Highfield Accredited Level 2 Behavioural Detection Awareness (BDA) – 1 Day Course
- Develops the knowledge and confidence to deploy Behavioural Detection in real-time
- Covers foundational theory and live practical application
- Aligned with National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) guidance
- Assessed through practical deployment exercises
A unique and operationally focused awareness programme for modern security professionals.
This one-day intensive programme has been developed by Barham Protection Services and accredited by Highfield. It is aimed at professionals who need to identify, assess and respond to behavioural anomalies as part of their daily role – from door supervisors to close protection officers, concierges to event staff.
Delivered by experts with real-world experience in behavioural detection operations, this programme equips learners with essential knowledge and live-practice experience in the recognition of behavioural threats and suspicious conduct. It is particularly relevant in safeguarding environments and public-facing roles where early intervention can prevent harm.
Topics include:
- Foundations and principles of behavioural detection
- Baseline behaviours and identifying anomalies
- Awareness of environmental and situational factors
- Hostile reconnaissance and early intervention
- Safeguarding input, including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
- Practical communication and response strategies
- Live scenario-based assessment and feedback
This programme is assessed through live exercises, and ensures learners finish the day capable of operationally overlaying behavioural detection into their day-to-day duties. Though not a regulated qualification, it meets the high standards required for professional deployment and aligns closely with current NPSA and threat-level guidance.
Training Locations:
- Kent, England: Delivered from our state-of-the-art Bluewater facility, offering a high-footfall retail and transport environment ideal for practical deployment.
- Glasgow, Scotland: Based at our Glasgow Central venue, utilising public transport hubs, shopping centres and event spaces for scenario-based learning.
- Your workplace or venues: We can also deliver this training at your usual place of work, venue, or within your own city. This ensures that the learning is immediately relevant to your environment and role. These courses are typically run in conjunction with your organisation and must be discussed with us in advance to ensure suitability. We have access to various training facilities across the length and breadth of the UK and overseas.
Why choose BPS?
- Group delivery from 4 to 12 learners
- Instruction from experienced and operationally credible behavioural detection officers
- Delivered at your workplace or from one of our international training locations
- Includes interactive scenarios and real-time feedback
- Designed for security and public facing professionals, by experts in the field
Stay ahead of the threat – train with those who live and breathe this, operationally credible and operationally current. It’s not just a slogan to us, it’s a guarantee.
Contact us today to book courses for yourselves or your organisation. Corporate Pricing available on application.
0330 043 8443 / training@bps-ltd.org
Terms & Conditions:
1. Course Fee and Payment: The total course is paid in full in advance upon booking through this website.
2. Non-Refundable Policy: The course fee is non-refundable. However, if a learner is unable to attend the originally booked course, they may transfer their booking to an alternative future date.
3. Attendance and Participation: Delegates are expected to attend all parts and elements of the course. Participation in live deployments are mandatory, and one or more of these deployments will be assessed.
4. Venue and Live Exercises: The course will be conducted at a training centre as advertised. You will be expected to facilitate your own method of transport to attend these courses.
5. Course Modifications: The organiser reserves the right to modify the course content, live exercises, assessments, or guest lineup accordingly in line with continual course improvements within Highfield qualification guidelines.
We’re also proud to offer our accredited Level 2 Behavioural Detection Awareness (BDA) courses, these are one-day courses giving delegates from various backgrounds the baseline required to understand and employ Behavioural Detection in their everyday roles.
