Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators

FAQs regarding the qualification and it relevance to future SIA licensing of Private Investigations

If I do not do a surveillance portfolio or produce one that is not satisfactory will I fail the whole examination?
If you pass the written examination but do not produce a surveillance portfolio or produce one that is not of a satisfactory standard then your pass ce...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 7:12 PM
Is the Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators the relevant course in order to apply for a Private Investigation Licence?
According to the Home Office and the Security Industry Authority (SIA) the licensing of Private Investigations is due to start as soon as possible in th...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 6:38 PM
I am unable to login to Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators.
Firstly, remember that your password in case sensitive, if it is still not working then check if you are a Bisio Student or with one of the Associated Train...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:00 PM
What if there are any amendments/additions to the Award, will the course have to be done again?
No, Bisio will cover any amendments/additions free of charge and will update students as necessary. If the exam has already been taken and a certificate...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 6:39 PM
If I produce a surveillance portfolio which is not of satisfactory quality will I be given any guidance on how it can be improved?
Yes, Bisio will give you feedback on the portfolio on how it can be improved to reach the quality required.
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 7:12 PM
How long after achieving the Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators do I have to apply for a Private Investigators Licence?
You will have 3 years in which to apply for a Private Investigators Licence after you achieve the Award. After that time you may have to re-qualify alth...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Can I pay for the course in instalments?
Yes, the course can be paid for in 4 instalments if using PayPal and there is no extra charge for this.
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:51 AM
What happens if I miss paying an instalment?
If you miss paying an instalment Bisio will contact you and you will be required to pay the instalment as soon as possible and in any case within 7 days e...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Will I be able to take the examination whilst an instalment is outstanding?
No, a student who has defaulted on an instalment will not be able to take the examination until the instalment is paid.
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 6:46 PM
If I pay for the course in instalments do I have to finish paying the whole price before I can take the examination?
No, once you have paid your first instalment and received your login details you can take the examination at any time.
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:58 AM