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Introduction
Course overview
Physical security protects facilities from intrusion, theft and violence. Effective design integrates barriers, access control, lighting, surveillance and procedures to deter, detect, delay and respond.
This Aractech course covers security by design, perimeter protection, building hardening, access control systems and credentials, visitor management, lighting, integration with CCTV and alarms, and testing. Participants design physical security for a facility.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply security by design principles
- Design perimeter and building protection
- Select access control systems and credentials
- Manage visitors and contractors
- Integrate lighting, CCTV and alarms
- Test and maintain physical security
Who should attend
Target audience
- Security managers
- Facilities managers
- Architects and engineers
- Security consultants
- Project managers
- Security system integrators
Methodology
Learning approach
- Design workshops
- Site case studies
- Technology overviews
- Group discussions
- Assessment exercises
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Security by Design
- Deter, detect, delay, respond
- Risk-based design
- CPTED principles
- Coffee break
- CPTED principles (continued)
- Standards
- Exercise: Design review
Day 2
Perimeter and Buildings
- Fencing and barriers
- Gates
- Building hardening
- Coffee break
- Building hardening (continued)
- Glazing and doors
- Workshop: Perimeter design
Day 3
Access Control
- Access control systems
- Credentials and biometrics
- Zoning
- Coffee break
- Zoning (continued)
- Integration
- Exercise: Access zoning
Day 4
Visitors and Integration
- Visitor management
- Contractors
- Lighting
- Coffee break
- Lighting (continued)
- Alarm and CCTV integration
- Case study: Access breach
Day 5
Testing and Maintenance
- Testing
- Maintenance
- Audits
- Coffee break
- Audits (continued)
- Upgrades
- Capstone: Facility security design
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Physical Security Design and Access Control (SM-004) cover?
This course covers Security Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Security managers, Facilities managers, Architects and engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Istanbul, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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