HZL Group

Looking to develop specialist capability within Physical Pe*******on Testing?

Our Physical Pen Testing course is designed for security professionals looking to develop a stronger understanding of physical security vulnerabilities, operational planning and physical pe*******on testing methodologies within professional environments.

🦎 Next available courses in London:
📅 10-14 Aug 2026
📅 26-30 Oct 2026

Delivered by experienced instructors with extensive operational backgrounds across the security sector.

Limited course spaces available ⬇️

🦎 Find out more: www.hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/qnuk-level-4-award-in-physical-pe*******on-testing-operations-rqf

Training environments should prepare people for the realities of the situations they may face outside the classroom.

HZL deliver training designed to build confidence, decision-making and practical capability through realistic scenarios and hands-on learning.

Our courses are delivered by experienced professionals who understand the importance of preparing learners for real operational environments, not just assessments.

Understanding physical security equipment, bypass methods and access systems forms an important part of Physical Pe*******on Testing training.

Throughout the course, learners are introduced to a range of tools, locking mechanisms and physical security devices to help develop a broader understanding of how vulnerabilities can exist within buildings, systems and security procedures.

Combined with operational planning, legal considerations and reporting processes, this helps learners build a more detailed understanding of professional Physical Pe*******on Testing operations.

🦎 Upcoming courses in August 2026 & October 2026

Find out more: www.hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/qnuk-level-4-award-in-physical-pe*******on-testing-operations-rqf
📞 0333 200 1676

HZL believe training should prepare people for the environments, pressures and responsibilities they may actually face within their role, not simply help them pass an assessment.

That is why our courses are built around operational understanding, professional standards and realistic application, delivered by instructors with extensive industry and operational experience.

Whether learners are entering the industry, refreshing existing qualifications or developing specialist capability, our focus remains the same: delivering training with relevance, professionalism and purpose.

Explore our training courses:
🦎 hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/

Over the last few weeks, I have shared a few posts with an underlying theme: veterans, former service personnel, how they see themselves, and how others see them. Those posts have touched on the Army v Navy game, the Army v RAF game, and my own thoughts on military charities.
This weekend I travel to Gibraltar to attend the Royal Engineers Association - The Sapper Charity event, hosted by Jack Noble and Richard Tomlinson of the Gibraltar Branch of the REA. It is always an excellent few days: Well organised, relaxed, and full of familiar faces. Apart, perhaps, from the march past and salute, which usually starts with good intentions before several different interpretations of “keeping step” begin to appear. But then, as we approach Eyes Right and the band plays “Wings” the Corps tune, everyone seems to brace up, regain the step, and remember exactly who we are. .
However, that is not really the purpose of this post.
The real point is the Armed Forces Covenant.
“The is a UK promise that those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces and their families should be treated fairly and should not be disadvantaged because of their service”. How many people really understand what that means?
How many veterans, reservists, service leavers and family members know what support it is meant to provide? How many organisations have signed it, but perhaps have not fully embedded it? And how many still see it as just another government initiative, good in principle, but only meaningful if people act on it?
I signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2014 on behalf of HZL at a time when one of our reservists was deployed in Afghanistan and another had just recently returned. For us, it mattered. It was important to show that support was not just words on a page. HZL was subsequently awarded Silver under the Employer Recognition Scheme in 2014 and Gold in 2021. I had started to wonder whether the Armed Forces Covenant was becoming a forgotten or ignored promise. It may sometimes feel that way. But that is not what I am seeing in the East Midlands, and particularly in Derbyshire. The recently established Derbyshire Defence Employer Network - EM RFCA CEEG has taken the initiative, under the leadership of Luke Parker and Claire Carter, to promote the Covenant, encourage organisations to sign it, and help create a pathway towards bronze, silver and gold recognition under the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). My message is simple: do not sit on the fence. As a minimum, sign the Armed Forces Covenant and make the pledge. For those who have already signed, perhaps now is the time to re-engage and ask whether the commitment is still active, visible and making a difference.
For anyone attending Gibraltar this weekend and wants to discuss this, I will be on plot.
As a closing note, the Royal Engineers Association - The Sapper Charity is also a Gold ERS holder.
Proud Sappers. Supported veterans. Meaningful action.

Professionalism, operational experience and quality delivery are all things we aim to bring into every Close Protection course delivered at HZL.

We are proud to receive feedback like this from learners who valued the approachable learning environment, industry knowledge and practical delivery provided throughout their training.

Thank you to everybody who continues to train with us.

🦎 Spaces available on our upcoming CP Refresher dates in Derby

Find out more: www.hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/close-protection/level-2-award-close-protection-refresher

Upcoming Close Protection Refresher courses with HZL

Delivered by experienced professionals, the course revisits key responsibilities, updated legislation and current operational expectations relevant to the role today.

📍 Next available dates in Derby:
📅 24–26 July 2026
📅 11–13 September 2026

If your renewal date is approaching, now is the time to secure your place with HZL.

🚨 Limited spaces available ⬇️

🦎 Book now: www.hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/close-protection/level-2-award-close-protection-refresher
📞 0333 200 1676

Physical Pe*******on Testing is a specialist area of security that requires clear decision-making, attention to detail and the ability to identify weaknesses in physical security measures, procedures and environments.

Our Physical Pe*******on Testing Operations training is designed to help security professionals build a stronger understanding of how physical security vulnerabilities are identified, assessed and reported within operational settings.

We are proud to receive feedback like this from learners who valued the depth of knowledge, quality of delivery and level of support provided throughout the course.

🦎 Spaces available on our upcoming course in London

Find out more: https://www.hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/qnuk-level-4-award-in-physical-pe*******on-testing-operations-rqf
📞 0333 200 1676

Strong relationships within the Close Protection industry remain important to us at HZL Group.

Connecting with other professionals across the sector allows conversations around training standards, operational experience and how courses can continue adapting to the needs of operatives working within the industry today.

We believe maintaining those connections helps ensure the training we deliver remains relevant, current and informed by the realities of the sector.

🦎 Explore our Close Protection training: hzlgroup.co.uk/courses/close-protection/level-3-certificate-close-protection

We're pleased to announce that HZL Specialist Solutions is now delivering the Level 3 Award in SFJ Terrorism Protection, Security and Preparedness.
This nationally recognised qualification is designed to enhance understanding of terrorism threats, protective security measures, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and the practical steps organisations can take to improve resilience and safeguard people, places, and events.
With the introduction of Martyn's Law and an increasing focus on protective security, this qualification provides valuable knowledge for security professionals, managers, event organisers, and those responsible for public safety.
Upcoming courses:
• Derby – July 2026
• London – July 2026
Contact us to find out more or secure your place.