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The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) has agreed a collaboration with the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) and Nu-ology Training. It’s for delivering accredited counter-terrorism protective security training to university and healthcare security people.
The members of AUCSO and NAHS can access the SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness, as developed with the UK official National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) and with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martynโs Law, in mind. AUCSO and NAHS point out that universities and hospitals may operate side-by-side across shared or adjacent estates (such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, pictured, beside the University of Birmingham). Hence, the partnership, to support professional standards. The industry bodies describe it as the first phase of wider training collaboration between AUCSO, NAHS and Nu-ology.
Claire Humble, Director of Nu-ology, features in the April 2026 edition of Professional Security Magazine, as part of the cover feature on Canary Wharf. She said: โWe are proud to support this important sector collaboration. The SFJ Awards- NaCTSO Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness is a critical qualification at a critical time.
โBy working with AUCSO and NAHS, we can deliver accessible, accredited training that strengthens resilience across healthcare and university environments. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to professionalisation, preparedness and public safety.โ
While the qualification does not in itself guarantee compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, it provides a structured and nationally recognised pathway for individuals and organisations seeking to build knowledge, confidence and capability in counter-terrorism protective security and preparedness.
About the Level 3 qualification
SFJ Awards describe it as equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to recognise terrorist attack methodologies, assess the likelihood of threats, and identify appropriate mitigation. It also supports learners in understanding how to apply those strategies within their own operational settings, while recognising the limits of their own expertise and when to seek specialist advice.
SFJ states that the qualification is the only one endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing and NaCTSO, with the qualification developed to strengthen UK counter-terrorism protective security and organisational preparedness.
Joint training sessions will be delivered by Nu-ology Training, an SFJ Awards-approved centre specialising in accredited programmes across the security, safety and resilience sectors. Founded and led by experienced practitioners, Nu-ology combines operational expertise with strong educational practice to deliver learner-centred, employer-focused training.
Courses will be delivered regionally, with AUCSO and NAHS regional heads supporting arrangements for suitable classroom facilities. Places will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with each course running between eight and 15 trainees. Dates and locations will be announced shortly.
See also the May and June 2026 editions of Professional Security Magazine, that feature the Easter annual conference of AUCSO.
