Basic Security Training
Security Professionals working in the province of British Columbia are required to complete mandatory training prior to being eligible for provincial licensing. You must be 19 years of age before you can apply for your Basic Security Training License.
Mandatory BST training is 40 hours in length, and focuses on the following content:
- Professionalism & Ethics
- Legal Studies
- Report Writing
- Personal Safety
Read about the Objectives of BST
Approved Security Training Schools are required to follow the training standards for the security industry as outlined in the Security Services Act. Approved Security Training Schools are listed further down this page.
If you're interested in becoming an approved security training school or becoming an approved security training instructor, please complete the appropriate application form(s).
BST Online Course
JIBC offers BST training as an online course, PSP121 - Basic Security Training. This is the official BST course which is based on the mandatory 40-hour security patrol training.
Pre-Requisites: You are not eligible to apply for your BST License and work as a security professional until you are 19 years of age.
On completion of the online training, students must pass a final written exam with a score of 60%. This is not available online and must be written in person. Regularly scheduled exams are held in the Lower Mainland at the JIBC New Westminster Campus. Out of town students will have an exam set up in a location near them but may have to wait up to three weeks. Your online administrator will contact you by email or phone to confirm exam details.
Course Completion
Students must achieve a minimum of 60% for successful completion. Successful students will receive their Certificate of Training Completion electronically via their school or via the JIBC for online students.
Exemption
Individuals with prior training and experience can apply for exemption from training or from training and examination if they meet specific exemption criteria and are within applicable timelines. Exemptions are processed through the Registrar, Security Services Act.
Telephone: 1.855.587.0185
Replacement Certificates
Replacement certificates are available for a fee of $35. Please fill out an application for Replacement of Certificate.
Current valid government issued photo identification is required, please mail or drop off your completed application with a copy of your identification (front and back), along with a certified cheque or money order only. Replacement certificates will be mailed and provided electronically.
To pick up a certificate in person, please contact Security Training Programs at 604.528.5713 or via email at securitytraining@jibc.ca for an appointment time. Your completed application form must be received a minimum of 5 business days before your appointment time for pick up.
Tuition
The JIBC offers BST training as an online course only. For face to face courses, please see the list of approved security schools and contact them directly for their course costs.
PSP121-Basic Security Training Online Course - $312.12
Learner Service Fee - $15.30
Total: $327.42
International Fee - $374.34
Learner Service Fee - $15.30
Total: $389.64
PLEASE NOTE: As of April 1, 2013, the above tuition fees will increase by 2% as permitted by the Province of BC Tuition Limit Policy.
Approved Security Training Schools
Security Training Programs administers mandatory security training in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and the Security Services Act.
Abbotsford
- Canadian Community College 604.557.9944
- Central Valley Academy 604.859.8860
- Excel Career Institute 604.613.3125
- Integrity Training Academy 604.968.3871
Burnaby
- Concord Security Corporation 604.689.4005
- International Career Training Institute of Canada, Inc. 604.861.8919
- PSG Safety and Security Institute of BC 604.677.8700
Campbell River
- Domcor Health, Safety & Security Ltd 250.286.3163
Chilliwack
- Allegiance 1 Security Training Academy 604.392.1692
- Core Security Institute (CSI) 1.888.713.2673
- Moffat Security Training Academy 604.703.0888
Coquitlam
- Douglas College 604.777.6148
Courtenay
- Excel Career College 250.334.2452
- Moffat Security Training Academy 250.240.1948
Dawson Creek
- Northern Lights College 250.782.5251
Kamloops
- Thompson Rivers University 250.828.5213
Kelowna
- Focus Training Institute Ltd. 250.861.5808
- Frank McConnell School of Karate 250.707.3034
- Lexxon.ca Training (BC Corps Commissionaires BC) 250.979.4779 Toll Free 877.322.6777
- WT Security & Safety Services of British Columbia 250.861.4357
Kitimaat
- Kitamaat Valley Education Society 250.639.9199
Nanaimo
- Footprints Security Training Institute 250.755.6944
- Moffat Security Training Academy 250.240.1948
- Securiguard 250.756.4452
New Westminster
- Justice & Public Safety Division, Justice Institute of BC 604.528.5590 [ BST Online ]
- Sting Executive Group International (SEGI) 1.888.713.2673
Parksville
- Moffat Security Training Academy 250.240.1948
Prince George
- International Protection Sciences 250.562.1215
- Northern BC Guard Academy 250.552.3311
Prince Rupert
- Hecate Strait Employment Development Society 250.624.9498
Surrey
- A-1 Security Training Academy 604.502.8502
- Advanced Learning Centre Ltd. 604.543.7300
- BSL Security and Training Institute 604.507.8915
- BCTI Brar Career Training Institute Inc 604.502.7520
- Bravo Security and Career Training Inc. 778.389.9050
- Canuck School of Education Ltd. 604.598.2424
- CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care 604.585.8585
- Lead Institute of Learning 778.881.3126
- Lexxon.ca Training (Commissionaires BC) 604.495.8201 E 5001 - Toll Free 877.322.6777
- Prosafe First Aid Training School Inc. 604.585.7233
- School of Indigenous Peacemaking and Security 604.594.0438
- Universal Learning Institute 604.273.2880
Trail
- Domcor Health, Safety & Security Ltd 250.286.3163
Vancouver
- 24 Hour Security Ltd. 604.696.0988
- Genesis Security Inc. 604.669.0822
- Langara College 604.323.5482
- London Security Training Institute Ltd. 604.697.0008
- Securiguard Advanced Training 604.685.6011
Victoria
- Securiguard Advanced Training 250.388.3118
Williams Lake
- Thompson Rivers University 250.828.5213
Last updated March 13, 2013
