Are you involved in managing premises that fall within the scope of the standard duty requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (commonly known as Martyn’s Law)? In the wake of the Manchester (UK) Arena attack in 2017 and with the 2025 Act having received Royal Assent, protective security and organisational preparedness is more critical than ever for businesses.

Health and safety professionals have skills that can support their organisations comply with the new legislation when it comes into force. Martyn’s Law introduces familiar principles such as risk assessment, reasonable practicability, and coordinated action among duty holders, all areas where occupational safety and health (OSH) expertise is essential.

By investing in counter terrorism awareness training, organisations can strengthen their ability to protect communities, applying occupational safety and health principles to both prevent and respond to terrorist threats.

Who is it for?

NEBOSH National Certificate in Protecting Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism is relevant to health and safety professionals and other workers who will be involved in managing premises that fall within the scope of the standard duty requirements of the 2025 Act.

Standard tier premises refers to certain publicly- accessible premises where it is reasonable to expect that between 200 and 799 individuals may be present at the same time.

This qualification is not designed for security professionals or SHE practitioners with extensive operational experience of managing security and the threat of terrorism.

Course details

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Protecting Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism covers:

  • The nature of terrorism and the legal framework
  • UK threat levels and organisational duties
  • Understanding terrorist threats and site vulnerabilities
  • Implementing public protection procedures
  • Developing a strong security culture

In addition to offering this qualification aimed at organisations falling within the scope of the standard duty requirements of the 2025 Act, we provide two additional options. One is designed for organisations that fall within the scope of the enhanced duty requirements, and the other has an international focus.

If either of these better suits your needs, you can find out more below: 

Length of course

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Protecting Standard Duty Premises from Terrorism is a one-day course that has a requirement of 6 taught hours, and half an hour for the assessment.

Assessment

Learners are assessed by a multiple format question assessment. The assessment will be completed online.

‘Multiple format’ means assessment papers which have questions with pre-populated answers to choose from. Unlike multiple-choice assessments (where each question only has one correct answer), multiple format assessments include a blend of different styles, such as multiple choice questions (one correct answer); multiple response questions (more than one correct answer), as well as different question styles (e.g. rank, categorise, fill in the blanks etc). 

Read more about online multiple format assessments: Online Multiple Choice.

A qualification parchment will be sent following successful completion of the examination.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in IELTS tests.

Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.

Start Studying

Every learner must register with a NEBOSH accredited Learning Partner and undertake the relevant learning before taking an assessment and gaining a qualification. It is not possible to self-study for a NEBOSH qualification. 

Our global network of Learning Partners provide excellent learning and support and will help you prepare for your assessments. You can search for Learning Partners in our Where to Study section, and can filter the results by multiple factors, such as location and mode of study.

You should ensure that the Learning Partner you choose offers the qualification in the way you want to study. We recommend that you explore your options before selecting a Learning Partner as it is an important personal choice.

The factors you may wish to consider include:

  • Mode of Study – Options available include face to face, distance learning, in-company training and eLearning. Has one method of learning been more effective for you in the past?
  • Course Structure – If you opt for classroom training, would you prefer day or evening classes, block release or a modular course?
  • Location – Being able to study and sit your examinations locally may be an important consideration for you. NEBOSH examinations are taken in over 130 countries.
  • On-going support – Will the support provided during your course and in the run up to your assessments match your expectations?

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Further Study

For learners wishing to continue their professional development NEBOSH offers a wide range of internationally recognised qualifications. 

Our range of Award and Certificate level qualifications offer the opportunity to learn specific industry applications – such as process safety, construction, environmental management and leadership – or hone in on specific skills such as incident investigation. 

Resources

This section provides guidance and useful information in support of this qualification.

If you would like any further information please get in touch through our Contact Us page - our Customer Enquiry Team will be happy to help.

 

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