Courses
THE NEED FOR TRAINING
There is a huge need to implement and facilitate training in the KZN Midlands community, not only to improve the professional competence but to improve the standards of personnel working in the security industry. Training is also an essential factor in industry competitiveness and the quality of services and goods delivered to clients. Key Training Academy will have a central role in developing security industry personnel in accordance to and exceeding the industry standards.
Key Training Academy will not only focus on training new students wishing to enter into the security industry, but will also implement ‘in-house’ training on a regular basis for staff already employed at Knight Security Solutions.
The core business of Knight Security Solutions, will tap-into the Key Training Academy, and may provide employment opportunities for new personnel entering into the security industry.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. UBUNTU training material is PSIRA approved and administered through various other training centres around the country. This training material is more affordable and less time consuming to teach. UBUNTU material is highly suitable for students wishing to enter into the security industry. Key Training Academy will ensure that student’s trained using UBUNTU material are well prepared.
2. SASSETA provides the relevant training material for the SASSETA qualification. Key Training Academy will offer the General Security Officer Training and qualification. SASSETA training is more comprehensive and costly than other security training offered, but it is registered at NQF Level 3.
1. PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) Accredited Courses:
Grades E – A
Cash in Transit
Armed Reaction
Financial Institution (Banking Hall)
Retail Security
Special Events
Hotel
Control Room
COURSE DETAILS
Duration of courses: Learner paced (minimum 1 week with tutorial)
Accreditation body: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (P.S.I.R.A)
Certification body: UBUNTU and PSIRA
Assessment: One day theory test and practical assessments
GRADE E
Entry requirements: ABET level 3
Aimed at the duties of Patrolmen or Security Officers.
GRADE D
Entry requirements: Grade E
Aimed at the duties of access or gate controllers.
GRADE C
Entry requirements: Grade D
Aimed at the duties of a Senior Security Officer.
GRADE B
Entry requirements: Grade C
Aimed at the duties of a Junior Supervisor.
GRADE A
Entry requirements: Grade B
Aimed at the duties of a Senior Security Officer with a managerial function over a number of people.
CASH IN TRANSIT
Entry requirements: Grade C
Aimed at the duties of Security Officer conveying cash or valuable assets.
ARMED REACTION
Entry requirements: Grade C
Aimed at the duties of a Security Officer employed to respond to various types of alarm situations.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (Banking Hall) Entry Requirements: Grade C
Aimed at the duties of a Security Officer employed at financial institutions.
RETAIL SECURITY
Entry Requirements: Grade D
Aimed at the duties of a Security Officer employed at a retail outlet performing a risk control function.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Entry Requirements: Grade D
Aimed at the duties of a Security Officer rendering a security service at special events, i.e. rugby/soccer stadiums, pop concerts, etc.
HOTEL
Entry Requirement: Grade C
Aimed at the duties of a Security Officer employed at a hotel and performing access control functions.
CONTROL ROOM
Entry Requirements: Grade D
Aimed at the duties of a Controller working in a security control room environment.
2. SASSETA (Safety and Security Skills Education Training Authority) Accredited Courses
General Security Practice NQF level 3: (SAQA ID 58577) and related Skills Program/s in the private security scope.
| ID Number | Unit Standard |
| 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues |
| 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measuring units and an awareness of error in the contexts of relevant calculations |
| 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities |
| 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2 and 3 dimensional space in different contexts |
| 11505 | Identify, handle and diffuse security related conflict |
| 11508 | Write security reports and take statements |
| 12484 | Perform basic fire fighting |
| 13912 | Apply knowledge of self and team in order to develop a plan to enhance team performance |
| 13936 | Outline the legal environment of a selected industry |
| 113852 | Apply occupational health, safety and environmental principals |
| 113909 | Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment |
| 113924 | Apply basic business ethics in a business environment |
| 114941 | Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace |
| 114979 | Operate a computer workstation in a business environment |
| 116534 | Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace |
| 116534 | Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace (Note: This unit standard has to be implemented as part of the above qualification and not as a skills programs or stand-alone unit) |
| 117705 | Demonstrate knowledge of firearms control Act 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000) applicable to possessing a firearm |
| 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts |
| 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts |
| 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programs |
| 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication |
| 242825 | Conduct evacuations and emergency drills |
| 244176 | Use security equipment |
| 244177 | Conduct a security patrol in an area of responsibility |
| 244179 | Handle complaints and problems |
| 244181 | Perform handover and take over responsibilities |
| 244182 | Give evidence in court |
| 244184 | Apply legal aspects in a security environment |
| 244189 | Conduct access and egress control |
| 244335 | Conduct security at an event |
| 244578 | Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event |
| 246694 | Explain the requirement of becoming a security service provider |