Counter-Terrorism Awareness
Awareness and preparedness training reflecting current threats and legislative requirements.
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Building capability through better learning.
The Training & Development subgroup supports the development and standardisation of high-quality training frameworks aligned to real-world operational requirements.
DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP
Led by Billy Delaney
Head of Training & Development — responsible for training development, capability and professional learning activity.
UKCTAG’s approach is not simply to add another training provider to the market. The department is intended to help improve consistency, relevance and quality across counter-terrorism and security learning.
Working with accredited providers and industry partners, the subgroup can support frameworks that reflect current threats, legislative requirements and practical operational needs.
THE AIM
From minimum compliance to meaningful capability.
Training should help people understand what they are expected to do, why it matters and how knowledge translates into effective action.
Identify gapsUnderstand where capability, awareness or standards need improvement.
Develop frameworksSupport training structures aligned to operational requirements.
Work with providersCollaborate with accredited organisations and subject matter experts.
Encourage CPDPromote continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
CORE AREAS
Training shaped by real-world need.
The information pack identifies several areas where UKCTAG can support capability development.
Hostile Reconnaissance
Identification of hostile reconnaissance and behavioural indicators.
Crisis Response
Crisis response and incident management principles.
Use of Force & Safety
Use of force, conflict management and personal safety frameworks.
Security Risk
Security risk awareness and mitigation strategies.
Quality & Consistency
Supporting standardisation, relevance and quality assurance rather than duplicating accredited delivery.
UKCTAG SUBGROUPS
Different expertise. One professional purpose.
Our subgroups work together to support UKCTAG's wider mission of improving counter-terrorism awareness, education, professional development and standards across the private security sector.