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Introduction to Security Screening & Vetting
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Module 1 – Introduction to Security Screening & Vetting
This module introduces the fundamentals of security screening and vetting and explains why it is essential in the security industry.
You will learn what vetting means, how it differs from recruitment, and why proper vetting protects people, organisations, and national security.
What this module teaches
- What screening and vetting means
- Why vetting is essential in the security industry
- The difference between recruitment and vetting
- What can go wrong when vetting is done poorly
- How vetting supports safety and legal compliance
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