Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators

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

How does Bisio know I've completed my study?
Bisio runs a Learning Management System (LMS) that monitors which tutorial each student has completed and when. We will check this 2 weeks before an exam...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:25 PM
How do I get access to the course after I pay by PayPal or BACS?
After you have paid your first instalment through PayPal or the entire course by PayPal or BACS, Bisio will send you an e-mail with your login details ...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:36 PM
What happens if I wish to withdraw from the course?
Bisio’s Terms and Conditions are quite clear on this. In short, once one or more of the tutorials have been accessed Bisio reserves the right to charge th...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Does the cost of the course include the cost of the Private Investigation Licence fee?
No, the cost of the course does not cover any other cost incurred in obtaining a Private Investigation Licence. When licensing is introduced the Securit...
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 7:26 PM
Can I request to view past papers as a study tool?
No, the examination papers are the intellectual property of IQ and Bisio does not keep any previous papers.
Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 at 7:28 PM
How long after the examination will I receive my results?
This usually takes 7 working days. If you do not hear anything please contact your allocated Associated Training Provider  or if you are a Bisio student...
Thu, 25 Feb, 2016 at 10:45 AM
If I pass the written examination how long after the results will I receive my certificate?
Provided your portfolio is of a satisfactory standard you should receive your certificate by recorded delivery within 28 working days of your exam resu...
Thu, 25 Feb, 2016 at 10:45 AM
Can I print off the tutorials?
No, this is an E-Learning course and the tutorials are protected to prevent copying. Documents in the Document Library and information available in ‘As...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:48 PM
Why do I have to produce identity documents at the examination?
The Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators is a ‘Licence Linked’ qualification and therefore Bisio is duty bound to ensure that the person taking...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:50 PM
What documents do I need to bring with me to prove my identity?
The SIA has produced a list of acceptable forms of identification  which stipulates what documents are required to prove identity to the standard requir...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 12:54 PM