Proud to sponsor the next TRICS user meeting 24/11/2026

Proud to sponsor the next TRICS user meeting 24/11/2026

Civil Enforcement Officer Training

City & Guilds Assured4 daysFrontline
The Civil Enforcement Officer course is a four-day City & Guilds Assured training programme for anyone starting a career as a Civil Enforcement Officer in England or Wales, or for serving parking staff who want their knowledge brought up to the industry standard.

Who is this course for?

Anyone starting a career as a Civil Enforcement Officer, and current parking staff working within the sector, in both public and private parking operations across England and Wales.

What the course covers

Module 1: Conflict Management for Civil Enforcement Officers

Current Health & Safety legislation, dynamic risk assessment, communication and blocks to communication, levels and signs of aggression, the effects of workplace violence, and the law regarding self-defence.

Module 2: Roles & Responsibilities of a Civil Enforcement Officer

The key issues that influence enforcement, background knowledge of parking enforcement, and a history of parking legislation and how it is enforced.

How it is delivered

Online in a live, virtual setting, or in a classroom at a suitable venue provided by you. Delivered over four consecutive days by a trainer with over 20 years of experience in the parking industry.

Assessment and certification

On the final day, delegates sit two City & Guilds Assured multiple-choice examinations. Everyone who passes receives a City & Guilds Assured e-certificate plus a digital credential they can share on social media and email signatures. Paper certificates are available on request.

What delegates take away

A clear understanding of the key organisations involved in parking enforcement, the background to current parking legislation, how to apply contravention codes and exemptions, the procedure for issuing PCNs, the requirements for supporting evidence, and how to work safely and effectively on street.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Civil Enforcement Officer course?
Four consecutive days, with two City & Guilds Assured multiple-choice examinations on the final day.
Is the course accredited?
Yes. It is a City & Guilds Assured training programme, and successful delegates receive a City & Guilds Assured e-certificate and shareable digital credential.
Can it be delivered online?
Yes. It runs online or in a classroom at your venue.
Do I need any experience to attend?
No. The course is designed both for people starting a CEO career and for serving parking staff.

For dates, group bookings or bespoke options, send us an enquiry, email parkingenquiries@aparking.co.uk or call 020 7242 2567.