Basic Security Training - PSP121

Justice & Public Safety Division

Course Description

On-line Version:
The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of uniformed security guards. This course is required for licensing as a security patrol employee in British Columbia.
Topics Include:
- Introduction to Private Security
- Professionalism, Ethics and Customer Service
- The Security Function
- Emergency Services & Regulatory Agencies
- Legal Issues
- Introduction to Law
- Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms
- Human Rights Legislation
- Criminal Code
- Security Services Act
- Provincial Privacy Legislation
- Documentation
- Effective Note-taking
- Effective Report Writing
- Personal Safety
- What is Safety?
- Tactical Communication Skills & Strategies
- Keeping Safe on the Job

This course may be completed via the Internet. Students require a computer, a web browser and world wide web access.

Length:
Students are issued a user name and password valid for 26 weeks from the date of registration. They may write the exam starting five days from the date of registration. Students may register and start the course at any time.

Cost:
Tuition $306 Canadian
LSF $ 15 Canadian

Course Dates

To register for the course, click on a date below, then Add to Cart. Note that additional fees and taxes may apply in addition to listed tuition price. Tuition listed below is for Canadian students and permanent residents; International students should contact the Registration Office to obtain international tuition prices.

Please note: as of April 1, tuition and mandatory fees for most JIBC courses and programs increase by 2% as permitted by the Province of BC Tuition Limit Policy. For more information about tuition and fee increases, contact the applicable program area or the Registration Office.