GUARD AND PATROL, ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT (PROVIDE GUARD AND PATROL SERVICES AND OPERATE BASIC SECURITY EQUIPMENT)
Guard Patrol Access Control Management

GUARD AND PATROL, ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT (PROVIDE GUARD AND PATROL SERVICES AND OPERATE BASIC SECURITY EQUIPMENT)

Funded

Course Duration

26.0 hr(s)

Mode of Assessment

Role–Play (POLWEL)

Oral Interview (POLWEL)

Who Should Attend

  • Aspiring security officers who intend to meet the regulatory requirements to obtain the security licence according to the Private Security Industry Act 2007 to become security officers.
  • Security personnel currently in the security industry including security officers, supervisors/managers and those seeking career opportunities in security. The course provides essential skills and knowledge in guard and patrol services, access control management, and basic security equipment operation. It caters to different experience levels and aligns with WSQ certification requirements.

What's In It for Me

Learners who enrol in the WSQ Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management course can expect several benefits and learning outcomes, including:

  1. Comprehensive understanding of guard and patrol services: This security course in Singapore provides learners with a deep understanding of the principles, techniques, and best practices related to guard and patrol services. By enrolling into this security officer course, learners will gain knowledge about effective patrolling strategies, incident response, and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment. 

  1. Proficiency in operating basic security equipment: Participants will acquire practical skills in operating and managing basic security equipment used in access control management. This includes hands-on training in utilising surveillance systems, alarm systems, and other security devices effectively.

  1. Effective access control management: This course equips learners with the skills to manage access control systems, including monitoring access points, verifying credentials, and implementing security protocols. They will understand the importance of access control in preventing unauthorised entry and maintaining the overall security of premises. 

Course Overview

This security course in Singapore equips learners with the essential skills to provide guard and patrol services and operate security equipment. Participants will learn to apply appropriate procedures for guard activities and effectively manage access control systems. This training prepares individuals for roles in security officer services, ensuring they are adept at managing security operations. By the end of this security officer course, participants will be ready to obtain their security licence through the GoBusiness licensing portal and excel as a security officer in Singapore. 

Course Schedule

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Course Objectives

This course provides learners with the necessary abilities and knowledge to meet the Technical, Skills, and Competency Standards of Guard and Patrol at Level 1 proficiency and Access Control Management at Level 2 proficiency. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Prepare for duty, complying with legal requirements and operating appropriate equipment.
  • Perform static guarding duties, including identifying and reporting various situations.
  • Identify and manage prohibited and hazardous items effectively.
  • Handle inquiries, requests, and offenses according to organizational procedures.
  • Conduct patrol duties using mobile reporting devices, addressing incidents of theft.
  • Operate a card access system, including identifying, responding to, and reporting unauthorized entries.
  • Issue access cards in accordance with organizational procedures.
  • Utilize Automatic Visitor Management and Access Control Systems to identify unauthorized entries and explain reporting procedures.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting for the card access reader.
  • Understand the role, responsibilities, and operation of the alarm monitoring system.
  • Understand the role, responsibilities, and operation of the CCTV system, including knowledge of biometrics and automatic number plate recognition.

Pre-requisites

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Minimum secondary 2 education
  • Attain the following competency ratings from the Employability Skills:
    • Listening / Speaking: Minimum Level 4
    • Reading / Writing: Minimum Level 4
    • Numeracy: Minimum Level 4

Course Outline

Learning Unit 1: Prepare for Duty and Off Duty

  • Prepare for duties and operate appropriate equipment according to organizational procedures.
  • Understand the legal framework and clarify duties with appropriate authorities.
  • Return equipment to the appropriate authorities.

Learning Unit 2: Conduct Guard and Patrol Duties

  • Follow guarding procedures and identify stakeholders.
  • Identify different situations during guard and patrol activities.
  • Adhere to reporting procedures for incidents during guard and patrol activities.

Learning Unit 3: Operate Access Control Equipment

  • Operate access control equipment and handle unauthorized entries.
  • Follow access card issuance procedures and operate visitor management systems.
  • Troubleshoot access card reader issues and report faults to supervisors.

Learning Unit 4: Operate Intruder Alarm Monitoring System

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of operating the alarm monitoring equipment.
  • Operate the alarm monitoring equipment according to organizational procedures.

Learning Unit 5: Operate CCTV Monitoring System

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of operating the CCTV equipment.
  • Operate the CCTV systems according to organizational procedures, including knowledge of biometrics and automatic number plate recognition.

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

  • Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) will be issued for each module graded competent. SOA reflected as SEC-SOP-1007-1.1 & SEC-TEM-2001-1.1

Fees and Funding

Medium of Instruction: English

Trainer to trainee ratio: 1:20

Mode of Delivery: Interactive Lectures / Group Discussions / Role-Plays

Price

Course Fee and Government Subsidies

  

Individual Sponsored 

Company Sponsored 

 

Non-SME 

SME 

Before GST 

After GST 

Before GST 

After GST

Before GST 

After GST

Full Course Fee
(For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)

$470.00

$512.30

$470.00

$512.30

$470.00

$512.30

For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below
and
For all Singapore Permanent Residents
(The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)

$235.00

$277.30

$235.00

$277.30

$141.00

$183.30

For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above

$141.00

$183.30

$141.00

$183.30

$141.00

$183.30

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents

  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses

  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents

  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses

  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria

Remarks

Individual Sponsored Trainee 

Company Sponsored Trainee 

SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

UTAP: 

  • This course is eligible for the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
  • NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP.

PSEA: 

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, visit:
    (a)     SkillsFuture (TGS-2023020522) for Face-to-Face class
  • Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility. 
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
  • Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

Terms & Conditions apply. NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

Prices are subject to other LHUB miscellaneous fees.

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