Security Academy Courses
Security Academy
Embark on a rewarding journey in the security industry and stay updated with the latest in-demand skills with our Security Full Qualifications Courses! These comprehensive security courses in Singapore are designed to help you obtain your security licence and excel in various job levels within the security sector. Moreover, our courses are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and/or up to $250 UTAP Funding (for NTUC Members). T&Cs apply.
With the rise in global terrorism and increased security issues, expanding the pool of skilled security professionals in Singapore has become an urgent and immediate need. NTUC LearningHub plays a crucial role in the multi-pronged approach to enhancing national security by providing a comprehensive range of security courses in Singapore. Our wide range of security courses include diverse options from advanced certifications for seasoned security personnel to basic security officer courses skills for those new to the industry. We are proud to be one of the largest WSQ security training providers for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
The Progressive Wage Model, also known as the PWM, is a wage framework developed by the Security Tripartite Cluster (STC) to help uplift low-wage workers in the security sector. It consists of unions, employers, and the government. This model sets clear guidelines for PWM security salaries and training requirements, and all security agencies must meet them. This initiative not only ensures fair compensation but also promotes continuous professional development through security officer courses within industry.
To remain competitive and benefit from higher salaries in the security sector, it is essential to upgrade your skills and enhance your productivity. Enrolling in our comprehensive security courses in Singapore can help you achieve this goal. These security officer courses provide the necessary training to obtain a security licence and comply with licensing conditions available on GoBusiness Licensing portal.
The security sector’s Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is a structured five-level career progression model designed to ensure that officers receive their PWM security salaries corresponding with their skills and productivity. This model includes specific job roles and training requirements at each level, providing a clear pathway for career advancement.
For instance, starting at the basic security level, security officers can progress to higher job levels, such as senior security supervisor, by completing required security officer courses and obtaining a security licence in Singapore. Check out the jobs for security officers and the training they require to advance through ranks in the infographic below.
A career as a security officer involves many responsibilities related to maintaining safety and security. To gain the security officer licence and advance in the career, you need to follow the necessary security officer courses as below and get certified step-by-step.
Security Officer
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
The Progressive Wage Model for Security outlines a clear career advancement pathway, requiring completion of the following specific licensing units and experience milestones.
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
* Existing SSOs will need to pass the additional module by 31 Dec 2025
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, NEW SSOs will need to pass the following
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
The WSQ Certificate in Security equips individuals with essential skills and knowledge to ensure safety and security in various environments.
- ^ Guard and Patrol,Access Control Management(Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- ^ Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicles)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security offers an in-depth course designed for individuals aiming to excel in the security sector.
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^ Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
The WSQ Diploma in Security, one of the leading security courses in Singapore, equips participants with strategic management and leadership skills.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
The WSQ Security Technology course delves into the latest advancements in security technology.
WSQ Security Technology
- Security Surveillance Management (Principles of CCTV)
- Principles of an Intruder Alarm System
- Infrastructure Support (Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems)
- Electronic Fundementals in Security Technology (Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance)
- Application of Command Centre Operation
Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive Level 5 professional development security courses in Singapore, tailored for individuals aiming to advance their careers in the security sector. Our offerings include:
Professional Development
In addition to the above security officer courses, we offer a range of other security courses in Singapore that are relevant to progress in the security industry.
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)
- Handling Workplace Harassment (Legislations And Rights)
- WSQ Response to workplace violence(Level 2)
A career as a security officer involves many responsibilities related to maintaining safety and security. To gain the security officer licence and advance in the career, you need to follow the necessary security officer courses as below and get certified step-by-step.
Security Officer
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
The Progressive Wage Model for Security outlines a clear career advancement pathway, requiring completion of the following specific licensing units and experience milestones.
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
* Existing SSOs will need to pass the additional module by 31 Dec 2025
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, NEW SSOs will need to pass the following
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
The WSQ Certificate in Security equips individuals with essential skills and knowledge to ensure safety and security in various environments.
- ^ Guard and Patrol,Access Control Management(Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- ^ Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicles)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security offers an in-depth course designed for individuals aiming to excel in the security sector.
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^ Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
The WSQ Diploma in Security, one of the leading security courses in Singapore, equips participants with strategic management and leadership skills.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
The WSQ Security Technology course delves into the latest advancements in security technology.
WSQ Security Technology
- Security Surveillance Management (Principles of CCTV)
- Principles of an Intruder Alarm System
- Infrastructure Support (Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems)
- Electronic Fundementals in Security Technology (Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance)
- Application of Command Centre Operation
Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive Level 5 professional development security courses in Singapore, tailored for individuals aiming to advance their careers in the security sector. Our offerings include:
Professional Development
In addition to the above security officer courses, we offer a range of other security courses in Singapore that are relevant to progress in the security industry.
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)
- Handling Workplace Harassment (Legislations And Rights)
- WSQ Response to workplace violence(Level 2)