Effective Courses for Aspiring Security Personnel

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BASIC SECURITY TRAINING

The Basic Security Course (BST) is designed to meet the needs of persons interested in entering the exciting and growing field of security. It will provide them with the theory and the understanding of applicable laws and regulations necessary to write the competency examination issued by the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) and for their career in the security industry.

This training prepares the participant by providing the necessary theories of Professional Conduct, Law and the applicable Regulations, Note Taking, Report Writing, Use of Force, Tactical Communication and more. The course prepares them to write the Government of British Columbia Security Service examination issues by the Justice Institute of BC and for the security industry.

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Students may take the course before the age of 19, however you must be 19 years of age before you can apply for your Security Worker Licence.

Students must have a good command of the English Language both spoken and written.

Provide 2 pieces of ID Primary and Secondary.

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The Justice Institute of BC will administer the exam on the sixth day of class. The written exam consists of 100 questions in the multiple choice format. Students must attain a mark of 70% or better to pass the exam and meet the Province of British Columbia’s minimum standard for licensing. Students must provide a valid, government issued piece of ID with a picture at the time of testing. Students without the proper ID will not be issued an exam. The exam can be taken up to three times with a re-testing fee.

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Security candidates must be aware that this is an intense program that requires extensive reading and commitment to their overall success. Instructor support is provided throughout the duration of the course. **Participants who successfully write the examination must undergo a security check prior to licensing. All courses are subject to a minimum size requirement and as such, cancellation can be made with reasonable prior notice. Students can cancel without a cancellation fee if notification is received three days before the commencement of the course.

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Location: Northern BC Guard Academy
111B-1600 Third Ave.
Prince George, BC V2L 3G6
Course Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Exams)
With an hour lunch break and various non-scheduled energy breaks

ADVANCED SECURITY TRAINING

The Advanced Security Course (AST) is designed to meet the needs of persons interested in enhanced safety training while working in the field of security. The course provides them with demonstrations, instruction and practice of physical control techniques. As well, understanding the applicable laws and regulations associated to the use of force and write the competency examination issued by the Justice Institute of B C (JIBC). Participants are instructed the necessary skills and practice their abilities associated with being confronted with physical force.

They will receive instruction on the Use of Force, Tactical Communication, Take Downs, Pressure Points, Use of Handcuffs and more. The course prepares them for work as Loss Prevention Officers, Special Events Security, or any position where physical force and handcuffing may be required. It also prepares them to write the Government of British Columbia Security Service examination issues by the Justice Institute of B C. Successful completion of this training will authorize the participant to carry and use handcuffs while working as a Licensed Security Guard in this province.

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Three, eight hour days

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Evaluation of learning, for this course, will be on the third or fourth day of the course when a Justice Institute of B C administered test will be administered. The written test consists of fifty questions on information covered and in a pick the correct answer format. Students must attain a mark of 75% or better to pass the test and meet the Province of British Columbia’s minimum standard for licensing. They must also demonstrate proficiency to the instructor in the demonstrated control techniques.

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Participants who are successful must make application to the Registrar for changes to their licenses. They must present one piece of Government Issued Photo Identification (BC ID, Driver's Licence or Passport) at the time of the testing. Security candidates must be aware that this is an intense program that requires extensive commitment to their overall success. Instructor support and direction is provided throughout the duration of the course.. All courses are subject to minimum size requirement and as such cancellation can be made with reasonable prior notice.

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Location:
111B-1600-3rd Ave.
Prince George, BC V2L 3G6
Course Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday
With an hour lunch break and various non-scheduled energy breaks

Students must have a minimum of grade 10. Must have completed the Basic Security Training course. They must also posses the physical ability and stamina to carry out basic self defense maneuvers.