Basic Security Training (BST)

40 hours

$249 +GST (+ JIBC Exam $63)

Course Overview:

Prerequisite: 19yrs +, English Fluency 
Duration: Average 40 hours / 5 Days
Instructor: Certified BST Instructor (Accredited by Justice Institute of British Columbia)
Completion: 100% attendance, 70% to pass (75 multiple choice questions) JIBC exam
Certification: Accredited Completion Transcript in Basic Security Training (BST)
Re-certification: Not required 
Course content:

This 40-hour BST course will prepare you to meet the training requirement for being a licensed security guard under the Security Services Act (SSA). By actively participating in the practical exercises and scenarios, you will become better prepared to meet the challenges of working in the security industry.

The BST Course consists of seven (7) specific units instructed in a classroom environment over a period of forty (40) hours.

1. Introduction to Security
2. The Canadian Legal System
3. Basic Security Procedures
4. Communication Skills
5. Documentation Skills
6. Emergency Response Procedures
7. Health and Safety

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the behaviour required of a security worker
• Explain federal and provincial legislation relevant to security work
• Identify the legal authorities of a security worker in different scenarios
• Describe how to perform basic security procedures
• Describe a professional and effective communicaion style
• Discuss accurate notetaking skills and report writing
• Explain how to manage an emergency
• Identify strategies to manage personal safety and wellness

Take-Home Materials:

• Basic Security Training Manual
• BST Student Workbook
• BST Homework

 

 

 

 

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