Ofqual has stopped an awarding organisation from accepting new
learners on a set of security qualifications.
The regulator has stepped in after serious concerns emerged about
how door supervisor and security qualifications were being
delivered by BIIAB.
It has ordered BIIAB to stop taking on new learners for the
affected qualifications but has agreed that those already
enrolled on courses may continue under strict controls.
Ofqual has worked with the Security Industry Authority to remove
BIIAB from their course finder tool for these particular
qualifications.
Amanda Swann, Ofqual's Executive Director for Delivery, said:
It's important for public safety that people who hold these
qualifications must have received the appropriate training.
The public needs to be confident that people working in the
security sector are properly qualified.
We will not hesitate to take action where our conditions have not
been met and the integrity of qualifications is at risk.
This action builds on earlier regulatory controls put in place by
Ofqual for BIIAB in September 2025. Since then, BIIAB has been
required to carry out additional checks before issuing results
for the relevant qualifications.
The activity reflects the seriousness of Ofqual's concerns and
its commitment to protecting the integrity of security
qualifications.
All restrictions will remain in place until BIIAB demonstrates to
Ofqual's satisfaction that it is complying with its regulatory
obligations.
Ofqual has today published a summary of the interim
regulatory action it has taken with BIIAB.
Ofqual's Supporting Compliance and
Taking Regulatory Action guidance sets out how it uses
its powers. Previous cases can be viewed in Regulatory actions and
interventions by Ofqual on GOV.UK.
Notes to editors
Ofqual will not be publishing the full legal Direction due to the
sensitive nature of some requirements.
For information on Ofqual visit: About us - Ofqual - GOV.UK
