COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT

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The Security Guard Top Up courses consist of two parts:

 

Part 1: Theoretical knowledge (delivered via ACT e-learning and self study prior to the course start date):

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Module 1 – Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry ( self-study approximately 2hrs).

 

You will be required to complete the e-learning individually prior to your arrival at the training venue.

Log on to the Highfield ACT e-learning platform and work your way through the e-learning contents, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context. At the end of e-learning modules, you will be assessed by multiple-choice questions.

Once the assessment is complete, you will be able to download your certificate of completion.

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Module 2  – Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry you will read the Top-up Textbook (sent to you via email) and complete Top-Up Workbook (also sent via e-mail) and send it back to our office.

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Part 2: Multiple choice examination (classroom based):

Please note, the questions in the examination will be based on the theoretical knowledge covered in self-study modules.

Learning Outcomes:

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Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

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• Understanding terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

• How to recognise the common terror attack methods

• How to recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat

• How to identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items

• How to identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity

• How to identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour

 

Module 2: Principles of Minimising Personal Risk for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry

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• Know the main characteristics and purposes of the Private Security Industry

• Understand legislation as it applies to a security operative

• Understand arrest procedures relevant to security operatives

• Understand the importance of safe working practices

• Understand fire procedures in the workplace

• Understand emergencies and the importance of emergency procedures

• Understand how to communicate effectively as a security operative

• Understand record keeping relevant to the role of the security operative

• Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

• Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe

• Understand good practice for post incident management

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ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

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To pass the Security Officer Top Up course you will have to pass multiple choice question examination.

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