Sending the completed application to the SIA together with the prescribed payment and submitting the Online Achievement Record. |
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Vehicle Immobilization |
Selecting an SIA-approved body for verification of the organisation’s self-assessment. |
Compliance
Compliance with the scheme is presently voluntary. Many security organizations have now realized that existing and potential clients require security service providers to be SIA-ACS accredited. The accreditation demonstrates the organization’s commitment to providing quality service. Thus, it gives the organization a competitive edge.
After a verification visit, the application will be considered and approved by the SIA, providing the necessary decision criteria have been fulfilled. Thus the ACS status is confirmed. Annual re-verifications are to be sought to ensure continuous compliance with the ACS requirements. In addition, a full verification should be sought every three years.
Sources:
1. http://www.isoqar.com/uk/standards/SIA-ACS/SIA-ACS-About.aspx
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Compliance Standards
