Basic Security Guard Course

Lesson 1 • PSIRA Registration and Regulatory Requirements

Outlines compulsory PSIRA registration, background checks, and ongoing compliance obligations. Ensures students understand the regulatory conditions for lawful employment.

Lesson 2 • The Private Security Industry

Defines private security, its scope, and its distinction from public law enforcement. Provides the baseline context for all subsequent professional training.

Lesson 3 • Professional Ethics and Conduct

Defines ethical standards, integrity, and professional behaviour expected of security officers. Connects personal conduct to organisational reputation and legal standing.

Lesson 1 • Documenting Use-of-Force Incidents

Teaches accurate, timely documentation of force events for legal and operational purposes. Reinforces accountability and supports post-incident review.

Lesson 2 • Use-of-Force Continuum

Explains the graduated scale of force options from verbal commands to physical intervention. Teaches proportional response as the core decision-making framework.

Lesson 3 • Searches and Seizures

Defines when and how security officers may conduct searches and retain property. Distinguishes lawful consent-based searches from prohibited warrantless searches.

Lesson 1 • Perimeter Patrol Techniques

Covers foot and vehicle patrol methods, patrol patterns, and observation skills. Builds the habit of systematic, documented perimeter inspection.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Access Control

Introduces the concept of layered security zones and the logic of controlling movement. Establishes the theoretical basis for all physical access procedures.

Lesson 3 • Post Orders and Fixed-Post Duties

Explains how to read, follow, and enforce site-specific post orders. Connects written directives to consistent, defensible officer behaviour.

Lesson 4 • Physical Security Hardware

Surveys locks, barriers, lighting, and fencing as physical deterrents and delay mechanisms. Teaches officers to assess and report hardware vulnerabilities.

Lesson 1 • CCTV System Operation

Covers camera types, monitor station operation, and recording management. Enables officers to use surveillance technology as an active security tool.

Lesson 2 • Surveillance Documentation and Evidence

Teaches how to log observations, preserve video evidence, and support investigations. Ensures surveillance data is legally usable and operationally valuable.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Effective Observation

Teaches structured scanning techniques and the limits of human perception. Reduces missed threats caused by inattentional blindness and fatigue.

Lesson 1 • Witness Statements and Interviews

Teaches how to obtain, record, and preserve witness accounts at incident scenes. Connects interview technique to admissible, reliable documentation.

Lesson 2 • Daily Activity and Patrol Logs

Covers routine log entries, patrol records, and shift summaries. Builds the habit of continuous documentation as a professional standard.

Lesson 3 • Fundamentals of Security Report Writing

Introduces the purpose, audience, and legal weight of security documentation. Establishes writing standards applied throughout all reporting tasks.

Lesson 1 • Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures

Covers fire detection, extinguisher use, and structured evacuation coordination. Prepares officers to protect life and property during fire emergencies.

Lesson 2 • Bomb Threat and Hazardous Material Response

Covers threat assessment, evacuation decisions, and safe standoff distances. Teaches officers to act decisively without exceeding their authority or training.

Lesson 3 • Active Threat and Lockdown Protocols

Applies run-hide-fight principles and lockdown procedures to active threat scenarios. Prepares officers to protect occupants and guide law enforcement response.

Lesson 4 • Emergency Response Fundamentals

Defines emergency categories, notification chains, and the officer's first-responder role. Establishes the decision framework used in all subsequent emergency scenarios.

Lesson 1 • Customer Service in Security Roles

Balances security enforcement with professional, respectful public interaction. Reinforces that positive public relations support rather than undermine security objectives.

Lesson 2 • Crowd Psychology and Behaviour

Explains how crowds form, escalate, and disperse, and the officer's influence on crowd dynamics. Provides the behavioural science foundation for all crowd management tactics.

Lesson 3 • Conflict Resolution and De-escalation

Teaches verbal and non-verbal techniques to defuse confrontations before force is needed. Directly reduces use-of-force incidents and liability exposure.

Lesson 1 • Threat and Vulnerability Analysis

Introduces threat identification, vulnerability mapping, and consequence estimation. Provides the analytical framework for all risk-based security decisions.

Lesson 2 • Security Planning and Countermeasures

Covers the selection and layering of countermeasures to address identified risks. Teaches cost-effective, proportional security planning aligned with client needs.

Lesson 3 • Incident Trend Analysis

Uses historical incident data to identify patterns and predict future security needs. Elevates officers from reactive responders to proactive security contributors.

Lesson 4 • Site Security Surveys

Teaches how to conduct a structured physical inspection to identify security weaknesses. Connects observation skills and hardware knowledge to formal risk documentation.