A rewarding career in security is waiting for you.

Basic Security Training

 

Start your career as a bodyguard, loss prevention officer, private investigator, security consultant, hospital maintenance worker, and more! The assertive skills you’ll gain from this course are valued attributes in many organizations, as you’ll have the training to identify and prevent situations that could escalate into more serious problems. The Basic Security Training program is the first step to a new career and a valuable asset to your resume.

 

What’s the course schedule?

Our next Basic Security Training course runs approximately every 2-3 months. It typically runs on one of the two schedules, for a duration of two weeks:

Weekend Schedule:

Fridays 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturdays & Sundays 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Weekday Schedule:

Mondays to Fridays 5:00PM - 9:00PM

What is a Security Worker’s License?

In order to work in a security-related career in BC, you must obtain a BC Security Worker’s License from the Justice Institute of BC. The BST Training Program is a 40-hour course required by the Justice Institute before obtaining a Security Worker’s License. 

Once you have successfully passed the course, you will be required to include a clean criminal record check, fingerprinting, and your BST certificate in your license application. (The fees for criminal records, fingerprinting, and security licensing are not included in our course fees.)

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  • Job Market

    The Basic Security Training Program has an excellent employment rate for graduates. Expansion demand in this occupation will be a significant source of job openings in the years to come, accounting for more than one-third of available positions. The retirement rate within this occupation will remain consistent with the average retirement rate for all occupations, and this career offers a competitive salary & benefits within the industry.

    For more job market information, visit Work BC.

  • Types of Employment

    Your BC Security Worker’s License opens the doors to many security-related positions, such as security guards (including volunteers), bodyguards, in-house security, loss-prevention officers, door guards at a licensed liquor establishment, locksmiths, private investigators, security alarm installers, security consultants, armored car guards, and hospital maintenance workers.

  • Course Contents

    This course covers the following topics:

    Introduction to Private Security

    Legal Rights and Responsibilities

    Patrol Duties and Responsibilities

    Control Procedures

    Fire Prevention, Detection, and Safety

    Personal Safety and Tactical Communication

About the Program

 

Prerequisites

  • Confirmation of mature student status (19 years of age or older on the first day of classes) OR provide evidence of Grade 12 completion or equivalent

  • Meeting with a Program Coordinator

  • English competency assessment may be required

  • Canadian citizenship, landed immigrant status or permanent residency is required to apply for a security workers license

Assessment

  • Successful program completion requires a mark of not less than 60%

  • Students must complete a total of 40 hours of training, and pass their Exam to earn their certificate.

  • Graduates of the program qualify to receive their security worker license through the Justice Institute of BC upon successfully passing the licensing exam and a criminal record check

Program Duration

The Basic Security Training program is a 40 hours program, usually conducted over the span of two weeks.

 

Learning Materials

Students supply:

  • Loose Leaf Paper & 3-ring binder, or notebook

  • Flash drive

  • Pens/Pencils/Highlighters

College supplies:

  • Handouts & photocopied materials

  • Workbooks

Tuition

Tuition: $325.00
Textbook Fee: $30.00
Other Fees: $55.00

Total: $410.00

Refund Policy

If a student enrolled in a part-time course provides written notification of their withdrawals 24 hours or more prior to start, the college will give a full refund on training fees, or a credit for future use (as determined by the college).

If a student enrolled in a part-time courses provides written notification of their withdrawal less than 24 hours prior to start, the college may retain all of the course fees.