4 day Classroom – SFJ Level 3 Award Professional Investigators

SFJ Level 3 Professional Investigators – Accredited Qualification

The SFJ Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators Award is made up of 2 units:-

• Principles of Planning and Reporting Investigations
• Principles of Gathering and Using Information for Investigations

Learners taking this qualification will work in, or want to work in, the security sector as professional investigators. This qualification is based on the Security Industry Authority (SIA) specifications for core competency training for private investigators. It covers the understanding and skills individuals need to operate as professional investigators. The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:-

• develop knowledge related to being a professional investigator
• achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification
• develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning

Students on this course also need to complete a surveillance recce report. You can find out more about the Level 3 Professional Investigators Award on the SFJ website.

What do I get?

This course is a four day course delivered from our London premises in Paddington. You must provide one form of photographic ID and a proof of address to receive this qualification. You will be asked to provide these on enrolment and again on the Assessment Day. On passing the course you will receive an accredited and recognised certificate through the awarding body SFJ (Skills For Justice).

The Assessment Day

The Assessment Day is held in our training rooms in Paddington, London, on the fourth day of your course. The course tutor holds a revision session which includes running through two past papers to check your learning. Your course tutor will also have a slide presentation to cover the key points that nearly always come up in the final assessment. You can ask any questions you have  in the classroom environment. The assessment is conducted in the presence of an independent exams officer. This is 45 questions over two papers with multiple choice answers.

Course dates 2025

By arrangement – with a minimum of four students.

Pass rate

At Bluemoon College we are proud of the excellent pass rate achieved by our students. Out of the hundreds of students we have put through the assessment only two have ever failed first time around. Both of these students had extenuating circumstances and were successful on their second attempt.

Booking for Classroom – SFJ Level 3 Professional Investigators

You can pay direct through this website by adding the course to basket and paying through the checkout. You will then be asked to forward your ID and proof of address by email. Alternatively you can book your place on the SFJ Level 3 Professional Investigators Award by emailing us on admin@bluemooncollege.co.uk