Learn How To:
Interpret and apply South African laws relating to arrest, search, private defence, necessity, and unlawful acts.
Protect and control sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality, proper key management, and document security.
Develop and implement effective emergency plans, including fire, natural disasters, strikes, armed robbery, bomb threats, and hostage incidents.
Identify, assess, and respond to internal and external threats against installations, personnel, and operations.
Apply occupational safety principles, recognizing unsafe acts and conditions, and implementing preventative measures.
Prevent and control fire risks by identifying fire classifications, using the correct extinguishers, and applying fire protection strategies.
Produce accurate, concise, and legally defensible written reports, including descriptions of people, vehicles, and incidents.
Who This Course Is For:
Security officers seeking to advance from Grade D to a more legal and risk-focused role.
Companies requiring staff trained in emergency response, legal compliance, and safety management.
Individuals aiming for career progression into supervisory or management positions in the security industry.
Anyone committed to developing a professional, law-compliant approach to private security operations.
What Will You Learn?
Legal Aspects: Grounds of justification, powers of arrest, CPA procedures, possession laws, and legal search techniques.
Information Protection: Managing classified documents, office and personnel security, key control, and preventing espionage.
Emergency Roles: Contingency planning, evacuation procedures, and response drills for fire, robbery, hostage situations, strikes, and bomb threats.
Threat Management: Identifying internal and external threats (espionage, sabotage, robbery, arson, hijacking) and applying countermeasures.
Occupational Safety: Understanding unsafe conditions, accident causes, poor housekeeping, and preventative safety measures.
Fire Prevention & Protection: Fire classes (A–E), safe use of extinguishers, fire hazards, and response drills.
Reporting: Writing clear, factual reports covering incidents, people, vehicles, and property in compliance with professional standards.
Material Includes:
8 Core Modules with lessons, case studies, and security scenarios.
Practical examples on legal compliance, safety, and emergency handling.
Downloadable reference guides and templates for reporting.
Certificate of Completion (Grade C Security Training).
Access on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Requirements:
Successful completion of Grade D Security Officer Training (or equivalent).
Must be 18 years or older and proficient in English.
Strong willingness to apply discipline, professionalism, and legal knowledge in practice.
Audience:
Security officers upgrading from Grade D to Grade C.
Staff preparing for legal, safety, and emergency management roles.
Employers seeking higher-level compliance and emergency readiness in their workforce.
Individuals pursuing structured career advancement in private security services.
You’ll be redirected to our student registration page. After registering, you can access course materials, track progress, and get certificated.
