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SECURITY GUARD TRAINNING

Course Directors: Baldwin Marime (BSc Hons, Dip. Acc)

Ono Angula (BTech ICT, A+, N+, MCSE)

Course Objectives

Students will learn about police procedure in Namibia, its history, municipal/federal

laws, powers of arrest and aspects of commercial crime and drug enforcement. They will

also be taught cultural awareness and about how to deal with conflict in various

situations. They will also learn about communication in law, the Criminal Code, police

powers, court and criminal procedures, the Namibian Charter of Rights and civil and

criminal law. Students will also cover investigatory procedures and aspects of surveillance

as well as first aid and CPR, fire investigation and confined space rescue. They will learn

how to make field notes and build memory skills as well as how to write reports. Courses

will also cover crowd control, bomb threats, emergency reaction training, firearms

maintenance and use as well as introductions to sociology, psychology and criminology.

TARGET GROUP

Employment options for graduates include security patrols, special events security,

working with security hardware and technology or joining the police force. Further

specialization and higher studies can open up more opportunities in the field of criminal

justice.

DURATION OF COURSE: Two (2) Weeks

Content

Unit 1 The private security industry1 . 1 . Culture and history1 . 2 . Sectors and services1 . 3 . E.U. consultative process1 . 4 . Regulations and standards1 . 5 . Legislation for the security industry1 . 6 . Definitions and terms

Unit 2 The security guard2 . 1 . Profile of basic guard2 . 1 . Licensing requirements (to be detailed)2. 3 . Common duties2. 4 . Beneficial skills

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Unit 3 Security equipment3. 1 . Personal equipment3. 2 . Duty equipment3. 3 . On-site documentation3. 4 . Electronic systems

Unit 4 Practical security procedures4 . 1 . Patrolling for security4 . 1 .Patrolling for safety4. 3 . Patrolling for fire4. 4 . Gate duties4. 5 . Control room duties4. 6 . Observation skills

Unit 5 Emergency procedures5 . 1 . What is an emergency5 . 2 . General response5. 3 . Fire5. 4 . Alarm activation

5. 5 . Break-in5. 6 . Accident or incident5. 7 . Major incident5. 8 . Emergency First-aid5. 9 . Conflict5. 1 0 . Emergency services

Unit 6 Law and the basic guard6 . 1 . Legal system6 . 2 . Overview for security6. 3 . Distinction between criminal and civil6. 4 . Categorise codes6. 5 . Relevant legal codes6. 6 . Court system and procedures

Unit 7 Fire7 . 1 .Effects of fire7 . 2 Principles of fire7. 3 . Fire extinguishers7. 4 . Workplace procedures

Unit 8 Health and safety8 . 1 . Legislation8 . 1 . Role of social partners8. 3 . Terms and definitions8. 4 . Personal protective equipment

Unit 9 First aid9 . 1 . Emergency First-aid9. 2 . Regulations (to be detailed)9. 3 . First-aid kit9. 4 . Common causes of injuries9. 5 . Prcautions

Unit 10 Customer care and quality1 0 . 1 . Principles of customer care

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1 0 . 2 . Customer care and security10. 3 . Principles of quality system ISO 900010. 4 . Quality and security10. 5 Customer responsibility for quality

Unit 11 Communications

1 1 . 1 . Communication skills1 1 . 2 . Recording and reporting1 1 . 3 . Conflict defusing1 1 . 4 . Information to the public1 1 . 5 . Following instructions1 1 . 6 . Teamwork

Unit 12 Labour relations

1 2 . 1 . Historical developments1 2 . 2 Common terms12. 3 . System structures12. 4 . Social partners impact

Unit 13 Labour regulations1 3 . 1 Labour legislation .1 3 . 2 . Collective labour agreements13. 3 . Rules in the company13. 4 . Individual labour contract13. 5 . Employees checklist

Unit 14 Assesment Criteria

Unit 15 Performance criteria

Unit 16 Grading