SIA ACS – Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme

• Date: February 13, 2011
• Source: Admin

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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.

 

SIA-ACS Applicability	SIA-ACS Implementation
Security Guarding	Registration with the SIA and obtaining a Self-Assessment Workbook (SAW).
Door Supervisors	Working through the workbook to ensure adherence to standards
CCTV Operation	Recording scores and evidence on the ACS Achievement Record available on the SIA Website.
Close Protection	Ensuring that all the standards are met.
Key Holding	Requesting an ACS application pack via the SIA Website.
Cash/Valuables in Transit (CVIT)	Sending the completed application to the SIA together with the prescribed payment and submitting the Online Achievement Record.
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

2.   http://www.totaltrainingconsultancy.co.uk/security-servicessia-acs-consultancyapproved-contractors-scheme/approved-contractor-scheme-consultancy/